Global Upstream
Leaders London

From London to the World: Leading the Upstream Conversation.

18th March 2026

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Join Global Upstream Leaders in London.

Frontier hosts the Global Upstream Leaders Forum at a standout city venue. Supported by key partners, this private gathering of Frontier Energy Network members and invited guests convenes senior leaders to discuss upstream potential and forge high-value connections.

Accelerating upstream growth with actionable insights and a powerful network.

Global Upstream Leaders brings together the people and insights you need to de-risk exploration, licensing, and portfolio decisions. Connect with investors, IOCs, independents, NOCs, and service providers to unlock farm-outs, secure acreage, and advance projects in the upstream sector.

Join the companies driving the next wave of discoveries and developments in London and the region.

📅 Date: 18th March 2026
Time: 14:00 - 19:00
📍 Venue: London, United Kingdom

Forum Format:

✔︎ Opening & Official Opening Remarks
✔︎ Industry Talks & Panels
✔︎ Networking Reception with key stakeholders

Access to Members & Invited Guests only. Not a Member?

Sponsors & Partners 2026

We are proud to showcase the companies confirmed as Sponsors & Partners of the Global Upstream Leaders London, Frontier’s flagship gathering dedicated to the future of upstream leadership. This distinguished group of industry leaders is helping to create an unparalleled global platform where the upstream community connects, collaborates, and shapes the direction of the sector’s next era.


Industry Sponsors

Strategic Forum Theme:
“Global Capital, Global Strategy: Aligning Finance and Upstream Growth”

Agenda

Confirmed Speakers

We are delighted to introduce our emerging cohort of 2026 Speakers for the Global Upstream Leaders Forum in London. A senior group of global investors, upstream leaders and policymakers shaping the alignment of capital and strategy across the upstream sector.

The Forum will focus on how global capital is deployed, how strategy is evolving, and how finance and upstream growth can be better aligned to deliver long-term value and energy leadership.


Jérôme Serve

Group CFO
Viridien

Eric d’Argentre

Chief Operating Officer & President
Panoro Energy

Executive Vice President - Energy Trends and Analysis
Welligence Energy Analytics

Carlos Bellorin

Managing Director & Partner, Energy Practice
Boston Consulting Group 

Shiva Kant

Fellow at the Distinguished Careers Institute, Stanford & Former CEO, Tullow plc, Delonex Energy & Cairn India 

Rahul Dhir

Claudia Napolitano

Vice President- Exploration Commercial
ExxonMobil

Nick Ingrassia

Chief Executive Officer
Seascape Energy 

Lewis McDonald

Global Co-Head of Energy
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Gayle Meikle

Founder & CEO
Frontier

Amalia Olivera-Riley

EVP Capability Development
SCA

Ian Cross

Managing Director
Moyes

Daniel Davidson

Chief Operating Officer
Frontier

Sponsor Global Upstream Leaders

Our sponsorship opportunities position your company at the heart of the global upstream network, offering your team the chance to join us at our Global Upstream Leaders’ events around the world. Strengthen relationships within our C-level community, enhance your visibility across the global upstream sector, gain worldwide exposure, and host your clients in key energy regions.

Sponsorship Point of Contact:
Neil Borthwick, Sales Director

Email: info@frontierenergy.network

Call: +44 208 1947 051

Choose Your Membership to Access the Global Upstream Leaders Forum London

Take your place at the heart of our premier global upstream network.

Individual Membership

£1,995

Member Privileges

  • Exclusive access for 1 named Member

  • Invitation to Frontier’s Global Upstream Leaders Forums worldwide per named Member

  • Full access to Frontier’s Thought Leadership, Insight Reports, and Executive Intelligence

  • Enjoy up to £700 in annual savings across our Global Energy Summits

  • 2 bespoke personal introductions each year, curated by Frontier

  • Access to the Members-Only LinkedIn Group for peer connection and insight exchange

  • Listing in the Frontier Members Directory

  • New Member welcome feature in The Surge, Frontier’s monthly newsletter

Corporate Member

£7,995

Member Privileges

  • Exclusive access for 5 named Members

  • Invitation to Frontier’s Global Upstream Leaders Forums worldwide per named Member

  • Full access to Frontier’s Thought Leadership, Insight Reports, and Executive Intelligence

  • Enjoy up to £700 in annual savings across our Global Energy Summits

  • 5 bespoke personal introductions each year, curated by Frontier

  • Access to the Members-Only LinkedIn Group for peer connection and insight exchange

  • Listing in the Frontier Members Directory

  • New Member welcome feature in The Surge, Frontier’s monthly newsletter

  • Corporate Editorial for Frontier’s LinkedIn Channel

Government Member

£3,995

Member Privileges

  • Exclusive access for 3 named Members

  • Invitation to Frontier’s Global Upstream Leaders Forums worldwide per named Member

  • Full access to Frontier’s Thought Leadership, Insight Reports, and Executive Intelligence

  • Enjoy up to £700 in annual savings across our Global Energy Summits

  • 3 bespoke personal introductions each year, curated by Frontier

  • Access to the Members-Only LinkedIn Group for peer connection and insight exchange

  • Listing in the Frontier Members Directory

  • New Member welcome feature in The Surge, Frontier’s monthly newsletter

  • Investment Editorial for Frontier’s LinkedIn Channel

“It was a real pleasure having the opportunity to participate at this week’s London event. Congratulations for such a successful event and also on the choice of the venue and the weather conditions allowing to secure such an spectacular view!”

— Jagoba Cubes, Cepsa

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Sponsor the Global Upstream Leaders Series

Our sponsorship opportunities position your company at the heart of our leading global upstream network, offering your team the chance to join us at our Global Upstream Leaders Series around the world. Strengthen relationships with our C-level community, enhance your visibility across the sector, gain worldwide exposure, and host your clients in key oil & gas regions.

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