Against the backdrop of Ghana's ongoing commitment to sustainable development and energy transition under the current administration of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, and H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President, AETC 2025 reflects the country's strategic position as a regional hub for innovation, energy investment and political leadership.
Organised by the African Energy Technology Centre (AETC) in partnership with Ghana's Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, the conference will bring together visionary leaders, innovators, policymakers and investors to propel Africa's energy sector into a new era of technological advancement and sustainable growth.
AETC 2025 will host renowned speakers, including:
- Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition of Ghana
- Hon. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO)
- NJ Ayuk, President of the African Energy Chamber.
- Francesco La Camera, Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
- Damilola Ogunbiyi, Director General and Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and Co-Chair of UN-Energy
This edition of the conference will also welcome high-level representatives of major institutions including the African Development Bank (AfDB), Afreximbank, the AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area), the Clean Cooking Alliance, national oil companies (NOCs), international oil companies (IOCs), and many others.
As Africa positions itself at the heart of global energy discussions, AETC 2025 will provide the reference platform to highlight breakthroughs in oil, gas, critical minerals and sustainable energy transition strategies. Through strategic discussions, policy-focused dialogues and cutting-edge innovations, the event aims to stimulate investment, shape regulatory frameworks and accelerate the continent’s role in the global energy future.