Since 1924, SANEA has convened the people, policy and possibility behind South Africa's energy story. Now we begin the next century.
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 · 09h00 SAST · The Tryst, Sandton
Be there for the next century
Founded in 1924, the South African National Energy Association is the country's longest-standing independent voice on energy. As the South African Member Committee of the World Energy Council, SANEA convenes industry, government, academia and civil society around the energy questions that matter most.
Our mandate is simple and enduring: to engage, stimulate, encourage and promote an energy future that is sustainable, secure and shared.
From a young union of energy minds in 1924 to South Africa's authoritative convener today — six moments that shaped who we are.
The South African National Energy Association is established as the country's independent voice on energy.
Becomes the South African Member Committee of the World Energy Council.
Helps shape post-apartheid energy policy and broaden representation across the sector.
Convenes industry on the just transition, renewables integration and grid resilience.
100 years of convening South Africa's energy people, working together.
A bold new chapter — Resilience by Design — opens at the AGM and Symposium.
Witness the official relaunch of SANEA as we enter our next century. A milestone gathering for members and guests.
Add to Calendar →Two days of interactive learning, participatory conversations and expert input co-creating South Africa's resilient energy future.
"Energy people, working together for a South Africa that powers its own future."
Be part of the next century of South African energy leadership.