2026 SPEAKERS

Edgard Abou Kheir, Technical Service Lead Engineer, Jinko

Bako Ambianda, President & Chief Executive Officer, Labacorp Power Company

Olu Aruike, Vice President, Husk Power Systems

Mohammed Asmaljee, Group Climate and Sustainability Lead, Harmony

Zanele Benya, Project Manager, IPP Office

Vivian Bluemel, Content Director, Green Solar Academy Pty Ltd

Dr José Luis Bobes, Chief Executive Officer, VerdAbility

Jaco Botha, Chief Executive Officer, Solareff

Liana Braxton, Managing Director, Sosimple Energy

Andrew Carr, Managing Director, Sebenzana

Shorayi Chataurwa, Senior Product Manager, LONGi Solar Technology Co., Ltd.

Niroshma Chetty, Chief Executive Officer, Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power

Priscilla Sani Chimwele, Chief Executive, Wala Clean Energy

Greg Cress, Principal Director: Automotive & eMobility, Accenture

Matthew Cruise, Snr Energy Expert, Impower

Yolanda De Lange, Managing Director, Institute of Energy Professionals Africa

Chinnan Dikwal, Vice Chair, Board of Directors, African Energy Council

Ross Dix-Peek, Technical Expert – Africa, Becquerel Institute

Sanele Dlamini, Technology Lead : Huawei’s Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa, Huawei Technologies

Jerry Dungu, Head: Market and Product Development, ArcelorMittal South Africa

Kyle Durham, Head: Sustainability FNB Commercial, FNB

Thobekile Gambu, Lead Environmental Scientist, uMngeni-uThukela Water

Marius Geldenhuys, GREEN Trainer - Adaptive Solutions, GREEN Solar Academy

Andrew Gilbert, Managing Director, Ideematec South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Léa Giroux, Head : Business Development, ENGIE

Ruan Groenewald, Commercial Director, Forest Energy

Bhekani Hadebe, Senior Manager, eThekwini Municipality

Christian Hahn, Chief Executive Officer, Hubject

Nishi Haripursad, Group Head of Environment : Sustainability Department, Harmony Gold Mining Co Ltd

Mandy Hattingh, Head Legal: Environmental Specialist: Energy and Natural Resources Law, NSDV

Jonathan Hill, CBO, SOLINK

Gugu Hlati, Chief Operations Officer, Elsiecord

Siphesihle Jacobs, Investment Analyst, Mesama Energy

Oliver Johnston, Chief Executive Officer, SOLINK

Winstone Jordaan, Technical Director, Grid Cars

Shahil Juggernath, Senior Business Developer, Engie

Lisa Justice-Motingoe, Business Development & Strategy Lead, Mesama Energy

Lydia Kapangila, CEO, African Youth in Energy Network

Olivier Kasikala, Plant Manager, Energy storage innovation lab

Chikoma Kazunga, Head of Business Development & New Ventures, Africa GreenCo

Happy Khambule, Director: Environment and Energy, Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

Makhosini Kharodi Snr, Chairman of the Board, City Power Johannesburg (SOC) Ltd

Taimur Khilji, Lead Economist : Government of Botswana, United Nations

Percy Koji, President & CEO, Hosano Green Energy

Thabisile Charlotte Kubheka, Director: Stakeholder Engagement, Smartgrid SA

Rob Laggar, Group Marketing Director, RCL Foods

Lebogang Langa, Commercial Manager, Hdf Energy

Nicholas Leighton, Head of Product and Sales, Energenic AE (PTY) LTD

Punkie Maajola, Chief Engineer: Renewable Energy Division at the City of Ekurhuleni, City of Ekurhuleni

Nkele Lenah Mabusela, Snr Engineer : Project Design, Cennergi Holdings Pty Ltd

Brendon Mabwe, Technical Project Developer, Mesama Energy

Veracious Maditsi, Certified Energy Manager, IEPA

Thembeka Madlala, Project Manager: Special Technical Renewable Projects, Eskom

Daniel Maduagwu, CEO, 3KM Energy Systems Limited

Chenai Madzorera, Senior Technical Advisor, GIZ

Devaksha Maharaj, Chairperson - Energy Storage Chapter, SAIEE

Vuyi Majola, Head: Integrated Public Transport Networks, CityCon Africa

Thuto Makhado, Senior Risk Analyst, Marsh Pty Ltd

Phafudi Malatji, Director, Energilitical

Bayman Mangena, Founder, MC

Silesh Mansingh, Middle Manager Business Development, Eskom

Thebe Mapheto, Electrical Engineering Technician, City of Tshwane

Donald Marshall, Project Director, Mframadan Energy Management & Research Institute

