Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference

London, United Kingdom
13th - 15th May 2025

Join us for the 8th Edition and promote Africa’s energy to the world!

Join Africa’s Energy Leaders Worldwide

The Africa Energies Summit brings together Africa’s energy industry for a unique event shaped for companies active across the Continent and provides unrivalled insight into the world’s fast changing energy landscape. Join us to connect, collaborate and get deals done!

Highly Commended

A highly commended Summit featuring Africa’s most dynamic energy investors, independents, finance, legal and service companies and African governments and NOC’s seeking investors.

Learn more

Pioneering Content

Leading the way with new and thought-provoking content, the Africa Energies Summit Agenda pioneers ideas and speakers never seen before by the industry.

Learn more

Passionate about Africa

Our team has African roots and is 100% committed to showcasing the Continent’s best energy opportunities to the world.

Learn more

Confirmed Speakers 2025

Kevin McLachlan

Senior Vice President Exploration
TotalEnergies
Aldo Napolitano

Exploration Director
Eni
John Ardill

Vice President - Head of Global Exploration
ExxonMobil
Jerreh Barrow

Director General
Petroleum Commission, The Gambia
Omar Farouk Ibrahim

Secretary General
African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation, APPO
Dr Lanciné Condé

Directeur Général
SONAP - Société Nationale de Petroles
Kristian Johansen

Chief Executive Officer
TGS
Honourable Nani Juwara

Minister for Energy and Petroleum
Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, The Gambia
Hilde Nafstad

Acting Senior Vice President Africa
Equinor
Eugene Okpere

Executive Vice President - Exploration, Strategy & Portfolio
Shell
Charles Sangweni

Director General
Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), Tanzania
Maggy Shino

Petroleum Commissioner
Ministry of Mines and Energy, Namibia
Ama Gyamfuah Abrefa

Head Legal, Corporate and Investment Banking
Stanbic Bank
Josephine Udonsak

Partner
Dentons ACAS-Law
Robert Bose

Chief Executive Officer
Sintana Energy
Alessio Checconi

Vice President - Technical Marketing
PXGEO
Honourable Ruth Ssentamu Nankabirwa

Minister of Energy and Mineral Development
Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Uganda
Proscovia Nabbanja

Chief Executive Officer
Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC)
Arabey Hashi Abdi

Director General
Ministry Of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Somalia
Ade Adeola

Managing Director - Energy & Natural Resources
Standard Chartered Bank
Hans Kuehner

Director International Exploration
Chevron
Philip Lambert

Chief Executive Officer
Lambert Energy Advisory
Scott Macmillan

Managing Director
Invictus Energy
Mohamed Mansare

Upstream Director
SONAP - Société Nationale de Petroles
Gabriel Maquengo

Director of Energy
National Direction for Natural Resources & Energy, São Tomé and Príncipe
David Hajovsky

Executive Vice President, Multi-Client
TGS
Kwame Ntow Amoah

Chief Executive Officer
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
Matthieu Milandri

Head of Upstream Finance
Trafigura

View Full Speaker List

BRAND NEW AWARDS VENUE FOR 2025!

-

BRAND NEW AWARDS VENUE FOR 2025! -

Big Five Board Awards 2025

29th Edition of the Longest-Running African Focused Energy Awards

The Big Five Board Awards, the longest-running in Africa’s oil and gas sector, celebrate outstanding leaders each year. Recognise excellence - submit your nomination today!

Learn more

Summit Download Centre

View Full Library

Hear from our Clients

Attendee Comments

"The best conference about Africa that I’ve ever attended…"

Kristian Johansen
CEO, TGS
"This is a unique event in that it brings together the key people working in Africa, And really working in exploration, in an environment where you can walk around and meet people who you would never otherwise get to spend time with… the best yet by far!"

John Ardill
Vice President, ExxonMobil
"It’s one of our most important conferences each year and it has been along side us during the most seminal period of progress over the last 3 years. So valued and deeply appreciated."

Robert Bose
President, Sintana Energy
"As someone who has been going to Africa resources events for 15 years, I know what a good, useful get together looks like, and this was top class."

