# Energy Forum for Africa

- Dates: 7 October 2026 to 9 October 2026
- Location: Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia
- Organiser: Energy Forum for Africa
- Industry: Energy & Cleantech
- Expected attendance: 1,000

## About

The Energy Forum for Africa (EFFA) Conference is a platform that brings together government leaders, private sector players, investors, utilities, and innovators for dialogue and knowledge exchange on energy across Africa. It is hosted with the support of the Ministry of Energy.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.energyforumforafrica.com/)
- [Registration](https://form.jotform.com/260402251256042)
- [Agenda](https://www.energyforumforafrica.com/programme)

## Speakers

- H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, President, Republic of Zambia
- Andrew Hercowitz, CEO
- Hon. Makozo Chikote MP, Minister of Energy, Zambia
- Karolina Stasiak, EU Ambassador to Zambia
- Arnold Milner Simwaba, PS Electricity, Ministry of Energy
- Sherill Byrne, Standard Bank Group

## Ticket pricing

USD 49.99 to 10000

## Where to stay

- **Lusaka Grand Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, Plot 8018A Great East Road, Lusaka, 10101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-lusaka/best-western-plus-lusaka-grand-hotel/propertyCode.75700.html)
- **Broads Backpackers Lodge**: 470 m from the venue
- **Broads Backpackers**: 550 m from the venue
- **StayEasy Lusaka**: 970 m from the venue, Corner of Church & Kabelenga Road, Lusaka, 30297
  - [Hotel website](https://www.southernsun.com/stayeasy-lusaka?utm_source=openstreetmaps&utm_medium=businesslisting&utm_campaign=hotel_stayeasy-lusaka)
  - Phone: +260 211 372000
- **Fairview Hotel**: 1.0 km from the venue
- **Hilton Garden Inn Lusaka Society Business Park**: 1.4 km from the venue, Cairo Road, Lusaka, 10101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lunccgi-hilton-garden-inn-lusaka-society-business-park/)
  - Phone: +260-211-324777
- **Protea Hotel Cairo Road**: 1.6 km from the venue
- **The Pamodzi Hotel**: 1.8 km from the venue, 5 stars, Church Road, Lusaka, 10101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/stay/en-US/lunrl-the-pamodzi-hotel)
  - Phone: +260 211 254455

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #effa2026

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