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The Intra-African Energy Trade & Investment Forum (IAETIF) is a market-engagement platform designed to connect African energy opportunities with relevant sources of capital, technology, operating capability and strategic partnership. Its proposition is practical: create better commercial routes between credible opportunities and the institutions able to move them forward.

IAETIF is an initiative of the Africa Energy Technology Centre (AETC). AETC provides the institutional platform from which IAETIF develops its roadshows, commercial engagements, research and partnership activity.

No. IAETIF is conceived as an ongoing platform, with a global roadshow series and related investment, trade and technology engagements. Individual programmes may include roundtables, project showcases, executive dialogues and targeted meetings, but the wider objective is to support relationships beyond a single event date.

The platform spans power generation and grids, regional interconnection, oil and gas, LNG, renewable energy, storage, green hydrogen, critical minerals, energy technology, digital systems, infrastructure, manufacturing, engineering, logistics and local-content value chains. Each roadshow is shaped around the opportunities and capabilities most relevant to its market.

IAETIF is relevant to governments, project developers, utilities, energy companies, investors, commercial banks, development finance institutions, technology providers, infrastructure companies, manufacturers, professional advisers, trade agencies and other organisations with a credible role in African energy markets.

IAETIF is an AETC initiative. References to governments, institutions, research or public programmes on this website do not imply endorsement, sponsorship or formal affiliation unless IAETIF expressly confirms that relationship through an authorised announcement.

The announced 2026 series covers India, Namibia, Mozambique, the United Arab Emirates and Angola. India is scheduled for 18–19 September 2026. Namibia is planned for October, Mozambique for November and the UAE for December 2026. Angola’s date remains to be announced.

No city or venue should be treated as confirmed unless it appears on the relevant IAETIF roadshow page or in a direct written communication from the organising team. IAETIF will publish verified logistical information as arrangements are finalised.

Formats may include investment roundtables, B2B and B2G meetings, project presentations, technology demonstrations, executive dialogues and market-entry discussions. The precise programme will differ by destination and will be communicated to confirmed participants.

Not necessarily. Some sessions may be invitation-led, capacity-limited or designed for particular stakeholder groups. Registering interest allows IAETIF to assess relevance; it does not by itself create an admission, meeting or speaking entitlement.

Material updates will be published on the relevant roadshow page where practical and may also be sent directly to affected applicants or confirmed participants. Because international programmes can change, participants should rely on the most recent written confirmation before making commitments.

Use the participation form to identify whether you are bringing a project, deploying capital, supplying technology, seeking sponsorship or making a general enquiry. Provide a concise account of your organisation, objective, preferred roadshow and the counterparties you need to meet.

No. A submission is an expression of interest. Participation, admission, meetings, project presentations and speaking roles remain subject to review, relevance, capacity and written confirmation from IAETIF.

IAETIF considers the clarity of the applicant’s objective, relevance to the roadshow market, credibility of the organisation or opportunity, level of readiness, and the likelihood of a useful counterpart match. The process is intended to preserve the commercial quality of each engagement rather than maximise undifferentiated attendance.

The website does not currently publish a universal fee or ticket structure. Any applicable participation, delegation, exhibition, sponsorship or service costs will be set out separately and in writing for the relevant programme. Do not make a payment based solely on an unsolicited message or unofficial account instruction.

Yes, you may identify more than one relevant market in your enquiry. IAETIF will consider the commercial rationale and fit for each destination independently, so acceptance for one programme does not automatically confirm another.

You may describe a proposed contribution through the enquiry form. Speaking and moderation roles are curated around the programme’s objectives and are not guaranteed by registration, sponsorship discussion or prior participation.

Select ‘Project submission’ on the participation form and provide a non-confidential summary covering the opportunity, location, sector, development stage, capital or partnership requirement, and the type of counterpart sought. IAETIF may request further information after an initial relevance review.

There is no single development-stage threshold for every engagement. However, the most useful submissions can clearly explain ownership or mandate, project status, regulatory pathway, commercial model, funding requirement, material risks and the decision or partnership needed next.

