ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2025

8–10 Apr 2025 | Kampala, Uganda

ARE Energy Access Investment Forum 2025

8 April 2025 - 10 April 2025|

Kampala, Uganda

Thank you for joining EAIF 2025! You can reach the photo album here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC8NwE The recordings of the sessions are available on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/YM6YS

ABOUT THE EVENT

EAIF is the top annual investment event for the renewable electrification sector, fostering business and investor partnerships for the purpose of sustainable electricity access, decarbonisation, economic growth and fighting against climate change.

EAIF 2025 is organised by the Alliance for Rural Electrification, co-hosted by the EU through its Global Gateway initiative, and supported by GET.invest, a European programme that mobilises investments in renewable energy. GET.invest is co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Austria. The forum is held under the patronage of Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development of Uganda.

This special 10-year edition will take place at the Speke Resort Munyonyo and bring together over 1,000 participants, both in-person and online, including private and public investors, industry leaders, and government officials, for an exclusive experience.

ARE Members are eligible for one free ticket and a discount of over 70% on additional tickets.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

H.E. Ruth Nankabirwa Ssentamu

Minister of Energy and Mineral Development of Uganda

Jan Sadek

Ambassador, EU Delegation to Uganda

Bärbel Höhn

Special Representative for Decentralised Energy Supply,
BMZ

David Lecoque

CEO, ARE

Gillian-Alexandre Huart

CEO, ENGIE Energy Access

Carol Koech

Strategy Director, Schneider Electric

José Carlos Villena

Director of Development Finance, COFIDES

Marina Abboud

Head of Programmes,
ADA

Laura Corcoran

COO, Aptech Africa

Abba Aliyu

Managing Director, REA Nigeria

Ieva Indrinuaite

Policy & Partnerships, Camco

Gaetane Tiako Djeumo

Investment Manager - Sustainable Energy, Triple Jump

CHECK OUT WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOU

Conference

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in expert-led discussions and debates on key energy access trends worldwide.

Lively Exhibition

The exhibition will showcase innovative technologies and services, offering a hands-on experience with cutting-edge solutions.

GET.invest Matchmaking

Participants will have the opportunity to explore partnerships and investment opportunities through the GET.invest Matchmaking sessions.

Site visit

On the third day of the event, participants will have the opportunity to take part in an optional site visit.

ORGANISERS

Alliance for Rural Electrification

Organised by

EU Global Gateway

Co-hosted by

GET.invest

Supported by

Under the patronage of

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development of Uganda

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

ADEME
AMP
CEEW
EABF
Energy Catalyst
ZE-Gen
GIZ Uganda
IFC
SNV
TEI OP-VET
Club-ER, GGEEA & UKAid TEA
TEA-LP

SPONSORS

AfDB

Gold Sponsor

ADA asbl

Gold Sponsor

ComAp logo

Gold Sponsor

ENGIE Energy Access logo

Gold Sponsor

Schneider Electric logo

Gold Sponsor

EnGreen_logo

Silver Sponsor

ennos

Silver Sponsor

Infracredit

Silver Sponsor

SHELL

Silver Sponsor

Zimpertec

Silver Sponsor

SkySails

Bronze Sponsor

Tamarso

Bronze Sponsor

https://www.turbulent.be/

Bronze Sponsor

Victron

Bronze Sponsor

WeLight

Bronze Sponsor

EDFI ElectriFI

Reception Sponsor

Gaia Impact

Reception Sponsor

IN A NUTSHELL

Highlights from last EAIF

NATIONAL & REGIONAL ASSOCIATION PARTNERS

UNREEEA
EACREEE
ECREEE
ABER
ACERD
CLEAN
EEAU
HPAU
IESA
KEREA
RCREEE
REAN
REIAON
REIAMA
SAER
SOGEA
TAREA
USEA

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

ACCESS
AFSIA
AFUR
Alliance 2015
EEP
GDC
GOGLA
GSMA
LEAP-RE
UNIDO
IHA
Power for All
REEEP
OEC
Next Billion
Solar Plaza