Chamwe Kaira
The eighth edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) will bring together industry leaders, government officials, and investors to discuss Namibia’s growing energy sector.
The conference will take place from 14 to 16 April 2026 in Windhoek.
Organised by RichAfrica Consultancy, the conference will focus on Namibia’s transition from exploration to development and production. It aims to promote the creation and sharing of in-country value while advancing a diversified energy mix that includes oil and gas, renewables, nuclear, and power generation.
RichAfrica said this milestone edition will align with Namibia’s approach to building a balanced and sustainable energy mix.
Since its first edition in 2012, the NIEC has become Namibia’s main platform for dialogue, partnerships, and collaboration within the energy industry.
The event attracts government leaders, global investors, and businesses, supporting efforts to achieve first oil while laying the foundation for a resilient and diverse energy future.
“It is a privilege to welcome you to this milestone 8th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference. This edition is not just another conference; it is a defining moment where we celebrate progress, confront challenges, and unlock opportunities together. More than a gathering of leaders, NIEC is a catalyst for collaboration, investment, and innovation, strengthening the enabling environment and laying the foundations for an energy future that goes beyond first oil to deliver diversification, security, growth, and shared prosperity,” said Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni, CEO and Founder of RichAfrica Consultancy.
NIEC 2026 will host senior government leaders, investors, operators, service providers, financial institutions, academics, innovators, and civil society representatives.
Shimutwikeni said discussions will focus on updates in Namibia’s energy landscape, in-country value creation, human capital development, local enterprise participation, infrastructure and export readiness, energy security, supply chain resilience, and renewable integration.
The event is endorsed by the Government of Namibia and the African Energy Chamber, with support from both international and local institutions.
Its programme will include plenary sessions, panel discussions, technical masterclasses, B2B matchmaking, networking receptions, and an interactive exhibition featuring technologies, services, and investment-ready projects.
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The Namibia International Energy Conference will take place in April next year.
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