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!