About AICCEES
Uniting Clean Energy Researchers, Innovators and Policy makers across Africa
More than 600 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa are living without electricity according to World Bank research. While countries in the African continent are committed to achieving SDG7 which is ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all by 2030, various studies have shown that the major challenges in the renewable energy sector include the high cost of renewable energy solutions, the lack of knowledge about them, the absence of technologies that are suitable to the local context, low research and development efforts, and technical skills gap in the field of clean energy.
In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa, effective collaboration between academia and industry is necessary to create a sustainable and transformative win-win situation for all stakeholders. However, research conducted by African institutions addressing the unique challenges faced by the continent often ends up in academic libraries with little or no impact on society. To address this issue, the Africa International Conference on Clean Energy and Energy Storage (AICCEES) aims to bring together researchers and industry experts to share knowledge and discuss innovative solutions for the clean energy transition in Africa. The conference will feature industry leaders, experts, researchers, government agencies, regulators, multilateral organizations, industry bodies, and more in the field of clean energy and energy storage.
About AICCEES 2027
Participation at AICCEES 2027 is free and open to all, virtually and physically. Participants who wish to receive a certificate of participation, conference materials and meals will pay the applicable fee below. Paper presentation and publication also require payment.
Conference Participation Fees
| CATEGORY | EARLY-BIRD PAYMENT (Before July 31st 2027) | LATE PAYMENT (After July 31st 2027) |
|---|---|---|
| Delegate Package | $70 | $170 |
| Delegate + Only Paper Presentation | $150 | $250 |
| Delegate + Paper Presentation + Publication | $250 | $350 |
| Open Access Publication | $550 | $550 |
Previous Keynote Speakers
AICCEES 2027 keynote speakers will be announced soon.
2026 SpeakerEjikeme Patrick Nwosu
CEO and Co-Founder, Lumos Laboratories Nigeria Limited
Ejikeme Patrick Nwosu is a pioneering Nigerian researcher, inventor, and entrepreneur driving Africa's clean energy transition. As CEO and Co-Founder of Lumos Laboratories Nigeria Limited, he operates...
2026 SpeakerAnita Otubu
Senior Director, Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)
Anita leads SEforALL's work on Universal Energy Readiness, the Universal Energy Facility, Mini-Grids & Distributed Energy Systems, and Powering Healthcare & Education — driving blended finance, privat...
2026 SpeakerDiarmid Roberts
Senior Consultant, Foresight Transitions
Diarmid Roberts is a Senior Consultant at Foresight Transitions, an innovative strategic consultancy helping organisations navigate deep uncertainty to make robust decisions on investment and procurem...
Want to be a Keynote Speaker?
Reach out to us at aiccees@uniport.edu.ng
Scientific Committee
Our distinguished committee members bring together expertise from leading institutions worldwide to ensure the highest standards of scientific excellence.
| Name | Country | Area of Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Adinife Patrick Azodo Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University Wukari | Nigeria | |
| Dr. Cheikh Ahmadou Mbodji Department of Applied Physics, Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis | Senegal | |
| Dr. Chipo Mukonza Loughborough University | United Kingdom | |
| Prof. Christonogus O. Akalezi Federal University of Technology, Owerri | Nigeria | |
| Dr. Debabrata Barik Department of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Karpagam University) | India | |
| Dr. Ibrahim Muritala Consortium for the Development and Advancement of Hydrogen in Africa | ||
| Prof. Kenneth Mahlanyane Mathe School of Engineering and Built Environment, University of South Africa | South Africa | |
| Dr. Olaoluwa John Adeleke Department of Electrical Engineering, University of New Orleans | United States | |
| Dr. Olufemi Olayiwola Institute for Safe Autonomy, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology, University of York | United Kingdom | |
| Dr. Opeyemi Akanbi Department of Physics and Applied Physics, University of Massachusetts Lowell | United States |
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Conference Highlights
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Keynote Sessions
Industry-leading experts share cutting-edge insights and innovative perspectives on the latest developments in energy and sustainability.
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Breakout Sessions
Engage in focused paper presentations and dynamic panel discussions that explore specific themes and emerging trends in the field.
