Where Conversations Turn Into Commitments
Where Conversations Turn Into Commitments
Over two focused days, Energy Exchange 2026 moves beyond presentations and into practical industry alignment.
This is a structured program designed to connect strategy with execution bringing together OEMs, IPPs, contractors, service providers and technical specialists to address the real challenges shaping renewable energy delivery in Southern Africa.
Day 1 centers on operational reality. From workforce integration across wind, solar and HV environments to practical HSE challenges across active sites, sessions are built around experience, compliance, performance and accountability. Live demonstrations move discussion into application — covering inspection standards, lifting safety, electrical fault scenarios and rescue readiness.
Day 2 shifts toward forward planning and cross-sector alignment. Industry leaders will unpack IPP priorities for 2026, explore the integration of wind, solar and storage technologies, and examine how service providers must evolve to meet changing technical and commercial expectations. The program closes with a structured session focused on outcomes and commitments — ensuring the conversations held translate into measurable action.
Energy Exchange is designed intentionally: limited in scale, targeted in audience, and built to encourage meaningful engagement rather than passive attendance.
This is where industry dialogue becomes direction — and direction becomes delivery.
Day 1 : 21 May 2026
8:00 - 9:00
Registration
9:00 - 9:15
Energy Exchange Opening
9:15 - 9:45
Session 1: The Unified Renewable Workforce of the Future (Wind + Solar + HV)
10:00 - 10:30
Demonstration 1: LMI vs PFPE Inspection Requirements
10:30 - 10:45
Network Time
10:45 - 11:15
Session 2: Safety Re-imagined: Practical HSE Challenges Across Sites
11:15 - 11:45
Demonstration 2: Solar Electrical Safety & Fault Scenario
11:45 - 12:00
Network Time
LUNCH
13:00 - 13:45
Session 3: Breaking Down the Barriers Between OEM Expectations & Service Provider Realities
13:45 - 14:15
Demonstration 3: Safety Beyond a Rescue Kit
14:15 - 16:00
Network Time
DAY 2 : 22 MAY 2026
08:00 - 09:00
Coffee Wake Up
09:00 - 09:45
Session 1: IPP Priorities for 2026. What Service Providers Must Know
09:45 - 10:15
Demonstration 1: Mechanical Lifting & Hoist Safety : Common Fail Points
09:45 - 10:00
Lucky Draw
10:00 - 10:45
Session 2: Cross-Technology Operations : Wind, Solar & Storage
10:45 - 11:15
Demonstration 2: Instructor Development unfolded
brunch
12:30 - 13:00
Closing Session: The 2026 Energy X Change Outcomes & Commitments
13:00 - 13:30
Champaign Showers till next time!