Stakeholders debate Africa’s energy investment outlook in London

A global event servicing company with a focus on developing Africa’s businesses via face-to-face events, Eventhive, has announced its partnership with Addleshaw Goddard to co-host Africa Energy Investment Outlook in London on October 24th.

Africa Energy Investment Outlook will bring together more than 200 senior energy executives, government representatives, investors and other stakeholders in Africa’s energy sector to discuss a range of topics, including energy finance, mining in Africa, African gas, renewable energy and other relevant topics.

Speaking ahead of the event, CEO and founder of Eventhive, Jamiu Ijaodola, said, this event is inevitable as Africa’s role in the global energy mix is increasingly significant, both in terms of its energy resources and its emerging role in global energy markets.

“The continent accounts for about 7-9 per cent of global oil production and around seven per cent of global natural gas production. Africa also has substantial renewable energy potential, particularly in solar and wind, with renewables accounting for about 17-20 per cent of the continent’s electricity generation. However, achieving the evident potential that the continent carries will require addressing significant challenges related to infrastructure, financing, and governance.”

The event includes keynote speeches, panel discussions and other conversation and networking opportunities for attendees. Confirmed speakers include Managing Director, Energy and Energy Transition, Standard Chartered Bank, Ashwin Punde, Executive Director/Chief Investment Officer, Africa Finance Corporation, Sameh Shenouda, Managing Director, Head of Oil and Gas, Houlihan Lokey, Jeremy Low, (CEO, ARM Harith Infrastructure Investment), Rachel More-Oshodi and CEO, Tetracore Energy Group Olakunle Williams and others.

Ijaodola said, “We are excited to host the Africa Energy Investment Outlook in London to explore pathways for collaboration, ensuring that Africa plays a pivotal role in shaping the world’s energy landscape for generations to come. As Africa positions itself at the forefront of the global energy transition, this event will provide valuable insights into the continent’s potential as a hub for renewable energy, critical minerals and sustainable development.”

Eventhive operates in the knowledge and information economy within major sectors in Africa, enabling businesses to grow by connecting them to knowledge, people, ideas and opportunities.