DRC Forum California 2026
Strategic Minerals & the Energy Transition
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6 Days
Of Programming
2 Hubs
Los Angeles & Silicon Valley
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Strategic Focus Areas
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The Forum
A bridge between African resources and Californian innovation
DRC Forum California 2026 convenes governments, institutions, investors, innovators and the diaspora to advance sustainable capital, energy transition and industrialization. From institutional meetings in Los Angeles to flagship panels at Stanford and engagement across Silicon Valley, the forum builds long-term, durable cooperation.
Foster city-to-city and institutional cooperation
Mobilize sustainable investment and capital
Accelerate energy transition & critical minerals value chains
Connect African talent with Silicon Valley innovation
Strategic Focus
Eight pillars of cooperation
Energy Transition
Critical Minerals
Agriculture
Climate Solutions
Digital Innovation
Infrastructure
Investment
Manufacturing
Programme
Six days, two innovation hubs
Day 1
Los Angeles Mayor Institutional Meeting
Los Angeles City Hall
Day 2
Africa Soft Power — Cultural & Diaspora Day
Downtown Los Angeles
Day 3
Transfer to San Francisco — Silicon Valley
San Francisco
Day 4
Stanford University Panels & Deal Rooms
Stanford University
Day 5
Silicon Valley Engagement
Silicon Valley & Oakland
Day 6
California Strategic Engagement
Sacramento & UC Davis
Who Attends
Registration categories
Select the category that fits your role. Each registration receives a unique participant ID and a personalized digital pass with QR access.