Shifts in international capital and growing LNG demand are redefining African energy markets. Invest in African Energy Forum 2027 brings governments, operators and investors together to connect upstream and gas projects with the financing required to move them forward.
Practical details
Invest in African Energy Forum 2027 runs from 11 to 13 May 2027 in Paris at Les Salons Hoche. The event schedules a mix of conference sessions and deal-focused business slots across three days.
Who attends and which companies are present
The organiser reports 1,200+ attendees from 35+ countries and 200+ organisations. The audience includes ministers, national oil companies, international operators, DFIs, private equity firms, pension funds and project developers. The speakers list features senior executives from TotalEnergies, S&P Global Energy, the African Energy Chamber and ministers from several African states.
Programme highlights
The forum emphasises deal flow and practical engagement. The agenda features engagement sessions, a networking reception, one-to-one B2B matchmaking, and investor and country spotlights. The event also runs thematic forums on frontier exploration, gas markets and infrastructure development to surface live project opportunities.
Key figures
- 1,200+ attendees
- 35+ countries represented
- 200+ organisations
- 58+ speakers
Commercial prospecting and networking tips
- Book matchmaking slots early to secure meetings with DFIs, strategic investors and NOCs. The one-to-one system concentrates crucial conversations into short, targeted slots.
- Prepare a concise project pack with financing needs, timelines and permitting status to shorten due diligence conversations.
- Target country spotlight sessions and ministerial meetings to resolve regulatory and licensing questions at senior level.
- Bring indicative term sheets and comparable transactions to show investment readiness to banks and funds.
Invest in African Energy Forum 2027 concentrates upstream, gas and financing actors in one venue, making it useful for teams that need to advance project funding or commercial partnerships. Check the programme and register via the official site http://www.invest-africa-energy.com to align meetings ahead of the forum in Paris.