03
Global Networking
Connect with innovators, researchers, and industry leaders from around the world to build lasting professional relationships and collaborations.
04
Business Mentorship
Get personalized guidance from industry experts and successful entrepreneurs to accelerate your career growth and business development.
AICCEES Advisory Council
Distinguished leaders providing strategic guidance to AICCEES
Professor Roland Uhunmwangho
Advisory Council Member
Former Dean Faculty of Engineering, University of Port Harcourt. Director, Center for Power Systems
Conference Chairs
Meet our distinguished conference chairs
Professor Ogheneruona Diemuodeke
Conference Chair
Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Port Harcourt. Director of Energy Technology Institute.
Professor Nnamdi Ogueke
Conference Co-Chair
Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Team Lead, Solar Thermal Systems Research, Africa Centre of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems (ACE-FUELS).
Dr. Joseph Asare
Conference Co-Chair
Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics, University of Ghana. Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) Visiting Fellow, Merton College, University of Oxford.
Professor Abam Fidelis
Conference Co-Chair
Faculty of Engineering & Technology, University of Calabar
Professor Sunday Oyedepo
Conference Co-Chair
Faculty of Engineering, Bells University of Technology, Ogun State
Professor Charles Mbohwa
Conference Co-Chair
Professor of Sustainability Engineering and Future Technologies, College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Dr. Veronica Akpasoh
Conference Co-Chair
Organising Team
Meet the dedicated team behind AICCEES, working tirelessly to bring you an exceptional conference experience.
Convener, AICCEES
Engr. Anthony Akpasoh
COO, Tovero Energy Ltd
Chairman, Organising Committee
Dr. Veronica Akpasoh
CEO, Tovero Energy Ltd
Conference Manager
Peace Monday
Tovero Energy
AICCEES in Retrospect
AICCEES 20264th Edition
The 4th edition held on 24th & 25th September, 2026 at the Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies (IPES) Hall, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The two-day convergence was a hybrid event, themed “Advancing Africa’s Clean Energy Future: Integrated Pathways for Access, Innovation, and a Just Transition”.
The event featured 4 keynote addresses and 2 plenary sessions, one of which was a special session on Next Generation Solar anchored by the Africa Centre of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems (ACE-FUELS).
Exhibitions were held by clean energy companies including Power Base and Lapomik Energies, showcasing technologies, products and services across the clean energy and energy storage value chain.
Clean Energy Innovation Challenge
A defining feature of the edition was the first Clean Energy Innovation Challenge, in which 15 finalists selected from 110 applicants were mentored by industry experts and pitched their innovations at the conference.
AICCEES 20253rd Edition
The 3rd edition held on 26th & 27th September, 2025 at the Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies (IPES) Hall, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The two-day convergence was a hybrid event and attracted attendance from various countries.
The event highlighted 7 insightful keynote speeches, 2 expository plenary sessions and a Business Innovation and Mentorship session, focused on Knowledge Exchange, Collaboration and Networking, Policy Development, and Capacity Building.
AICCEES 20242nd Edition
The 2nd edition held physically and virtually on the 26th & 27th of September 2024 at the Institute of Petroleum and Energy Studies (IPES) hall, University of Port Harcourt. This edition was themed “Empowering Africa’s Sustainable Energy Future”, which underscored our commitment to catalyzing positive change in the continent’s energy landscape.
Topics covered
AICCEES 2023Maiden Edition
The maiden edition of AICCEES was successfully held virtually (via Zoom) on the 23rd & 24th September, 2023. The two-day virtual event witnessed a cumulative of 670 participants from across Africa, with two major keynote speakers who addressed “African Energy Future: Beyond Extractivism” and “The role of Industry-Academia Collaboration in Advancing Clean Energy Innovation in Africa”.
A total of 13 professionals from the industry constituted panelists for 4 insightful plenaries covering clean cooking challenges, financing Africa’s energy transition, the clean mobility landscape, and battery materials and manufacturing in Africa. The event experienced 40% inclusion of women in participation, both as attendees, panelists, paper presenters and keynote speakers.
Topics covered
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