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TID 5.0 — July 11, 2026

Powering Africa's Energy Future Through Finance & Technology

Connecting students, young professionals, and energy leaders to shape the future of Africa's energy sector — one conversation at a time.


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2026

Unilag Main Aud

Plot 9 Gbagada Industrial Scheme,
Beside UPS, Gbagada Expressway,
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About TID

Five editions of bridging academia and industry.

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.

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Africa's Largest Student led
Energy Conference

Since 2019, TID 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.

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TID 5.0 Competitions

Choose Your Competition

Registration is free. Forms take 3–5 minutes to complete.

ESC

Energy Startup Challenge

Design a startup solution to a real African energy problem. Three stages, ending with a live pitch at the Grand Finale.

Prize Pool

₦2,250,000

For university teams
  • Teams of 3–4 (≥1 female, ≥3 undergrads)
  • Open to all African universities
  • Registration closes May 28
Register for ESC →
SSE

Secondary School Energy League

Four-stage cumulative competition. Consistency across all stages determines the winner, not just the finale.

Prize Pool

₦500,000

For Nigerian secondary schools
  • 2–3 students per school (≥1 female)
  • Teacher coordinator required
  • Registration closes April 26
Register for SSE →
SMC

Social Media Challenge

Five thematic posting stages across Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. Engagement-driven scoring.

Prize Pool

₦450,000

Mandatory for ESC teams
  • Auto-enrolled on ESC registration
  • 1 post per week per stage
  • Closes July 4
Register for SMC →



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"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."

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