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Opening Ceremony: CCTA Auditorium

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Angola stands at a critical juncture as one of Africa's leading oil and gas producers. This executive dialogue convenes senior industry leaders, government officials, and investment decision-makers to examine the strategic pathways for maximizing returns from Angola's world-class petroleum resources.

Angola's deepwater frontier continues to gain traction, from the $6 billion Kaminho project, the development of Begonia/CLOV Phase 3 ramps, and Shell's return to Blocks 19, 34 & 35. Operators weigh in on strategies to sustain production in complex deep-water operations.

In the wake of major IOC asset sales in Angola, this workshop empowers prospective Angolan entrants to strategically acquire these high-value assets. Dive into critical strategies on due diligence, ra ...

Analyzing current geopolitical tensions and economic trends, experts provide a comprehensive overview of how fluctuations in oil prices could impact Angola’s economy

While oil exports have long dominated Angola's energy narrative, the country's first non-associated gas production at the Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields represent an underutilized catalyst for economic transformation. This session explores how developing a robust domestic gas economy can anchor sustainable growth, diversify revenue streams, and create lasting value beyond the petroleum sector.

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With the commissioning of the Cabinda refinery marking a massive step in Angola’s fuel self sufficiency, this session examines why rapid development of domestic refining capacity should continue to be the country's foremost strategic priority. Industry leaders weigh in on the phased approach to building refining infrastructure, and how Angola can mobilize investment and expertise to expand its downstream sector. 

 

   

Experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities that local businesses face in remaining economically resilient amidst global market volatility. With insights from industry leaders, attendees will learn best practices and innovative approaches to support Angolan companies in maintaining cost competitiveness while having sustainable growth. 

Experts will discuss the challenges and opportunities that local businesses face in remaining economically resilient amidst global market volatility. With insights from industry leaders, attendees wil ...

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This session is tailored for women in leadership driving growth in key sectors of industry. Beyond mainstay topics of breaking glass ceilings, this panel sets out to have a robust, practical conversation about how today's decision-makers are evolving their leadership strategies to deliver real growth in companies navigating a volatile and unpredictable global economy.

 

Analyzing current geopolitical tensions and economic trends, experts provide a comprehensive overview of how fluctuations in oil prices could impact Angola’s economy.

While major operators focus offshore, Angola's onshore basins offer independents a chance to establish significant positions in underexplored territory. This panel examines the financial innovation re ...

Powered by IT Gest  This panel will explore the future of Angola's oil and gas sector through the lens of artificial intelligence. Experts will discuss the strategic importance of AI in optimizing res ...

For years, the discourse around diversity and inclusion in oil and gas has followed a familiar script - HR professionals presenting hire statistics, women-focused CSR initiatives, and an ever-growing ...

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As Angola deepens its integration into global energy markets and continues to attract international investment, the country faces mounting pressure to align its oil and gas sector with an increasingly ...

As Angola seeks to attract a new generation of investors, deepen local content, and build a more diversified economy the dollar/kwanza conundrum remains critical to solve. This session brings together ...

This session convenes commercial lenders, development finance institutions, oil company procurement leaders, government policymakers, and SME representatives to discuss the financing landscape for sma ...

Angola's onshore basins hold significant geological potential, yet converting that promise into fundable, executable projects demands a twin mastery of technical expertise and innovative financing. This panel explores the full project lifecycle for independent operators working in the Kwanza and Lower Congo basins. 

Integrated solutions to extend asset life, maximize uptime, and unlock additional production from existing gas turbine infrastructure.

 

This session brings together IOC supply chain executives, Angolan service company leaders, and policymakers to examine how deliberate procurement strategies, capacity-building partnerships, and supportive regulatory frameworks can accelerate the development of world-class Angolan businesses across the full spectrum of oil and gas services, creating lasting industrial value well beyond project life cycles.

This session brings together refinery operators, infrastructure financiers, government planners, and regional energy experts to examine how Angola can design and build downstream assets that simultaneously reduce import dependency, capture more value from its own crude, and position the country as a reliable supplier of refined products to neighbouring markets.