An Invitation to Join Frontier's 2026 Journey
As we step into 2026, I wanted to reach out personally to share a message of support from all of us at Frontier.
Wherever you sit in the oil & gas industry - across any geography, basin or sector - you are part of a community that matters. We are here to stand alongside you, to open doors, to make the right connections, and to help turn opportunity into action. Our focus for the year ahead is simple: to support you in building partnerships, advancing projects and getting deals done - so that 2026 is a strong, successful and impactful year for you and your business.
2025 was an exceptional year for Frontier. We grew significantly - in the scale of our Summits and events, the depth of our community, and the number of governments, companies and leaders choosing to work with us. That momentum is continuing into 2026, and it feels like we are entering the year with real clarity of purpose and direction.
I wanted to take the opportunity to thank our many supporters, clients, sponsors, friends and partners that enable all of this. We aim to give back too, as once someone told me you cannot fill up someone else's cup if yours is not full, so I am glad that we were able to contribute significantly to our Charity Partner Gogo Olive in 2025 with 1% of our net profits. Here is a picture of me visiting the charity and safe house in December.
At the same time, the global conversation around oil and gas is becoming more grounded and more honest. Across governments and industry alike, it is increasingly clear that upstream investment remains essential - not only for economic growth, but for national development, energy security and geopolitical stability. Energy is back at the centre of industrial strategy, foreign policy and long-term planning.
This is not a regional story. It is a global one.
Capital is moving across borders, portfolios are being reshaped internationally, and competition for investment is intensifying between basins, countries and regions. Governments are looking outward, companies are thinking globally, and investors are allocating capital on a worldwide basis. It is in that global context that Frontier’s role — as a platform that connects regions, markets and decision-makers — feels more relevant and pertinent than ever.
Here is what we have planned for 2026 and I warmly invite you to reach out to us to find out how you can get involved and be a part of the story:
Africa Energies Summit - 12th - 14th May 2026, London Our 9th edition will once again convene the most senior government, NOC, IOC, independent, finance and service leaders active across Africa’s upstream sector. It remains the definitive platform for understanding where Africa competes globally, how capital is being allocated, and where partnerships and projects are being formed. Find out more
World Energies Summit - 29th - 30th September 2026, London Our global flagship brings together senior leaders from Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific to look outward - comparing regional strategies, capital flows, policy direction and portfolio decisions across the world. It is designed not as a conference about one region, but as a forum for understanding how the world’s upstream system fits together, and where the next opportunities and partnerships will emerge. Find out more
Global Upstream Leaders Forums - Our invitation-only leadership gatherings continue to expand across key energy centres including London, Luanda, Aberdeen, Rio and Houston - offering a more intimate, closed-door setting for honest discussion, relationship-building and deal-shaping. Find out more
Frontier Upstream Insights - Our live and digital content series continues to grow, delivering timely market intelligence, executive perspectives and regional updates throughout the year - keeping our community connected beyond the conference hall. Find out more
PetroInvest - Our specialist platform supporting licensing rounds, investment promotion and upstream visibility for governments and NOCs - helping sovereigns compete more effectively for capital and partners on the global stage. Find out more
What connects all of this is a simple idea that we truly believe is the magic essence of what we do: Frontier is not about noise. It is about quality. It is about access. It is about creating environments where serious people can have serious conversations - and where real business gets done.
We are proud of the role we play in supporting upstream development globally, particularly in frontier and emerging markets where investment can be transformational for the nations we work with. And we are deeply grateful for the trust and engagement of our community, which is what makes all of this possible.
I would be delighted for you to be part of our 2026 journey, and I very much hope we will see you at one or more of our gatherings in the year ahead.
Gayle Meikle
Founder & CEO
Frontier
