The transformation of global energy systems is driven not only by climate pressures and technological change but shaped by contested histories, power asymmetries, and political struggles. Despite decades of climate action, global carbon emissions continue to rise, underscoring the gap between ambition and reality.

To explore these complex and uneven shifts within the context of the Just Energy Transition (JET), the African Energy Leadership Centre (AELC) at Wits Business School, supported by Absa and the Upstream Training Trust (UTT), is pleased to invite you to a Conference for Academic Researchers in the Energy Sector on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

The conference will provide a platform for researchers, postgraduate students, and practitioners to explore the intersections of technology, policy, socioeconomics, and the environment within the context of the JET.

The conference seeks to foster knowledge exchange, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and highlight the role of scholarship in shaping South Africa’s energy future.

Please register using the link provided.

We look forward to hosting you.