Agenda Key
Generation Theatre
Insights on what the current trends are in energy generation and how you can prepare for your career
Tomorrow’s World Theatre
Energy will revolutionise careers and job roles – How do you prepare now?
Learning & Development
Interactive training courses with real life examples to help build the bridge between academia and industry
Recruiters Spotlight
Presenting world class graduate recruitment and internship programmes giving insight into the vast range of jobs available in the sector.
Entrepreneurs Arena
Advice, workshops and competitions to boost your business ideas to the next level
Ask the CEO/Ask the Experts
Spend 20 minutes meeting with leading CEOs and experts from aef and ask them your burning questions about their careers, roles and achievements
Day One: Wednesday 18 June 2025
07:30-08:30
08:30-08:45 Why the YES! Generation Should be Excited About the Energy Sector!
Speaker: Simon Gosling, Founder, Youth Energy Summit (YES!)
08:45-09:00 Opening Remarks from the Host Country:
H.E. Honourable Samantha Graham-Maré, Deputy Minister of Electricity & Energy, South Africa
09:00-10:00 Igniting the Energy Generation: Voices from Africa’s Distinguished Leaders
Moderator: Hamza Yusuf, Producer, EnergyNet
Invited speakers:
• H.E. Honourable Lerato Dorothy Mataboge, African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
• H.E. Honourable John Dramani Mahama, President, Ghana*
• H.E. Honourable Amadou Hott, former Special Envoy of the President of the African Development Bank for the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa, Former Minister of Economy, Planning & International Cooperation, Government of Senegal*
10:00-10:30 Success Stories from YES! Walk with Me Alumni. Hear directly from the youth who are building incredible careers through YES!
Moderator: Shiddika Mohamed, CEO, Youth Energy Summit (YES!)
Speakers:
• Thuso Xola Kuali, MBA Student, IESE, South Africa: After presenting at the opening of YES! 2022, Thuso was approached by three companies, kickstarting his career in the energy sector.
• Noella Molefe, Senior Specialist- Climate Change & Air Quality, Exxaro Resources, South Africa: Through the global exposure and networking opportunities at YES!, Noella was headhunted to join a major mining company to drive the reduction of emissions through renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
• Emmanuel Terwase, Founder & CEO, Boost Power, Nigeria: Inspired by YES!, Emmanuel expanded Boost Power’s pilot microgrid from powering 7 shops to 45 businesses and is now working toward supporting over 200 shops.
• Madalitso Chimpeni, Co-Founder, Mpepu Energy, Malawi, presented by his co-founder, Steven Malenia: Through networking at YES!, Mpepu Energy secured a $25k grant to launch Malawi’s first wind microgrid – set to power 120 homes, 30 businesses & improve the lives of over 1,600 people!
• Matsepiso Majoro, Co-Founder/MD, Mahlaseli Energy, Lesotho: After YES!, Matsepiso adopted a pay-as-you-go model, opened two new branches and plans to hire 20+ people and partner with NGOs to deliver solar solutions in schools.
• Jane Nakasamu, Co-Founder, Greenbelt Energy, Zambia: Through YES!, Jane secured a consultancy role and now supports the development of three renewable energy projects in Zambia.
• Imo-Obong Utoh, Minigrids Business Development Officer, ENGIE Energy Access (Africa), Nigeria: After YES!, Imo was inspired to join a team that developed award-winning mini-grids to 15 rural Nigerian communities – bringing electricity to over 5000 people.
• Rebecca Agadumo, Assistant Project Manager, GCIP-Nigeria, Co-creation HUB, Nigeria: YES! inspired Rebecca to drive greater female representation in the Global Clean Tech Innovation Program, successfully increasing women's participation from 24% to 46%.
• Haruna Inuwa, Energy Systems Modelling & Future Fuels Researcher, University of Oxford, Nigeria: Attending YES! broadened his understanding of the energy landscape and enabled him to connect with industry professionals connections that ultimately played a role in securing his admission to the University of Oxford.
10:30-11:00
Networking Coffee Exhibition
12:30-13:30
Energy Transition: What Does Africa Want?
• What does energy transition truly mean for Africa?
• How realistic is the journey to a green economy for the continent?
• What jobs will energy transition create?
Moderator: Ammaara Ebrahim, Associate: Energy Finance, Nedbank CIB
Speakers: Sambatra Ramiandrasoa, Director General, Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons, Madagascar
Nonjabulo Sokhela, CEO, Nepoworx
Stephen McNeill, Co-founder and partner, Nopal
Haruna Inuwa, Energy Systems Modelling & Future Fuels
Researcher, University of Oxford Celiwe Mabaso, Head of Sustainability, NOA
Mark Swilling, Professor, Commissioner, National Planning Commission, Stellenbosch University
Tech-Driven Transformation: AI & Technological Innovation in the Energy Sector
• How will digital transformation and AI shape the future of energy?
• Why is energy so crucial to enable to the AI revolution?
• What career opportunities will become available?
Moderator: Daniel Kammen, Professor of Energy, University of California, Berkeley
Speakers: Damilola Hamid Balogun, Co-Founder/CEO, Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN)
Michelle Govender, Founder, Octarity
Thuthukani Nduduzo Biyela, Managing Director Siphulathuthu Engineering, CIGRE D2 Strategic Advisory Group (SAG)
Joseph Lumbahe, AI Regional Ambassador, South African AI Association
Jabu Mtsweni, Head of Cyber & Information Research Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa
Nonhle Nxumalo, Health & Safety Specialist, Maersk
Hosted by: GOGLA
From Access to Impact: The Youth PURE Revolution
Hosted by: Global Citizen
From Local Voices to Global Platforms: Leveraging Storytelling for Climate and Energy Justice
Trainers:
Brenda Marbaniang, Policy Manager, Policy and Regional Strategy, GOGLA
Gloria Kuyoh, Project Manager for Productive Uses of Renewable Energy (PURE), GOGLA
Patrick Tonui, Head of Policy and Regional Strategy, GOGLA
Trainers: Lungile Magagula, Fellow, Global Citizen Manar Benessaidi, Fellow, Global Citizen Hope Madlamini, Fellow, Global Citizen
Hosted by:
Entrepreneurs Pitch: LIVE in the category: Powering Up – Ready to Launch! For a $5000 grant.
Shortlisted entrepreneurs with a prototype, proof of concept, or pilot project ready for market launch.
Entrepreneurs:
Suzan Paledi, Founder, Paledi Energy and Innovations
Mekides Ashagre, Cofounder & CEO, Ablene Energy Solution Leandro Antonio, CoFounder, Mosebe Enterprise
Vincent Mosebe , CoFounder, Mosebe Enterprise
Brian Munene, CEO Afrika Renewables
Judging Panel: Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Co-Founder & Chairman, Infinity Power & Shark
Tank Egypt Judge Eng. Nayer Fouad, CEO, Infinity Power
Eng. Ashish Ranjan, CTO, Infinity Power
11:00-11:40
Siemens Energy is investing in the next generation of engineers and innovators through its Global Siemens Energy Graduate Programme.
