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Leaders Luanda

From Luanda to the World: Leading the Upstream Conversation

28th January 2026

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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.

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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 Angola and the region.

📅 Date: 28th January 2026
⏰ Time: 14:00 - 20:00
📍 Venue: Luanda, Angola

Forum Format:

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

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Sponsors & Partners 2026

We are proud to showcase the companies confirmed as Sponsors & Partners of the Global Upstream Leaders Luanda, 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.

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Strategic Partner

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Industry Sponsors

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Strategic Forum Theme:
“Africa’s Evolving Upstream: Building a Sustainable Future for National Growth”

Agenda

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Confirmed Speakers

We are delighted to introduce our emerging cohort of 2026 Speakers for the Global Upstream Leaders Forum in Luanda. Your voice joins an influential assembly of national decision-makers, industry innovators, and global partners shaping the future of Africa’s upstream sector. Together, we will convene in Luanda to explore Africa’s evolving role in global supply, advance strategic dialogue, and drive collaboration that strengthens national growth and long-term energy leadership across the continent.

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José Alexandre Barroso

Secretary of State for Oil and Gas
MIREMPET

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Edson R dos Santos

CEO & Chairman of the Board
Etu Energias

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Gayle Meikle

Founder & CEO
Frontier

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Alcides Andrade

Executive Board Member
ANPG

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Frank Cassulo

Managing Director, Southern Africa
Chevron

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Nina Birgitte Koch

Senior Vice President Africa & UK
Equinor

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Brian Unietis

President & General Manager Angola
ExxonMobil

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Miguel Baptista

Managing Director, 
Central, East & Southern Africa
SLB

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Nahed Kahloul

Vice President Offshore Atlantic East
SLB

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Simon Cheesley

Director of Sub-Saharan Africa, EDA
Viridien

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David Hajovsky

Executive Vice President, Multi-Client
TGS

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Franklin Vasco

Deputy Managing Director - Operations & Sales
TECSEP

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Daniel Davidson

Chief Operating Officer
Frontier

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  • Exclusive access for 1 named Member

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

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

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  • 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

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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 an illuminating event with many of the key players in attendance bringing immense quality to the conversation about the Angola and Africa oil and gas landscape.”

— Yemi Gbadamosi, TAG Energy

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