Olimpia Pilch, Chief Strategy Officer of the Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG), will participate in the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris on April 22–23, 2026, to advocate for stronger mineral-to-energy value chains and sustainable resource development in Africa. Pilch will join industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss how critical minerals can underpin Africa’s energy transition while fostering cross-border partnerships and local value creation.
The forum comes amid broader EU efforts to secure critical raw materials and diversify energy sources. On April 8, Commissioner Dubravka Šuica highlighted the potential of the southern Mediterranean’s renewable energy resources, noting they are 30–40% cheaper than in Europe, and promoted regional cooperation under the Pact for the Mediterranean. Meanwhile, the Eurelectric Power Summit 2026, set for June in Helsinki, will address Europe’s energy trilemma—electrification, security, and competitiveness—amid rising demand from transport, industry, and data centres.
CMAG’s participation also aligns with the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal, outlined by Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra on March 31, which aims to boost competitiveness and energy independence through strategic partnerships. The forum will explore investment trends, regulatory frameworks, and technologies driving Africa’s energy sector, with Pilch emphasizing the need to unlock capital and accelerate responsible development that supports global decarbonisation goals.
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