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Media partnership and coverage around energy security, investment and sustainable oil and gas development in Southern Africa.
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ARTV’s media archive documents the global press conference and business mixer, bringing entrepreneurs and stakeholders into conversation.
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ARTV partnered with the Johannesburg Summit, bringing attention to conversations across fintech, deep tech and enterprise innovation.
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A media partnership connecting audiences with the people, projects and ideas shaping African infrastructure.
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Supporting the conversation on Africa’s energy future through a co-branded media partnership with Africa Energy Indaba.
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An invitation-only technical conference examining asset integrity, maintenance, corrosion and turnaround planning for Angola’s energy sector. The programme connects engineering and operational leaders around reliability and offshore asset performance.
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Two days connecting leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers and communities to explore new approaches to prosperity in Africa. ARTV partnered with the gathering under its Connect, Build, Integrate and Transform themes.
Simply Complex Africa event artwork · supplied by the organiser; not ARTV photography
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A partner media visit exploring the people, craftsmanship and local value chains behind heritage brands, including Van Ryn’s and J.C. Le Roux.
Photography: Punkystarfish
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ARTV partnered with African Energy Week, connecting audiences with discussions on energy investment, enterprise development and the continent’s energy future.
African Energy Week · official gallery
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Africa Rising TV is a media partner for the Upstream Production Optimization & Asset Performance Summit, focused on production efficiency and asset performance across Nigeria’s upstream energy sector.
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Presented by Worth in Motion, with Talitha Bothma hosting and moderating. ARTV’s Chief Technical Advisor, Amb. Oliver Chikodzore, joins the 11:15 panel chat and Q&A. Identity, personal brand and practical AI; advertised admission R200 per person.
Worth in Motion (WiM) · event programme
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The 19th edition brings energy leaders, investors and innovators together to discuss Africa’s power needs, industry opportunities and energy development. ARTV supports the event as a media partner.
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Produced by Blé Global
A planned three-day international programme for growth-stage CEOs, investors, corporate partners and institutions. The programme brings together Access in Action networking, the Ambition Forum, EMPOWER Gala and the Blé Global Recognition Awards, followed by hosted site visits, with a focus on international expansion and organisational execution.
EMPOWER Gala photograph from the Blé Global summit brochure
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The 19th edition brings energy leaders, investors and innovators together to discuss Africa’s power needs, industry opportunities and energy development. ARTV supports the event as a media partner.
Past event
ARTV speaker participation
Presented by Worth in Motion, with Talitha Bothma hosting and moderating. ARTV’s Chief Technical Advisor, Amb. Oliver Chikodzore, joins the 11:15 panel chat and Q&A. Identity, personal brand and practical AI; advertised admission R200 per person.
Worth in Motion (WiM) · event programme
Past event
Media partner
Africa Rising TV is a media partner for the Upstream Production Optimization & Asset Performance Summit, focused on production efficiency and asset performance across Nigeria’s upstream energy sector.
Past event
Event partner
ARTV partnered with African Energy Week, connecting audiences with discussions on energy investment, enterprise development and the continent’s energy future.
African Energy Week · official gallery
Past event
Event partner
A partner media visit exploring the people, craftsmanship and local value chains behind heritage brands, including Van Ryn’s and J.C. Le Roux.
Photography: Punkystarfish
Past event
Event partner
Two days connecting leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers and communities to explore new approaches to prosperity in Africa. ARTV partnered with the gathering under its Connect, Build, Integrate and Transform themes.
Simply Complex Africa event artwork · supplied by the organiser; not ARTV photography
Past event
Event partner
An invitation-only technical conference examining asset integrity, maintenance, corrosion and turnaround planning for Angola’s energy sector. The programme connects engineering and operational leaders around reliability and offshore asset performance.
Past event
Media partner
Supporting the conversation on Africa’s energy future through a co-branded media partnership with Africa Energy Indaba.
Past event
Media partner
A media partnership connecting audiences with the people, projects and ideas shaping African infrastructure.
Past event
Media partner
ARTV partnered with the Johannesburg Summit, bringing attention to conversations across fintech, deep tech and enterprise innovation.
Past event
Event partnership & media coverage
ARTV’s media archive documents the global press conference and business mixer, bringing entrepreneurs and stakeholders into conversation.
ARTV event photography
Past event
Media partner
Media partnership and coverage around energy security, investment and sustainable oil and gas development in Southern Africa.
ARTV event photography
Date to be confirmed
Produced by Blé Global
A planned three-day international programme for growth-stage CEOs, investors, corporate partners and institutions. The programme brings together Access in Action networking, the Ambition Forum, EMPOWER Gala and the Blé Global Recognition Awards, followed by hosted site visits, with a focus on international expansion and organisational execution.
EMPOWER Gala photograph from the Blé Global summit brochure