Representing the African energy industry at large, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, will return to AOG 2026 to discuss the next chapter of Angola’s exploration and production strategy. Over the years, Ayuk has consistently championed policies aimed at increasing African hydrocarbon production while attracting long-term investment into frontier and mature basins alike. His participation comes as Angola advances new licensing opportunities, pursues frontier exploration in underexplored basins and targets sustained production above one million barrels per day.

AOG 2026 will also feature Bráulio De Brito, Chairman of AECIPA. As exploration and development activity gains momentum, service companies are expected to play a critical role in supporting new projects while advancing Angola’s local content objectives. Under De Brito’s leadership, AECIPA has worked to strengthen the competitiveness of Angolan service providers and increase participation across the industry value chain. With major developments moving forward, discussions at AOG 2026 will highlight how domestic service companies can scale capacity, build technical expertise and capture greater value from upcoming investment cycles.

The downstream sector will be represented by Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary of ARDA. As African countries seek to strengthen fuel security and reduce dependence on imported refined products, refining and distribution infrastructure has become a strategic priority. Angola is emerging as a key player in this effort, with two refining facilities operational and two advancing towards development. Kragha’s participation will bring a continental perspective to discussions around refining expansion, regional fuel trade, infrastructure investment and the development of integrated downstream markets capable of supporting long-term economic growth.

Taking place on September 9–10 in Luanda, with a pre-conference day scheduled for September 8, AOG 2026 continues to strengthen its position as the leading platform for engagement across Angola’s oil and gas sector. By bringing together association leaders representing upstream producers, service companies and downstream stakeholders, the event offers participants access to the policy discussions, investment trends and market insights shaping the future of the country’s oil and gas industry.