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Where U.S. Capital Meets Africa’s Mineral & Energy Future

The U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum (USAEMF) serves as a premier platform connecting governments, investors, and project developers to drive mining and energy investment and innovation across the continent. By fostering strategic partnerships and expanding investor networks, the forum enables impactful collaborations that strengthen Africa’s entire energy value chain.

In 2026, the forum adopts a technology and industrial lens, highlighting how Africa’s hydrocarbons and critical minerals together underpin global competitiveness across defense, space, AI and advanced manufacturing.

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The U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum is fully endorsed and supported by

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Roundtable Discussions on Africa’s Leading Mining &  Energy Markets

Engage in focused conversations with policymakers, industry leaders and investors to explore key trends, opportunities and challenges in Africa’s most dynamic mining and energy markets. These discussions provide valuable insights into the strategies shaping the continent’s mining, oil, gas and energy sectors.

Licensing Round and Data Room Presentations

Gain exclusive access to presentations showcasing African licensing rounds and project data, positioning attendees to evaluate high-value opportunities. This component serves as a critical bridge for U.S. investors to explore untapped potential in Africa’s mining and energy landscape.

Private Meetings

Facilitate direct, one-on-one interactions and private meetings that offer participants the opportunity to connect with key stakeholders, forge partnerships and discuss investment strategies tailored to specific projects and markets.

Private Equity & Investment Roundtable

An in-depth session on financing African energy projects, featuring discussions on deal structuring, risk mitigation, and capital deployment.

African Minerals & Critical Resources Session

Explore Africa’s critical minerals sector, investment opportunities and its role in the global energy transition.
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Connect with companies shaping U.S -Africa Energy investment partnerships

Participants in 2025

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Why Houston?

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As the global capital of the energy industry and the center of America’s space industry, Houston is where the future of the energy sector is pioneered, positioning the city as the gateway for international cooperation and investment.

Home to leading oil and gas companies, innovators, financiers and technology firms, Texas provides unmatched access to capital flow and knowledge, driving global energy and infrastructure investment.

Houston regularly hosts international organizations and business delegations from every African nation, making it the premier location to strengthen commercial ties and accelerate action-driven partnerships.

From global HQs to private equity and venture capital offices, Texas is a center for energy finance and private sector engagement, linking U.S. capital to Africa’s most transformative projects.

About the Organizers

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) is an Africa-focused, globally operating, leading investment platform for the energy sector, connecting global partners with the continent’s most promising opportunities.

Through industry-defining events, online content, and investment reports, ECP engages the entire energy value chain—from oil and gas exploration to refining, power infrastructure, nuclear, and renewables—while advancing both global and intra-African collaboration.

ECP puts a premium on building strategic connections and providing investors with access to insights and deals that will drive growth in Africa’s energy industry and economy.

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Sponsor

Position your brand at the forefront of U.S.–Africa energy and mining cooperation. Whether you aim to showcase innovative solutions, raise brand visibility, or lead industry dialogue, our sponsorship opportunities are designed to support your business goals and connect you with African governments, NOCs, and project developers.

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Attend as a Delegate

The U.S.-Africa Energy & Minerals Forum connects you with the policymakers and project sponsors shaping Africa’s mining and energy future. Gain first-hand insight into licensing rounds, investment-ready projects, and the infrastructure powering the continent’s energy transformation — all from Houston, Texas. 

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