The Africa Energy Technology Conference 2025 is set to convene top-tier stakeholders, policymakers, investors, and innovators at the prestigious Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana, under the theme “Innovate, Invest, Implement: Revolutionized Financing for Sustainable Energy Sector Growth in Africa.” Among the esteemed speakers confirmed for this year’s event is Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)—a figure globally recognized for his passionate advocacy and leadership in the transition to renewable energy.
Francesco La Camera has served as the Director-General of IRENA since April 2019. A seasoned international leader in climate diplomacy and sustainable development, La Camera brings with him decades of experience in advancing renewable energy policies and practices worldwide.
Before joining IRENA, La Camera served as Director-General of Sustainable Development, Environmental Damage, EU and International Affairs at the Italian Ministry of Environment, Land and Sea. In that role, he represented Italy in numerous global climate negotiations and played a pivotal role in forging alliances that shaped key international environmental agreements, including the Paris Agreement.
His tenure at IRENA has been marked by efforts to strengthen the global narrative around renewable energy as a key driver of economic resilience, energy security, and climate action. Under his leadership, IRENA has expanded its global partnerships and amplified its voice in multilateral platforms, pushing for a just and inclusive energy transition that leaves no region behind—especially in the Global South.
Francesco La Camera’s participation in the Africa Energy Technology Conference 2025 underscores the critical role Africa plays in the global energy transition. The continent holds immense potential for renewable energy development—from solar and wind to hydro and bioenergy—yet faces systemic financing and infrastructure challenges that hinder widespread adoption.
The conference theme, “Innovate, Invest, Implement,” resonates strongly with La Camera’s consistent message: unlocking sustainable energy in Africa requires not just innovation in technology, but innovation in financing, business models, and cross-border collaboration.
During his keynote, La Camera is expected to spotlight IRENA’s latest initiatives aimed at accelerating energy access and transition across Africa, including the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) Platform—a climate finance facility launched to mobilize investment into renewable energy projects in developing countries. His insights will be invaluable in framing the pathway for revolutionized energy financing models that can power Africa’s growth sustainably and equitably.
As Africa continues to urbanize and industrialize, the continent’s energy demands are rapidly increasing. The Africa Energy Technology Conference 2025 seeks to spark urgent action and foster impactful partnerships that will drive real change. With the presence of global thought leaders like Francesco La Camera, the event promises to be a pivotal moment in shaping Africa’s energy future—one that is green, inclusive, and transformative.
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