Youth Energy Summit 2026

Youth Energy Summit (YES!) ,alongside with Africa Energy Forum 2026 (aef26), will be coming back to Cape Town this year on the 19th of June. 

YES! was created in response to a pressing demographic reality: Nearly half of the continent’s population lacks electricity. By 2050, Africa is projected to have the world’s largest working-age population, with its youth population (ages 15–24) expected to exceed 830 million. To keep pace with this rapid growth, the continent must generate 1.5 million new jobs every month – a demand that will only continue to rise.

The YES! mission is to accelerate electrification across the continent while unlocking jobs at scale by engaging 10% of the population. At the core is the effort to build a 100-million-strong youth network, established through partnerships with industry leaders, governments, global institutions, and education organisations.

Registration is now open!  Grab your free ticket and secure your spot now!