RichAfrica Consultancy has announced that the 8th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) will take place from 14–16 April 2026 in Windhoek, focusing on Namibia’s transition from energy exploration to development and production.
The 2026 edition will promote in-country value creation and a diversified energy mix that includes oil and gas, renewables, nuclear and power generation, in line with Namibia’s national energy strategy.
RichAfrica CEO and Founder, Ndapwilapo Selma Shimutwikeni, said the upcoming edition represents a milestone in Namibia’s energy story.
“It is a privilege to welcome you to this milestone 8th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference. From our first theme, ‘The Road to Discovery & Beyond,’ to today’s ‘The Road to First Oil & Beyond,’ NIEC has mirrored Namibia’s energy journey — from ambition to achievement,” she said.
“This edition is not just another conference; it is a defining moment where we celebrate progress, confront challenges, and unlock opportunities together. More than a gathering of leaders, NIEC is a catalyst for collaboration, investment, and innovation — strengthening the enabling environment and laying the foundations for an energy future that goes beyond first oil to deliver diversification, security, growth, and shared prosperity.”
Since its launch in 2012, NIEC has become Namibia’s leading platform for policy dialogue, investment engagement, and regional energy cooperation.
The 2026 conference will bring together government leaders, investors, operators, financial institutions, academics, and civil society to discuss recent energy developments, human capital growth, infrastructure expansion, and energy security.
Key focus areas include in-country value creation, skills transfer, local enterprise participation, export readiness, renewable integration, and youth involvement through initiatives such as the Future Energy Leaders Initiative and the Internship Programme.
Over the past 12 years, the conference has hosted 2,537 delegates from 46 countries, featured 410 speakers, and represented 1,500 companies, with more than 90% homegrown vendor participation.
NIEC2026 is endorsed by the Government of Namibia and the African Energy Chamber, and supported by major sponsors including Standard Bank Namibia and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) as Sapphire Sponsors.
The event will include plenary sessions, panel discussions, technical masterclasses, business-to-business networking, and an exhibition showcasing technologies, services, and investment-ready projects.
RichAfrica said NIEC2026 will continue to position Namibia as an emerging energy hub, driving collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth in the sector.
