The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is convening a business briefing on May 5, 2026 in the San Francisco Bay Area (Venue to be announced) to equip U.S. companies with firsthand insight into emerging opportunities in East / Central Africa’s power sector. Delegates from major African transmission and distribution institutions will outline their security and modernization priorities and discuss where U.S. technologies, expertise, and equipment are well positioned to meet critical infrastructure needs and strengthen American commercial engagement.
Why you should attend:
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Learn about near term project opportunities and bidding processes
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Gain an understanding of current power sector dynamics and policies
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Connect with key West African decision-makers
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Showcase your company’s expertise
Business Opportunities
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Participating delegates are interested in:
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AI-enabled grid control systems
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Grid-enhancing technologies
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Energy storage
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Energy stability solutions
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Advanced conductors and cables
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Financing mechanisms to support project implementation
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Learn more about upcoming USTDA U.S. - Africa Grid Security Industry Engagements planned in 2026.
Tuatara Group is organizing the West Africa Grid Security Business Briefing on behalf of the USTDA. ​​For more information, contact Pamela Peseux, Tuatara Group at peseux@tuataragroup.com +1.301.335.1725.
REGISTRATION
Business Briefing:
Opportunities in East/Central Africa's Power Sector
May 5, 2026 | San Francisco, CA (Venue to be confirmed.)
There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required
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Registration will open soon. Please send an email to questions@tuataragroup.com and we will alert you when registration opens.​
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Attendance to this event is limited to U.S. and African individuals , firms, or consultants as defined by USTDA’s Nationality Source and Origin Requirements available on USTDA’s website at www.USTDA.gov.
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East /Central Africa Grid Security
REVERSE TRADE MISSION
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The Business Briefing is part of the East/Central Africa Grid Security Reverse Trade Mission taking place May 2-8, 2026 with meetings and sites visits in San Francisco, CA and Portland, OR
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East/Central Grid Security Networking Reception
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A networking reception is planned in Portland, OR.
More details to follow.
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U.S. - Africa Grid Security Industry Engagements
All of these activities are part of U.S.–Africa Grid Security Industry Engagements, a premier USTDA initiative designed to foster strategic partnerships between Sub-Saharan Africa's power sector leaders and U.S. stakeholders.
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The initiative highlights cutting-edge U.S. technologies, services, and equipment that enhance electricity transmission and distribution networks. Key activities planned for 2026 include three reverse trade missions—bringing African energy decision-makers to the United States to meet with industry leaders, explore innovative solutions, and build business relationship.
A high-impact workshop in Cape Town, South Africa is planned for November 2026, creating unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
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​To learn more, see the list of planned activities or contact Pamela Peseux, Tuatara Group at +1.301.335.1725 or or peseux@tuataragroup.com
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BACKGROUND
Transmission and distribution networks play a vital role in sub-Saharan Africa, where rapid population growth, accelerating urbanization, and rising industrial demand are driving the need for secure, modern power infrastructure. Investment in electricity generation in the region has historically outpaced transmission and distribution by a factor of four, resulting in inefficiencies, stranded assets, power shortages and costly emergency energy solutions.
To help close this gap and strengthen the foundation for efficient, reliable electricity trade across Africa, regional planners and power institutions are prioritizing major interconnection and T&D modernization efforts. These initiatives open the door for trusted U.S. technologies, engineering expertise, and high-quality equipment to support regional grids, reduce long-term costs, and expand access to reliable power for communities throughout the continent.
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DELEGATION
The delegation will include 15 East and Central Africa power sector decision makers. Their names and organizations will be announced soon.
ABOUT USTDA
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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is the U.S. government’s first mover on critical infrastructure development in emerging markets, advancing the shared strategic priorities of the United States and our overseas partners while creating opportunities to deploy trusted U.S. solutions. USTDA funds the upfront technical work that accelerates the development of infrastructure projects, helping them attract the financing they need for implementation and procurement of U.S. goods and services. USTDA also hosts activities that promote infrastructure partnerships with the United States.
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U.S. Trade and Development Agency
1101 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: +1-703-875-4357
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