Our Speakers
2025 Edition

The 2025 World Energies Summit Speakers represented the foremost voices shaping the global energy future. From government ministers and CEOs to technology pioneers and investors, our speaker lineup brought together influential decision-makers driving policy, innovation, and investment across the international energy landscape.

Confirmed
Speakers 2025

We are proud to present our growing cohort of 2026 Speakers for the World Energies Summit. Building on the success of 2025, this diverse group of global leaders, experts, and innovators will help shape the next chapter in the world’s energy journey. Their participation reflects a shared commitment to collaboration, investment, and forward-thinking solutions. We look forward to welcoming them to London as we continue to drive meaningful dialogue and international progress.

Distinguished
Keynotes & Addresses

Driving Oil & Gas Development Faster: Delivering Energy for the World of Tomorrow

H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi

Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Egypt

New Frontiers, Global Impact: The Rising Role of Emerging Oil & Gas Nations

Hon Kornelia Shilunga

Head of Upstream Petroleum Unit, Office of the President Republic of Namibia

Our Speakers

  • H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi

    Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources
    Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Egypt

  • Hon Kornelia Shilunga

    Head of Upstream Petroleum Unit
    Office of the President, Namibia

  • Hon Tim Houston

    Premier
    Government of Nova Scotia

  • Engr Gbenga Komolafe

    Commission Chief Executive
    Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)

  • Dr Mohamed Radwan

    GANOPE Vice Chairman and EUG Manager
    Egypt Upstream Gateway

  • Luky Agung Yusgiantoro

    Executive Secretary to the Chairman 
    SKK Migas

  • Aristofanis Stefatos

    Chief Executive Officer
    Hellenic Hydrocarbon & Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA)

  • Rustam Aliyev

    Advisor of UBEP
    State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR)

  • Fabian Michael Lai

    President/CEO
    National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL)

  • Dr Bongani Sayidini

    Chief Executive Officer (Acting)
    Petroleum Agency SA

  • Bence Gonda

    Vice President for Strategic Affairs
    SARA, Hungary

  • Kristian Johansen

    Chief Executive Officer
    TGS


  • Chris Powers

    Director, Exploration Commercial and Portfolio
    Chevron

  • John Ardill

    Vice President, Head of Global Exploration
    ExxonMobil


  • Jose Frey

    SVP Subsurface for EPI (Exploration and Production International)
    Equinor

  • Terry Gebhardt

    Vice President Exploration, Global
    Woodside Energy

  • Travis Smithard

    Chief Executive Officer
    Rhino Resources

  • Will Ashby

    Executive Vice President Business Development
    TGS

  • Hari Krishna

    Director of Earth Data for Europe, North Africa and Middle East
    Viridien

  • Chris Drage

    Vice President - Multi-Client Sales, Eastern Hemisphere
    TGS

  • Daniel Cole

    Senior Vice President
    Rystad Energy

  • Andrea Lovatini

    Director, Exploration Data & Geosolutions, Digital & Integration
    SLB

  • Scott Tessier

    Chief Executive Officer
    Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator

  • Jim Keating

    Chief Executive Officer
    Oil & Gas Corporation of Newfoundland & Labrador

  • Wissam Chbat

    Head of Geology and Geophysics Department
    Lebanese Petroleum Administration (LPA)

  • Jerreh Barrow

    Director General
    Petroleum Commission, The Gambia

  • Maggy Shino

    Petroleum Commissioner
    Ministry of Mines & Energy, Namibia

  • Francelino Xavier Conceição

    Executive Director of Exploration and Development
    Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP), Timor-Leste

  • Obo Idornigie

    Senior Vice President - Energy Trends and Analysis
    Welligence

  • Chad Ferguson

    Head of Egypt Exploration
    Woodside Energy

  • John Chambers

    Managing Director
    Larus Energy

  • Yaniv Friedman

    Executive Chairman
    Ithaca Energy

  • Karyna Rodriguez

    Vice President, Global New Ventures
    Searcher

  • Vaughan Mills

    Head of Papua New Guinea Practice
    Corrs Chambers Westgarth

  • Philip Lambert

    Chief Executive Officer
    Lambert Energy Advisory

  • Vandana Gangaram Panday

    Director
    Staatsolie Hydrocarbon Institute, Suriname

  • Nahed Kahloul

    Vice President, Offshore Atlantic East Exploration Data
    SLB

  • Katherine Roe

    Chief Executive Officer
    Pharos Energy

  • Willem Bloem

    Principal
    Bloem Consultants

  • Gil Holzman

    President & CEO
    Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas

  • Dr. Andy Butler

    Chief Executive Officer
    Sunda Energy

  • Dr Michal Meidan

    Head of China Energy Research Programme
    Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

  • Jamie Cruise

    Business Line Director, Lumi Data & AI Platform
    SLB

  • Patrick Lord

    Chief Executive Officer
    The Risk Advisory Group

  • Nick Ingrassia

    Chief Executive Officer
    Seascape Energy Asia

  • Hugh O'Reilly


    Independent Consultant

  • Josselin Cassanet

    Head of Business Development Eastern Hemisphere
    Seadrill

  • Thomas Praeger

    Exploration Manager, Global New Entries
    Shell

  • Iman Hill

    Country Manager & Director
    Vaalco Energy

  • Channa Kurukulasuriya

    Egypt Country Manager
    Chevron

  • Ivan Almeida

    Global New Opportunities Offshore Manager Exploration and New Ventures
    ExxonMobil

  • Ian Longley

    Geologist/Director
    GIS-Pax

  • Katya Casey

    Chief Executive Officer
    Actus Veritas

  • Galip Dalay

    Senior Consulting Fellow, Turkey Initiative, Middle East and North Africa Programme
    Chatham House

  • Randy Neely

    Chief Executive Officer
    Capricorn Energy

  • