Africa’s transition towards a green, resource-efficient and climate-resilient economy requires more than policy commitments, technological innovation and investment — it requires a workforce equipped with the skills to translate these ambitions into practical economic and industrial outcomes.
The Africa Green Skills Forum 2026 provides a strategic platform for dialogue, professional development, partnerships and action around the development of Africa’s green skills ecosystem. It brings together policymakers, business leaders, professionals, training institutions, academia, development partners, investors and youth to explore how Africa can build the human capital required for a green and competitive economy — and serves as the launchpad for the Africa Green Skills Summit in May 2027.
The EnMS End-User Training is a 16-hour, CPD-driven programme aligned with ISO 50001, equipping delegates to initiate the development and implementation of an Energy Management System within their organisation. On completion, delegates will be able to:
The Africa Green Skills Forum 2026 is more than a conference – it is a working platform where dialogue, technical skills and strategic partnerships converge. Here’s what makes it worth your time out of office:
STRATEGIC INFLUENCE
Shape Africa’s green-skills agenda.
Contribute to the Road to the Africa Green Skills Summit 2027.
CPD-ACCREDITED
Earn a recognised EnMS End-User qualification.
Gain practical knowledge aligned with ISO 50001 that you can implement.
HIGH-LEVEL ACCESS
Engage with government dignitaries.
Connect with AfCFTA leadership, industry executives and continental investment experts.
OPPORTUNITIES
Participate in the Africa Green Skills Partnership Agreements Signing Ceremony.
Support formalised collaborations and strategic partnerships.
VISIBILITY
Showcase your organisation, brand or initiative.
Connect with Africa’s green-economy decision-makers.
ADVANTAGE
Stay ahead in green skills and industrial decarbonisation.
Help shape emerging standards rather than simply follow them.
We promote and create opportunities for professionalism in the
development and management of sustainable energy. We create a total
continuous learning experience for delegates. We serve!
The 2026 Conference will address technical, regulatory and market design challenges associated with the implementation and scaling up of electricity wheeling in South Africa. Drawing on industry feedback and recent developments, the following topics will be explored:
Tshamano Netshivhazwaulu
Director: Compliance Gauteng Provincial Treasury
Founding Chair, AGSI & CEO Bafenyi African Group (BAG™)
Deputy Minister, Public Works & Infrastructure, RSA
Senior Investment Expert AfCFTA Secretariat
Deputy Minister, Mineral & Petroleum Resources, RSA
General Manager Universal Coal
Skills Dev. Project Manager NCPC-SA — EnMS Facilitator
Skills Dev. Project Manager NCPC-SA — Training Facilitator
0730 Registration and Networking
0830 Welcome Remarks
Otsile Mphela | Founding Chair, AGSI & Chief Executive Officer, Bafenyi African Group (BAG™)
0840 Opening Address
Otsile Mphela | Founding Chair, Africa Green Skills Institute (AGSI)
Topic: Setting the Agenda: From Green Skills to Green Industry
0900 Keynote Address
Hon. Sihle Zikalala | Deputy Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, RSA
Topic: Topic to be confirmed
0945 Dignitaries’ Addresses
Further invited government and partner dignitaries (to be announced)
Topic: Official addresses from invited government and institutional dignitaries
1000 Keynote Address
Roslyn Ng’eno | Senior Investment Expert | AfCFTA Secretariat
Topic: Africa’s Green Industrialisation Opportunity – Financing and Investment for a Green Continental Economy
1045 Networking Tea Break
1115 Keynote Address
Ian Chauke | General Manager | Universal Coal
Topic: The Mines We Inherit Shape Economies: Leadership, ESG and the Future of African Mining
1145 Thought Leadership Dialogue
Panel of invited leaders
Topic: Building the Workforce for Africa’s Green Economy
1230 Executive & Expert Panel
Panel of invited leaders
Topic: What Green Skills Does African Industry Need by 2030?
1315 Networking Lunch
1400 Guest / Technical Session
Open slot – speaking opportunity available
Topic: Enquire about presenting a session in this slot
1445 Africa Green Skills Partnership Agreements Signing Ceremony
AGSI and Strategic Partners
Topic: Formalising collaborations supporting Africa’s green-skills ecosystem
1530 Networking Tea Break
1600 The Road to the Africa Green Skills Summit 2027
Africa Green Skills Institute (AGSI)
Topic: Roadmap and call to action ahead of the May 2027 Summit
1620 Closing Remarks
Programme Director / Chairperson
1630 Networking Reception – End of Day 1
0830 Review of Day 1
0845 Energy Performance
0945 Financial Analysis
1030 Networking Tea Break
1045 EnMS Implementation Plan
1100 Building the Business Case
1130 Interactive Session 2 (Part 1)
1245 Networking Lunch
1330 Interactive Session 2 (Continued)
1415 Review of Key Concepts and Sustaining the System
1430 Next Steps
1445 Networking Tea Break
1500 Assessment Test
1600 Closing Remarks and Certification – End of Forum
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed excludes VAT.
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed excludes VAT.
Cost per person
NB: Price is in South African Rand. Price displayed excludes VAT.
