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Leadership Summit

Theme: Powering Nigeria through investment, innovation and partnership

The Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit will delve into crucial topics like policy, investment and technological advancements associated with smart grids, renewables and gas-to-power, acknowledging the sector's current challenges and opportunities. Bringing together key figures from the entire power value chain, both within Nigeria and globally, this conference aims to be the central hub for strategic partnerships and collaborative initiatives.​t.

 *Note: The Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit is by paid access only. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] to book your delegate pass. 

Conference Agenda

10:00

Opening ceremony

10:15

Welcome remarks by the Master of Ceremonies

10:30

Keynote address

10:50

Keynote address

11:10

Sponsor address

11:30

Sponsor address

11:50

Leadership address: Driving national infrastructure development through strategic PPP investments

Attendees will gain insights into the specific barriers hindering private investment in Nigeria's power sector and learn about practical strategies for structuring successful PPPs. They will also understand the potential for innovative financing and regulatory reforms to unlock critical capital and expertise for sustainable power development.

12:10

Leadership address

12:30

Ministerial address

13:00

Inauguration of the exhibition and networking break

14:30

Special address: A blueprint for change: Enugu state's trailblazing approach to the electricity reform

Understand how Enugu State is successfully establishing a localised electricity market, offering a potential blueprint for other Nigerian states. This includes understanding the regulatory frameworks, licensing procedures, and strategies for attracting private investments

14:50

Executive panel discussion: The Electricity Act 2023 in action

Attendees will gain actionable insights into how this landmark legislation is shaping Nigeria’s power future

16:10

Energy industry projects display

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear large-scale power project updates spanning across various sectors, including renewables, gas infrastructure and rural electrification.

16:40

Summary and closing remarks - Day one

18:30

Gala dinner and networking reception 

10:00

Welcome remarks by the Master of Ceremonies

10:15

Keynote address

10:30

Keynote address: Nigeria’s energy investment policies and government-backed  financing strategies.

Hear how international and regional partnerships are driving energy security and economic growth. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear favourable policy reforms that have been crafted and how these will attract global investors and enhance energy sector efficiency.

10:45

Keynote address: AfDB’s role in financing renewable energy projects and capital strategies driving investment.

Global perspective on sustainable energy transition and mobilizing capital for renewables.

11:00

Leadership Chat: Accelerating investment in DRE – Zooming into the Nigeria DRE fund


A sneak peek into the DRE Nigeria Fund, the largest of its kind in Africa and the first country-focused DRE fund.

11:15

Opening panel discussion: Attracting energy investments in Nigeria – Which capital strategies are driving the change?

Attendees will leave equipped to navigate the evolving investment landscape and contribute to Nigeria's energy sector development

11:45

Panel discussion: Captive power – Reshaping Nigeria’s energy landscape?

The panel examines the economic, technological and regulatory dimensions, focusing on how collaboration and innovation can leverage captive power to drive sustainable growth and enhance energy reliability for all Nigerians.

13:00

Fireside Chat: Catalysing growth through investment in local content and capacity building.

The session will explore practical solutions to drive investment, promote knowledge sharing and support local projects, ultimately aiming to build a robust and sustainable Nigerian energy sector that leverages its own human capital and resources.

13:20

 Networking break

14:30

Panel discussion: Innovative solutions and value chain collaboration – Is this the  solution to the metering challenge?

Hear actionable insights on how collaboration, financing and technology innovation can bridge Nigeria’s metering gap, ensure transparent billing and improve energy efficiency across the power sector

15:30

Panel discussion: Smart grids for DRE management

Delve into how smart grids can revolutionize Nigeria’s power sector, enhance decentralised renewable energy adoption and attract strategic investments

16:30

Lightning talks -Digitalising the grid for greater resiliency – A strong focus on IoT for smart grids and energy efficiency; AI for optimising energy use and remote grid handling

This fast-paced session will explore how IoT and AI-driven innovations are transforming Nigeria’s power grid, enhancing resilience, efficiency and reliability

17:00

Business networking

17:15

Summary and closing remarks - Day two

10:00

Welcome remarks by the Master of Ceremonies

10:15

Keynote address

10:30


Opening panel discussion: Integration within the gas value chain - A new era for gas-to-power

11:30

 Fireside Chat: Stepping up the gas infrastructure to accelerate energy security

12:00

Panel discussion: Technologies and advancements transforming gas-to-power generation

13:00

Networking break and closing remarks – Day three

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