This year, the International Commodity Summit (ICS2025) hosted by Hibarri joins forces with the Africa Energy Indaba to align resource markets with the energy economy. The collaboration marks a significant consolidation in Africa’s business events calendar. ICS2025 brings its influence across mining, commodities, and trade, while AEI commands the energy and infrastructure sectors. Together, they form a powerhouse of dialogue and deal-making that connects upstream extraction, downstream energy markets, and cross-sector finance.
The partnership expands opportunities for participants: miners gain access to power sector investors, energy companies reach commodity traders, and financiers can view both markets holistically. It positions South Africa as not just a regional but a global hub where commodities and energy are discussed in the same arena – a synergy few other conferences worldwide can replicate.
The Africa Energy Indaba is not just another item on the calendar. It is driven by a leader who believes in the fraternity and integration of the commodity industries for the better. Where Africa’s energy story is written, by governments, investors, innovators, and communities determined to build a more sustainable future. Its collaboration with the International Commodity Summit amplifies this impact, creating a unique cross-sector forum unmatched anywhere else on the continent. And under the guidance of Liz Hart, the Indaba continues to chart new pathways for Africa’s growth, reminding the world that the future of global energy runs through Africa.
LIZ HART’S LEADERSHIP OF THE AFRICAN ENERGY INDABA AND RELATED EVENTS
At the helm of the Africa Energy Indaba is Liz Hart, its Managing Director and driving force. Hart has built AEI into a globally recognized event that consistently delivers measurable outcomes for Africa’s energy sector. Her vision has been to move beyond speeches and panels to create an environment where projects are advanced, partnerships are signed, and investors commit capital.
Under her leadership, AEI has launched innovative side events such as T&D Africa and expanded its Dealroom concept, ensuring the Indaba remains relevant in a rapidly changing sector. She has positioned the Indaba as not only Africa’s most influential energy conference but also as a trusted partner for governments, utilities, and the private sector seeking sustainable growth.
Hart’s ability to influence broader actions across industries reflects her broader vision: that Africa’s energy transformation requires collaboration, investment, and bold leadership. With AEI now linking arms with ICS2025, her stewardship ensures that Africa’s voice in global energy and commodity markets grows louder, stronger, and more unified.