Kagiso Masela, Channel Manager: Retail Sustainability & ESG, First National Bank (FNB)

Nyeleti Mashele, Energy Mentee, Ukusimama Foundation

Qhakazile Mathebula, General Manager, City Power Johannesburg (SOC) Ltd

Oweh Mba-Sam, Chief Executive Officer, Ishak-Soneh Nigeria Ltd

Agnes Mbeya, Chief Executive Officer, Makko Brothers Credit Limited

Babalwa Mbobo, Senior Energy Advisor, GIZ

Thobeka Mchunu, Technical Advisor, GIZ

Sechaba Metsing, Managing Director, Metsing Mining & Civil works

Mark Mfikoe, Director, ECA(SA)

Busi Mguni, Director, SB2 Group

Steven Mguni, Chief Executive Officer, Sb2 Consulting And Projects

Nontuthuko Mhlungu, Founder and Director, People with Purpose

Maria Michael, Managing Director, Michael & Co Sustainable Power

Sinethemba Mnguni, Technical Specialist, SAPVIA

Matome Modikoa, Marketing Specialist, Mesama Energy

Mogale Modisane, Senior Technical Manager, ACWA Power

Tshire Mokubetsi, Chief Executive Officer, MJSL Group

Theron Moonsamy, Managing Director and Principal Consultant, Green Environmental Engineering

Obuile Morewane, Founding Chairperson, Green energy and sustainability association

Itumeleng Morosele, Project Manager & Sustainable Energy Advisor, Sustainable Energy Africa

Jonathan Mphake, National Fleet Manager/SAPICS Director, SBV SERVICES

David Mugambi Ungu, Manager, Transport Services & Head E-Mobility, Kenya Power and Lighting Company

Kabayo Muhau, Co-Founder & President, Zambian Electric Mobility Innovation Alliance (ZEMIA)

Kuda Mukova, Chief Executive Officer, RIIS (Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability)

Gracia Munganga, Senior Technical Advisor, Acen (Africa Circular Economy Network)

Lutendo Stanley Musandiwa, Deputy Director: Business Development, City of Johannesburg, Transport Department

Seshni Naidoo, Head of Engineering & Technical Support SA, ENGIE

Patrick Narbel, Chief Technology Officer, Gosolr

Judith Nayiga, Technical Director, Electricity Regulatory Authority

Nkosinathi Ndlela, Managing Director, Afrilectrical Group

Agreepa Neduvhuledza, Chief Operating Officer, Skyworth

Sentle Nell, Founder and Managing Director, Estahale Advisory

Samkelo Nene, Senior Lecturer, Engineering College of Science and Technology

Nkululeko Ngcobo, Vice President - Business Development, Rystad Energy

Mandisa Ngxongo, Managing Consultant, Marsh Pty Ltd

Natalie Nieman, Head: Projects and Compliance, Genergy

Pozisa Njezula, Project Portfolio Manager, Eskom

Zandi Nkone Kelem, CEO, Kathu Solar Park

Joseph Nkrumah, Manager Project Development -Renewables, Bui Power Authority

Andre Nortje, Environmental Sustainability Manager, Netcare

Sula Ntsaluba, Managing Director, Grenex Pty Ltd

Vincent Obisie Orlu, Sustainability, Resource Governance & Energy Researcher, Sustainable Solutions Group Research and Advisory (SSG-RA)

