As Africa’s oil and gas industry accelerates investment in critical infrastructure, gas development, digital technologies and industrial automation, operators are facing a growing challenge: how to keep assets safe, reliable and secure in an increasingly complex operating environment.
From ageing infrastructure and corrosion-related failures to cyber threats targeting operational technology systems, the need for smarter asset management and resilient energy operations has never been greater. Industry leaders are therefore placing renewed emphasis on asset integrity, automation and cybersecurity as essential pillars for sustaining production, reducing operational risks and protecting strategic energy investments across the continent.
Against this backdrop, AIAC West Africa 2026 — the region’s premier conference and exhibition dedicated to Asset Integrity, Automation and Cybersecurity — will convene leading energy executives, engineers, regulators, technology innovators and solution providers from across Africa and beyond on 09–10 June 2026 at The Civic Centre, Lagos, Nigeria.
The two-day gathering will serve as a high-level platform for industry stakeholders to examine emerging operational challenges, exchange technical expertise and explore innovative technologies that are reshaping the future of energy infrastructure management. Discussions will focus on critical areas including asset integrity management, corrosion control, inspection technologies, predictive maintenance, industrial automation, digital transformation, operational technology security and cybersecurity resilience.
Through keynote presentations, executive dialogues, technical sessions and industry case studies, participants will gain practical insights into strategies and solutions that can help improve reliability, enhance operational performance and strengthen business continuity across Africa’s evolving energy landscape.
The conference will be chaired by Dr. (Engr.) Gbenga Ayodele Owolabi, Commercial Manager, ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC), alongside a distinguished lineup of industry leaders and technical experts.
AIAC West Africa 2026 will feature keynote addresses and technical presentations from professionals representing organizations including NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited, TotalEnergies, British Petroleum, Shell, NLNG, Seplat, Ghana Gas, Renaissance Africa Energy Company, Sonangol, Fertiglobe and DoweeGas.
Keynote speakers include Engr. Audu Ibrahim, Managing Director, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited, and Dr. Kola Fagbayi, former Vice President, British Petroleum, reinforcing the event’s strategic role in advancing operational excellence, infrastructure reliability, digital transformation and cybersecurity preparedness across Africa’s energy sector.
Running alongside the conference, the AIAC West Africa Exhibition will showcase cutting-edge solutions spanning corrosion prevention, coatings technologies, cathodic protection systems, inspection and monitoring solutions, industrial automation platforms, digital transformation tools, cybersecurity systems, instrumentation and control technologies.
Exhibitors include Quomodo Systems, Cenosco, Arridex, Revoseal Nigeria Limited, Asset Integrity Engineering (AIE), Benotek Engineering and other leading technology providers, offering delegates direct access to innovative products, technical expertise and valuable business networking opportunities.
The event is held in partnership with GEXPERTS Consultoria Limited, with support from the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), Women in Energy Oil & Gas (WEOG) and the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF).
AIAC West Africa 2026 is organized by ALDRICH ENERGY, a leading organizer of specialized technical conferences and exhibitions serving the energy industry across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Caspian region.
Energy professionals, asset owners, integrity managers, reliability engineers, inspection specialists, automation experts, cybersecurity practitioners and operations leaders are invited to participate in what promises to be one of Africa’s most important technical gatherings dedicated to building safer, smarter and more resilient energy operations.
