Sparking Collaboration: Launching the Energy Revolution

• Welcome speech by the Organizing Committee ICPE, SCBC, IGEI
• Remarks: Polish Delegation and Senegal Director of the prime Minister cabinet
• VIP Sponsor Keynote
• Opening by Slovenian Ministry of Energy, KOMAG Director Poland, and Slovenia chamber of Commerce

exploring Europe-Africa collaboration on smart energy solutions such as renewables, grids, hydrogen and innovation to mutually accelerate sustainable development and economic transformation.

Key Themes to be Covered:

• Cross-continental partnerships in the energy sector (e.g., investment, joint ventures, R&D, mining)

• Smart energy technologies (AI in energy, IoT, smart grids, energy storage)

• Policy alignment for energy transition and climate action in Africa

• Bridging gaps: infrastructure, financing, technology access

This panel focuses on innovative and scalable financing mechanisms that can unlock investment for transformational energy projects in both Africa and Europe. It aims to spotlight financial game-changers including new funding models, blended finance, climate funds, and private-sector engagement.

Key Discussion Points:

• Access to finance for renewable energy for startups, SMEs, and infrastructure
• Role of development banks, Investments banks, international venture capitals, and sovereign funds.
• Private sector innovation in financing (green bonds, carbon credits, PPAs, etc.)
• Case studies of successful financing strategies that drove impact

Expert will debate and present the strategic role of Africa’s critical minerals (like lithium, cobalt, nickel) in powering the global energy transition. they will also highlight the geostrategic location of the continent, geopolitical, economic, and innovation opportunities linked to responsible sourcing, processing, and partnership-building across Europe and Africa.

Key Discussion Points:
• Mapping mineral value chains: from exploration to processing
• Sustainable and ethical sourcing in African mining regions
• Europe–Africa partnerships for joint ventures, knowledge transfer, and industrialization
• Technological innovation in mineral extraction.

This interactive workshop dives into cutting-edge energy storage technologies that are enabling the large-scale deployment of renewable energy across diverse contexts. It will combine technical insights with practical case studies to showcase how energy storage can solve key challenges from grid stability to off-grid electrification in both Europe and Africa. It will consist of 4 groups that will research and present their findings and their work

Key debate & Learning Areas:
• Battery technologies (lithium-ion, flow batteries, sodium-based, etc.)
• Thermal, and hydrogen storage innovations
• Decentralized storage for rural and urban energy access
• Presentation of Case findings and studies for the deployment in Africa and Europe (solar + storage, mini-grids, mini power-plan, utility-scale systems).

This session tackles how public-private partnerships (PPPs) can be leveraged to accelerate energy infrastructure development and innovation. It will explore best practices, success stories, and policy frameworks that enable governments and private actors to co-invest in reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy systems.
Key Discussion Points:
• Best practice of PPP models, Pitfalls and lessons learned
• Government incentives and enabling environments
• Private sector engagement in rural electrification
• Risk-sharing and financing mechanisms in PPPs
• Cross-border PPP initiatives between Europe and Africa
• Regulations and legal issues.

• Closing Keynote & Ceremony: The Path Forward
• Energy Pact 2026–2027 highlights and call to action
Closing remarks & acknowledgements