This year’s US-Africa Summit kicks off on the 19-20 March 2026, in Washington.
This year’s theme to lead discussions is ‘the Future of the US & Africa Energy Partnership’, PAS 2026.
Attendees are expected to discuss US foreign policy, investment-led commercial diplomacy, cooperation across energy infrastructure, critical minerals and investment strategies.
Chris Wright, U.S. Secretary of Energy, is expected to join the Summit, and also take part in a fireside chat focused on energy access and clean cooking.
Other leaders confirmed to attend are Jeremiah Kpan Koung, Vice President of Liberia, Dr. Eng. Habtamu Itefa Geleta, Minister of Water & Energy in Ethiopia, John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy & Green Transition in Ghana, Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Adam Cortese, CEO of renewable energy solutions specialist Sun Africa, John Jovanovic, Chairman, U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM), Nicholas Checker, Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Thomas Hardy, Deputy Director & COO, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Daniel Petrie, Acting Chief of Staff, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and Nancy Rivera, MD, U.S. International Development Finance Group (DFC).
Cortese said “Sun Africa is proud to sponsor the Powering Africa Summit 2026 at this transformative time for US-Africa energy collaboration. Secretary Wright’s continued leadership and engagement underscore the growing commitment to practical, investment-driven solutions that expand energy access and unlock opportunities in critical minerals and infrastructure. We look forward to meaningful dialogue with ministers, policymakers, and industry partners to advance win-win initiatives grounded in pragmatism and profitability, ensuring sustainable success that will withstand the test of time.”