CEF Group delegation to engage African and global energy stakeholders on energy security, investment, and sustainable development
Cape Town, South Africa – The Central Energy Fund (CEF) Group will participate in Africa Energy Week (AEW) 2026, taking place from 12–16 October 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
The CEF Group delegation will be led by the Group Chairperson, Ms. Ayanda Noah accompanied by CEOs of CEF Group subsidiaries, non-executive directors, and senior executives. The delegation will use the platform to engage with government, industry leaders, investors, development finance institutions, technical experts, energy stakeholders, and the media on matters central to South Africa and the continent’s energy future.
CEF’s participation comes at an important period for the energy sector, as South Africa and the broader African continent seek to strengthen energy security, expand energy infrastructure, attract investment, support industrialisation, and ensure that energy resources contribute meaningfully to economic development and job creation.
CEF Group representatives will participate in a number of high-level panel discussions and sessions throughout the week, addressing issues across the energy value chain.
The detailed programme of CEF Group participation is as follows:
|
Date |
Time |
Room |
Session/Forum |
Topic/Theme |
Speaker |
|
12 Oct 2026 |
09h00 – 10h00 |
Blue Bird Sonia Room |
8th Meeting of the APPO NOC CEOs Forum |
Appointment of SANPC CEO as the new APPO Chairperson |
N/A |
|
13 Oct 2026 |
12h40 – 12h45 |
Elephant Stage Ballroom East |
SANPC |
Invest in SA: Fuelling the Future of Downstream Energy Market |
Mr. Godfrey Moagi SANPC CEO |
|
13 Oct 2026 |
12h50 – 13h50 |
Elephant Stage Ballroom East |
Panel Discussion Forum |
Invest in SA: Fuelling the Future of Downstream Energy Market |
Mr. Godfrey Moagi SANPC CEO
|
|
14 Oct 2026 |
09h00 – 09h10 |
Rhino Stage Ballroom West |
Keynote Address |
Financing Energy At Scale; How Developers, DFIs & Private Capital Should Fund Africa’s Landmark Infrastructure Projects |
Ms. Ayanda Noah CEF Group Chair |
|
14 Oct 2026 |
09h15 – 10h00 |
Leopard Stage Hall 1B |
Women in Energy Roundtable
|
African Women Shaping the African Energy Sector |
Ms. Sesakho Magadla MD: SANPC Refinery |
|
14 Oct 2026 |
13h30 – 14h15 |
Leopard Stage Hall 1B |
Downstream & Petchem Forum |
Africa’s Refining Imperative: Capital Allocation, Project Bankability and Regional Supply Security in Africa |
Dr. Tshepo Mokoka CEF Group CEO |
|
15 Oct 2026 |
09h00 – 09h45 |
Buffalo Stage Hall 1.4 |
Power Africa Today Forum |
PPP Models for Power Infrastructure Dev & System Modernisation |
Ms. Sesakho Magadla MD: SANPC Refinery |
|
15 Oct 2026 |
09h30 – 10h15 |
Leopard Stage Hall 1B |
Energy Additions Forum |
Moving Energy to Market: Infrastructure, Transport, and Logistics as Growth Catalysts for Africa’s Energy Value Chain |
Ms. Sandisiwe Ncemane GM: New Markets & Business Analysis |
|
15 Oct 2026 |
11h30 – 12h15 |
Lion Stage Hall 1A |
Upstream and E&P Forum |
South Africa Upstream — Appraising the Orange Basin from Discovery to Production | Dr. Bongani Sayidini
PASA CEO Ms. Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo Non-Exec Director – SANPC |
Members of the media will have an opportunity to engage one-on-one with CEF Group panellists and delegation members during Africa Energy Week.
These engagements will provide an opportunity for journalists to obtain perspectives directly from CEF Group leadership and executives on key developments across the energy sector, including the Group’s strategic priorities, investment programme, energy infrastructure portfolio, refining capacity, exploration and production, energy security and the broader role of CEF in supporting South Africa’s energy future.
Media interviews can be arranged in advance or, subject to availability, during the conference.
Journalists interested in arranging interviews with CEF Group representatives are encouraged to contact: dibusengm@cefgroup.co.za or via mobile 074 571 7506.
Issued by:
Central Energy Fund (CEF SoC Ltd)
