Our host
Africa Energy Technology Centre
Powering Africa’s Sustainable Energy Future
Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, the Africa Energy Technology Centre (AETC) is a pioneering pan-African institution driving the continent’s energy sovereignty from a passive consumer of imported energy technologies into a sovereign global producer, innovator, and exporter of sustainable energy solutions.
AETC is dedicated to rewriting Africa’s energy narrative by bridging the gap between policy formulation, technological research, and commercial execution.
Our values
- Thrive
- Evolve
- Impact
- Bridge
Our core pillars include
Energy Sovereignty & Industrialization
Scaling regional manufacturing capacities and establishing robust local content frameworks to build self-reliant energy economies.
Intellectual Property & Innovation
Fostering homegrown research, development, and ownership of cutting-edge technologies, from smart grids and renewable energy integration to advanced energy storage.
Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
Equipping the continent’s dynamic youth demographic with the technical skills, business incubation, and capital pathways needed to spearhead next-generation energy ventures.
Continental Dialogue & Policy Harmonization
Uniting global heads of state, policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to create a cohesive regulatory environment conducive to rapid, sustainable industrial growth.
Driving Continental Transformation
As the organizer of the premier Africa Energy Technology Conference, AETC serves as the ultimate continental platform for strategic investment, intra-African trade, and high-level dialogue. By fostering strategic institutional collaborations ranging from state partnerships to international diplomatic ties, the Centre continues to unlock Africa’s immense potential, transforming raw talent and resources into a thriving, self-determined global powerhouse.
Why Join the Africa Energy Technology Centre as a member
- Forge Strategic Partnerships
- Advance your career
- Contribute to global impact
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18–20 May 2027 · Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra