Pull up to the green table: Events you can’t miss

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Did you know that attending professional events is a powerful step toward career advancement and personal growth?

These gatherings offer opportunities to network, stay informed on industry trends, and gain meaningful inspiration.

If you're exploring a new industry, whether you’re seeking your first job or switching careers, you need a bridge to connect where you are with where you want to go.

One of the most effective bridges is networking: learning from professionals, gaining visibility, and unlocking new opportunities.

We’ve compiled a list of key events happening in late July and early August.

Mark your calendars, attending even one of these could move you closer to your goals.

• Nairobi, Kenya | Clean Energy Conference & Exhibition 2025 | July 31 – August 1 | Renewable energy, green technology, and sustainable solutions.

  Showcases latest advancements in clean energy, fostering collaboration across continents for global energy transition.

• Lilongwe, Malawi | International Conference on Tourism for Peace (ICTP) | July 31 | Peace through tourism and professional development.

  Interactive workshops and networking to promote learning and development of innovative ideas and relationships.

• Nigeria | Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) | August 5 – 6 | Renewable energy and local content manufacturing.

  Supports Nigeria’s "First Policy" with stakeholder engagement and clean energy initiatives to boost economic resilience.

• Online | Africa E-Mobility Alliance Live Q&A | July 30 | Battery Circularity.

  Live discussion with Africa E-Mobility Alliance on sustainability in battery use and circular economy opportunities.

• Nairobi, Kenya | E-Mobility Management Accelerator | August 6 – full day training & 13 – strategic E-mobility field visits.

  E-mobility leadership training and strategic field visits | A full-day accelerator on August 8 for professionals in transport, energy, and policy, followed by strategic field visits on August 15 to deepen understanding of real-world e-mobility applications.

• Durban, South Africa | International Conference on Cultural and Educational Tourism (ICCAET) | July 31 | Cultural and educational tourism collaboration.

  Brings together experts and professionals to collaborate on cultural and educational tourism development.

• Dakar, Senegal | Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 Summit | August 31 – September 5 | Agri-Food Systems Transformation and Youth Leadership.

  Premier forum advancing policies and investments to transform African food systems, emphasising youth innovation and collaboration.

• Nairobi, Kenya | 8th National Science & Technology Exhibition | August 5-9 | Using STEM to Drive Towards a Sustainable Future.

  Explore the latest advancements in technology, marvel at innovative inventions, and engage with leading experts in the field. Whether you're a student, a teacher, or simply curious about the world around you.