AFNIS is unique because of its holistic vision.
The 2026 theme demands even deeper cross-sector synergy, as continental alliances rely on integrated value chains across mining, energy, and finance.

AFNIS stands apart from traditional industry-specific events. It brings together key players from across the entire natural resource value chain — spanning exploration, production, energy generation, and finance — under one roof.
This unique collaboration fosters cross-sector partnerships and innovative ideas, paving the way for a more integrated and sustainable approach to Africa’s development.
Image: Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Kashim Shettima, GCON, opens the 2024 AFNIS summit, July 2024
AFNIS provides a unique opportunity for oil and gas players to think beyond extraction and explore how fossil fuel revenues can be reinvested into long-term infrastructure that benefits local manufacturing and energy security.
The power sector is critical to ensuring the energy infrastructure that underpins industrialization and the creation of local value chains.
AFNIS 2026 is your opportunity to:
Renewable energy is at the heart of Africa’s green energy transition, but it’s also a cornerstone for the local manufacturing boom. AFNIS is crucial for renewable energy players because: