Google, KAESO and NTCSA join AEW 2026 infrastructure dialogue

APO Group - Africa · August 26, 2026 · ✓ verified

African Energy Week 2026 will feature Google, KAESO and NTCSA in discussions on digital infrastructure, operational technology and transmission expansion.

  • AEW 2026 takes place in Cape Town from October 12-16 and will bring together technology and energy service providers, utilities and executives from Google, KAESO and NTCSA.
  • Google says it has already exceeded its $1 billion Africa investment goal and will discuss cloud and connectivity solutions for grid challenges; KAESO is exploring a fully operational base in Lüderitz; NTCSA is executing a R440-billion plan to build 14,500 km of new transmission lines.
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