Where global capital meets African opportunity

Africa’s Green Economy Summit is the platform for connecting global capital and green economy projects across the continent and is an official event of E-FEST Cape Town.

Connect with investable green projects from Africa
Discover African cities' needs and plans to fast-track the net-zero transition
Discuss proven policy frameworks that will drive green investment in Africa
Access global finance and investment opportunities

Our 2023 theme

The green economy focusing on energy, transport, infrastructure and manufacturing.

Leaders and experts will share strategic insights, thought leadership and best practices on how policy, investment and innovation can be combined to support the development of the industry in Africa. The 2-day connecting platform will showcase investable African projects in both closed and open deal making environments.

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Some of our key industry speakers joining us in 2023

Mireille Wenger

Western Cape Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, South Africa

Katherine Persson

Project Development Director, SOLA Group, South Africa

Frank Spencer

Head of Department, Bushveld Energy, South Africa

Lisa Pinsley

Partner, Head of Middle East & Africa, Energy, Actis, South Africa

Henry Kamau

Director, VBD Automotive Technologies, Kenya

Lisa Walker

Director, Energy Office, Power Africa, South Africa

Jonathan First

Head of Impact and Climate Finance, Delphos, South Africa

Mardé Van Wyk

Director, Energy Office, Power Africa, South Africa

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A green economy transition

Driving the green economy
investment strategy

Climate change is accelerating the need for a just transition. The shift toward a Green Economy is gradually taking place on the African continent where governments are developing national plans and laying strategies to adapt their economies and growth models toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of 2030, and the Paris Climate Change Agreement.

This new era presents a massive opportunity for projects to scale up and re-industrialisation, which will have a significant impact on environmental sustainability and economic growth.

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About the event

Catalysing investments is key to fast track the development of projects and enable Africa’s just transition

In connecting people and organisations to information and each other, the Summit brings the global investor community, project owners and business executives focused on green transport, renewable energy and clean technologies, together with African governments, cities, and policy makers to pave the way for an inclusive green economy and a sustainable future.

Our Audience:

Development finance institutions
Commercial banks
Private equity
Venture capital investors
Project owners & promoters

Trade & investment agencies
Cities & municipalities
Local & national governments
Manufacturers & suppliers
and much more

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ABB Formula E FIA World Championship

Cape Town E-Prix

The E-FEST Cape Town is a week of special events, festivities, and entertainment created to celebrate sustainability, alternative e-mobility, and renewable energy solutions. Africa's Green Economy Summit is co-located with E-FEST Cape Town, and the Cape Town E-Prix takes place in the same week!

Formula E is the world’s first international, fully-electric street racing series aimed at bringing the latest innovations in electric vehicles and alternative energy solutions to the world’s major city centres by creating a motorsport experience that will excite generations to embrace clean energy, for a cleaner, faster future. Learn more about the ABB FIA Formula E Championship at www.fiaformulae.com.

The Cape Town E-Prix will be the first Formula-E Event to be hosted in Sub-Saharan Africa and the first major open-wheel race hosted in South African since 1993 when the last Formula-1 Race was hosted at Kyalami.

The event is a platform and proponent to showcase e-mobility, renewable energy technologies and smart cities. The launch event will be the first time South Africa can present itself as a reimagined and progressive African destination in a transitioning Covid world. Learn more about the Cape Town E-Prix at www.capetowneprix.com.

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