The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is convening the U.S.–Africa Grid Security Forum on November 10 -11, 2026 at the InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town, South Africa. This high-impact event will bring together leading U.S. and African power sector stakeholders to forge partnerships, exchange knowledge, and drive innovation in grid security.
Register for the two-day forum 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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Share best practices to support grid security
Tuatara Group is organizing the U.S. - Africa Grid Security Forum on behalf of the USTDA.
For more information, contact Pamela Peseux, Tuatara Group at peseux@tuataragroup.com +1.301.335.1725.
AGENDA
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 engaging discussions.
Sessions will be a mix of keynotes, panel discussions, technical presentations and several moderated interactive breakout sessions and roundtables.
Agenda topics include:
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Projects, challenges, and opportunities shaping Africa’s grid expansion
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Transmission planning strategies
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Grid enhancing technologies to improve the power grid
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Smart grid technologies to improve reliability and minimize losses
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Renewable energy integration
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Project development and financing mechanisms
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Serving rural and underserved communities
REGISTRATION
The U.S. - Africa Grid Security Forum
November 10 -11, 2026 - InterContinental Hotel Cape Town l South Africa
Register today to join the discussion, forge partnerships, exchange knowledge, and drive innovation in grid security across Africa
There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required
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.
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.
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.
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Phone: +1-703-875-4357
