The story of World Energy Day
Pictures speak a thousand words. Here is World Energy Day — the people, the ideas and the celebration — told in five chapters and four films.
The Gathering
Every October, energy leaders, youth, government and industry arrive on the East African coast — hundreds of people, one shared purpose.
On the Main Stage
Keynotes, panels and hard questions on policy, finance, renewables and the productive use of energy across Africa.
The Next Generation — YEEP
The heart of it: the young professionals of the Youth in Energy Empowerment Programme who train, deliver real savings, and graduate on the World Energy Day stage.
Connect
Between sessions, the real work happens — over coffee, at the exhibition booths, and in the coastal gardens.
Recognition & Celebration
The Energy Professional Awards — where the people and YEEP projects driving the transition are honoured, and the celebration begins.
In motion
The films — the launch, the youth, the award-winning YEEP project, and voices from the stage.
World Energy Day Launch — Empowering Africa’s Future through Youth & Energy Efficiency
YEEP — 2023 AEE International Award, Innovative Energy Project of the Year
Meet the YEEP Cohort 1 team
John Kioli at the World Energy Day Conference
Add your story to the next chapter
Join World Energy Day 2027 — attend, exhibit, or bring your team.