Speaker: Lerato Mashiloane, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Africa, Siemens Energy
11:00-11:25
Gqi Raoleka, CEO, Pele Energy Group 11:45-12:25
Bowmans
Learn more about Bowmans’ graduate programme, giving access to on-thejob training and mentorship; experience and industry exposure
Speaker: Shalin Ledwaba, Head of Talent Acquisition, Bowmans
11:30-11:55
Thabile Ngwato, CEO & CoFounder, Newzroom Afrika 12:00 – 12:25
Speaker: Calib
Cassim, CFO, Eskom
13:30-15:00
Solar: Africa’s Special Power
• Solar- where are the mega solar projects and how are they changing the energy landscape?
• How crucial will solar be in developing Africa’s energy supply
• How has the outlook on Africa’s solar changed in recent years and how will it develop?
Moderator: Tshifhiwa Bernard Magoro, Previous Head of IPP Office South Africa (2020-2025)
Speakers: H.E. Honourable July Moyo, Minister of Energy & Power Development, Zimbabwe
Sampson Mamphweli, Head, Energy Secretariat, South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI), South Africa
John Kirlin, CCO, Sunbridge Power
Wendy Green, Country Head of South Africa, Daystar Power Group
Caroline Makenzi, Principal Program Coordinator, Energy and Climate, AfDB
Bertha Tobias, Rhodes Scholar, MSc Student (Environment and Enterprise), Oxford University
The Next Wave of Projects
• What are the requirements for energy projects in Africa?
• How is the risk calculated for project development?
• How can these projects be integrated into the larger African energy ecosystem?
Hosted by: African Energy & Economic Youth Council
Equipped to Lead: Skills for Youth
Shaping Africa’s Critical Minerals
Future
Moderator: Megan Taylor, Founder, Skylight Strategic Partners
Speakers: David Arinze, Program Officer, Off Grid Energy, Diamond Development Initiatives
Mokgabo Tshenkeng, Investment Advisor, Autonomi Capital
Lucy Chege, Associate Executive, Project & Infrastructure Finance Department, Lending Operations, TDB (Trade & Development Bank)
Laura Spector, Country Manager, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
Aminata Bocar Ba, Africa Regional Manager, RELP, Senior Energy Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Mines & Energy Resources, Togolese Republic
Shahil Juggernath, Senior Business Developer, ENGIE
Trainer: Ayodeji Stephen, Lead Consultant, HydroGEM Energy Advisory Busisiwe Zindela, Education and Community Skills Specialist, Anglo American
Hosted by: Power Futures Lab, University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business
Project Finance 101: Structuring and Financing UtilityScale Power Projects
Trainer: Wikus Kruger, Director, Power Futures Lab, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
Shortlisted
Entrepreneurs pitch
LIVE in the category: Energy Sparks – Pitch the Vision!
Aspiring energy entrepreneurs or finalyear students with a promising idea (not yet prototyped or in market)
Entrepreneurs: Mudzimuunarine Mphigalale, Founder
Sipelele Sikepe, Founder & CEO, Gabriella Mashele, Student, Okechukwu Precious Ifunayachukwu, Founder/Lead Innovator, Amanda Sphokazi Mwelase
Judging Panel: Lorenzo Vilona, Southern Africa Specialist, Res4Africa Foundation
Naa Adjekai Adjei, Senior Associate, UEF SEforALL, Dr Peter Philip Wambua, School of Business, Economics and Tourism, Kenyatta University
Tony Pick, Director, QBETA
13:30-14:10 Eskom
Meet Eskom’s talent team who’ll share insights into Eskom’s opportunities for graduates across the organisation.
Speakers: Peter Mashatola
General Manager, Eskom 13:30-13:55
14:15-14:55
Learn more about the DBSA Graduate Programme, offering young graduates an opportunity to gain work experience within various disciplines at the Bank
Speaker:
Anél Bosman, Group Managing Executive, Nedbank CIB
14:00 – 14:25
Thabo Molekoa, Chairman & MD, Southern and Eastern Africa, Siemens Energy 14:30 – 14:55
Dzunani Makgopa, Head of Finance and Corporate Services; Acting Head, Economic Development, IPP Office South Africa Crescent Mushwana, Head of Technical, IPP Office South Africa
Transmission and Distribution: From Generation to Access
• Without transmission, energy generation is pointless. How do transmission projects work?
• What are the biggest challenges in building transmission projects and what could be potential solutions?
• What are the careers available in transmission?
Moderator: Phoebe Sullivan, Senior Adviser, Skylight Strategic Partners
Speakers: Mohamed Rali Badissy, Professor & PPA Watch Co-Director, Penn State Dickinson Law & The Energy for Growth Hub
Zvikomborero Garahwa, Head of Engineering, Matla Energy
Shaun Githuku, Director, Gridworks
Ipeleng Mokgadinyane, Energy Sector Specialist, Tetra Tech
Chloé Bombole, Senior Investment Analyst, Africa50 IAF
Keneilwe Thejane, Senior Manager in Research, Testing & Development, Eskom
Ahmed Mulla, Deputy CEO, Infinity Power
Energy-Intensive Users of the Future
• Who are the new commercial and industrial users that will transform Africa’s energy landscape?
• How will the energy sector meet the requirements for the next generation of energy intensive users?
Hosted by:
Transforming Energy
Access Learning Partnership (TEA-LP)
Design for Impact: Youth Simulation on Local Energy
Solutions
Hosted by: Zambia Research & Development Centre
Design Thinking: From Ideation to Business Development
Hosted by:
Shortlisted
Entrepreneurs Pitch LIVE in the Category:
15:30-16:10
Standard Bank
Speaker:
Moderator: Amyn Mussa, Partner, Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP
Speakers: Heath Andersen, Data Centre Consultant, DCDesign.Africa
Bryce Allan, Head of Sustainability, Teraco
Marius Harmse, Country Manager of South Africa, Tecloman
Fakazile Thusi, Project Developer, Voltalia
Richard Doyle, MD, JUWI
Jacques de Vos, CEO, Mezzanine Sharon Mashishi, Director, Bahlaping Mash Trading & Projects
Trainers:
Adekoyejo Kuye, MD, KAMIM Technologies Kai Forster, Consultant, Transforming Energy Access Learning Partnership (TEA-LP)
Trainers: Chisala Bwalya, Director of Research & Development
Community Projects Focusing on Reducing Socio-Economic Gaps. For young changemakers, entrepreneurs, or finalyear students who are leading or developing communitybased energy or sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing socio-economic inequalities.
