The Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC) has announced the upcoming Africa Sustainable Energy Dialogue (ASED), set to take place virtually on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Under the theme “Bridging Africa’s Energy Access Gap – Challenges, Innovations & the Path Forward,” the dialogue will address one of the continent’s most pressing development challenges—achieving universal access to reliable electricity.
With over 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lacking dependable power, the ASED aims to provide a platform for sharing innovative solutions, shaping actionable policy frameworks, and enhancing collaboration between the public and private sectors.
The event is expected to attract more than 1,000 participants, including policymakers, energy sector executives, development partners, scholars, and technology innovators, all working toward a sustainable energy future that aligns with Africa’s development and transition goals.
Confirmed speakers for the 2025 dialogue include:
- Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim (Nigeria) – Secretary-General, African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO)
- Mr. Kweku Awotwi (Ghana) – Regional Chair-Africa, World Energy Council; Board Chairman, United Bank of Africa (Ghana)
- Professor Emeritus Abubakar Sani Sambo (Nigeria) – Former Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Dr. Alfred Ofosu Ahenkorah (Ghana) – Former Executive Secretary, Energy Commission of Ghana
- Monique Motty (Congo) – Senior Project Manager, African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
- Noureddine Hamri (Morocco) – Founder, Turn Up the Light
- Daniel Bungey (Kenya) – Energy & Environment Specialist, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
- Sabrine Emran (Morocco) – Senior Energy Economist, Policy Center for the New South; Board Member-FEL, World Energy Council
Participants are encouraged to register in advance to attend the event via ASEC’s official platforms.
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