Cape Town, South Africa – Across Africa’s energy and water sectors, 2026 planning is being shaped by a tightening set of realities. Policy reform timelines are accelerating, infrastructure constraints are becoming more visible, and capital is increasingly selective. For senior decision-makers, the challenge is understanding where alignment is forming and how those signals should inform decisions being taken now.
Utilities, policymakers and industry leaders are navigating a complex environment where long-term strategy must respond to near-term system pressure. Questions around reform readiness, grid resilience, investment confidence and coordination across power and water systems are actively influencing planning and prioritisation for the year ahead.
Enlit Africa supporting energy and water decisions in 2026
Against this backdrop, the Enlit Africa 2026 Conference Programme has been released as a structured market briefing to support informed decision-making. The programme brings together policy, regulation, planning, investment and system-level perspectives to provide clarity on how priorities are converging across the sector.
Designed for executives, policymakers and senior practitioners, the programme offers a clear view of where the most consequential discussions are taking place and why they matter for 2026. It serves as a reference point for organisations seeking to align strategy, assess relevance and plan meaningful participation.
Co-located programmes for structured participation
Project & Investment Network: This programme offers a reference point for understanding how investment decisions are being shaped in practice and where opportunities for collaboration and financing energy and water projects are emerging.
Project & Investment Network is part of the new Level 2 Experience at Enlit Africa, which is a curated strategic environment where CEOs, investors, developers and policymakers align on project structuring, finance models and implementation strategies that are shaping Africa’s energy future. This platform provides senior leaders with structured engagement that supports informed planning for 2026 and beyond.
Water Security Africa: The Water Security Africa 2026 Programme, co-located with Enlit Africa, has been released as a practical planning tool for organisations navigating water security and availability challenges. The programme provides a structured view into how water security is being addressed as an operational and economic concern across interconnected systems.
Free-to-attend Technical Hub: The Technical Hub Programme has been released to support engineers, operators and technical specialists navigating operational pressure across power and water systems. The programme is CPD accredited bythe SAIEE and is designed to support learning that can be applied beyond the event itself.
Download the Enlit Africa 2026 programme: https://wearevuka.com/energy/enlit-africa/programme/
About Enlit Africa
Enlit Africa brings the top manufacturers, associations, institutions and government leaders together to shape a prosperous energy and water future for Africa. Co-located with Water Security Africa, Project & Investment Network, Utility CEO Forum, Municipal Forum and Women in Energy, Enlit Africa is designed to provide a unique platform to connect decision-makers and determine Africa’s future direction of travel.
Enlit Africa will take place from 19 – 21 May 2026 at the CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa. The event is CPD accredited by the SAIEE and SAICE, thereby contributing to the professional development of industry experts.
For more information and to book your pass, visit the Enlit Africa website: https://wearevuka.com/energy/enlit-africa/
For speaking opportunities, contact Claire Volkwyn: Claire.volkwyn@wearevuka.com
For sponsorship and exhibition enquiries, contact Marcel du Toit: marcel.dutoit@wearevuka.com
About the event organisers: VUKA Group
VUKA Group connects people and organisations to information and each other, across Africa’s energy, mining, infrastructure, mobility, green economy and technology sectors through innovative events, content, and strategic networking. By integrating industry introductions, curated events and digital engagement, the group empowers businesses to navigate complex markets, forge valuable connections and drive sustainable success.
Venture partners to The Global Trust Project, Founders of WomenIN empowerment platform and leaders of NPO, Go Green Africa. The VUKA Group’s diverse portfolio acts to contribute to its purpose of ‘Connecting Africa to the World’s Best, to Influence Sustainable Progress’. Discover more at wearevuka.com
