THE AFRICA TIMES | FRANCE — The fifth edition of the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2027 Forum is set to take place in Paris from 11–13 May. This year’s forum will focus on investment, capital mobilization, and deal-making across the entire energy value chain.
Event Overview
Organizers anticipate the gathering of governments, national oil companies, operators, and institutional capital to facilitate the origination, structuring, and financing of energy projects in Africa. The previous installment, IAE 2026, attracted over 300 companies from more than 50 countries and culminated in three significant upstream deal signings across emerging African markets.
Investment Landscape
IAE 2027 expands its investment offerings amid rising upstream discoveries, increasing infrastructure needs, and heightened



