The Conference is expected to attract about 500 participants and 60 exhibitors over a three-day period. The event is also anticipated to forge partnerships and distribution agreements between international manufacturers of off-grid lighting products and distributors based in Africa.

Interactions and engagement with the government and key stakeholders will contribute towards lowering some of the existing market, policy and regulation barriers. The event will include:

• Conference and knowledge exchange sessions
• Off-grid lighting trade fair (exhibition)
• Lighting Africa Outstanding Product Awards ceremony
• Side events which focus on specific issues
• Press events

In partnership with: 

• AFREA - Africa Renewable Energy Access Grants Program 
• ASTAE - Asia Sustainable and Alternative Energy Program 
• ESMAP - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program
• GEF - Global Environment Facility
• Good Energies Inc.
• Luxembourg
• Norway 
• PPIAF - Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility
• REEEP - Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership