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Download the aef26 Networking app

We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new Africa Energy Forum networking app!


Download here now!

The new aef app has everything you need for this year’s forum:

  • Navigate the floorplan to get an overview of where everything will be
  • Access the entire list of your fellow attendees, sponsors and speakers
  • Message and connect directly with everyone who is coming to aef26
  • Arrange meetings with key stakeholders ahead of time and sync these to your Outlook or Google Calendar
  • Try out our *new* virtual A.I. Assistant to answer any questions you may have about the summit and who to network with
  • Manage your availability and personalise your schedule
  • Book meetings in advance to ensure you meet with the right people on the day
  • View the latest agenda and speaker list
  • Add your profile picture to make yourself more visible to other attendees
  • Confirm or update the details on your profile

Plus, check out our new smart-matching feature to help you find the people you’re looking to meet! Simply choose the sectors you’re most interested in or filter by job function, seniority and country to hone in on the right connections.

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