RES4Africa Foundation has officially launched the Call for Applications for the 2026 edition of the Milan Executive School, its flagship programme dedicated to strengthening the skills and leadership of professionals driving Africa’s sustainable energy transition.

The programme will take place in Milan, Italy, from 23 November to 4 December 2026, offering a two-week, in-person learning experience designed to combine academic excellence with practical, industry-oriented insights.

Implemented in partnership Gestore Servizi Energetici (GSE), with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Enel Foundation, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and in collaboration with POLIMI Graduate School of Management and SDA Bocconi School of Management, the Executive School brings together leading international institutions, academia, and private sector expertise to deliver a multidisciplinary training programme.

Since its launch in 2014, the initiative has trained more than 1,300 professionals from 38 countries, contributing to the development of technical, regulatory, financial, and managerial capacities across Africa’s energy sector. The programme targets experienced professionals and emerging leaders committed to advancing renewable energy deployment, strengthening institutions, and supporting sustainable development.

The 2026 edition will include approximately 80 hours of training, combining lectures, case studies, workshops, group work, and technical site visits, while fostering peer exchange and networking among participants from across the continent. This year’s programme will place particular focus on AI-driven innovations in the power sector, as well as strategies to expand access to electricity in urban and peri-urban areas.

A limited number of full scholarships will be made available to outstanding candidates. The scholarship covers tuition fees, international travel, accommodation, and participation in all programme activities, supporting access to high-level capacity building opportunities.

The call is open to African professionals with significant experience in the energy sector, strong leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to sustainable energy development. RES4Africa Foundation promotes diversity and inclusion in the selection process and strongly encourages applications from women.

The application process is now open, and interested candidates can apply through the official application form available below. For further details, applicants are invited to consult the full Call for Applications.

All applications must be submitted by 31 August 2026.

Application Form

Call for Applications

For more information, please contact: flavia.pezzano@res4africa.org and assia.bellaroto@res4africa.org.