The Open Source in Energy Access Symposium (OSEAS) is the first global event dedicated to harnessing Open Source technologies to accelerate universal energy access. Co-organized by EnAccess and WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition, OSEAS has quickly become a flagship global gathering for open innovation in the energy sector.
The first edition took place in 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a groundbreaking moment in uniting global stakeholders.
The second edition, hosted in 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, which drew even greater momentum.
Due to overwhelming demand from participants and partners, OSEAS is now set to become an annual event. The third edition will take place on October 26-27, 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda.
OSEAS 2026 will once again unite global policymakers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, tech innovators and the Open Source Community to explore challenges, seize opportunities and create synergies. Based on your valued feedback, we’ve enhanced this year’s program with:
– Expanded working group sessions
– Dedicated poster exhibition space
– Product fair
– A donor roundtable
– An improved hackathon experience
– Site visit
Open Source technology and tools have been transforming the Energy Access landscape – enhancing interoperability, boosting cost efficiency, and ensuring high quality. However, it’s only recently that their full potential has started to shine through. By accelerating collaboration and dialogue, OSEAS 2026 aims to push us closer to universal energy access.