Ghana is hosting the 60th Annual General Meetings of the Association of Power Utilities of Africa (APUA) under the patronage of the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor.
The week-long meeting is being held from July 27 to July 31, 2026, at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra.
The event is being held under the theme, “Accelerating Africa’s Electricity Market Integration: Advancing Regulatory Readiness, Regional Market Development and Strategic Partnerships.”
It is being organized in collaboration with the Volta River Authority (VRA), Bui Power Authority (BPA), Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo), Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).
Approximately 200 chief executive officers, managing directors, general managers, technical directors and industry experts from APUA member organizations are expected to attend, alongside representatives of African and international institutions partnering with APUA.
The meeting will provide a platform for strategic dialogue, thought leadership, knowledge sharing and stronger partnerships aimed at addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in Africa’s electricity sector and energy markets.
Key events include the Ordinary General Assembly, the APUA CEOs’ Governance and Leadership Forum, the African Single Electricity Market (AfSEM) Forum, the ANCEE Steering Committee Informative Meeting, and the APUA-IRENA-UNEZA Capacity Building Session on Energy Transition and Renewable Energy.
The opening ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, will be streamed live on the social media platforms of VRA, APUA and the other partner utilities in Ghana.
Delegates will also undertake technical visits on July 31 to power generation, transmission and distribution facilities, as well as training centers, in Akosombo, Akuse, Tema and Bui.
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