Africa's prominent upstream and energy event, AOW 2024 is set to run from 7-10 October at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Entering its 30th year, the event will help meet the continent's growing energy needs, stimulate socio-economic development, and ensure that the region enjoys predominance over its natural resources.
This year, participants can look forward to the introduction of a sector-leading executive board and advisory sub-committees of diverse and influential African energy changemakers. The cross-disciplinary Executive Board is made up by upstream director for ENI Luca Vignati; advisory board chair for Lean in Equity & Sustainability Lamé Verre; managing director of Equinor Tanzania Unni Fjaer; managing director of Central, East and Southern Africa at SLB Miguel Baptista and CEO Pecan Energies, Kadijah Amoah.
“Since 1994, we have proudly supported Africa’s right to develop its oil and gas sector through strong, sustainable carbon-management strategies,” said Yemi Ibidunni, AOW event director. “This year, we’re also putting government needs at the heart of our event, by investing in high-touch government-led programmes.”
The main themes of this year’s event will be Equitable Development of the Upstream; Expansion of Gas Value Chains; Integration of New Energies; Adoption of Best-in-Class Technologies, and Access to Finance.
AOW 2024 is endorsed by the African Energy Commission (AFREC, part of the African Union), the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy South Africa (DMRE) and Lean in Equity & Sustainability.
Prioritising energy investment
“We’re excited to partner with organisations that have shared ambitions to put Africa’s energy investment and development needs at the forefront of global energy priorities,” added Ibidunni. “We remain committed to creating sustainable and realistic opportunities for African energy, as the global platform for deals and transactions.”
"We are delighted to announce our partnership with AOW in commemorating three decades of investment in African Energy. Through this collaboration, we aim to synergise our efforts towards advancing the sustainable development of Africa's energy resources,” said Rashid Ali Abdallah, executive director of AFREC.
“Our shared focus includes promoting the adoption of renewable energy and facilitating the commercialisation of oil and gas to foster positive socioeconomic outcomes and universal energy access.”
He added, “We are also happy to take a leading role in shaping the discussions at the AOW:50 Government and Leaders Programme, where we intend to establish concrete actions that stimulate further investment in African energy. We invite you to join us this October as we celebrate the remarkable milestone of 30 years of AOW, marking our collective commitment to the future African energy”.
This edition of the show has been rebranded for an inclusive view of all types of energy opportunities across Africa.