Clementine Wallop
Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, Horizon Engage
"Ideal size to optimize bilateral meetings and not miss those interesting talks. Venue worked really well. Very enjoyable and useful event"

Charles Fordham
International Business Development and Commercial Manager, Chevron
"When it comes to the Africa Energies Summit, the Frontier team never fail to deliver on corralling engaging speakers, interesting content, high-level decision makers, mixed in with some nice food and drink to keep everyone happy. It has always been a key event to mark in the calendar and continues to grow in size and repute each year, with 2024 proving to be the best summit yet."

Jimmy Boulter
Regional Manager, Enverus
"A diverse and challenging summit that gives back what you put into it."

Victor Guatelli
Team Lead Business Development Technical, Seplat Energy
"Africa Energies Summit has the right blend of people and topics to discuss each May in London. It is making a much needed positive, energising twist to our industry."

Andrew Mynors
Business Development Manager, Geolog International
"Very efficient in terms of high-level attendance and organisation."

Jean-Philippe Rossi
Executive Vice President, Geoex MCG
"The best Africa Oil & Gas conference in Europe, with all the key people and ministries available for engagement."

Matt Tyrrell
Chief, FarmoutAngel
"The production and communication of the Summit was excellent!! The list of attendees was very high-level and felt exclusive, and was a very productive experience for our ANPG Angola delegation."

Filomena Dias
Communications Manager, ANPG
"Excellent senior attendance and a wonderful Summit! We will be back."

Mario Bello
Head of Sub Saharan Africa Region, Eni
"Frontier never disappoints with Africa Energies Summit! Always the premier event for thought leadership, knowledge exchange, industry updates, premium networking and most importantly striking new deals while progressing the conversation on ongoing ones!"

Cany Jobe
Director E&P, Gambia National Petroleum Corporation
"Such a great 3 days of discussions, dinners, presentations and networking. What you have managed to do is regenerate the energy and enthusiasm that existed back in the 2000’s. Inclusive, collegiate, diverse and fun."

Ian Cloke
COO & Co-Founder, Afentra Plc
"Superbly managed. Made great connections and met all the people I was looking out for. Enjoyed the range of topics and themes discussed. Well done to all!"

Adrian Robinson
New Ventures Manager, Chevron
"Great avenue for the bigger African oil & gas industry players to share, collaborate and empower the upcoming players for the benefit of all the African continent and the world at large."

Lyoidah Kiconco
Head of Exploration and New Ventures, Uganda National Oil Company
"This was a truly inspiring Summit. A thriving community of private and public sector actors featured across a diversity of panels, talks and conversations over dinner."

Daniel Tate
Rhodes Scholar & Master's Student in International Relations, University of Oxford
“I am delighted with the meetings I have had at Summit with some of the leading players in oil and gas. It is a fantastic event.”

Foday Mansaray
Director General, Petroleum Directorate Sierra Leone
"The Summit was just excellent in terms of attendance and meeting opportunities. GREAT JOB!"

Alessio Checconi
Senior Business Development Manager, TGS
"The very best of energy events - small enough so everyone is accessible but all the right people participating. Another 3 really enjoyable and productive days."

Ian Mills
Managing Director, Exceed
"I found the presence of African government representatives valuable. Great networking opportunities."

Elvis Shoko
Senior Independent BESS Consultant, Afrionics Energy
"The Summit was really well done, the location was great, the agenda was meaningful."

Jessica Zambrano
West Africa - Exploration Manager, Woodside Energy
"Well organised, high level of attendance and engagement."

Johnny Chigbo
Business Development Manager - Africa, Mediterranean & Middle East, TGS
"The Summit was the perfect gathering for game-changing ideas and partnerships which will shape Africa's sustainable energy revolution."

Grant Stewart
Business Development Director, Belltree
The 2023 Africa Energy Summit - what a fantastic event. It's not everyday you are able sit down with likes of Richard Barke, Rishi Ramsumair, Ian Cloke and Adriano Mongini and chat about Angola. The same can be said when sitting down for dinner with a Minister of Energy and a Geophysicist or chat to a true frontier explorer like Scott Macmillan. Thank you Frontier for pulling together a special event."

