Where African projects meet global capital
August 28–30, 2026 | Dongying, China
From Natural Resources to Industry: Building Africa’s Energy Sovereignty through Strategic Partnerships with China
CABEF brings together public and private actors to accelerate the energy transformation in Africa, with a clear ambition: sustainable and accessible energy for all.
Participating in CABEF BEYOND BORDERS means positioning your organization at the center of Africa’s energy transformation.
Key Benefits
- Access strategic energy projects and markets
- Engage directly with governments and decision-makers
- Connect with investors and financial institutions
- Build partnerships with industrial operators and EPC companies
- Discover innovative technologies adapted to African markets
- Enhance your ESG positioning and international visibility
- Influence regional energy strategies
Combine economic performance with long-term impact.
Why China in 2026?
Dongying, a major energy hub in China and globally, hosts the international edition of CABEF, strengthening the financial, technological, and industrial alliance between Africa and China.
China is a global industrial and financial powerhouse, playing a central role in financing and delivering large-scale energy and infrastructure projects worldwide.
For African countries, it offers a unique combination of capital, technology, and execution capacity.
CABEF BEYOND BORDERS 2026 connects African projects with one of the world’s most powerful industrial ecosystems.
World-Class Ecosystem
- At the heart of China’s energy industry, Dongying is home to the Shengli oil field and a strategic petrochemical complex.
- A leading hub for innovation in digitalization, carbon capture (CCS), and energy efficiency.
- Driven by major investments, the city is advancing toward carbon neutrality by 2060 and cutting-edge refining capabilities.
A Strategic Gateway to Africa
- Global connectivity through major logistics corridors and key maritime routes.
- Special economic zones and industrial models that can be replicated to support African development projects.
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