Entrepreneurs: Thando Ndlebe, Founder Thabo Ndlovu, Founder, Ofentse Shoba, Vallary Shinaywa, Founder
Judging Panel:
Jolene Shaw, General Manager, Knowledge Pele Bongani Makhubo, Senior Strategy & Impact Manager, Knowledge Pele Phathutshedzo Mushanganyisi, Lead, Community & Stakeholder Manager, Knowledge Pele
15:30-15:55
Norman Moyo, CEO, Grid Africa
Venessa Oger, Programme Manager, Youth Development and Employment, Standard Bank
16:15-16:55
Scatec
Speaker:
Candice De Klerk, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Scatec
Thabi Manyike, Global Lead Learning & Development, Scatec
16:00-16:25
Akinwole II Omoboriowo, Chairman & CEO, Genesis Energy 16:30-16:55
Lungile Tom Head: Project Finance, DBSA
Day Two: Thursday 19 June 2025
Gas and Coal as Enablers of the Energy Transition
• How crucial are fossil fuels to Africa’s current energy needs?
• Is coal, oil, & gas necessary as a baseload fuel for the energy transition?
Moderator: Kweku Awotwi, CoFounder & Non-Executive Director, Cenpower Generation Company
Speakers: H.E. Honourable Biodun
Ogunleye, Commissioner for Energy & Mineral Resources, Lagos State Government, Nigeria
Raymond Takuba, MBA Candidate Project Developer, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
Bertha Tobias, Rhodes Scholar, MSc Student (Environment and Enterprise), Oxford University
Nomfundo Maseti, Full-Time Regulator Member responsible for Piped Gas & Electricity Regulation, National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), South Africa
Valentino Chigwedere, CEO, AEEYC
Mohan Vivekanandan, Chairman, Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG)
From Blueprint to Megawatts, Critical Skills Behind Tomorrow’s Power!
Scene Setting:
Dzunani Makgopa, Head of Finance and Corporate Services; Acting Head, Economic Development, IPP Office South Africa
Moderator: Botshelo Mogotsi, IPP Office South Africa
Speakers: Dzunani Makgopa, Head of Finance and Corporate Services; Acting Head, Economic Development, IPP Office South Africa
Gqi Raoleka, CEO, Pele Energy Group
Lulu Molemong, Associate Principal, Energy Finance, Nedbank CIB
Celiwe Mabaso, Head of Sustainability, NOA, Mpho Ludalo, Head of Sales Southern & Eastern Africa, Siemens Energy
Meet the Investors: Insights into the Investor Mindset
Trainers: Vivian Olloh, Vice President, Corporate Finance, Genesis Energy
Michelle Okoyomo, Vice President, Client Coverage, Investor Relations & Strategic Partnerships, Genesis Energy
Melissa F. Sikwila Executive Vice President Project Development and Investment, Genesis Energy
Hosted By: Chairing Growth
Chairing Your Growth Journey: Intentional Goal Setting
Trainers: Mogomotsi Mokwena, Founder, Chairing Growth
Jeannie Myeni, Partner, Chairing Growth
Hosted by:
From Garage to Grid:
Lessons from a FirstMover in Africa’s Energy Transformation
This candid fireside chat explores the inspiring journey of one of Africa’s pioneering clean energy companies - from humble beginnings to driving large-scale impact
Speakers: Obakeng Moloabi, Head of Business Development, Pele Energy Group
Thuso Xola Kuali, MBA Student, IESE
09:00-09:40
Find out more about Pele Energy Group’s comprehensive graduate programme, offering graduates hands-on experience, mentorship, and training in various renewable energy disciplines.
Speakers: Melissa Wilkinson, Chief People Officer, Pele Energy Group
09:45-10:25
Nedbank CIB’s graduate programme offers graduates hands-on experience across diverse business units, including corporate finance, markets, and sustainable finance.
Speakers: Priya Surendra, Executive Head: Human Resources, Nedbank CIB
09:00-09:25
Layton Nenzinane, CFO, Seriti Green
09:30-09:55
Danna Mhango, Business Development Manager, Globeleq
10:00-10:25 Alessandra Pardini, Partner, Bowmans
Powering Youth Innovation, Jobs and Enterprise in Africa
Moderator: Nchimunya ErlankHamukoma, Manager, Demand Jobs and Livelihood, GEAPP
Keynote: Thuso Xola Kuali, MBA Student, IESE, South Africa
Speakers: Andrew Herscowitz, Chief Executive Officer Mission 300 (M300) Accelerator, RF Catalytic Capital
Caroline Makenzi, Principal Program Coordinator – Energy and Climate, AfDB
Damilola Hamid Balogun, CoFounder/CEO, Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN)
Wangari Muchiri, Director, Africa, Global off Energy Council
Critical Minerals: Africa’s Opportunity
• How can Africa’s wealth of critical minerals be mobilised to support global energy transition?
• Why the youth should be excited about harnessing critical minerals
• How does the global demand lead to the expansion and growth of related industries?
Moderator: Noella Molefe, Senior Specialist- Climate Change & Air Quality, Exxaro Resources
Speakers: Latifa Zandamela, Attorney at Law, SAL & Caldeira Advogados, Lda. (A member of DLA Piper Africa)
Matthew le Cordeur
Research manager: Just Energy Transition, Krutham
Michael Tawiah Berko, Founder, Ahabanmono Impact
Delton Muianga, Political Economist, Independent Researcher
Seten Naidoo, Director, Africa
Mining & Metals Group (AMMG)
Peter Venn, CEO, Seriti Green
Hosted by: Harambee
Pathways to Success: What Skills and Knowledge do I Need to Seize Jobs and Entrepreneurship Opportunities?
Trainers:
Sherrie Donaldson, Lead; Opportunity, Development & Incubation, Harambee
René Rademeyer, Lead: Client Relations, Business Development, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
Ellen Morta, Enablement Lead, Regional Operations Manager, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
Hosted by:
Fuel Your Dreams: Kickstart a Career in the Energy & Water Sector
Hosted by:
A DBSA Masterclass: Defining Energy: Perspectives and Paradigms
Speaker: Lungile Mashele, Energy Specialist, PIC
Energy & Entrepreneurship: Building the Green Startups of Tomorrow
Speaker: Balla Masemola, Director, Affordable Solar Electricity
Trainers: Mpho Mookapele, CEO, EWSETA
Khetsiwe MtiyaneDlamini, Energy Manager, EWSETA
Simone Karels, PhD Student, UWC
Ridaa Manual, Coordinator, UWC Energy Storage Graduate Program, Founder, Green New World
Quiz facilitated by Moeketsi Porogo, Graduate, DBSA
Moderator: Mahlatsi Molokomme
Principal Investment Officer, DBSA
Lesedi Letlhogile Project Analyst, DBSA Koena Nkhereanye Energy Leadership
Student, Wits University Ntalo Khoza, DBSA Young Graduate Programme, Henley Business School, Christopher Sakhile, Mkhize, Group CEO, Santa Monica Group
11:00-11:40 IFC
Learn more about the IFC graduate programme, enabling them to contribute to private sector solutions for energy access, infrastructure & growth across Africa.