Justin Cochrane
Africa Upstream Regional Research Director at S&P Global
"Excellent and fruitful discussions about Africa's energy potential and energy future, seismic processing, newly discovered resources (not only hydrocarbons), local impact and how to maximise value for Africa. I'll be back 💙."

Lena Schweizer
Business Development, DMT Petrologic GmbH
"I was very impressed by the quality and breadth of the attendees. Also learned a lot from the panels I attended and even the one I was speaking on!"

Nathan Piper
Commercial Director, Capricorn Energy
"There really was a buzz in the room at the Summit! There was a good mix of interesting topics and time to connect with people to discuss the business."

Diederick Bax
Business Development Manager Shell Exploration, Shell
"Extremely well organised event."

Sugandha Tewari
Exploration Lead Europe & Africa, SLB
"Good mix of operators in attendance, some new ones, great access to them."

John Anderson
Commercial Director, Exceed
“The Africa Energies Summit has leapt to be the ‘go-to’ conference for the London and Africa investment and energy community.”

John Austin
Chairman, Summit Energy Evolution
“Working with Frontier on the 6th Mozambique Licensing Round has taken our proposition to the world and resulted in a very strong list of pre- qualified companies for INP.”

Augusto Macuvele
Vice President, Exploration, INP Mozambique
"This is a great platform, the best place to meet all the stakeholders and talk about the energy sector in Africa."

Shakwa Nyambe
Founder & MD, SNC Incorporated

Summit Aims, Overview & Themes

Summit Aims

Create an international stage for Africa’s energy industry
Promote African energy potential and opportunities globally
Provide a platform for African Governments to promote
Provide an investment forum for Africa’s energy sector
Create jobs and opportunities for all Africans
Promote energy access on the Continent
Accelerate low carbon solutions
Advance investment in energy infrastructure
Drive collaboration and get deals done
Attract international investors
Summit Overview

Top-rated keynotes, deep dive sessions, panel tracks and insights from #AfricaEnergiesSummit and beyond
Hear from 90+ decision-makers and commentators across energy sector
C-Suite Networking within Africa’s energy community
Highly-commended agenda
Government promotions and licensing rounds
Attractive sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
One-to-one business meetings on-site
Access to private meeting rooms
Roundtable discussions and live debates
Bespoke meetings and events
Social and networking opportunities
Summit Themes

Oil & Energy
Exploration & Production
Energy Transition
Renewables
Energy Access
Energy Innovation
Clean Technology
Investment Opportunities
Government Promotion
Energy Infrastructure & Power
African License Round Promotions
Investment & Finance
Local Content

Our Sponsors

Frontier works with the world's leading companies and we are proud of the great relationships that we have with our partners.

View all Sponsors & Partners

Our Network is the place where energy leaders come to connect, collaborate & get deals done.

Members Get VIP Access at the Africa Energies Summit
Plus £350 Off In-Person Tickets

Become a Member Today

Africa Energies Summit Videos

A collection of videos and interviews of Africa Energies Summit speakers, sponsors and delegates.

Summit Photo Gallery

Africa’s Premier Global Upstream Conference

London, United Kingdom13th - 15th May 2025

Join us for the 8th Edition and promote Africa’s energy to the world!

Join Africa’s Energy Leaders Worldwide

Highly Commended

Pioneering Content

Passionate about Africa

Confirmed Speakers 2025

Kevin McLachlan

Aldo Napolitano

John Ardill

Jerreh Barrow

Omar Farouk Ibrahim

Dr Lanciné Condé

Kristian Johansen

Honourable Nani Juwara

Hilde Nafstad

Eugene Okpere

Charles Sangweni

Maggy Shino

Ama Gyamfuah Abrefa

Josephine Udonsak

Robert Bose

Alessio Checconi

Honourable Ruth Ssentamu Nankabirwa

Proscovia Nabbanja

Arabey Hashi Abdi

Ade Adeola

Hans Kuehner

Philip Lambert

Scott Macmillan

Mohamed Mansare

Gabriel Maquengo

David Hajovsky

Kwame Ntow Amoah

Matthieu Milandri

BRAND NEW AWARDS VENUE FOR 2025!

