AFRICA OIL WEEK 2026

Description

Africa Oil Week (AOW) is the leading global platform for stimulating upstream oil and gas investment and deal-making across the African continent. For over 30 years, the event has brought together governments, national oil companies, investors, and corporate leaders to shape the future of Africa's energy landscape. The summit focuses on exploration, production, and development opportunities in both onshore and offshore basins, while increasingly addressing the role of natural gas and low-carbon solutions in the energy transition. It serves as a critical hub for networking, policy discussion, and the brokering of multi-million dollar infrastructure and exploration deals.

Exhibits

Showcases from national oil companies, independent operators, geophysical service providers, and technology firms highlighting African acreage and technical solutions.

Activities

High-level ministerial panels, country bidding round announcements, technical workshops, and dedicated networking receptions for deal-making.

Speakers

Energy ministers from across Africa, CEOs of global majors like TotalEnergies and Shell, and executives from National Oil Companies such as NNPC and PetroSA.

Demos

Interactive seismic data visualizations, digital twin technology for offshore platforms, and presentations of new exploration software tools.

Accessibility

The event is traditionally held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). From Cape Town International Airport, it is a 20-minute drive via the N2 highway or the MyCiTi bus service.

Exhibitor Count

150

Expected Attendance

2000

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