11th African Rift Geothermal Conference
ARGeo-C11
“Unlocking Africa's Geothermal Resource Potential: A Pathway to Sustainable Development”
About the Event
Unlocking Africa's Geothermal Resource Potential
The African Rift Geothermal Conference is the premier geothermal event in Africa, held biennially to convene leaders and stakeholders in the geothermal sector.
It offers a vital platform for experts from industry, academia, government, financial institutions, NGOs, and local communities to exchange ideas and collaborate on innovative solutions for sustainable geothermal development.
Hosted by the Government of the Union of the Comoros through the Ministry of Energy, Water and Hydrocarbons and the Geological Bureau of Comoros (BGC), in collaboration with AGA, AUC, and GGA.
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Why Attend?
Event Highlights
Contribute to Africa's green energy transition and climate resilience efforts.
Technical Sessions & Policy Dialogues
Engage with experts and decision-makers shaping the future of geothermal energy in Africa.
Exhibitions & Field Excursions
Explore geothermal projects, technologies, and innovations across the continent.
Networking & Partnerships
Connect with professionals, developers, financiers, researchers, investors, and policymakers.
Business Networking
Forge partnerships with global industry players and explore investment opportunities.
Field Trip to Karthala Volcano
Post-conference excursion to the active Karthala Volcano on Grande Comore island.
Program Overview
Conference Schedule
| Time | 19 Oct Mon | 20 Oct Tue | 21 Oct Wed | 22 Oct Thu | 23 Oct Fri | 24 Oct Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌅 Morning | Short Courses | Short Courses | Opening Ceremony & Keynotes | Plenary & Technical Sessions | Technical Sessions | Field Trip – Karthala Volcano |
| ☀️ Afternoon | Short Courses | Short Courses | Technical Sessions & Panels | Technical Sessions & Side Events | Closing Ceremony | Field Trip – Karthala Volcano |
| 🌙 Evening | — | — | AGA Annual General Meeting | Networking Event | Gala Dinner | — |
GOOD TO KNOW
Upcoming deadlines
Want to be part of the geothermal innovation? Submit your paper(s) and showcase your work!
Call for Papers – Now Open!
Topics of the Conference
Authors are invited to submit papers aligned with the following thematic areas.
I. Exploration, Resource Development & Technology
- Geothermal Exploration – Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering
- Geothermal Drilling Technologies
- EGS and AGS potential in Africa
- Contribution of geothermal to Power-to-X
- Research, Development and Innovation
- New geothermal technologies
II. Power Generation and Direct Use
- Geothermal Power Generation and Energy Mix
- Geothermal Direct Use Applications
III. Policy, Strategy & Enabling Environment
- Policy, strategy and regulatory framework
- Cross-border Collaboration for geothermal projects
- Geothermal and Livelihood Opportunities for Local Communities
- Geothermal and Circular Economy
IV. Financing, Risk Mitigation & Carbon Markets
- Innovative Financing of geothermal projects
- De-risking Geothermal Development
- Climate Finance and Carbon Markets for Geothermal
V. Environmental, Social & Inclusive Development
- Environmental and Social Issues for Geothermal Development
- Gender-Inclusive Geothermal Resources Development
VI. Capacity Development & Knowledge Sharing
- Skills and capacity development for geothermal projects
- Case studies of geothermal development and Lessons Learnt
Partners & Sponsors
ARGeo-C11 Partners
Organized in collaboration with leading international organizations active in geothermal energy development across Africa.
African Geothermal Association (AGA)
Organizer
African Union Commission (AUC)
Co-organizer
Global Geothermal Alliance (GGA)
Partner
Government of the Comoros
Host
UNEP
Partner
ODDEG
Partner
IGA
Partner
JICA
Partner
Project Innerspace
Partner
Banque Africain de Développement
PartnerSponsorship & Exhibition
Showcase Your Brand at Africa's Premier Geothermal Event
Reach geothermal professionals, government officials, investors, and industry leaders. Multiple sponsorship packages are available from Bronze to Title Sponsor.
Title Sponsor
$250,000
Strategic Partner
$150,000
Platinum
$60,000
Gold
$30,000
Silver
$15,000
Bronze
$7,500
Location
Palais du Peuple, Moroni
Union of the Comoros 🇰🇲
The Comoros archipelago, located in the Mozambique Channel, is a volcanic paradise and a natural cradle for geothermal energy. The conference takes place at the prestigious Palais du Peuple in Moroni, at the foot of the majestic Karthala Volcano — one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
Discover Comoros
Join Us
Why Attend?
NETWORK
Connect with 1,500+ decision-makers, professionals, and innovators from across Africa and beyond.
INNOVATION
Discover cutting-edge geothermal research, technologies, and emerging trends.
INDUSTRY
Collaborate with global leaders driving the geothermal industry forward in Africa.
COMOROS
Experience the volcanic Comoros archipelago and the majestic Karthala Volcano.