-

BRAND NEW AWARDS VENUE FOR 2025! - BRAND NEW AWARDS VENUE FOR 2025! -

Big Five Board Awards 2025

29th Edition of the Longest-Running African Focused Energy Awards

Summit Download Centre

View Full Library

Global Licensing Round Report 2nd Edition in Partnership Enverus

World Energies SummitPost-Summit Report

Decarbonising Oil & Gas: Exploration & Production

Hear from our Clients

"The best conference about Africa that I’ve ever attended…"

"This is a unique event in that it brings together the key people working in Africa, And really working in exploration, in an environment where you can walk around and meet people who you would never otherwise get to spend time with… the best yet by far!"

"It’s one of our most important conferences each year and it has been along side us during the most seminal period of progress over the last 3 years. So valued and deeply appreciated."

"As someone who has been going to Africa resources events for 15 years, I know what a good, useful get together looks like, and this was top class."

"Ideal size to optimize bilateral meetings and not miss those interesting talks. Venue worked really well. Very enjoyable and useful event"

"A diverse and challenging summit that gives back what you put into it."

"Africa Energies Summit has the right blend of people and topics to discuss each May in London. It is making a much needed positive, energising twist to our industry."

"Very efficient in terms of high-level attendance and organisation."

"The best Africa Oil & Gas conference in Europe, with all the key people and ministries available for engagement."

"The production and communication of the Summit was excellent!! The list of attendees was very high-level and felt exclusive, and was a very productive experience for our ANPG Angola delegation."

"Excellent senior attendance and a wonderful Summit! We will be back."

"Frontier never disappoints with Africa Energies Summit! Always the premier event for thought leadership, knowledge exchange, industry updates, premium networking and most importantly striking new deals while progressing the conversation on ongoing ones!"

"Such a great 3 days of discussions, dinners, presentations and networking. What you have managed to do is regenerate the energy and enthusiasm that existed back in the 2000’s. Inclusive, collegiate, diverse and fun."

"Superbly managed. Made great connections and met all the people I was looking out for. Enjoyed the range of topics and themes discussed. Well done to all!"

"Great avenue for the bigger African oil & gas industry players to share, collaborate and empower the upcoming players for the benefit of all the African continent and the world at large."

"This was a truly inspiring Summit. A thriving community of private and public sector actors featured across a diversity of panels, talks and conversations over dinner."

“I am delighted with the meetings I have had at Summit with some of the leading players in oil and gas. It is a fantastic event.”

"The Summit was just excellent in terms of attendance and meeting opportunities. GREAT JOB!"

"The very best of energy events - small enough so everyone is accessible but all the right people participating. Another 3 really enjoyable and productive days."

"I found the presence of African government representatives valuable. Great networking opportunities."

"The Summit was really well done, the location was great, the agenda was meaningful."

"Well organised, high level of attendance and engagement."

"The Summit was the perfect gathering for game-changing ideas and partnerships which will shape Africa's sustainable energy revolution."

"Excellent and fruitful discussions about Africa's energy potential and energy future, seismic processing, newly discovered resources (not only hydrocarbons), local impact and how to maximise value for Africa. I'll be back 💙."

"I was very impressed by the quality and breadth of the attendees. Also learned a lot from the panels I attended and even the one I was speaking on!"

"There really was a buzz in the room at the Summit! There was a good mix of interesting topics and time to connect with people to discuss the business."

"Extremely well organised event."

"Good mix of operators in attendance, some new ones, great access to them."

“The Africa Energies Summit has leapt to be the ‘go-to’ conference for the London and Africa investment and energy community.”

“Working with Frontier on the 6th Mozambique Licensing Round has taken our proposition to the world and resulted in a very strong list of pre- qualified companies for INP.”

"This is a great platform, the best place to meet all the stakeholders and talk about the energy sector in Africa."

Summit Aims

Summit Overview

London, United Kingdom
13th - 15th May 2025

BRAND NEW AWARDS VENUE FOR 2025! -

World Energies Summit
Post-Summit Report

Members Get VIP Access at the Africa Energies Summit
Plus £350 Off In-Person Tickets