1,000+
ATTENDEES
15
Countries
55
Organizations
20
Speakers
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.
INVESTMENT & MATCHMAKING
Invest in Africa’s Energy-Producing Countries
This is where projects meet capital.
CABEF BEYOND BORDERS is designed to structure, present, and connect bankable African projects with Chinese and international partners.
What to expect
- High-level project presentations
- Targeted B2B meetings
- Sector-focused investment sessions
- Direct engagement with investors and industrial partners
- Negotiation of partnerships and agreements
Expected Outcomes
- Memorandums of Understanding
- (MoU)Industrial partnerships
- Structured co-investments
⚠️ Important Deadline
Applications must be submitted before June 25, 2026.
CABEF BEYOND BORDERS – Sponsorship Packages
Where your projects meet targeted investors… and get signed.
CABEF BEYOND BORDERS 2026 goes beyond visibility. It positions your organization at the core of strategic connections between Africa and China, where projects are structured, financed, and executed.
Our sponsorship packages are designed to give you direct access to qualified investors, high-level decision-makers, and concrete business opportunities.
Our sponsorship packages
$50,000
Status: Executive Partner – Master Developer
Access: 12
Project presentations during investment sessions:
30-minute presentations in the 04 Rooms, Mention of your projects during the closing announcements
Agreement negotiations, Deal Room:
Exclusive Private Suite branded in the colors of the Country/Organization. Meetings with all Chinese stakeholders
Participation in Special Panels:
01 confirmed seat on the Executive Panel
Visibility & Site visits:
Allocated exhibition booth, Logo on the entrance arch, booth-stage badges, digital roll-up banner, backdrop, stage background, transition advertising spot, 04 pages in the Forum Investment Guide and on our WEB platforms
$35,000
Status: Deal-Maker
Access: 8
Project presentations during investment sessions:
20-minute presentations in 03 Rooms
Agreement negotiations, Deal Room:
03 pre-arranged B2B meetings with Chinese decision-makers
Participation in Special Panels:
01 confirmed seat on Panel 02 or 03
Visibility & Site visits:
Allocated exhibition booth, Logo on the entrance arch, digital roll-up banner, backdrop, stage background, transition advertising spot, 02 pages in the Forum Investment Guide and on our WEB platforms
$25,000
Status: Market Entry
Access: 6
Project presentations during investment sessions:
10-minute presentations in 02 Rooms
Agreement negotiations, Deal Room:
02 pre-arranged B2B meetings with Chinese decision-makers
Participation in Special Panels:
–
Visibility & Site visits:
Allocated exhibition booth, Logo on the entrance arch, digital roll-up banner, backdrop, stage background.
One-page project profile in the Forum Investment Guide and on our WEB platforms
$15,000
Status: Visibility
Access: 4
Project presentations during investment sessions:
5-minute presentation in 01 Room
Agreement negotiations, Deal Room:
01 pre-arranged B2B meeting with Chinese decision-makers
Participation in Special Panels:
–
Visibility & Site visits:
Allocated exhibition booth, digital roll-up banner, backdrop, stage background
1/2 page in the Forum Investment Guide and on our WEB platforms
$7,500
Status: Networking
Access: 2
Project presentations during investment sessions:
–
Agreement negotiations, Deal Room:
Access to delegates in common areas to engage around your projects
Participation in Special Panels:
–
Visibility & Site visits:
Allocated exhibition booth, Logo on backdrop, stage background
1/4 page in the Forum Investment Guide and on our WEB platforms
All packages include:
- Full access to strategic sessions and deal-making environments
- Participation in targeted B2B and networking meetings
- Exhibition space within the core business area
- High-impact visibility across digital and on-site platforms
- Direct exposure to curated investors and project owners
