DNKeynote
Dr Nomsa M.
Chair, SANEA
Est. 1924
Book TicketsCentenary Edition1924 to 2026 · 100 Years
SANEA Symposium 2026
Resilienceby Design.
Two days where South Africa's energy people convene to lead the shift, embed resilience and shape the next century of power. Plus the 2026 AGM on 3 June.
9 to 10 Sept 2026
The Tryst, Sandton
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SANEA AGM 2026
Relaunch + members vote · Sandton
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Symposium 2026
Resilience by Design · 2 days
★Flagship Event of the Year
SANEA Symposium 2026
Resilience by Design
Leading the Shift · Embedding Resilience
9 to 10 September 2026 · The Tryst, Kramerville, Sandton
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02Symposium Theme
Engineered
to Endure.
"Energy people, working together for a South Africa that powers its own future."
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Interactive Learning
Hands on sessions designed to translate insight into action.
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Participatory Dialogue
Co creating outcomes with diverse voices in the room.
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Expert Panels
Industry leaders unpacking the most pressing energy questions.
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Policy Engagement
Bridging policy intent with operational reality.
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Network Building
Forging the relationships that move the sector forward.
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Resilience Frameworks
Practical models for building a resilient energy future.
03Symposium Programme
Two days,
one resilient future.
A working agenda built for South Africa's energy decision makers. Keynotes, panels, hands on labs and the conversations that move the sector forward.
- 08:30Welcome→Registration & networking breakfast
- 09:30Keynote→Opening keynote: A century of energy leadership
- 10:30Panel→Panel: Grid resilience and the just transition
- 12:30Break→Curated networking lunch
- 14:00Workshop→Workshop: Storage, stability and the renewable mix
- 16:00Conversation→Fireside: Hydrogen, nuclear and the policy frontier
- 19:00Evening→Centenary gala dinner
04Voices on Stage
The people shaping the room.
Policy makers, operators, scientists and innovators. We curate the speaker line up over the months ahead, with weekly reveals.
SKPanel
Sipho K.
DMRE Policy Lead
PAWorkshop
Prof. A. van der Merwe
Energy Research Centre
LDPanel
Lerato D.
Eskom Distribution
KOFireside
Karim O.
Renewables CEO
DRLab
Dr R. Pillay
Hydrogen Council SA
MKPanel
M. Khumalo
Storage & Stability
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+ 22 more
Programme reveals monthly
SANEA 2026 AGM · Relaunch
Where the next century begins.
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 · 09h00 SAST · The Tryst, Sandton
The official relaunch of SANEA. Members vote on the next chapter, hear the centenary report and meet the council that will steer the association into its second century.
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05About SANEA
A century of energy
leadership.
Founded in 1924, the South African National Energy Association is the country's longest standing independent voice on energy. As the South African Member Committee of the World Energy Council, SANEA convenes industry, government, academia and civil society around the energy questions that matter most.
Our mandate is simple and enduring. To engage, stimulate, encourage and promote an energy future that is sustainable, secure and shared.
Energy PolicySustainabilityInnovationKnowledgeMembersIndustry Voice
06Our Vision
Energy People
Working Together.
Engage.
Bring stakeholders together across the energy spectrum.
Stimulate.
Spark dialogue, debate and informed decision making.
Encourage.
Champion sustainable energy solutions for South Africa.
Promote.
Advance South Africa's voice in global energy forums.
07One Hundred Years
A century in motion.
From a young union of energy minds in 1924 to South Africa's authoritative convener today. Six moments that shaped who we are.
- 1924Founded
The South African National Energy Association is established as the country's independent voice on energy.
- 1968WEC Affiliation
Becomes the South African Member Committee of the World Energy Council.
- 1994Democratic Era
Helps shape post-apartheid energy policy and broaden representation across the sector.
- 2010sEnergy Transition
Convenes industry on the just transition, renewables integration and grid resilience.
- 2024Centenary
100 years of convening South Africa's energy people, working together.
- 2026Relaunch
A bold new chapter, Resilience by Design, opens at the AGM and Symposium.
World Energy Council
Energy Policy
Just Transition
Grid Resilience
Renewables Integration
Hydrogen Economy
Energy Security
Sustainability
Storage & Stability
Industry Voice
08Partner With Us
Sponsor the next century.
Place your brand at the centre of South Africa's most authoritative energy gathering. Limited centenary partnerships available.
Single seat available
Tier 01
Centenary
POA
- →Headline billing across all assets
- →Keynote slot, Day 1
- →Premium hosting suite
- →20 delegate seats
- →Year long member visibility
3 partners
Tier 02
Platinum
R 450 000
- →Panel host slot
- →Branded networking lounge
- →12 delegate seats
- →Innovation showcase booth
6 partners
Tier 03
Gold
R 220 000
- →Workshop facilitation
- →Programme branding
- →8 delegate seats
- →Showcase booth
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Custom partnerships, satellite events and media collaborations welcome.
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