The Meridian Institute Executive Energy Leadership – South Africa

Solve the Energy Crisis, Secure Investment, and Lead the Transition

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2026 | Live Online | SAST 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Limited to 50 participants

Organized by The Meridian Institute

Course Overview

South Africa’s energy sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, confronting aging infrastructure, intermittent supply, and high-stakes investment decisions that will shape the nation’s energy future.

This one-day online program equips senior executives with the strategies, tools, and insights to:

  • Address immediate energy challenges with confidence
  • Make informed operational and investment decisions
  • Lead teams and organizations through the energy transition
  • Benchmark decisions against global best practices
  • Apply real-world scenarios in interactive Applied Decision Labs
  • Engage with peers and experts in the Executive Networking Lounge
  • Access The Meridian Institute Alumni Network for ongoing collaboration
  • Review the full course recording after the session

Limited to 60 participants to ensure focused engagement and meaningful interaction.

 

Who Should Attend

  • CEOs, COOs, CFOs, Heads of Strategy or Energy
  • Senior policymakers and regulators
  • Investors and fund managers in energy infrastructure
  • Utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial energy managers
  • Consultants and advisors supporting energy projects

This course is for executives and decision-makers who must act strategically, allocate capital wisely, and lead organizations through a high-stakes energy transformation.

 

Course Outcomes

Participants will leave able to:

  1. Understand South Africa’s energy challenges and opportunities
  2. Make high-impact investment and operational decisions
  3. Lead organizational energy strategies effectively
  4. Apply lessons in Applied Decision Labs simulating real-world scenarios
  5. Network with peers and energy leaders during the Executive Networking Lounge
  6. Access post-course resources and The Meridian Institute Alumni Network

Agenda (9:00 AM – 4:30 PM SAST)

9:00 – 9:30 AM | Welcome & Orientation

  • Introductions and course objectives
  • Overview of South Africa’s energy landscape
  • Executive Poll: Priorities and Expectations

9:30 – 10:45 AM | Module 1: Strategic Imperatives

11:00 – 12:15 PM | Module 2: Crisis Leadership & Risk Management

12:15 – 1:15 PM | Lunch & Executive Networking Lounge

1:15 – 2:30 PM | Module 3: Investment & Capital Strategy

2:30 – 3:45 PM | Module 4: Leading Through Energy Transition

3:45 – 4:15 PM | Module 5: Applied Decision Lab

4:15 – 4:30 PM | Closing & Key Takeaways

$300.00