Summit Pillars:
The Agenda, Structure, Activities & Outcomes
Summit Programme Schematic
DAY 1 – Kakum
Strategy Day: The Role of Technology and Innovation in Accelerating the African Upstream Development
08:30 – 09:30
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30 – 09:45
Opening Remarks
Keynote Address: The Vision for Africa’s Upstream Future and the role of Technology in its success.
09:45 – 11:00
Strategy Panel 1:
Exploring New offshore Plays and Accelerating Development with Technology and innovation.
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Panel of Senior Executives: Operators, NOCs, and Technology Leaders
11:00 – 11:30
Networking Break
11:30 – 12:30
Strategy Panel 2:
Supporting more projects going to FID through innovation and technology. How can technology providers play a role in getting more complex projects online.
- CEOs and Decision-Makers Panel Discussion
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch & Networking
DAY 1 – Mole
Digitalisation
13:45 – 14:00
Opening Remarks
Keynote Address:
14:00 – 14:50
Panel Session 1:
The Role of Digital Transformation in Accelerating Africa’s Energy Sector.
14:50 – 15:00
Company presentation
15:00 – 15:50
Panel Session 2:
Digital twins to drive asset optimization, increase safety and transform workforce learning and development.
15:50 – 16:00
Company presentation
16:00 – 16:50
Panel Session 3:
Leveraging AI for upstream success and efficiency.
16:50 – 17:00
Company presentation
DAY 1 – Kayabobo
Topside
13:45 – 14:00
Opening Remarks
Keynote Address:
14:00 – 14:50
Panel Session 1:
Innovation in Topside Facilities and Offshore Production
14:50 – 15:00
Company presentation
15:00 – 15:50
Panel Session 2:
Asset integrity: Overcoming common inhibitors to operational success.
15:50 – 16:00
Company presentation
16:00 – 16:50
Panel Session 3:
Integration of subsea and topside production systems.
16:50 – 17:00
Company presentation
DAY 2 – Kakum
Technology in Gas Forum
08:30 – 09:30
Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30 – 09:45
Setting the scene for West Africa.
09:45 – 10:45
Panel session 1:
Industry Needs and Upcoming Campaigns Panellists:
- Chief Technology Officer, Major Operator
- Head of Procurement, NOC
- Exploration Manager, Leading Independent Oil Company
- Senior Procurement Consultant, Offshore Technology Solutions
Topics to be covered:
- Overview of planned commitments and key projects in the pipeline for the next 24 months.
- Procurement strategies and priorities for technology and service providers.
- Challenges faced by buyers in identifying innovative solutions
DAY 2 – Mole
Field Development, Drilling and Completions Forum
11:15 – 11:30
Opening Remarks
Keynote Address:
11:30 – 12:20
Panel session 1:
Driving Efficiency in Drilling and Completions.
12:20 – 12:30
Company presentation
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch & networking
14:00 – 14:50
Panel Session 2:
Managing the Lifecycle of Wells.
14:50 – 15:00
Company presentation
15:00 – 15:50
Panel session 3:
Emerging Technologies in Drilling.
15:50 – 16:00
Company presentation
16:00 – 16:50
Panel session 4:
Challenges in Well Construction.
16:50 – 17:00
Company presentation
DAY 2 – Kayabobo
Subsea Africa Forum
11:15 – 11:30
Opening Remarks
Keynote Address:
11:30 – 12:20
Panel session 1:
Subsea Engineering and Technological Advances.
12:20 – 12:30
Company presentation
12:30 – 14:00
Lunch & networking
14:00 – 14:50
Panel session 2:
Offshore marine and logistic; underwater sub-structure maintenance and seabed intervention.
14:50 – 15:00
Company presentation
15:00 – 15:50
Panel session 3:
Subsea riser design and the challenges of deep water oil and gas.
15:50 – 16:00
Company presentation
16:00 – 16:50
Panel session 4:
Application of robotics in offshore oil and gas.
16:50 – 17:00
Company presentation