Speaker: Derick
Dimala, HR
Regional Lead for Africa, IFC
11:45-12:25
Zutari
Learn about Zutari’s award-winning graduate programme for ambitious engineering graduates.
Speakers: Heskin Mzungu, Client Director, Energy Africa, Diane Myers,Head of Talent Management, Mercy Chigoma, Head Talent Acquisition, Suzie Nkosi, Emerging Talent Consultant, Angy Motsisi, Senior Acquisition Talent Consultant
11:00-11:25
William Amuna, Chairman, Electricity Company of Ghana
11:30-11:55
Candice Oliver, Country Head of HR, Africa, Wärtsilä Energy
12:00 - 12:25
H.E. Honourable
Samantha GrahamMaré, Deputy Minister of Electricity & Energy, South Africa
12:30-13:30
15:00-15:30
Rural Electrification: Developing Energy Access Across the Continent
• How will rural electrification projects provide employment opportunities to Africans?
• What projects are coming online to catalyse energy access?
Moderator: ‘Lamide Niyi-Afuye, CEO, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA)
Speakers: Cyprien Musimar, Director General, Agence Nationale d’électrification et des Services Énergétiques en milieux Rural et périurbain (ANSER), Democratic Republic of the Congo
Felister Makumbinde, Acting CEO, Rural Electrification Agency, Zimbabwe
Imo-Obong Utoh, Mini-Grids
Business Development Officer, ENGIE Energy Access (Africa), Nigeria
Bongeka Gumede, Grants and Project Manager, Vittoria Technology
Dehkontee Liles Wymon, Deputy Executive Director for Finance and Administration, Rural and Renewable Energy Agency, Liberia
Brian Kelly, Founder & CEO, Anzana Electric
Engineers of the Future
• How are engineering roles changing with technological changes?
• What opportunities exist for engineers in the energy sector?
Moderator: Matthew Cruise, Business Development Executive, Impower
Speakers: Omaira Jajbhay, Electrical Engineer, Zutari
Agbor Mbi Sobeh, Business Development Executive, EnergyNet
Pitso Sekhoto, Middle Manager, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) & Eskom
Micheala De Klerk, Mechanical (Rotating Equipment) & Welding Engineer, Siemens Energy
Thulani Ncube, Head of Energy & Service Delivery, Africa Data Centres
Tuliikeni Ndadi, Investment Associate, Climate Fund Managers
Sandra Cherotich Siwa, Executive Director, Energy Nova
Hosted by: Power for All
Wired for Work: Spotlighting Green Careers in the Energy Economy
Trainers:
Alba Topulli, CEO, Power for All
Sarah Shaikh, Senior Campaigns and Partnerships Lead, Power for All
Sumaya Mahomed, Utilities Innovation and Uganda Country Director, Power for All Jordan Thomas, CEO & Founder, Atlantic Energy Technologies (AET)
Gabriel van Wyk, Senior Geospatial Data Scientist, Vida
Nadine Elizabeth Musangu, Project Manager, Energy Efficiency, City of Cape Town, Sustainable Energy Markets Department
Chinwe Udo-Davis, CoFounder & CEO, Instollar
Craig Atkinson, Innovations Director, Founder, Green Riders
Kamryn Smith, Senior Stakeholder Manager, Zero Carbon Charge
Hosted by: Global Youth Coalition
AVOCADO Framework: Developing a Strategy for the Just Transition
Trainers:
Brian Kakembo, Representative, Global Youth Climate Training (GYCT)
Doaa Abdelkader, Representative, Global Youth Climate Training (GYCT)
Persuasion and Influence: How to Win Support, Sell Ideas and Grow Your Business
In this practical and dynamic session, discover the art and science of persuasion and influence to win support, secure funding, attract customers, and build partnerships, plus strategies that successful entrepreneurs use to turn vision into action and grow their business.
Speakers: Manqoba Zungu, CoFounder and Chief Employment Officer, Get Ready Skills
Velani Mboweni, Founder, Lulaloop
13:30-14:10
RMB
Take a closer look at RMB’s Graduate Programme: a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative environment for those interested in a career in financial services.
Speaker:
Renita Reddy, Learning Manager, RMB
14:15 -14:55
Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä’s Graduate Programme offers top graduates the chance to work at the cutting edge of the global energy transition.
Speaker:
Candice Oliver, Country Head of HR, Africa, Wärtsilä Energy
13:30-13:55
H.E.
Honourable Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity & Energy, South Africa
14:00 - 14:25
Charlotte Higgins, Associate Director, Arup 14:30 - 14:55
Andrew Taylor, CEO, Trading, NOA
18:00-22:30
Off-Grid: Filling the Gap
• What are current trends indicating for off-grid?
• How is off grid filling the gap?
• What financing methods are used?
• How can off-grid projects become part of a larger energy ecosystem?
Moderator: Angus Dutton, Manager, Impact Markets, VIDA
Speakers: Jan Martin Witte, COO Asset Management, Cygnum Capital
Adekoyejo Kuye, MD, KAMIM Technologies
Sarah Malm, Executive Director, GOGLA
Christiane Kragh, Founder & CEO, Off-Grid Europe
Timothy Chisale, CFO, Carbon reduction technologies (CRT)
Johannes Enkono, Founder & CEO, Johannes Power Technology
From Conception to Reality: Bringing Energy Projects to Success
• What does an energy project cycle look like?
• What are the factors behind a successful project cycle
• What are the main pitfalls and why is the sector struggling to find solutions?
