Speakers
The Africa Energies Summit Speakers represent the leading voices shaping the future of Africa’s energy landscape. From government ministers and CEOs to innovators and investors, our speaker lineup brings together influential decision-makers driving policy, projects, and partnerships across the continent.
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Speakers 2026
We are proud to present our growing cohort of 2026 Speakers for the Africa Energies Summit. Your voice joins a distinguished cohort of global and regional leaders shaping Africa’s energy future. Together, we’ll convene in London to drive forward critical conversations, spark innovation, and foster meaningful collaboration across the energy landscape.
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Kristian Johansen
Chief Executive Officer
TGS - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

John Ardill
Vice President - Head of Global Exploration
ExxonMobil - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Sophie Zurquiyah
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Viridien - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Ainojie Alex Irune
Executive Director
Oando - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Eugene Okpere
Executive Vice President - Exploration, Strategy & Portfolio
Shell - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Terry Gebhardt
Vice President - Global Exploration
Woodside Energy - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Gayle Meikle
Chief Executive Officer
Frontier - 
      
      
      
        
  
      

Daniel Davidson
Chief Operating Officer
Frontier