Summit Pillars:
The Agenda, Structure, Activities & Outcomes
WAES 2026 Programme
“Transforming Africa’s Energy Supply Chain through Technology, Investment and Local Value Creation”
WAES 2026 addresses the three pillars essential for sustainable African energy development i.e. deploying advanced technology that drives efficiency, securing bankable project financing, and building meaningful local participation across the entire value chain.
Two Days of Focused Content on Upstream Execution
Featuring Keynotes, Fireside Chats, Leadership Dialogues, Market Spotlights, and Interactive Roundtables
Key Focus Areas:
DAY 1
Tuesday 1st
December 2026
Strategic Vision | Technology | Infrastructure
- Subsea technology and deepwater optimization
- Drilling efficiency and well construction innovation
- Digital oilfield and automation
- FPSO design and floating production systems
- Project financing and bankability
- Technology transfer and capability building
- Local content compliance and partnerships
DAY 2
Wednesday 2nd
December 2026
Execution | Local Value Creation | Partnerships
- Brownfield optimization and production enhancement
- Gas monetization strategies
- Workforce development, skills transfer and local value creation
- Women in African energy leadership
- Energy Synergy — upstream infrastructure creating broader value
- Supply chain localization and local value creation
- Procurement readiness and supplier qualification
- Country spotlights and investment opportunities
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