The World’s Premier Global Upstream Conference
3rd Edition
London, United Kingdom
14th - 15th October 2025
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World Energies Summit – Where the Future Was Shaped
From handshakes that built partnerships, to panels that sparked fresh ideas, to conversations that opened global opportunities - World Energies Summit was alive with connection and collaboration.
Leaders from across the world came together, ideas took flight, and the path forward for the upstream industry became clearer than ever.
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Join Global Energy Leaders at the World Energies Summit
The World Energies Summit brings together the international energy community for a truly global event shaped for companies active across all regions. It offers unparalleled insight into the rapidly evolving global energy landscape.
Join us to connect, collaborate, and get deals done.
Unmatched Access to C-Level Decision Makers
The Summit convenes senior executives from governments, NOCs, IOCs, independents, financiers, and technology leaders. It’s a high-level forum where strategic conversations translate into meaningful action.
Connected Year-Round via Membership
The World Energies Summit is the flagship event of the World Energies Network – a year-round global platform offering insights, introductions, and continuous engagement with industry peers and decision-makers.
Private, Deal-Driven Environment
Through curated roundtables and invitation-only briefings, the Summit offers a discreet, high-trust setting for relationship-building, advancing transactions, and unlocking cross-border opportunities.
Thought Leadership That Drives Global Dialogue
Our panels, briefings, and executive interviews feature C-level voices addressing the real issues facing the global energy industry. Content is grounded in practical experience and continues to deliver value long after the event.
Upstream Focus with a Global Outlook
From licensing and capital markets to energy security, transition, and emerging technologies, the agenda spans upstream priorities across every region – all viewed through a global lens.
A Platform for Global Excellence & Leadership
The World Energies Summit celebrates energy excellence and forward-thinking leadership – spotlighting breakthrough projects, bold strategies, and impactful partnerships shaping the future of global energy..
Confirmed Speakers 2025
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Gualdino da Silva
President
Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP), Timor-Leste -
Engr Gbenga Komolafe
Commission Chief Executive
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) -
Aristofanis Stefatos
Chief Executive Officer
Hellenic Hydrocarbon & Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA) -
Kristian Johansen
Chief Executive Officer
TGS -
Liz Schwarze
Vice President, Global Exploration
Chevron -
John Ardill
Vice President, Head of Global Exploration
John Ardill -
Jose Frey-Martinez
SVP Subsurface for EPI (Exploration and Production International)
Equinor -
David Hajovsky
Executive Vice President, Multi-Client
TGS -
Andrea Lovatini
Director, Exploration Data & Geosolutions, Digital & Integration
SLB -
Jim Keating
Chief Executing Officer
Oil & Gas Corporation of Newfoundland & Labrador -
Philip Lambert
Chief Executive Officer
Lambert Energy Advisory -
Vandana Gangaram Panday
Director
Staatsolie Hydrocarbon Institute, Suriname
Agenda at a Glance
Unlock the Summit Agenda:
Your Strategic Roadmap to Global Upstream Deals
Our Summit Focus Areas
Built around six core themes, our Agenda reflects today's most pressing upstream trends and tomorrow’s opportunities:
Global Trends & Emerging Opportunities: Navigate the shifting energy landscape.
Exploration & Production: Tackle resource, regulatory & operational challenges.
Upstream Financing & Capital Flows: Fund the future with sustainable models.
Policy, Governance & Market Stability: Ensuring predictable investment climates.
Transition Pathways & Decarbonisation: Sustainable strategies for today’s sector.
Innovations Transforming the Sector: Digital, automation, sustainability breakthroughs.
Regional Panels on upstream opportunities on every Continent.
Influential Voices in the Upstream
Hear from the people shaping upstream today:
Liz Schwarze, VP Global Exploration, Chevron
John Ardill, VP Global Exploration, ExxonMobil
Gualdino da Silva, President, ANP Timor-Leste
Kristian Johansen, Chief Executive Officer, TGS
Jim Keating, CEO, Oil & Gas Corporation (Canada NL)
Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission
Hari Krishna, Europe/NA/ME Earth Data, Viridien
Andrea Lovatini, Dir, Exploration Data & Integration, SLB
And 100+ other global decision‑makers from government, finance and upstream strategy.
Request the Attendee List to discover which governments, global operators, and c-level executives will be in London
Exclusive C-Level Networking
Extend your day‑time conversations into the evening at the Woodside Energy London Leaders’ Networking Reception followed by our inaugural Gala Dinner sponsored by ExxonMobil - an exclusive setting where critical relationships deepen and deals are cultivated in an informal yet influential environment.
Why download the Agenda?