Moderator: Mpho Phasha, Associate: Energy Finance, Nedbank CIB
Speakers: Obbie Banda, Senior Underwriter & RLSF Coordinator, ATIDI
Beatrice Nyabira, Partner- Projects, Energy & Restructuring, DLA Piper Africa, Kenya
Cynthia Kankindi, Legal Counsel, ALSF
Seithati Bolipombo, CCO, Mulilo
Yolanda Mabuto, Secretary General, BRICS: Energy, Green Economy and Climate
Hannah Muthoni Gichuki, Founder, Hannathon Ecodesign and Energy
Mekdes Mezgebu, Founder & CEO, Mekdes & Associates Law Office
Hosted By: Synergy Consulting
Secrets of Preparing a Successful Business Plan
Hosted By: Wisdom and Wealth
Elevating and Expanding your Mindset to Achieve Your Ambitions
Hosted by: B Lab Africa
Gen B: Africa’s Young Changemakers Shaping the Future of Business
This session showcases inspirational young founders embedding sustainability in renewable energy, climate tech and clean cooking start ups
Trainers: Sonia Keulder, Associate Director, Synergy Consulting
Trainers: Stefan Jacques Eksteen, Founder & COO, Wisdom and Wealth
Samantha Eksteen, Co-Founder, Wisdom and Wealth
15:30-16:10
Speaker: 15:30-15:55
Niroshma Chetty, CEO, Avon and Dedisa Peaking Power
16:15-16:55
Speaker: 16:00 - 16:25
Zandi Nkone, CEO, Kathu Solar Park
Moderator: Melaney Oldenhof, Senior Business Development Associate, B-Lab Africa
Speakers: Mila Vicquery, General Manager of
Sustainability, Energy Partners
Vincent Maposa, CEO, Wetility Energy
Larissa Ventner, CEO, Zero Carbon Holdings
16:30 - 16:55
Kesh Mudaly, Partner, BCG
Day Three: Friday 20 June 2025
07:30-09:00
08:30-09:30
Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry
• How can academia and private industry collaborate to overcome knowledge gaps in energy training?
• What are the critical skills that need to be developed to prepare young people for careers in energy?
• Skills vs Qualifications
Moderator: Hub Kai Forster, Consultant, Transforming Energy Access Learning Partnership (TEA-LP)
Speakers:
Aatifah Latief, Professional Officer: Communications, Training and Education. Sustainable Energy Facilitation, City of Cape Town
Melissa Wilkinson, Chief People Officer, Pele Energy Group
Sherrie Donaldson, Lead; Opportunity, Development & Incubation, Harambee
Mapaseka Setlhodi, National Pathway Management Network Lead, Presidential Youth Employment Intervention
Ravi Naidoo, CEO, Youth Employment Service (YES) South Africa
09:30-10:45
Unlocking Africa’s Huge Wind Potential
• Wind - Africa has only harnessed 2% of its wind power, what is stopping Africa from reaching full potential?
• How can we maximise funding for wind projects?
• How can we store wind affordably?
• How can we tackle grid integration with intermittency of wind?
• What is the community impact?
Moderator: Michael Jordan, Chief Executive, Banneker Capital
Speakers: Wangari Muchiri, Director: Africa, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
Steven Malenia, Co-Founder, Mpepu Energy
Zoisa North-Bond, CEO, Octopus Energy Generation
Eric Khumalo, Business Developer, ENGIE
George Njenga, Executive Chairman, Lake Turkana Wind Power
The Role of Youth in Energy Policy and Advocacy
• The role of African youth in shaping energy policy and advocating for sustainable solutions.
• How young leaders are influencing energy decisionmaking at local, national, and regional levels.
Hosted by: GenCo
‘GenCo’ Board Game: Simulating the South African Electricity Market
Hosted by: Tushita Kadampa Meditation Centre
Finding Calm Amidst the Hustle: Meditation for Stress Relief in a Busy Life
How I am Going to Change the World through YES!
Our 7 grant winners will take to the stage in an interactive panel discussion to discuss their journey to YES!, why they are deserving winners of the award and how they'll change the world!
Trainer: Murendeni
Matshinyatshimbi, Founder & Designer, GenCo Board Game
Moderator: Daniel Aryee, Policy Advocacy Coordinator, African Union Commission, Ethiopia
Speakers: H.E. Honourable Eric
Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament, Ketu North, Ghana, Member, Board of Directors, Electricity Company of Ghana
Lucy Mutuku, CEO, National Youth Caucus Kenya
Katleho Mojakisane, Sustainable Futures Coordinator, Tangelic
Nicol Chaminama, ESG & Sustainability Lead, Veers Group
Cynthia Ngoma, Managing Director, Eco Equilibrium
Michael Opeyemi Ige, Youth Programme Advisor, UN/World Food Programme Zimbabwe
Rofhiwa Takalani, Head of Engineering Operations, Square Kilometre Array Observatory.
Trainer: Gen Kelsang Namkhyen, Teacher, Tushita Kadampa Meditation Centre
Chantelle Davies, Teacher, Tushita Kadampa Meditation Centre
Speakers: Sheila Wambui Wairimu, Youth Energy Advocate, Kenyatta University Isshack Mutalla Mohammed, Local Pathways Fellow 2025, Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Nancy Wangari, Project Engineer, CSI Energy Group Ongor Ouma Kennedy, Co-founder, SmartMicrogrid Africa Garda Rosemary, Building Services Engineer, Prodesign Engineering Consultants Melanie Wamalwa Co-Founder, Sustainergy Solutions, Elisha Jones
Nsojo, Chairperson, Student Chapter, IET
09:30-10:10 TotalEnergies
Speaker: Sinenhlanhla Mhlungu, Talent Development Manager, TotalEnergies
10:10-10:45
Speaker: Michelle Okoyomo, Vice President, Client Coverage, Genesis Energy
09:30-09:55
Speaker: Vincent Maposa, CEO, Wetility Energy
10:00-10:25
Speaker: Candice van der Ventel, Investment Officer, Energy (Eastern & Southern Africa), FMO 10:30-10:50
Speaker: Frank Spencer, Regional Director, Southern Africa, Cainmani
Maximising Investments in Clean Energy Projects
• What funding opportunities are available to develop projects?
• What does the investment process look like?
Moderator: Thuso Xola Kuali, MBA Student, IESE
Speakers: Andrea Bertello, Director Country Engagement & Partnerships, RELP
Sani Musa Ibrahim, MSc Student, Dundee University
Iranga Mukendi, Investment Manager, African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)
Ebrahim Makda, Corporate Finance Principal, Thebe Investment Corporation
Rhoda Limbani Mshana, Chief Energy Sector Regulations Specialist, AfDB
Mekides Minlike, Co-founder & CEO, Ablenee Energy Solutions
Youth Innovation in Future Energy Technologies
• How can Africa’s young innovators drive the continent’s energy future?
• What can industry leaders do to support them?
