Global Upstream
Leaders Luanda
From Luanda to the World: Leading the Upstream Conversation
28th January 2026
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Join Global Upstream Leaders in Angola.
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 Angola and the region.
📅 Date: 28th January 2026
⏰ Time: 15:00 - 19:00
📍 Venue: Luanda, Angola
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 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.
Strategic Partner
Sponsors
Strategic Forum Theme:
“Africa’s Evolving Upstream: Building a Sustainable Future for National Growth”
Agenda
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.
Gayle Meikle
Founder & CEO
Frontier
David Hajovsky
Executive Vice President, Multi-Client
TGS
Brian Unietis
Presidient & General Manager - Esso Angola
ExxonMobil
Alcides Andrade
Executive Board Member
ANPG
Miguel Baptista
Managing Director,
Central, East & Southern Africa
SLB
Nina Birgitte Koch
Senior Vice President
Equinor
Simon Cheesley
Director of Sub-Saharan Africa, EDA
Viridien
Andrea Lovatini
Director, Exploration Data & Geosolutions, Digital & Integration
SLB
Shakwa Nyambe
Managing Partner & FEN Regional Leader
SNC Incorporated
Daniel Davidson
Chief Operating Officer
Frontier
Franklin Vasco
Deputy Managing Director
TECSEP
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:
Liam Clancy-Murphy, Sales Director
Email: info@frontierenergy.network
Call: +44 208 1947 051
Choose Your Membership to Access the Global Upstream Leaders Forum Luanda
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 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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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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