The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is convening a U.S.–Africa Grid Security Workshop in Cape Town, South Africa, in Fall 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 security.
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 Security Industry Engagements, 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.
Tuatara Group is organizing the U.S. - Africa Grid Security Workshop on behalf of the USTDA. ​​ For more information, contact Pamela Peseux, Tuatara Group at peseux@tuataragroup.com +1.301.335.1725.
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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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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WHY ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP
The U.S. - Africa Grid Security 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 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-makers.
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ABOUT USTDA
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.
U.S. Trade and Development Agency
1101 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 1100
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: +1-703-875-4357
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