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World Energy Day 2027
Powering a sustainable energy future for Africa and the world.
The World Energy Day Foundation is a not-for-profit convening energy professionals, youth and industry to advance energy efficiency, access and sustainability — through an annual global conference, year-round webinars, the YEEP youth programme and the Energy Professional Awards.
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Years running
500+
Cumulative attendees
100+
Speakers hosted
20
Global partnerships
What we do
One movement, four ways to take part
The World Energy Day Foundation is a not-for-profit — powered by Eenovators Ltd — convening the people who build the energy future through a flagship conference, youth empowerment, awards and year-round learning.
The Conference
A high-powered annual convening on Africa’s energy sustainability — policy, partnerships & innovation.
YEEP
The Youth in Energy Empowerment Programme — training and placing the next generation of energy professionals.
Energy Professional Awards
Recognising the people driving the energy transition across the continent.
Youth Innovation Challenge
A platform for young innovators to pitch energy solutions and win support to scale.
YEEP × World Energy Day Our vision
Where the next generation graduates — on World Energy Day
Every year, the young professionals of the Youth in Energy Empowerment Programme graduate live at the World Energy Day Conference — and the finalists take the stage to present their energy projects and compete for the Energy Professional Awards. It’s the beating heart of our celebration.
- Train — a hybrid energy-management programme and 6-month industry attachment
- Deliver — real, measured energy savings at host facilities
- Present — finalists pitch their projects for the Energy Professional Awards
- Graduate — on stage at the World Energy Day Conference, every year
In pictures
Moments from World Energy Day
Pictures speak a thousand words — explore the full story in the gallery.
Watch
See World Energy Day in motion
From the launch of each edition to voices on the main stage — catch the highlights, then subscribe on YouTube for talks, YEEP stories and energy insights from every year.
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Newsroom
All news Energy news & happenings
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Read article → The people
All speakers Voices from the WED stage
Chris Mbori Founder & Chief Executive Officer · Eenovators Limited
Dr. Steven Fawkes Managing Partner · EnergyPro
John Kioli CEO & Founder · Green Africa Foundation
Andrew Amadi Chief Executive Officer · Kenya Renewable Energy Association (KEREA)
Bill Kent Executive Director · Association of Energy Engineers
Norah Magero Founder & CEO · Drop Access
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