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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is excited to host the U.S.–Africa Grid Resiliency Workshop, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, in Spring 2026. This high-impact event will bring together leading U.S. and African power sector stakeholders for a unique opportunity to forge partnerships, exchange knowledge, and drive innovation in grid resiliency.
The workshop will serve as a platform to showcase cutting-edge U.S. technologies, share best practices, and explore financing mechanisms tailored to advance transformative energy projects across Africa. Participants will gain valuable insights into project preparation resources and strategies for developing modern, efficient, and resilient energy infrastructure.
As the culmination of the U.S.–Africa Grid Resiliency Event Series, this workshop promises unparalleled networking opportunities and actionable solutions to tackle Africa's energy challenges while unlocking lucrative business opportunities. Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to explore partnerships, share expertise, and drive the development of resilient energy infrastructure across the continent.
AGENDA
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The two-day agenda will address key areas facing the African power sector in a format that brings together U.S. and African stakeholders in an engaging discussion. Sessions will be a mix of keynotes, panel discussions, technical presentations and several moderated interactive breakout sessions and roundtables.
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REGISTRATION
Spring 2026 | Cape Town, South Africa (Venue and date to be confirmed.)
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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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BACKGROUND
Transmission and distribution lines are crucial in Africa due to the rapidly growing population, increasing urbanization, and the need to deliver reliable electricity to homes and businesses across the region, particularly in rural areas. However, historically, investment in generation has been roughly four times higher than transmission and distribution combined throughout Africa.
The result is a patchwork of network surpluses and stranded assets, severe power deficits and exorbitant costs for emergency power capacity and inefficient energy sources.
To help address this mismatch and ensure that electricity is traded efficiently across the continent, regional planners, such as AUDA-NEPAD and Power Africa, are prioritizing regional interconnection and other T&D projects to help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure that all Africans have access to clean, reliable and affordable power.
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WHY ATTENDTHIS WORKSHOP
The U.S. - Africa Grid Resiliency Workshop will bring together leading U.S. and African power sector stakeholders for a unique opportunity to forge partnerships, exchange knowledge, and drive innovation in grid resiliency.
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Register for the two-day workshop to:
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Learn about upcoming opportunities in Southern Africa's power sector
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Form new business partnerships
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Showcase your company's expertise
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Meet with African power sector decision-maker
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ABOUT USTDA
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority infrastructure projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership-building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.
USTDA achieves its mission by funding feasibility studies, technical assistance and pilot projects that integrate U.S. private sector innovation into infrastructure projects at the critical early stages when design choices and technology options are determined. The Agency also connects overseas project sponsors with U.S. partners through its reverse trade missions, industry conferences and expert workshops
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
1101 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: +1-703-875-4357
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