Global Upstream
Leaders Rio
From Rio De Janeiro to the World: Leading the Upstream Conversation.
9th September 2026
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Join Global Upstream Leaders in Rio de Janeiro.
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 Rio de Janeiro and the region.
📅 Date: 9th September 2026
⏰ Time: 14:00 - 19:00
📍 Venue: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
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 Rio, 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 Sponsor
Strategic Partners
Strategic Forum Theme:
“Latin America’s Deepwater Advantage: Scaling a New Era of Supply”
Agenda
Confirmed Speakers
We are delighted to introduce our emerging cohort of 2026 Speakers for the Global Upstream Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro. 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.
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
“It was a real pleasure having the opportunity to participate at this week’s London Members Reception. 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
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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