No. The public website is not a virtual data room. Do not submit bank details, personal identity documents, proprietary technical files, confidential financial models or other sensitive records through the general enquiry form. If further review is appropriate, IAETIF can discuss a more suitable information process.

No. IAETIF facilitates market engagement and relevant introductions; it does not guarantee financing, procurement, commercial agreements, regulatory approvals or investment outcomes. Every investor and project party remains responsible for its own assessment and decisions.

No. Selection for discussion or presentation is not a legal, technical, financial or commercial endorsement. Participants must conduct independent due diligence, obtain professional advice and verify counterpart authority before entering any transaction or sharing sensitive information.

Select ‘Investment interest’ and describe your mandate, preferred sectors, geography, ticket range where appropriate, instrument type, risk parameters and the kind of sponsor or project you want to meet. A clear mandate helps IAETIF identify potentially relevant opportunities without treating an introduction as an investment recommendation.

No. Website content, roadshow discussions and introductions are provided for general information and engagement purposes. They should not replace independent legal, financial, tax, regulatory, technical or investment advice.

Yes. IAETIF is designed to connect relevant technologies, equipment, engineering capability and operating expertise with African governments, utilities, project developers and industrial users. Applicants should explain the problem solved, evidence of deployment, delivery model and target market.

IAETIF can facilitate informed introductions and market-facing conversations where there is a credible fit. It does not act as a licensing authority, legal representative or substitute for local regulatory, tax, customs and commercial advice.

Potential local partnerships, joint ventures, supply relationships and delivery alliances may form part of a roadshow or follow-on engagement. Any introduction is exploratory and each party must independently verify capability, authority, compliance and commercial suitability.

IAETIF promotes partnerships that can build durable African capability through manufacturing, skills, technology transfer, supplier development and local value creation. Specific local-content obligations vary by market and project and must be verified with the relevant authorities and advisers.

Select ‘Sponsorship or strategic partnership’ and explain your objectives, target markets, preferred form of participation and the value your organisation can contribute. IAETIF will discuss relevant options directly; no partnership is effective until confirmed in a written agreement.

Depending on the programme, a partnership may involve strategic market engagement, content contribution, executive participation, technology showcasing, delegation support or other agreed visibility and engagement rights. Deliverables, approvals and brand use are defined for each partnership rather than assumed from a generic package.

Yes. IAETIF welcomes discussions with public institutions, trade and investment agencies, regulators, industry bodies, chambers and development organisations where objectives align with credible energy trade, investment and technology engagement.

Only with prior written approval and in accordance with the supplied brand assets and agreed description of the relationship. An application, meeting invitation or ongoing discussion does not by itself authorise public claims of sponsorship, endorsement or partnership.

Unless a written programme agreement states otherwise, participants should assume responsibility for their own travel, accommodation, insurance, health requirements, visas and related costs. Do not book non-refundable travel until your participation and the relevant venue details are confirmed.

Where appropriate, IAETIF may be able to issue supporting confirmation to an approved participant after participation details are finalised. Such a letter does not guarantee a visa, entry permission or expedited processing; those decisions remain with the competent authorities.

Include relevant access or dietary requirements in your enquiry or communicate them promptly after confirmation. IAETIF will seek to address reasonable requirements with the venue and delivery partners but may need advance notice and cannot confirm an arrangement until the relevant logistics are known.

Virtual access should not be assumed. Any livestream, remote meeting or hybrid participation option will be identified for the specific programme if available.

Enquiries are reviewed for relevance and routed by intent. IAETIF does not currently publish a fixed response-time commitment, and submission does not guarantee a reply. Clear, concise and complete information makes an informed response more likely.

Use the website enquiry form and select the intent that best describes your request. This supports appropriate routing and avoids publishing unverified contact channels. For general institutional information about the operator, refer to the official Africa Energy Technology Centre website.

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Use the general enquiry pathway and clearly identify the publication or organisation, subject, deadline and requested contribution. Quotes, interviews, photography, recordings and use of IAETIF materials require appropriate confirmation or permission.