A working forum, not a sequence of speeches.
Every AEYF format is designed to move a participant toward a useful next step: a better-prepared venture, a serious introduction, a policy position, a procurement conversation or a clearer route into the energy workforce.
2027 · Dates to be announced
Accra, Ghana
Prepare. Present. Connect. Advance.
The detailed timetable will be published once dates and participating institutions are confirmed. This architecture defines what each part of the forum must accomplish.
Innovate
Refine solutions for real African energy markets through technical feedback, enterprise support and peer learning.
Connect
Build working relationships with investors, operators, corporate buyers, mentors and fellow founders.
Influence
Bring practical youth experience into policy debate and turn shared priorities into a continental manifesto.
Scale
Move beyond pilots through capital readiness, procurement access, partnerships and stronger market pathways.
Six formats, one connected journey.
01
Innovation showcase
A working exhibition for youth-led companies across distributed energy, clean cooking, e-mobility, digital energy and enabling technologies.
Bring a solution people can understand, question and connect to a real market need.
02
Investor readiness
Practical workshops on financial modelling, ESG evidence, intellectual property, governance and the language investors use to assess risk.
Leave with a stronger data room, clearer ask and more defensible growth story.
03
Pitch and deal rooms
Curated sessions that match selected ventures with blended-finance facilities, angel networks, corporate venture teams and funds.
Spend less time searching for the room and more time preparing for the conversation.
04
B2B matchmaking
Introductions between emerging ventures and established energy companies seeking technology, local supply, distribution or implementation partners.
Explore procurement, pilots, joint ventures and supply-chain participation.
05
Youth Parliament
Regional delegates debate Africa’s energy choices and draft the African Youth Energy Manifesto for presentation at AETC.
Move youth insight from side event to formal policy output.
06
Green workforce exchange
Career, apprenticeship and technical-capability conversations connecting employers, educators and young professionals.
Make the route into energy work more visible and more practical.
Every format starts with preparation and ends with an accountable next step.
Prepare
Complete the route-specific evidence pack, readiness work or regional consultation before arrival.
Present
Use a defined format with the right reviewers, buyers, investors or policy participants in the room.
Decide
Record the qualified introduction, recommendation, pilot question or evidence gap that must move next.
Follow through
Check progress at 30, 90 and 365 days and publish only consented, appropriately verified outcomes.
Close enough to power. Focused enough for participation.
AEYF is powered by Africa Energy Technology Centre, the organisation behind AETC. It gives youth-led activity a distinct identity while keeping founders and delegates connected to the conference’s broader ministerial, investment and industry programme.
Choose the programme path that matches your work.
Apply as a youth-led energy SME, seek regional Youth Parliament representation, or propose a practical speaker contribution.