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The West African Power and Energy Cooperation Conference (WAPECC) serves as a crucial platform to address the pressing challenges and leverage the opportunities in the region’s energy and infrastructure sector. By convening stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and civil society, WAPECC facilitates dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration towards sustainable energy development.
Facing growing challenges of energy access, energy transition, and regional integration of power grids, WAPECC has established itself as an essential forum allowing local and international stakeholders to meet, exchange ideas, and collaborate. The event provides an avenue to showcase innovative solutions, discuss policy reforms, and catalyze investments in renewable energy
projects, infrastructure development, and off-grid solutions. Organized every two years, WAPECC has become the essential crossroads where policymakers, investors, operators, technical experts, and innovators in the West African energy sector meet. Our consistent growth testifies to the relevance of our mission and the quality of our programs.
With less than 42% of the population having access to electricity, energy poverty remains a critical barrier to economic growth and social development. The situation is even more dire in rural areas, where access has dropped below 8%.
The global economic crisis has led to a sharp downturn in energy investments, stalling much-needed infrastructure projects across the region.
Progress in electrification, especially off-grid solutions, has slowed significantly, making it harder to reach underserved communities.
The downturn in global oil and gas markets has left Africa’s gas-dependent economies particularly exposed, threatening both energy security and economic stability.
With West Africa’s population expanding exponentially, the demand for reliable and affordable energy is increasing at a pace that current infrastructure struggles to meet.
WAPECC is the premier independent energy conference in West Africa, bringing together decision-makers, investors, and industry leaders to shape the region’s energy future. By sponsoring or attending, you gain unmatched access, visibility, and business opportunities in a rapidly growing market.
Join the only international energy forum dedicated to West Africa, where key stakeholders drive real solutions for sustainable growth.
Engage with government leaders, regulators, and industry executives to position your company at the forefront of policy and business discussions.
Stay ahead with the latest industry trends, innovations, and technical solutions, giving you a competitive edge in the evolving energy landscape.
Maximise your visibility by presenting new technologies and services to a targeted audience, with opportunities for session sponsorships, in-session commercials, and exclusive content promotions.
Build relationships with key stakeholders, investors, and partners to accelerate your company’s growth in West Africa’s dynamic energy sector.
Ministries of Power and Energy, State Power Utilities, Power Developers, Independent Power Producers, Technology Providers, Industrial/Mining Companies, Government Representatives, Multilateral Agencies, Regulators, Financiers, Law Firms, Regional Investment Banks, and other related services.
Join the Energy Leaders!
WAPECC is the place to network and build partnerships shaping West Africa’s energy future.
Theme: “Laying the Foundations for a Common Energy Future”
Participants: 150 delegates from 8 countries
Highlights: Signing of the first memorandum of understanding on the harmonization of electrical standards in the region.
Theme: “Accelerating Energy Access: Innovations and Investments”
Participants: 280 delegates from 12 countries
Highlights: Launch of the Investment Fund for Renewable Energy in West Africa
Theme: “Post-COVID Energy Resilience and Transition”
Participants: 350 delegates from 15 countries
Highlights: Adoption of the roadmap for the integration of regional electricity markets
WAPECC owes its success to the valuable collaboration of institutional and private partners who share our vision of a dynamic and integrated West African energy sector.
WAPECC is a premier energy conference and exhibition dedicated to advancing West Africa’s energy landscape. Bringing together key stakeholders,
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