AOW: Energy

1 – 3 September, 2026. Accra, Ghana.

IOGP is proud to sponsor AOW:Energy 2026, a leading platform for upstream investment, exploration deal-making and strategic energy dialogue in Africa.

For over 31 years, AOW has brought together the most influential decision-makers shaping Africa’s energy future, including Heads of State, Ministers, CEOs, investors, national oil companies and global operators.

Hosted in Accra, Ghana, AOW:Energy 2026 will accelerate exploration, unlock upstream partnerships, drive local content development, and strengthen Africa’s leadership in global energy markets

Dr Faye Gerard, Energy Transition & Americas Director, will moderate two sessions:

• Building Dialogue, Leadership explore the challenges of both Government and Private Sector frameworks for upstream development
• Optimizing Mature & Marginal Fields: Technology-Driven Production Growth

Tom Frost, Health, Safety, Security and Wells Director, moderate the Digital Upstream: Automation & AI: Operator-Led Case Studies session.