2026 SPEAKERS

Liana Braxton serves as the Managing Director of SoSimple Energy in South Africa, where she leads the company’s mission to accelerate commercial and industrial solar adoption through innovative financing and turnkey renewable solutions. With a strong background in business leadership and energy...

Marius is our master trainer for design and PV simulation software. He runs his own company Adaptive Solutions which focuses on PV project design, software solutions, and energy efficiency. He is a registered member of the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the Association of Energy...

Siphesihle Jacobs is an investment analyst at Mesama Energy responsible for delivering data-driven insights and strategic financial evaluations. With a strong analytical foundation, she supports key investment decisions by assessing risk, identifying growth opportunities, and building comprehensive ...

Makhosini Kharodi Snr is an experienced professional within the energy and utilities sector, currently serving at City Power Johannesburg (SOC) Ltd. With a strong background in operational excellence, service delivery, and stakeholder engagement, he contributes to ensuring reliable power...

Charlotte Thabisile Kubheka - Smartgrid SA Director of  Stakeholders Engagement and Community Liaison An experienced Renewable and Nuclear Energy Expert, Who is also a qualified Banker with vast Account Executive experience of 8 years under Standard Bank Head Office of SA. Skilled in project...

Brendon Mabwe is a Technical Project Developer at Mesama Energy, driving the creation of high-performance renewable energy projects with precision and purpose. Blending sharp technical insight with bold problem-solving, he leads key elements of project design, feasibility, and engineering to turn...

Daniel Maduagwu is a visionary leader and the CEO of 3KM Energy Systems Limited, a pioneering company at the forefront of driving sustainable energy solutions in Africa. With over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, Daniel is a passionate advocate for accelerating Africa's...

Sipho Manci is a purpose-driven infrastructure leader with seven years of experience at Knowledge Pele, where he has steadily risen through the ranks to become the Lead: Social Infrastructure. With a BCom in Economics and Econometrics, Sipho brings a deeply analytical and community-conscious...

Agnes Mbeya is a finance executive microfinance CEO and development practitioner with over six years of experience advancing access to credit for underserved small and medium enterprises women and youth across Southern Africa. She is the Founder and CEO of Makko Brothers Credit Limited a fast...

Visionary leader specializing in AI-powered Energy 2.0 technologies with proven expertise in designing, constructing, and operating residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar and storage projects. Renowned for innovative thinking and creative solutions to complex energy challenges, with a...

Busi Mguni is a dynamic and detail-oriented professional building a career at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategic operations. Currently contributing at Transaction Capital Ltd, she supports critical business functions while pursuing a BCom in Investment Management at the...

Nontuthuko "Nonnie" Mhlungu is a force on stage and in the boardroom, renowned as a Dynamic Corporate MC, Transformative Speaker, and Personal Branding Expert. She carved a unique path from practicing attorney to purpose-driven trailblazer, leveraging her legal acumen and a decade of...

Matome Modikoa is a Marketing Specialist at Mesama Energy, where he manages the company’s digital presence, social media strategy, and content development. He plays a key role in communicating the company’s vision of advancing renewable energy solutions across Africa.Matome Modikoa is a Marketing...

An emerging legal and compliance professional in the renewable energy sector, with qualifications in both South Africa and New Zealand, supported by an LLB, a Graduate Certificate in Law from the University of Auckland, and completion of the New Zealand Law and Practice Examinations. This...

Lerato Ramushu is the Executive/Director of Ngwanalaka Group Holdings. Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations Communication / Image Management from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Her completion in Artisan Entrepreneurship certificate at the Allan Gray...

Shaurya Ritwik is a sustainable finance expert, business strategist, and thought leader with over a decade of cross-sectoral experience spanning strategy consulting, renewable energy, development banking, and sustainable finance across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the GCC region. He has worked...

Souraki SIMA is a multi-skilled computer scientist with over 15 years of experience in technology and digital innovation. Currently serving as Head of Digital Transformation at Énergie du Mali (EDM S.A), the national electricity utility of Mali, he specializes in creating secure and integrated IT...

Shaun G. Slabber is a dynamic entrepreneur and founder with a strong footprint across Africa’s renewable energy, built environment, and social impact sectors. With a career that began in corporate and evolved into multi-sector entrepreneurship, Shaun has co-founded and led several impactful...

Nonjabulo Sokhela is an accomplished leader and CEO of Nepoworx, a socio-economic transformation organization driving South Africa's green economy. With a diverse background in the renewable energy sector, she is a dedicated advocate for ensuring marginalized communities are active participants ...

As the Project Lead for the CSIR Energy Storage Testbed since joining in 2021, Renesh Thakoordeen plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable energy solutions. Situated within the Energy Centre, he leads initiatives at the forefront of energy storage testing, research and innovation.Renesh is...

Matthew Whalley is the Managing Director for Balwin Green Living, part of the  Balwin Properties Group.Matthew has BSc(Eng) Aeronautical and MSc(Eng) as well as being the founder of the first South African company to be accepted into Y-combinator the world-renowned start-up accelerator based in...

Mkhaya Zikalala is a seasoned electrical engineering professional with over 16 years’ experience in technical management, maintenance, and infrastructure compliance. He serves as the GMR 2.1 Appointee for Transnet’s national property portfolio, overseeing safety, regulatory compliance, and the...

Silindile Pepi Zungu is the South African Country Director at Genesis Energy Group, one of Africa’s foremost developers in the Power, Gas, and Renewable Energy sectors. With over a decade of experience in business development, energy advisory, and strategic stakeholder engagement, Pepi leads the...