With increased geopolitical tensions globally, integrated energy ecosystems based on realistic and multifaceted energies remain central to energy and national security. The Global Energy Markets programme will drive the conversation on energy strategy and reframing the energy narrative through pragmatic collaboration and action.

Reliable, available, affordable and flexible, natural gas remains the fuel of choice across African continents and emerging markets. The Gas and LNG programme will champion the continued use of gas and LNG to support decarbonisation by reducing carbon footprints, supporting renewables intermittencies, reinforcing the move away from coal and monitoring of GHG, flaring and methane emissions.

With increased power consumption from energy intensive data centres and with progressive industry wide electrification decarbonisation strategies, electricity demand continues to soar at unprecedented and never-before-seen levels. The Electricity and Power Generation programme will drive focus on the importance of generation, transmission and distribution of electricity from network integration and interconnection, turbines and storage, powerlines and grids harnessing both low-carbon gas and renewable energy sources.

Nations developing energy corridors and trading hubs rely on critical energy infrastructure that provides global connectivity for pipeline import-export, regasification terminals with network and grid interconnection, and tie-in to offshore exploration and production platforms. The Maritime, Ports and Offshore programme will support the development of regional offshore expansion, cross-border trade partnerships, logistical supply chains and security of key shipping routes.

Many African nations are leading the way in developing their natural resources to provide domestic energy, creating available, affordable and secure supply, whilst simultaneously reinforcing and growing their economies. The African Emerging Energy Markets programme will promote African continents globally, supporting development of both low-carbon fossil fuel and renewable energy projects through foreign direct investment with North-South collaboration and South-South cooperation to secure their future and alleviate energy poverty.

The relationship between tech, AI and innovation is a powerful force, which together is reshaping the energy landscape, accelerating transformation and unlocking new possibilities. The Tech, Innovation and AI programme will empower strategic-led discussions across the sector, from the control room to the board room, highlighting how leaders are creating value-add, improving operational efficiencies and redefining productivity whilst at the same time, producing lower-carbon oil and gas and deploying tech to support a multi-faceted energy ecosystem.

Renewable energies to power our future continue to gain traction, driven by supportive policies, lower costs and industry commitment to harnessing a realistic ‘energy addition’ approach to meeting the world’s energy needs. The Renewable Energies programme will embrace commitment to developing a diversified, renewables led, low-carbon economy with environmental stewardship to combat climate change and a balanced, cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Scaling up hydrogen cooperation and integration remains key to developing a strong industry and business strategy for trade and infrastructure buildout. The Hydrogen programme will address pathway challenges and opportunities across the value chain to accelerate scalability, support affordability, trade and transport in line with policy frameworks, national roadmaps, regional hydrogen infrastructure partnerships and pilot projects with offtake contracts and additionality as core components.

As downstream operators continue to diversify and transform their businesses, value creation across refining, chemicals production and marketing and distribution remains key to improving trade and generating greater profitability. The Downstream programme will showcase the importance of flexibility, agility, integration and diversification to support resilience and boost operational efficiency, renewable feedstock integration, crude processing and fuels distribution, emissions control and waste management, recycling and circularity.

In redefining the future of energy, navigating today’s demands for transformation, balanced with creating future resilient and profitable business strategies, leaders need to be agile, innovative and focused, all the while supported by diverse high performing teams. The Leadership and Development programme will facilitate dialogue across all industry disciplines, fostering a collaborative environment to showcase leaders who are making decisions with impact and employees who are achieving personal growth as they drive energy progress through shared ambition.

In building a secure, resilient and balanced energy future, mobilising capital and funding for investment in traditional, renewable and alternative energies remains essential to accelerate project breakthroughs and unlock opportunities to meet growing energy needs. The Finance and Investment programme will spotlight national policies, public and private sector collaboration, project bankability and final investment decisions driving energy access and economic growth