Summit Pillars:
The Agenda, Structure, Activities & Outcomes
Summit Programme Schematic
Tuesday, November 18 2025
DAY 1
08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee (30 mins)
09:00 – 09:15
Opening Remarks & Welcome Address (15 mins)
09:15 – 10:05
Keynote Panel:
Shaping Africa’s Energy Future – A Continental Vision for Growth and Transition (50 mins)
10:05 – 10:20
Company Showcase Presentation 1:
Innovating for African Energy Resilience (15 mins)
10:20 – 10:40
Networking Coffee Break (20 mins)
10:40 – 11:30
Panel Session 1:
Africa’s Diverse Energy Mix – Maximising Value from Traditional Resources while Accelerating Renewables (50 mins)
11:30 – 11:45
Company Showcase Presentation 2:
African EPC Excellence – Building Local Capacity for Major Projects (15 mins)
11:45 – 12:30
Presentation:
Unlocking Investment Opportunities Across Africa – Pathways for Capital, Technology Transfer, and Localisation (45 mins)
12:30 – 13:30
Networking Lunch (60 mins)
13:30 – 14:20
Panel Session 2:
Driving a Just Energy Transition – Balancing Growth, Energy Access, and Sustainability (50 mins)
14:20 – 14:35
Company Showcase Presentation 3:
Digital Transformation in African Energy – Driving Efficiency and Performance (15 mins)
14:35 – 14:55
Networking Coffee Break (20 mins)
14:55 – 15:45
Presentation:
Local Content Development & Human Capital Nurturing: Leveraging Global Expertise for African Growth (45 mins)
15:45 – 16:30
Day 1 Close & Networking Opportunity (45 mins)
17:00 – 18:00
Happy Hour & “Aberdeen-Africa Connections” Reception (60 mins)
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
DAY 2
08:30 – 09:00
Welcome Coffee (30 mins)
09:00 – 09:40
Keynote Address:
Pan-African Energy Integration & the Role of Stable Policy Frameworks (40 mins)
09:40 – 10:30
Panel session 3:
De-risking African Energy Projects: Finance, Policy, and Effective Partnership Models (50 mins)
10:30 – 10:45
Company Showcase Presentation 4:
Integrated Offshore Solutions for Africa’s Deepwater Frontier (15 mins)
10:45 – 11:05
Networking Coffee Break (20 mins)
11:05 – 11:55
Technical Deep Dive:
Leveraging Aberdeen’s Offshore Expertise for Africa’s Energy Future – Beyond Oil & Gas (50 mins)
11:55 – 12:45
Panel Session 4:
Empowering African Talent & Supply Chains – Practical Models for Local Value Creation (50 mins)
12:45 – 13:45
Networking Lunch & “Project Showcase” Speed Dating (60 mins)
13:45 – 14:35
Africa Project Spotlight:
Driving Implementation through Strategic Partnerships (50 mins)
14:35 – 14:50
Company Showcase Presentation 5:
Future Proofing African Energy with Advanced Training & Digital Tools (15 mins)
14:50 – 15:10
Networking Coffee Break (20 mins)
15:10 – 16:00
Panel session 5:
Africa’s Role in Global Energy Security & Emerging Energy Markets (50 mins)
16:00 – 16:45
Future Outlook and Call to Action:
Strengthening the Aberdeen-Africa Energy Corridor (45 mins)
16:45 – 17:00
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks / Final Networking (15 mins)