Africa

Africa stands to benefit significantly from harmonized energy regulations, which are expected to unlock vast oil, gas, and mineral resources, drive industrialization, and enhance energy security across the continent.

Africa is the central focus of the event, with discussions revolving around its economic model, resource wealth, and the urgent need to shift from raw material extraction to industrial processing and value addition to achieve shared prosperity.

Africa was the world's fastest-growing solar market in 2025, with installed capacity expanding 17%. This growth is driven by changing policies and enabling conditions across various nations, making solar energy a continental priority.

The event's core focus is on Africa's economic expansion, industrialization, job creation, poverty reduction, decarbonization, and climate resilience. The continent is seen as having significant opportunities in renewable energy and evolving financial markets.

Africa is experiencing a significant loss of plant diversity, which threatens its food security, nutrition, and climate resilience. The continent's agrifood systems are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts like drought, which drives nearly two-thirds of emergency seed interventions.