It’s more than a programme - it’s your playbook for strategically planning one-to-one meetings in London. Align your participation with the sessions, speakers, and sectors most relevant to your business.
Request your Agenda copy today and position yourself at the heart of upstream industry and the special network that Frontier has to offer.
World Energies Summit 2024 Interviews
Hear what our sponsors and delegates have to say about their experience at the World Energies Summit. Some insights, highlights, and why it’s a must-attend event for the energy industry!
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Attendee Comments
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![Daisy Bonfinde Pereira]()
"Very well organised event. It was amazing to see people from different countries and regions speaking about subjects that are common to all of us."
Daisy Bonfinde Pereira
Economic, Administrative, Financial and Human Resources Director, ANP - STP -
![Jerry Jarvis, S&P Global]()
"Another great event. Interesting talks and a great turn-out, making for opportunities to network with key people in the industry."
Jerry Jarvis
Upstream Advisor, S&P Global -
![World Energies Summit Delegate Alejandro Stipanicic, ANCAP]()
"Excellent opportunity for networking in a reliable and comfortable environment."
Alejandro Stipanicic
President, ANCAP -
![Damien Foxhall, Weatherford]()
"Frontier brings global companies together to share knowledge and ideas on how we continue to progress with the oil and gas industry, whilst we transition to a new energy era."
Damien Foxhall
Key Account Manager, Weatherford -
![Andrzej Krzemień]()
"It was a truly impressive event, marked by a high level of professionalism, an outstanding lineup of attendees, and insightful presentations that made it an invaluable experience."
Andrzej Krzemień
CEO, DGS -
![Anne McAfee]()
"As a committed supporter of the Frontier's Africa Energies Summit I had a hunch that this World Energies Summit would be well worth attending - I was not disappointed & was completely captivated by each & every session, particularly some topics that I might have considered of marginal personal interest (e.g, Nuclear industry) but which proved fascinating & insightful due to the quality of the presenters. It proved to be a very enjoyable and insightful two days."
Anne McAfee
GM Regional Studies Group, Core Lab -
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"The quality and breadth of the talks, the high standard of venue, and the well-organised event created great networking opportunities with attendees from all parts of the global business."
Turlough Cooling
Managing Partner, Apeiron Management -
![Sadibou Jammeh]()
"The Summit provides a unique opportunity to network with key stakeholders and discussed innovative strategies to funding and alternative data processing for reduced time to oil discover."
Sadibou Jammeh
Commercial Director, Gambia National Petroleum Corporation -
![Diederick Bax]()
"Let me start by saying how much we enjoyed the event. It allowed us to reconnect with people we know and connect with people we did not yet know."
Diederick Bax
Global Business Development Manager, Shell -
![Alvaro Silva]()
"I thought this was a very interesting and I learnt great lessons from this Summit."
Alvaro Silva
Executive Director, ANP-STP -
![H.E Vishnu Dhanpaul, World Energies Summit Delegate]()
"Excellent Summit to promote Trinidad and Tobago."
H.E Vishnu Dhanpaul
High Commissioner, Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, Trinidad and Tobago -
![Ian Russell, World Energies Summit delegate]()
"A tremendous opportunity to scan the globe and got to meet game changing opportunities."
Ian Russell
Senior Advisor, ExxonMobil -
![scott parker, World Energies Summit Delegate]()
"Frontier doing what they do best at the inaugural 2023 World Energies Summit. The perfect environment to discuss new regional geological study opportunities with our partners and clients."
Scott Parker
Business Development Manager - International Regional Studies, Core Labs -
![Nwabisa Gigi, World Energies Summit]()
"The World Energies Summit was nothing less of insightful with high quality speakers and diverse topics."
Nwabisa Gigi
Senior Group Business Analyst, Tullow Oil -
![Shakwa Nyambe, World Energies Summit delegate]()
"Great conference to share experiences from various global hotspots."
Shakwa Nyambe
Managing Partner, SNC Incorporated -
![Christine Shearman, World Energies Summit Delegate]()
"Great networking and thought provoking discussion."
Christine Shearman
Senior Analyst, Westwood -
![Neil Hodgson, Searcher, World Energies Summit]()
"Great networking opportunities, chance to talk in some detail about the important and exciting issues being addressed by our industry right one."
Neil Hodgson
Director, Searcher -
![Graham Heard, Horizon Energy, World Energies Summit]()
"The summit was a superb high caliber event, excellent themes and speakers and the panel sessions an important aspect to delve deeper into issues."
Graham Heard
Exploration Director - Project Team Lead, Horizon Energy Partners
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World Energies Summit Gallery
We loved making memories with the World Energies Summit community. Explore our gallery to relive the highlights - and if you couldn’t join us this year, see exactly why you won’t want to miss 2025!
