Interoperability Debate
Africa’s growing EV market needs charging systems that work seamlessly across operators, platforms and borders. This conversation will explore the direction Africa should take on interoperability, examining open protocols, commercial roaming hubs, payment systems, data governance and the role of utilities. It will bring together competing perspectives to consider which model can deliver an accessible, scalable and commercially viable charging ecosystem for the continent.
THEMATICS
EV INFRASTRUCTURE
Building Africa's Connected Mobility Systems. This track explores the physical and digital infrastructure required to accelerate electric mobility across Africa, from city development to regional freight on transport corridors.
CONTINENTAL EV COORDINATION
Creating an Integrated African E-Mobility Ecosystem. This track focuses on standards and policy frameworks needed to enable a connected and inclusive African electric mobility market.
FINANCING THE TRANSITION
Mobilising Investment for Africa's Mobility Future. This track brings together investors, governments, development finance institutions, and industry to unlock the capital needed for Africa's transition.
EV CIRCULARITY
Building Africa's Circular E-Mobility Economy. This track explores how Africa can build resilient value chains from critical minerals to the full-life circle of EVs focusing on localisation and manufacturing.