Moderator: Gloria Kuyoh, Project Manager for Productive Uses of Renewable Energy (PURE), GOGLA
Speakers: Atiku Jafar, Partner, Energy & Infrastructure Lawyer, Bowyard Partners
Ayodeji Stephen, Lead Consultant, HydroGEM Energy Advisory
Osman Abdulai Ayariga, CEO, National Youth Authority Ghana
Benaiah Namunyu, Chairperson, MURESA
Abubakar Shuaibu, Founder & CEO, Green Energy Mission Africa
Hosted by: UNFPA
Empowering Women in Energy: Strategic Positioning for Impact
Hosted by: Global Citizen
Trainer: Bernadette Seyram, Youth Leader, UNFPA Ghana
Josephine Awo Mashood, Youth Leader, UNFPA
Amtu AkumfiAmeyaw, Youth Leader, Diaspora Community Coordinator, GUBA
Africa’s Energy Future: How Youth Can Champion Renewable Solutions in Their Communities Trainer: Lungile Magagula, Fellow, Global Citizen Hope Dlamini, Fellow, Global Citizen
Confirmed Speakers to Date
Presidents, Vice Presidents, Ministers, and Members of Parliament
• H.E. Honourable Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity & Energy, South Africa
• H.E. Honourable Biodun Ogunleye, Commissioner for Energy & Mineral Resources, Lagos State Government, Nigeria
• H.E. Honourable July Moyo, Minister of Energy & Power Development, Zimbabwe
• H.E. Honourable Lerato Dorothy Mataboge, African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy
• H.E. Honourable Samantha Graham-Maré, Deputy Minister of Electricity & Energy, South Africa
• H.E. Honourable Eric Edem Agbana, Member of Parliament, Ketu North, Ghana, Member, Board of Directors, Electricity Company of Ghana
Public Sector, Utilities and Regulators
• Peter Mashatola General Manager, Eskom
• Keneilwe Thejane, Senior Manager in Research, Testing & Development, Eskom
• Dzunani Makgopa, Head of Finance and Corporate Services; Acting Head, Economic Development, IPP Office, South Africa
• Botshelo Mogotsi, IPP Office South Africa
• William Amuna, Chairman, Electricity Company of Ghana
• Crescent Mushwana, Head of Technical, IPP Office, South Africa
• Felister Makumbinde, Acting CEO, Rural Electrification Agency Zimbabwe
• Cyprien Musimar, Director General, Agence Nationale d’électrification et des Services Énergétiques en milieux Rural et périurbain (ANSER), Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Sampson Mamphweli, Head, Energy Secretariat, South African, National Energy Development, Institute (SANEDI), South Africa
• Wangari Muchiri, Director: Africa, Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
• Aatifah Latief, Professional Officer: Sustainable Energy Facilitation, Sustainable Energy Markets Department, Energy Directorate, City of Cape Town
• Pitso Sekhoto, Middle Manager, National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) & Eskom
• Nomfundo Maseti, Full-Time Regulator Member responsible for Piped Gas & Electricity Regulation, National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), South Africa
• Jabu Mtsweni, Head of Cyber & Information Research Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa
• Aminata Bocar Ba, RELP Africa Regional Manager, Senior Energy Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Mines & Energy Resources, Togolese Republic
• Dehkontee Liles Wymon, Deputy Executive Director for Finance and Administration, Rural and Renewable Energy Agency, Liberia
• Sambatra Ramiandrasoa, Director General, Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons, Madagascar
Academics, Initiative Providers & Associations
• Sani Musa Ibrahim, MSc Student, Dundee University
• Mohamed Rali Badissy, Professor & PPA Watch Co-Director, Penn State Dickinson Law & The Energy for Growth Hub
• Daniel Kammen, Professor of Energy, University of California, Berkeley
• Naa Adjekai Adjei, Senior Associate, UEF SEforALL
• Balla Masemola, Director, Affordable Solar Electricity
• Lungile Mashele, Energy Specialist, PIC
• Dr Peter Philip Wambua, School of Business, Economics and Tourism, Kenyatta University
• Moeketsi Porogo, Graduate, DBSA
• Mahlatsi Molokomme, Principal Investment Officer, DBSA
• Lesedi Letlhogile, Project Analyst, DBSA
• Koena Nkhereanye, Energy Leadership Student, Wits University
• Ntalo Khoza, DBSA Young Graduate Programme, Henley Business School
• Vincent Maposa, CEO, Wetility Energy
• Larissa Ventner, CEO, Zero Carbon Holdings
• Wikus Kruger, Director, Power Futures Lab – University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
• Bertha Tobias, Rhodes Scholar, MSc Student (Environment and Enterprise), Oxford University
• Haruna Inuwa, Energy Systems Modelling & Future Fuels Researcher, University of Oxford
• Raymond Takuba, MBA Candidate Project Developer, University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business
• Mark Swilling, Professor, Commissioner, National Planning Commission, Stellenbosch University
• Brenda Marbaniang, Policy Manager, Policy and Regional Strategy, GOGLA
• Gloria Kuyoh, Project Manager for Productive Uses of Renewable Energy (PURE), GOGLA
• Sarah Malm, Executive Director, GOGLA
• Patrick Tonui, Head of Policy and Regional Strategy, GOGLA
• Joseph Lumbahe, AI Regional Ambassador, South African AI Association
• Valentino Chigwedere, CEO, AEEYC
• Chisala Bwalya, Director of Research & Development, Zambia Research & Development Centre
• Manqoba Zungu, Co-Founder and Chief Employment Officer, Get Ready Skills
• Velani Mboweni, Founder, Lulaloop
• Kai Forster, Consultant, Transforming Energy Access Learning Partnership (TEA-LP)
• Michael Opeyemi Ige, Youth Programme Advisor, UN/World Food Programme Zimbabwe
• Alba Topulli, CEO, Power for All
• Mogomotsi Mokwena, Founder, Chairing Growth
• Jeannie Myeni, Partner, Chairing Growth
• Bernadette Seyram, Youth Leader, UNFPA Ghana
• Josephine Awo Mashood, Youth Leader, UNFPA
• Amtu Akumfi-Ameyaw, Youth Leader, Diaspora Community Coordinator, GUBA
• Sarah Shaikh, Senior Campaigns and Partnerships Lead, Power for All
• Sumaya Mahomed, Utilities Innovation and Uganda Country Director, Power for All
