The prestigious Africa Oil Week (AOW) conference, a major event in the global energy sector, will be moving from Cape Town to Accra in 2025. The conference is scheduled to take place from September 15 to 18, marking a significant shift in the energy landscape. This move was announced by the Ghanaian government, AOW organizers, and the Africa Prosperity Network, highlighting Ghana’s rising role in Africa’s energy sector and its ambition to become a central hub for energy investment across the continent.
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, expressed his pride in hosting the event, calling it a landmark moment for Ghana and Africa’s energy future. “I am personally delighted to endorse Africa Oil Week and to welcome its move from Cape Town to Accra,” he said, also thanking Paul Sinclair, CEO of Sankofa Events, for selecting Ghana as the new host.
This relocation underscores a broader shift towards an African-led approach to energy development. Sinclair emphasized that the goal of Africa Oil Week is to ensure energy access for the continent and to elevate Africa’s role in the global energy sector.
At a press conference in Accra, Ghana’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Herbert Krapa, highlighted the country’s commitment to making the event a leading energy dialogue in Africa, aimed at fostering transformative discussions and partnerships.
The CEO of the Petroleum Commission, Egbert Faibille Junior, noted that the event aligns with Ghana’s vision for a competitive upstream oil sector and aims to strengthen the country’s position in energy development.
Africa Prosperity Network, a strategic partner of AOW, also praised the event, emphasizing its importance in empowering African service providers to access global projects. The conference is expected to attract industry leaders from across the globe to explore Africa’s energy potential and stimulate investment and partnerships.
The 2025 Africa Oil Week, to be held at Accra’s Kempinski Hotel, is poised to be a key platform for advancing energy innovation and collaboration, positioning Ghana at the center of Africa’s energy ambitions.
