Open Source in Energy Access 2026

 

 

The EnAccess Foundation, World Resources Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Africa are teaming up to bring you the third edition of the Open Source in Energy Access Symposium (OSEAS).

In 2026, OSEAS dives even deeper into how Open Source, digital public infrastructure, and collaboration can unlock the next wave of energy access innovation across Africa and beyond. Think fewer slide decks, more live demos; fewer silos, more β€œπ’π’†π’•β€™π’” π’ƒπ’–π’Šπ’π’… π’•π’‰π’Šπ’” π’•π’π’ˆπ’†π’•π’‰π’†π’“.” 

What to expect: 

🌐 A high-energy arena for innovators, entrepreneurs, and technologists who are turning Open tools and data into real-world impact 

⁉️ Big questions and bold ideas on the future of energy access, co-created by practitioners, researchers, and policy shapers 

🀝 Space to meet your next collaborator, co-founder, funder, or field partner and leave with momentum, not just business cards. 

With Carnegie Mellon University Africa onboard, OSEAS 3.0 is where cutting-edge research, Open infrastructure for energy access, and on-the-ground experience meet. 

Find out Why OSEAS 2026 Matters for Open Source in Energy Access

 

Stay tuned for details further details: https://www.oseas.org/ 

πŸ“…: 26-27 October 2026 

πŸ“: Kigali, Rwanda