• Sherrie Donaldson, Lead; Opportunity, Development & Incubation, Harambee
• René Rademeyer, Lead: Client Relations, Business Development, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
• Ellen Morta, Enablement Lead, Regional Operations Manager, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
• Ashwin Adams, Client Relationship Manager, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
• Matilda Mokoena, Enablement Coordinator, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
• Sindiswa Xali, Youth Voice Participant, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
• Jacqueline Mhlanga, Client Relationship Manager, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
• Thando Ndlebe, Founder, Bokamoso BaRona Hub
• Thabo Ndlovu, Student, University of the Western Cape
• Ofentse Shoba, Founder, Energizeme
• Vallary Shinaywa, Founder & Student, Strathmore University
• Stefan Jacques Eksteen, Founder & COO, Wisdom and Wealth
• Samantha Eksteen, Co-Founder, Wisdom and Wealth
• Michael Tawiah Berko, Founder, Ahabanmono Impact
• Murendeni Matshinyatshimbi, Founder & Designer, GenCo Board Game
• Gen Kelsang Namkhyen, Teacher, Tushita Kadampa Meditation Centre
• Chantelle Davies, Teacher, Tushita Kadampa Meditation Centre
• Mapaseka Setlhodi, National Pathway Management Network Lead, Presidential Youth Employment Intervention
• Rofhiwa Takalani, Head of Engineering Operations, Square Kilometre Array Observatory
• Mila Vicquery, General Manager of Sustainability, Energy Partners
• Melaney Oldenhof, Senior Business Development Associate, B-Lab Africa
• ‘Lamide Niyi-Afuye, CEO, Africa Minigrid Developers Association (AMDA)
• Brian Kakembo, Representative, Global Youth Climate Training (GYCT)
• Doaa Abdelkader, Representative, Global Youth Climate Training (GYCT)
• Osman Abdulai Ayariga, CEO, National Youth Authority Ghana
• Manar Benessaidi, Fellow, Global Cititzen
• Lungile Magagula, Fellow, Global Citizen
• Hope Madlamini, Fellow, Global Citizen
• Mpho Mookapele, CEO, EWSETA
• Khetsiwe Mtiyane-Dlamini, Energy Manager, EWSETA
• Simone Karels, PhD Student, UWC
• Ridaa Manual, Researcher, SAIMC
• Yolanda Mabuto, Secretary General, BRICS: Energy, Green Economy and Climate
Private Sector
• Gqi Raoleka, CEO, Pele Energy Group
• Obakeng Moloabi, Head of Business Development, Pele Energy Group
• Anél Bosman, Group Managing Executive, Nedbank CIB
• Akinwole II Omoboriowo, Chairman & CEO, Genesis Energy
• Thabile Ngwato, CEO & Co-Founder, Newzroom Afrika
• Layton Nenzinane, CFO, Seriti Green
• Kesh Mudaly, Partner, BCG
• Brian Kelly, Founder & CEO, Anzana Electric
• Christopher Sakhile, Mkhize, Group CEO, Santa Monica Group
• Kweku Awotwi, Co-Founder & Non-Executive Director, Cenpower Generation Company
• Ahmed Mulla, Deputy CEO, Infinity Power
• Lulu Molemong, Associate Principal, Energy Finance, Nedbank CIB
• George Njenga, Executive Chairman, Lake Turkana Wind Power
• Jan Martin Witte, COO Asset Management, Cygnum Capital
• John Kirlin, CCO, Sunbridge Power
• Danna Mhango, Business Development Manager, Globeleq
• Shalin Ledwaba, Head of Talent Acquisition, Bowmans
• Norman Moyo, CEO, Grid Africa
• Seithati Bolipombo, CCO, Mulilo
• Marius Harmse, Country Manager of South Africa, Tecloman
• Heath Andersen, Data Centre Consultant, DCDesign.Africa
• Bryce Allan, Head of Sustainability, Teraco
• Cynthia Kankindi, Legal Counsel, ALSF
• Jolene Shaw, General Manager, Knowledge Pele
• Bongani Makhubo, Senior Strategy and Impact Manager, Knowledge Pele
• Phathutshedzo Mushanganyisi, Programmes Implementation Lead, Knowledge Pele
• Melissa Wilkinson, Chief People Officer, Pele Energy Group
• Obbie Banda, Senior Underwriter & RLSF Coordinator, ATIDI
• Frank Spencer, Regional Director, Southern Africa, Cainmani
• Beatrice Nyabira, Partner- Projects, Energy & Restructuring, DLA Piper Africa, Kenya
• David Arinze, Program Officer, Off Grid Energy, Diamond Development Initiatives
• Mokgabo Tshenkeng, Investment Advisor, Autonomi Capital
• Omaira Jajbhay, Electrical Engineer, Zutari
• Ammaara Ebrahim, Associate: Energy Finance, Nedbank CIB
• Mpho Phasha, Associate: Energy Finance, Nedbank CIB
• Priya Surendra, Executive Head: Human Resources, Nedbank CIB
• Latifa Zandamela, Attorney at Law, SAL & Caldeira Advogados, Lda. (A member of DLA Piper Africa)
• Adekoyejo Kuye, MD, KAMIM Technologies
• Nonjabulo Sokhela, CEO, Nepoworx
• Zvikomborero Garahwa, Head of Engineering, Matla Energy
• Ayodeji Stephen, Lead Consultant, HydroGEM Energy Advisory
• Fakazile Thusi, Project Developer, Voltalia
• Andrea Bertello, Director Country Engagement & Partnerships, RELP
• Michelle Govender, Founder, Octarity
• Wendy Green, Country Head of South Africa, Daystar Power Group
• Johannes Enkono, Founder & CEO, Johannes Power Technology
• Adhila Mayet, Head of Project Development, Pele Green Energy*
• Katleho Mojakisane, Sustainable Futures Coordinator, Tangelic
• Iranga Mukendi, Investment Manager, African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM)
• Thuthukani Nduduzo Biyela, Managing Director Siphulathuthu Engineering, CIGRE D2 Strategic Advisory Group (SAG)
• Ebrahim Makda, Corporate Finance Principal, Thebe Investment Corporation
• Richard Doyle, MD, JUWI
• Lerato Mashiloane, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Africa, Siemens Energy
• Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Co-Founder & Chairman, Infinity Power
• Amyn Mussa, Partner, Anjarwalla & Khanna LLP
• Nicol Chaminama, ESG & Sustainability Lead, Veers Group
• Shaun Githuku, Director, Gridworks
• Christiane Kragh, Founder & CEO, Off-Grid Europe
• Stephen McNeill, Co-founder & Partner, Nopal
• Matthew le Cordeur, Research manager: Just Energy Transition, Krutham
• Matthew Cruise, Business Development Executive, Impower
• Celiwe Mabaso, Head of Sustainability, NOA
• Thulani Ncube, Head of Energy & Service Delivery, Africa Data Centres
• Candice Oliver, Country Head of HR, Africa, Wärtsilä Energy
• Charlotte Higgins, Associate Director, Arup
