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TID TALKS

Since 2019, The Industry Discourse has convened students, young professionals, and energy leaders to shape the future of Africa's energy sector. From 500 attendees in Lagos to over 2,000 across Sub-Saharan Africa, TID is where the next generation meets the decision-makers who are already building it.







Our History

TID Editions

2019 TID Edition

Adam & Kai, Stick 'Em

"Every child deserves access to STEAM education, especially in the age of AI. With this support, we can now bring STEAM education into thousands more schools, empowering teachers and unlocking creativity in students everywhere."

2020 TID Edition

Priya & Sami, AquaRoot

"Access to clean water shouldn't be a privilege. Our solution empowers rural communities to purify and store water affordably, reducing illness and freeing up time for education."

2023 TID Edition

Lena & Marcus, SoilForward

"We built a model that proves sustainability and profit are not opposites. Regenerative agriculture can feed communities and restore ecosystems simultaneously."

2025 TID Edition

Adam & Kai, Stick 'Em

"Every child deserves access to STEAM education, especially in the age of AI. With this support, we can now bring STEAM education into thousands more schools, empowering teachers and unlocking creativity in students everywhere."

2026 TID Edition

Priya & Sami, AquaRoot

"Access to clean water shouldn't be a privilege. Our solution empowers rural communities to purify and store water affordably, reducing illness and freeing up time for education."







TID TALKS

Since 2019, The Industry Discourse has convened students, young professionals, and energy leaders to shape the future of Africa's energy sector. From 500 attendees in Lagos to over 2,000 across Sub-Saharan Africa, TID is where the next generation meets the decision-makers who are already building it.







What We Stand For

3 Pillars of TID

01

Finance

Innovative financing models that can accelerate energy access and infrastructure development across the continent — beyond the traditional missing-middle problem.

02

Inclusion

Ensuring energy solutions reach underserved populations. Gender, youth, and marginalised communities at the center, not the margins.

03

Technology

Scalable, resilient, context-appropriate systems — built in Africa, for Africa, with the capacity to operate in its real-world conditions.




Past Edition Events

A glimpse into the moments, energy, and stories from our previous editions.

Event 2024 - Opening Ceremony

Event 2024 - Opening Ceremony

Event 2022 - Finals

Event 2022 - Finals

Event 2024 - Team Presentations

Event 2024 - Team Presentations

Event 2022 - Networking

Event 2022 - Networking

Event 2023 - Award Night

Event 2023 - Award Night

Event 2021 - Panel Discussion

Event 2021 - Panel Discussion

Event 2023 - Workshop Session

Event 2023 - Workshop Session

Event 2021 - Winners

Event 2021 - Winners