The African Agrivoltaics Platform Initiative (AAPI) will host a leadership and networking reception in Kigali, Rwanda, on September 1, 2026, bringing together government leaders, development partners, investors, researchers and private-sector innovators to discuss the development of agrivoltaics across Africa.
The reception will take place during the Africa Food Systems Forum. It is supported by 22nd Century by Design Solutions and BioLargo, Inc., according to the research information provided for the event.
The gathering is intended to introduce AAPI’s vision and priorities, as well as its growing network of country members and partners. The initiative is presenting the reception as a platform for leadership and networking around agrivoltaics development on the continent.
The event’s stated aim is to accelerate agrivoltaics development across Africa through participation from institutions and businesses working across government, development, investment, research and private-sector innovation. The research packet does not provide details of specific projects, investments, participating countries or commitments expected at the reception.
Focus on food, energy and water security
Agrivoltaics is described in the event material as a potential response to interconnected food, energy and water security challenges in Africa. The packet does not provide further technical details about the approach or identify particular sites where it is being applied.
AAPI’s Kigali reception will therefore centre on presenting the initiative’s priorities and network while connecting leaders and organisations involved in the continent’s food systems, energy and water discussions. The event is scheduled for September 1, during the Africa Food Systems Forum, with no event time specified in the supplied information.