Sustainable Energy Conference 2026 | KenGen, Naivasha

Why this event matters

Sustainable Energy Conference 2026 will take place from 24–27 November in Olkaria, Naivasha, Kenya. Convened by the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), the event will examine how clean energy projects can attract investment and support industrial growth. Its theme, “Powering Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution”, connects renewable electricity with the needs of businesses, utilities and the institutions financing Africa’s energy transition.

The conference addresses a practical question: what does it take to move an energy project from an opportunity into an operating business? For electricity producers, that means securing finance and finding customers. For manufacturers and other commercial users, it means obtaining power that meets their production needs. KenGen’s announcement places these relationships between investment, electricity supply and industrial activity at the centre of the gathering.

The programme for Sustainable Energy Conference 2026 has four pillars: benchmarking, networking, finance and trade. Producers will compare technologies, performance and proposed projects, while structured meetings are intended to connect them with financiers and development finance institutions. A Deal Room and investment forum will provide space for project discussions. Carbon trading and corporate demand for cleaner energy form the fourth pillar.

For developers considering Sustainable Energy Conference 2026, the useful question is how closely the programme matches their project’s stage of development. A company exploring an idea may need different partners from one seeking construction finance or a buyer for its electricity. Delegates can use the published programme to identify relevant discussions and ask the organiser about participation requirements before committing to travel and registration costs.

Companies seeking cleaner power are another intended audience for Sustainable Energy Conference 2026. The organiser identifies green power purchase agreements and carbon markets as areas of engagement. A power purchase agreement sets terms for buying electricity; carbon credits concern emissions reductions or removals. Businesses considering these options should establish what each arrangement offers, what evidence supports it and how it relates to their own operations and emissions goals.

Policy will also feature at Sustainable Energy Conference 2026, including regional electricity trading, connections between national grids and carbon market regulation. These subjects matter to projects that depend on infrastructure and customers beyond a single site or country. For participants, they provide a reason to examine how investment plans fit with the rules and systems through which electricity is delivered and traded.

Olkaria gives Sustainable Energy Conference 2026 a setting connected to Kenya’s geothermal industry. KenGen says participants will also learn about its Green Energy Park, intended to attract industries and enterprises seeking renewable electricity. This creates an opportunity to examine the link between generating power and putting it to productive use. The relevant questions extend to business activity, employment and the infrastructure needed to support industrial customers.

The published participant profiles also include technology and service providers, researchers, development partners and media, alongside power producers, financial institutions, public agencies and corporate buyers.

Attendance is paid. The linked TicketYetu page currently lists student tickets at KES 5,000 and delegate tickets at KES 50,000. Before booking, confirm eligibility for the selected ticket, what the fee includes and the precise venue with the organiser. Accommodation, transfers and other services should be checked separately. The event dates are confirmed, but attendees should consult the organiser for session times and the latest programme.

Booking enquiries can be directed to Evelyn Mwaura at [email protected] or +254 725 039 199. This is the contact published in KenGen’s conference brochure. Use it to clarify ticket categories, access arrangements and whether any activities require a separate booking.

For Sustainable Energy Conference 2026 updates, consult KenGen’s official event page and use the official ticketing link for registration. Readers interested in how energy investment affects business operations can also explore Fuel the Shift Africa’s reporting on the business of electrifying East Africa’s freight, which examines finance, infrastructure and the practical requirements of changing how goods move.

Additional information

The conference takes place from 24–27 November 2026 in Olkaria, Naivasha, Kenya. Tickets are available through Ticket Yetu: KES 5,000 for students and KES 50,000 for delegates.

For booking enquiries, contact Evelyn Mwaura at [email protected] or +254 725 039 199. Confirm ticket inclusions, student eligibility, the exact venue and any transport or accessibility arrangements directly with the organiser.