The Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) is the premier platform that brings together the technology providers, innovators, project owners, and stakeholders driving the future of the oil & gas and energy industry. Entering its second year, WAES aims to provide an exclusive environment for meaningful exchanges between the operator side of the industry and the supply chain, specifically focusing on the technologies that enhance oil recovery and the management of asset infrastructure.

The Summit is an unparalleled opportunity for solution providers to connect directly with operators, project owners and infrastructure specialists who are actively looking for technologies that increase operational efficiency, reduce costs and drive successful outcomes for their energy projects.

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Focus Areas will include:

1. Upstream Efficiency and Cost Reduction
   • A significant emphasis will be on presenting technology solutions that help reduce the cost of upstream infrastructure project development, including solutions for optimizing drilling operations, extending the lifecycle of existing assets, and reducing downtime.
   • Operators are actively seeking digital tools and automated solutions to increase operational efficiency. WAES will spotlight the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics and predictive maintenance that help achieve these goals.
2. Field Development and Infrastructure Projects
   • WAES will provide a platform for exploring the latest technologies used in field development, such as subsea processing, Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), remote sensing, and offshore platform technologies. The buy-side audience will have the opportunity to engage with technology providers in a collaborative, problem-solving setting, enabling them to determine how these advancements can be incorporated into their current and future projects.
   • Infrastructure projects are critical to supporting the future of the upstream sector. WAES will create opportunities for infrastructure contractors and offshore specialists to connect with operators who are seeking innovative solutions to their infrastructure challenges.
3. Asset Management
   • WAES will provide a stage for showcasing solution providers in the ‘Asset Management’ space, focussing on Asset Integrity management, IRM and Late-Life Operations and the technologies that facilitate operational excellence.
   • Operators will hear presentations and discussions from some of the service providers and new entrants in this market which will help shape their investment decisions for some of their key projects.
4. Industry-Driven Knowledge Sharing
   • WAES will provide a forum for the exchange of technical knowledge and best practices, with panel discussions, presentations, and case studies delivered by some of the leading minds in the industry. This will include R&D updates from global experts, showcasing the latest innovations and research findings that can shape the future of the African energy sector.
   • Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how technology can contribute to sustainable development, risk reduction, and the advancement of upstream projects—supporting the broader energy security goals of West Africa.
5. Technology Investment
   • WAES will bring some of the key names in the international investor community together to discuss the technology horizons of the future and the challenges ahead, providing clear visibility for the industry to chart a course to growth. Attendees will also have the opportunity to pitch new technologies and ideas in a ‘Dragons Den’ style pitching battle to garner investment.