The Women in Renewable Energy Conference (WiREC) 2026 is a key event organized by the Association for Women in Energy and Extractives in Kenya (AWEIK) in partnership with GIZ Kenya. Scheduled for two days, this conference unites a diverse group of stakeholders, including policymakers, industry leaders, financiers, entrepreneurs, and representatives from civil society across Africa.
Theme: “Accelerating Women’s Leadership, Innovation, and Investment in Renewable Energy, Critical Minerals, and Green Growth.”
The conference aims to explore the potential for Africa’s energy transition to foster inclusive economic opportunities. It focuses on strengthening regional partnerships, sustainable investment, green skills, and innovation.
Purpose: Moving from dialogue to action, WiREC 2026 will showcase solutions, encourage strategic partnerships, highlight women-led innovations, and shape policy recommendations for a just and inclusive energy transition across Africa.
For more information, visit the Association for Women in Energy and Extractives in Kenya (AWEIK).