Wale Odugbesan, Chief Executive Officer, Royal Power & Energy Ltd

Anita Otubu, Senior Director, Seforall

Avesh Padayachee, Founder, Fibon Energy

Suzan Paledi, Founder, Paledi Energy and Innovations

Hiten Parmar, Executive Director, Electric Mission

Tokologo Phetla, Chief Executive Officer, Commodore industries

Asante Phiri, General Manager, Dorper Wind Farm

Yonela Phoswa, Co-founder & Director, Umbane Energy Investments

Krishna Pillay, Director, Cresco Advisory

Gideon Potgieter, CEO, Resolution Circle (Pty) Ltd

Shane Prins, Chief Solution Architect, Huawei

Noma Qase, Director : Renewable Energy, Department of Electricity and Energy

Hendrik Raedani, Head: Alternative & Renewable Energy Department, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

Dr Koketso Rakhudu, Group CEO, Kgosana Koketso Rakhudu Group

Lehlogonolo Ramphisa, EPC Practitioner and EWSETA Assessor, Institute of Energy Professionals Africa NPC

Lerato Ramushu, Director, Ngwanalaka Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Gqi Raoleka, Co-Founder and CEO, Pele Green Energy

David Raphael, Chief Technical Officer, SOLINK

Shaurya Ritwik, Managing Director, Solar Futures Alliance

Koos Van Rooyen, Manager Energy Services, Eskom

Henk Rotman, Chairman Gauteng, Tridonic SA

Etienne Rubbers, Managing Partner, SAIEE

Nikash Rughubir, Executive Head:Energy, Ndalamo Resources

Rudy Samuel, Managing Director, RS Services

Patricia Schroder, CEO, Circular Energy NPC

Refilwe Sebothoma, Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Hakem Energies

Grant Seeman, Technical Advisor, ECA(SA)

Khutso Sekgota, General Manager: Renewables & Green Energy, Eskom Holdings SOC Limited

Pitso Sekhoto, Middle Manager-Substation Automation Integration, Eskom

Letlhogonolo McDonald Sekoa, GREEN Trainer - LMS Solar, GREEN Solar Academy

Sindisiwe Nomalungelo Shozi, Chief Engineer: Advanced Metering, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality

Souraki Sima, Head of Digital Transformation, Energie du Mali

Kival Singh, Head : Sustainability & ESG Solutions, FNB

Nhlanhla B. Sithole, Senior Project Manager, EDF Renewables

Andile Skosana, Chief Executive Officer, CityCon Africa

Shaun G. Slabber, Co-Founder, Crunch Carbon

Nonjabulo Sokhela, Chief Executive Officer, Nepoworx

Monde Soni, Chief Engineer : Power Systems Planning, Eskom

Frank Spencer, CEO, SBG Earth

Vanessa Ann Stander, Associate Designate Attorney, NSDV Law Inc.

James Tang, President : Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa, Huawei

Nivedh Das Thaikoottathil, Senior analyst - Renewables & Power, Rystad Energy

Renesh Thakoordeen, Energy Storage Testbed Supervisor, CSIR

Maphike Matthews Tikiso, Training Manager, Felicity Solar SA (Pty) Ltd

Melusi Tshabalala, Founder & CEO, Mesama Energy

Sibusiso Tshabalala, Middle Manager : Demand Management, Eskom Distribution, Eskom

Mzi Tyhokolo, Energy Advisor, Spring Lights Pty Ltd

Jude Ugwuoke, Head, Revenue Protection Unit, Ibadan Electricity Distribution

Dr Andries van der Linde, Technical Director, Harvard Green Energy

Malcolm Van Harte, General Manager : Strategy New Business Development, Eskom Holdings SOC Limited

Nicolaas Faure van Schalkwyk, Head of Solar PV Training, Solar Training Centre (SUNCybernetics)

Mvumikazi Vimbani, Directorate: Electricity Policy, Department of Electricity & Energy

Franck Wandji, Group Executive: Commercial, ArcelorMittal South Africa

Matthew Whalley, Managing Director: Balwin Green Living, Balwin Properties

Ogi Williams, Director: Consulting and Strategy, In On Africa

Kyle Zhang, Solution Director of Huawei Digital Power Sub-Saharan Africa Region, Huawei

Mkhaya Zikalala, Head Utilities Management -National Portfolio, Transnet SOC Ltd.

Silindile Pepi Zungu, Country Director: South Africa, GENESIS ENERGY GROUP