The 1st Arab African Energy Finance and Investment Forum (AAFEF) is a major strategic event designed to connect Gulf capital with African resources. The inaugural edition, named AAFEF 2026, is scheduled for June 4-5, 2026, in Dakar, Senegal.
The Forum will be held under the High Patronage of His Excellency Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal.
It is co-organized by the Africa Energy Investment Corporation (AEICORP) and AME Trade Ltd with the institutional support and approval of the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines of Senegal.
Senegal is considered an ideal host for this inaugural edition, thanks to a stable investment environment, supported by recent major oil and gas discoveries (such as at Grande Tortue Ahmeyim and Sangomar) which form the basis of its energy development plans and its goal of universal access to electricity.
AAFEF 2026 is a crucial platform designed to enable leaders in the oil and gas and energy sectors in Africa and the Gulf to develop a bilateral strategy for a win-win partnership, promoting sustainable investments in the economic transformation of the African energy sector. The event aims to address the growing and necessary interest of the Gulf States in the African energy sector.
AAFEF 2026 will be held under the theme: “Building Innovative Strategic Partnerships for a Sustainable Energy Mix in Africa.”
The key objectives of AAFEF 2026 include:
- Developing an annual forum for investment cooperation across the entire value chain of the hydrocarbons and energy sectors
- Identifying the various sources and types of financing available for the development of the energy industry in Africa
- Establishing partnerships with energy industry solution providers
- Exploring specific energy investment opportunities presented by National Hydrocarbon Companies (NHCs), National Energy Companies (NECs), and participating African government entities
- Assessing the role of national, regional, and international financial institutions, as well as capital markets, in financing energy industry investment projects in Africa.
- The definition of strategic investment mechanisms and vehicles for energy revenue management.
AAFEF 2026 will bring together a diverse range of industry stakeholders to explore effective financing solutions and strategies for unlocking Africa’s energy potential across the value chain. It will also highlight major oil and gas investment projects in the region.
Expected participants include:
- Regional and international financial institutions
- Multilateral financial agencies
- Private equity firms
- Institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds
- National and international energy companies
- Governments and other industry stakeholders
- National oil and gas companies
- International oil and gas companies
The industry-wide event will include:
- Two days of high-level panel discussions
- Interactive workshops
- A trade show enabling companies and institutions to showcase their goods and services
AAFEF 2026 will be an excellent opportunity for stakeholders to gain practical insights into the strategic priorities and challenges of the sector.
For further information :
AME Trade Events
Tel (international) +44 207 700 4949 Tel (Senegal) +221 33 820 52 14 Email : aafef@ametrade.org, senegal@ametrade.org