• Andrew Taylor, CEO Of Trading, NOA
• Laura Spector, Country Manager, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
• Sonia Keulder, Associate Director, Synergy Consulting
• Hannah Muthoni Gichuki, Founder, Hannathon Ecodesign and Energy
• Bongeka Gumede, Grants and Project Manager, Vittoria Technology
• Cynthia Ngoma, Managing Director, Eco Equilibrium
• Mekides Minlike, Co-founder & CEO, Ablenee Energy Solutions
• Micheala De Klerk, Mechanical (Rotating Equipment) & Welding Engineer, Siemens Energy
• Mekdes Mezgebu, Co-founder & CEO, Mekdes & Associates Law Office
• Delton Muianga, Political Economist, Independent Researcher
• Akinwole II Omoboriowo, Chairman & CEO, Genesis Energy
• Thabo Molekoa, Chairman and Managing Director of Southern and Eastern Africa, Siemens Energy
• Derick Dimala, HR Regional Lead for Africa, IFC
• Candice van der Ventel, Investment Officer, Energy (Eastern & Southern Africa), FMO
• Rhoda Limbani Mshana, Chief Energy Sector Regulations Specialist, AfDB
• Caroline Makenzi, Principal Program Coordinator – Energy and Climate, AfDB
• Lucy Chege, Associate Executive, Project & Infrastructure Finance Department, Lending Operations, TDB (Trade & Development Bank)
• Timothy Chisale, CFO, Carbon reduction technologies (CRT)
• Tshifhiwa Bernard Magoro, Previous Head of IPP Office South Africa (2020-2025)
• Ipeleng Mokgadinyane, Energy Sector Specialist, Tetra Tech
• Busisiwe Zindela, Education and Community Skills Specialist, Anglo American
• Ravi Naidoo, CEO, Youth Employment Service (YES) South Africa
• Renita Reddy, Learning Manager, Rand Merchant Bank
• Zoisa North-Bond, CEO, Octopus Energy Generation
• Jordan Thomas, CEO & Founder, Atlantic Energy Technologies (AET)
• Gabriel van Wyk, Senior Geospatial Data Scientist, Vida
• Nadine Elizabeth Musangu, Project Manager, Energy Efficiency, City of Cape Town, Sustainable Energy Markets Department
• Chinwe Udo-Davis, Co-Founder & CEO, Instollar
• Nchimunya Erlank-Hamukoma, Manager, Demand Jobs and Livelihood, GEAPP
• Andrew Herscowitz, Chief Executive Officer Mission 300, (M300) Accelerator, RF Catalytic Capital
• Lorenzo Vilona, Southern Africa Specialist, Res4Africa Foundation
• Eng. Nayer Fouad, CEO, Infinity Power
• Eng. Ashish Ranjan, CTO, Infinity Power
• Niroshma Chetty, CEO, Avon and Dedisa Peaking Power
• Zandi Nkone, CEO, Kathu Solar Park
• Chloé Bombole, Senior Investment Analyst, Africa50 IAF
• Megan Taylor, Founder, Skylight Strategic Partners
• Phoebe Sullivan, Senior Adviser, Skylight Strategic Partners
• Shahil Juggernath, Senior Business Developer, ENGIE
• Eric Khumalo, Business Developer, ENGIE
• Vivian Olloh, Vice President, Corporate Finance, Genesis Energy
• Vincent Maposa, CEO, Wetility Energy
• Larissa Ventner, CEO, Zero Carbon Holdings
• Michelle Okoyomo, Vice President, Client Coverage, Investor Relations & Strategic Partnerships, Genesis Energy
• Melissa F. Sikwila, Executive Vice President Project Development and Investment, Genesis Energy
• Mohan Vivekanandan, Chairman, Infrastructure Specialist Group (ISG)
• Jack Mwangi, Transaction Advisor, Advance Consulting
• Itago Winnie, Business Consultant, Advance Consulting
• Angus Dutton, Manager, Impact Markets, VIDA
• Heskin Mzungu, Client Director, Energy Africa, Zutari
• Diane Myers, Head of Talent Management, Zutari
• Mercy Chigoma, Head Talent Acquisition, Zutari
• Suzie Nkosi, Emerging Talent Consultant, Zutari
• Angy Motsisi, Senior Acquisition Talent Consultant, Zutari
• Craig Atkinson, Innovations Director, Founder, Green Riders
• Kamryn Smith, Senior Stakeholder Manager, Zero Carbon Charge
• Tuliikeni Ndadi, Investment Associate, Climate Fund Managerss
• Seten Naidoo, Director, Africa Mining & Metals Group (AMMG)
• Michael Jordan, Chief Executive, Banneker Capital
• Jacques de Vos, CEO, Mezzanine
• Venessa Oger, Programme Manager, Youth Development and Employment, Standard Bank
• Sharon Mashishi, Director, Bahlaping Mash Trading & Projects
• Suzan Paledi, Founder, Paledi Energy and Innovations
• Leandro Antonio, Co-Founder, Mosebe Enterprise
• Vincent Mosebe , Co-founder, Mosebe Enterprise
• Brian Munene, CEO Afrika Renewables
• Peter Venn, CEO, Seriti Green
• Nonhle Nxumalo, Health & Safety Specialist, Maersk
YES! Alumni – Walk with Me Programme (Featuring YES! Alumni who have made great strides in the past year through YES!)
• Thuso Xola Kuali, MBA Student, IESE, South Africa
• Madalitso Chimpeni, Co-Founder, Mpepu Energy, Malawi, represented by Steven Malenia
• Matsepiso Majoro, Co-Founder/Managing Director, Mahlaseli Energy, Lesotho
• Jane Nakasamu, Co-Founder, Greenbelt Energy, Zambia
• Imo-Obong Utoh, Minigrids Business Development Officer, ENGIE Energy Access (Africa), Nigeria
• Rebecca Agadumo, Assistant Project Manager, UNIDO Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP), Nigeria
• Emmanuel Terwase, Founder & CEO, Boost Power, Nigeria
• Noella Molefe, Senior Specialist- Climate Change & Air Quality, Exxaro Resources, South Africa
YES! Members Who are Now developing in the Sector
• Daniel Aryee, Policy Advocacy Coordinator, African Union Commission, Ethiopia
• Damilola Hamid Balogun, Co-Founder/CEO, Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN)
• Benaiah Namunyu, Chairperson, MURESA, Kenya
• Abubakar Shuaibu, Founder & CEO, Green Energy Mission Africa
• Lucy Mutuku, CEO, National Youth Caucus Kenya
• Atiku Jafar, Partner & Energy and Infrastructure Lawyer, Bowyard Partners
YES! 2025 Grant Winners
• Nancy Wangari, Project Engineer, CSI Energy Group
• Sheila Wambui Wairimu, Youth Energy Advocate, Kenyatta University
• Isshack Mutalla Mohammed, Local Pathways Fellow 2025, Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
• Ongor Ouma Kennedy, Co-founder, SmartMicrogrid Africa
• Garda Rosemary, Building Services Engineer, Prodesign Engineering Consultants
• Melanie Wamalwa, Co-Founder, Sustainergy Solutions
• Elisha Jones Nsojo, Chairperson- IET Student Chapter, IET