The Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) has announced the first set of confirmed speakers for its highly anticipated 10th Anniversary edition, reinforcing its position as Africa’s leading oil, gas, and energy engagement platform.
The confirmed speakers bring together a distinguished group of senior policymakers, regulators, and National Oil Company (NOC) executives from across Sub-Saharan Africa. Many of them have been part of SAIPEC’s journey since its inception, contributing to its steady evolution from a regional industry gathering into a globally recognised forum for policy dialogue, investment promotion, and regional cooperation.
First Confirmed Speakers Include:
- Dr Emeafa Hardcastle, Acting CEO, Petroleum Commission Ghana (Ghana)
- Engr. Felix Ogbe Omatsola, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Nigeria
- Hon. Dr Eng. Caleb Makwiranzou, Deputy Minister for Mines and Mining Development / Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), Zimbabwe
- Foday Mansaray, Director General, Petroleum Directorate, Sierra Leone
- Dr Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director, Petroleum Authority of Uganda (Uganda)
- Dr Amadou Hassane, Former General Director of Hydrocarbons, Ministry of Petroleum, Niger Republic
- Baboucarr Njie, Managing Director, Gambia National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), The Gambia
- Proscovia Nabbanja, Chief Executive Officer, Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Uganda
- Fabian M. Lai, President & CEO, National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), Liberia
- Engr. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigeria
- Engr. Wole Ogunsanya, CEO, Geoplex Limited and Chairman, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), Nigeria
- Kwaku Boateng, Director, Economics and Local Content, Petroleum Commission Ghana
- Jean Michel Akossi, Director of Local Content, Directorate of Local Content, Côte d’Ivoire
Collectively, these leaders represent institutions and energy markets that have maintained consistent engagement with SAIPEC over the past decade, underlining the conference’s credibility as a trusted platform for long-term industry collaboration and policy continuity across Africa.
SAIPEC 2026: A Decade of Industry Leadership
SAIPEC 2026 will take place from 10–12 February 2026 at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos, marking ten years since the conference was launched. The milestone edition is hosted by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) in strategic partnership with NCDMB, NNPC Ltd, NUPRC, and AOS Orwell.
The anniversary programme will convene regulators, national oil companies, operators, investors, and service providers from across Africa and the global energy industry, creating a platform for robust engagement on policy, investment, and technology.
A central feature of the 10th anniversary agenda will be Nigeria’s ongoing oil licensing round, with dedicated sessions offering regulatory updates, insights into available acreage, and perspectives on investment opportunities. These discussions will be complemented by country spotlight sessions, showcasing upstream, gas, and infrastructure opportunities across key African energy markets.
Beyond the Conference: Business, Technology, and Networking
Networking and deal-making remain core pillars of SAIPEC. The 2026 edition will feature curated business meetings, executive receptions, and high-level industry networking events, designed to facilitate partnerships and strategic collaboration.
The international exhibition—one of the largest energy exhibitions in Sub-Saharan Africa—will host over 150 exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, services, and solutions spanning exploration, production, engineering, digitalisation, and the energy transition.
Further speaker confirmations and programme updates are expected to be announced in the coming weeks as preparations for the landmark edition continue.
jSOGcoGNLWpGjXIYD