Infrastructure Africa, the continent’s established platform for infrastructure investment, innovation and project development, will be co-located with the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town in 2026, creating Africa’s most comprehensive gathering for both infrastructure and energy stakeholders.
This strategic co-location will bring together governments, utilities, project developers, investors, DFIs, EPCs, technology providers and manufacturers under one roof, unlocking unmatched cross-sector collaboration and deal-making opportunities across Africa.
With the African Development Bank estimating the continent’s infrastructure funding gap at between USD 130 billion and USD 170 billion per year, Infrastructure Africa arrives at a critical moment. Rapid urbanisation, population growth, increased energy demand and industrial expansion are placing urgent pressure on Africa’s infrastructure systems — from transport and water to logistics, housing, digital connectivity and energy transmission.
By 2030, Africa’s population is expected to exceed 1.7 billion, intensifying the need for:
- Expanded transport networks and logistics corridors
- Modern ports, rail and road infrastructure
- Clean energy generation and transmission
- Water security and sanitation systems
- Smart cities and affordable housing
- Digital and telecommunications infrastructure
At the same time, Africa is entering a major power transition. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that Africa’s electricity demand will more than double by 2040, driven by industrialisation, mining expansion, data centres, urban growth and the electrification of transport and manufacturing.
Co-locating Infrastructure Africa with the Africa Energy Indaba, the continent’s premier energy conference and exhibition, creates a powerful value proposition for both exhibitors and delegates. Attendees will gain access to two highly complementary audiences — one focused on energy systems and the other on the physical and digital infrastructure that enables economic growth.
Together, the events will attract:
- Ministers and government representatives
- City planners and infrastructure agencies
- Energy utilities and IPPs
- Multilateral development banks and DFIs
- Private equity firms and project financiers
- Engineering, procurement and construction companies
- Equipment manufacturers and technology innovators
Exhibitors at Infrastructure Africa will be positioned directly in front of decision-makers actively seeking bankable solutions for real, live projects currently in development across Southern, East, West and Central Africa.
Key focus areas at Infrastructure Africa 2026 include:
- Infrastructure finance and blended capital solutions
- Energy transmission, distribution and storage
- Transport and logistics infrastructure
- Water, sanitation and climate-resilient systems
- Green industrial zones and Special Economic Zones
- Digital and smart city infrastructure
- Sustainable construction and materials
- Public-private partnerships (PPPs)
With energy and infrastructure inseparably linked, the co-location presents significant advantages to participants:
- Access to a significantly larger and more targeted audience
- Cross-sector networking between energy and infrastructure stakeholders
- Exposure to integrated projects that combine power, transport, water and digital systems
- Enhanced visibility for solution providers and technology partners
“By co-locating Infrastructure Africa with the Africa Energy Indaba, we are creating a single, powerful platform that supports Africa’s development agenda, energy transition and industrial growth. It is where projects move from concept to reality and where partnerships that shape the continent are formed,” the organisers noted.
With exhibition space limited and international interest growing, companies are encouraged to secure their stands early to ensure premium positioning and maximum brand exposure.
Infrastructure Africa 2026 – co-located with Africa Energy Indaba – is set to become the most significant gathering of infrastructure and energy stakeholders on the continent.
Book your stand now and be part of Africa’s next chapter of transformation.
