Meet West African Energy Leaders Advancing Grid Security 2026

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is convening a business briefing to equip U.S. companies with firsthand insight into emerging opportunities in securing and modernizing West Africa’s transmission and distribution systems. Delegates from major African transmission and distribution institutions will outline their security and modernization priorities and discuss where U.S. technologies, expertise, and equipment are well positioned to meet critical infrastructure needs and strengthen American commercial engagement. The event will cover areas such as AI-enabled grid control systems, grid-enhancing technologies, energy storage, energy stability solutions, advanced conductors and cables, and financing mechanisms for implementation. Attendees will learn about near-term project opportunities, bidding processes, and gain an understanding of current power sector dynamics and policies, while connecting with key West African decision-makers. There will be delegate presentations, networking, and one-on-one meetings.