ENERGY ACCESS & CLIMATE FUTURES IN AFRICA

​CATALYZE 2025 CONFERENCE - TRACK 1

​To explore how energy innovation, climate resilience, and economic transformation intersect—and how African solutions can lead globally on all three fronts.

​Energy access remains one of the biggest barriers to economic growth across Africa. This segment examines how local innovators are closing the power gap. This track connects energy reliability with climate resilience. We’ll explore how energy poverty affects agriculture, healthcare, and economic productivity, and we’ll spotlight African-led ventures reimagining power through distributed systems.

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​Outcomes

• ​Deeper grasp of energy poverty’s ripple effect on economic outcomes

• ​A clearer narrative of how energy access contributes to both climate adaptation and economic resilience

• ​Showcasing of scalable, locally driven energy solutions

• ​Actionable ideas for partnerships across energy, agriculture, and financing