Africa Conference 2026

The Africa Conference 2026 celebrates more than two decades of exploration success, bringing together the geoscience community to reflect on the discoveries, technologies and insights that have shaped African Exploration & Production since the conference was first established in 2002.

Past, Present & Future

Since the first GESGB/HGS Africa Conference was held in 2002, the energy landscape across Africa has changed beyond recognition. Numerous fields have been discovered, appraised, developed and brought into production, many of which began life as concepts first presented at the Africa Conference in London, Houston and Cape Town.

With the passing of our long-standing Conference Chair, Ray Bate, it is fitting that this year’s conference celebrates the remarkable achievements of the past 24 years, whilst looking ahead to the next generation of exploration opportunities across the continent.

Conference Registration Fees

Conference Highlights

This special one-day conference will feature an outstanding programme of invited speakers, examining:

• The evolution of Africa’s major hydrocarbon discoveries
• The current state of African Exploration & Production
• Future exploration opportunities across the continent
• Short Farmout Presentations
• Regional Licence Round Summaries

Subsurface Focus

As always, the conference remains firmly focused on the subsurface, with seismic interpretation, rock data and well data at the heart of every invited presentation.

Since 2002, the Africa Conference has welcomed those at the leading edge of exploration to share new ideas, emerging plays and technical innovation. This year’s event offers a unique opportunity to revisit those stories and discover what happened next, celebrating the successes, lessons learned and future potential of one of the world’s most exciting exploration regions.

The Africa Conference 2026 will deliver a full day of technical presentations, invited talks, farmout presentations, licence round summaries and networking opportunities, celebrating the Past, Present and Future of African Exploration & Production.

Programme Overview

The conference programme is currently being finalised and will be published shortly.

This special one-day event will consist of invited speakers covering the evolution of major fields, the current state of African Exploration & Production and looking ahead to the future through farmout presentations and licence round summaries.

Programme Updates

The full conference programme, including presentation titles, session timings and speaker information, will be published as the programme is confirmed.

Secure your place at the Africa Conference 2026 by registering through our dedicated online ticketing platform.

Register Here

Conference Ticket Includes

Your conference registration provides access to a full day of technical content, networking and refreshments, including:

• Full access to the conference programme
• Digital Event Guide
• Arrival refreshments
• Mid-morning and afternoon refreshments
• Lunch
• Networking opportunities with delegates, speakers and exhibitors

Member Registration

GESGB Member tickets are available exclusively to current members of the Society.

All member registrations are subject to verification by the GESGB office. If you are not currently a member and would like to take advantage of the discounted member registration rates, we encourage you to join GESGB before completing your registration.

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Student & Concessionary Tickets

A limited number of Student and Concessionary tickets are available for the Africa Conference 2026. If you believe you are eligible, please submit your request here: Concessionary and Student Registration Fee Application Form for GESGB events – Fill in form

Registration Terms & Conditions

Please ensure you have read the GESGB Registration Terms & Conditions before completing your booking. Submission of your registration confirms your acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Should you have any questions regarding your registration for the Africa Conference 2026, please contact the GESGB Events Team, who will be pleased to assist.

The Africa Conference 2026 provides an excellent opportunity to position your organisation alongside one of the geoscience sector’s longest-running and most respected conferences dedicated to African Exploration & Production.

A range of carefully designed Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities are available to maximise your organisation’s visibility before, during and after the conference. Whether your objective is to raise brand awareness, generate new business opportunities, strengthen existing relationships or showcase your expertise, our sponsorship packages have been designed to deliver genuine value.

Benefits of Sponsorship

• Engage with an influential audience of exploration professionals, geoscientists, consultants, energy companies and decision-makers.
• Raise your organisation’s profile and strengthen your corporate brand within the African energy sector.
• Generate valuable business leads and build meaningful industry connections.
• Associate your organisation with the Africa Conference 2026, celebrating more than two decades of technical excellence.

Interested in Sponsoring?

If you would like to discuss sponsorship opportunities or create a bespoke package tailored to your organisation’s objectives, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact Nick Cottage at nick@ges-gb.org.uk  for further information.

Sponsorship Brochure

To explore the full range of sponsorship and promotional opportunities available, please download our Sponsorship & Promotional Opportunities Brochure below.

The Africa Conference 2026 will once again bring together a diverse range of organisations.

Attendees will include representatives from exploration and production companies, consultancies, government organisations, technology providers, financial institutions and the wider geoscience community, providing excellent opportunities for networking, collaboration and business development.

Confirmed Attending Companies

The list of organisations attending Africa Conference 2026 will be updated regularly as registrations are received.

Please revisit this page for the latest confirmed companies and organisations joining us.

Networking Opportunities

Whether you are looking to build new relationships, reconnect with industry colleagues or explore new commercial opportunities, the Africa Conference 2026 provides an excellent environment to engage with professionals from across the African energy sector.