YSDC 2026 brought together 200 participants from 15 countries in Windhoek, Namibia, with 70% Namibian participation, for three days of learning, collaboration and practical engagement around Africa’s changing energy and development landscape.
From conversations on the digital energy future and unlocking finance for youth-led energy businesses, to practical case studies, enterprise development and systems thinking, Powering Change was designed to move beyond conversation towards capability and action.
Our YSDC 2026 Post-Conference Impact Report captures the people, partnerships, conversations, media reach and outcomes that shaped our first Southern African edition — and the foundation we are building on as we return to Windhoek for YSDC 2027: Powering Partnerships.
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