Africa Energies Summit 2026: First Speakers Announced!

The Africa Energies Summit delivers a highly acclaimed, carefully curated agenda that provides a platform for the African energy sector to connect, collaborate on solutions and get deals done.

We are delighted to announce our first confirmed speakers below! 

(Find more details on our website)

Kristian Johansen

Chief Executive Officer
TGS

John Ardill

Vice President - Head of Global Exploration
ExxonMobil

Sophie Zurquiyah

Chair & Chief Executive Officer
Viridien

Aldo Napolitano

Exploration Director
Eni

Eugene Okpere

Executive Vice President - Exploration, Strategy & Portfolio
Shell

Terry Gebhardt

Vice President - Global Exploration
Woodside Energy

Kevin McLachlan

Vice President - Exploration
Chevron

Brian Reinsborough

President & Chief Executive Officer
ReconAfrica

Ainojie Alex Irune

Executive Director
Oando

Travis Smithard

Chief Executive Officer
Rhino Resources

David Hajovsky

Executive Vice President, Multi-Client
TGS

Gayle Meikle

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Frontier

FINAL WEEK: Bells & Whistles Registration

It's the final week to secure your Bells & Whistles Ticket for Africa Energies Summit 2026! Get the extra benefits detailed below for no extra cost, all for the same price as a Super Early Bird ticket.

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(Whichever comes first)

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