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Program Overview - Africa Oil & Gas Leadership Reception

Program Overview

Africa Oil & Gas Leadership Reception | 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Houston, Texas
1
5:00pm – 5:30pm
30 minutes

Registration & Networking Cocktails

Guests arrive, network, and engage with display booths from NOCs and corporate partners. An opportunity for early connections and informal discussions.

2
5:30pm – 5:35pm
5 minutes

Opening Protocol & Welcome Remarks

Official commencement of the reception with formal welcome addresses setting the stage for an evening of strategic dialogue and partnership building.

3
5:35pm – 5:50pm
15 minutes

Opening Keynote

"Africa's Energy Frontier: Local Champions, Global Impact."

A high-level address outlining Africa's role in global supply resilience and its rise as a major gas powerhouse, setting the strategic tone for the evening.

4
5:50pm – 6:10pm
20 minutes

Ministerial Spotlight

African Ministers highlight investment priorities, regulatory reforms, and strategic projects, providing insights into government perspectives and policy directions.

5
6:10pm – 6:30pm
20 minutes

CEO Fireside Chat

"The Future of Oil & Gas in Africa: Innovation, Partnerships, and Growth Markets."

An engaging conversation with NOC/IOC leaders on the next decade of opportunity, exploring innovation pathways and partnership models for sustainable growth.

6
6:30pm – 7:00pm
30 minutes

Investment Opportunity Showcase

Countries and companies present key projects and investment opportunities across Africa's energy landscape.

Licensing rounds in emerging basins

LNG investments and infrastructure

Gas monetisation projects

Deepwater and frontier opportunities

7
7:00pm – 7:20pm
20 minutes

Technology & Innovation Spotlight

Showcasing cutting-edge solutions that are transforming Africa's energy sector.

AI and digital oilfields

Emissions reduction technologies

Reservoir optimisation systems

8
7:20pm – 7:50pm
30 minutes

Networking & Deal-Making Reception

Informal networking between ministers, executives, investors, and service companies. An opportunity for one-on-one conversations, relationship building, and preliminary deal discussions.

9
7:50pm – 8:00pm
10 minutes

Closing Remarks & Partnership Announcements

Final reflections on the evening's discussions and announcements of new partnerships and collaborations forged during the reception.

Event Deliverables & Impact

1

Project Visibility

Showcasing Africa's most promising energy projects to global investors

2

Partnership Generation

Forging strategic alliances between African and international energy players

3

Investment Leads

Catalyzing capital flows into Africa's energy infrastructure and development

4

Local Industry Growth

Empowering African companies and building local capacity

5

Global Positioning

Shaping Africa's story as a strategic global energy partner