Electricity Expo Africa has been rescheduled to take place from 19 to 21 August 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Dedicated to advancing Africa’s electricity sector, the event is organised by industry leaders and will provide a platform for all stakeholders, professionals, innovators, and other players who are working to develop sustainable energy solutions across the continent.
Electricity Expo Africa is dedicated to advancing Africa’s electricity sector and supporting the future workforce.
The event is spearheaded by the Electrical Contractors Association (SA) and the South African Equity Workers Association (SAEWA), organisations with a long-standing collaboration in shaping South Africa’s electrical industry. Their partnership led to the establishment of the Bargaining Council for the Electrical Industries in South Africa, demonstrating the impact of industry cooperation over the past 50 years.
As a platform for innovation and collaboration, Electricity Expo Africa is set to bring together installers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, regulators and students. It will provide a forum for the sharing of innovative solutions to address Africa's ongoing electricity challenges. Attendees can expect cutting-edge exhibits, insightful discussions, and business-to-business (B2B) opportunities, all aimed at driving sustainable growth and long-term economic benefits.
Since the launch in November 2024, the expo has attracted significant interest from industry professionals across Africa and beyond.
Robert McAlpine, General Secretary of SAEWA, says that as well as showcasing new technology, the expo aims to bridge Africa’s energy gap, stimulate job creation, and train the next generation of energy professionals.
“Electricity is the cornerstone of Africa’s development. Our mission is to train and empower the future workforce, exposing learners and students to the latest advances in the industry and the wide spectrum of career opportunities n the electricity sector,” said McAlpine. “By fostering collaboration between academia, business, and government, the expo will play an important role in addressing the skills gap. We aim to play our part in ensuring that Africa meets global energy standards and achieves energy security for all.”
He added, “Future generations must inherit the results of the good work this expo will deliver. This is the legacy we strive to build - a lasting impact that will be felt long after we are gone.”
Jimmy Turner, Second Vice President of the Electrical Contractors Association and Chairperson of the Board of the Electricity Expo Africa emphasises the business side of the expo: “It is a gathering where the value chain in the electricity industry will spend three days amid opportunities to build business with one another for years to come. We welcome all stakeholders to participate in this business inner circle.”
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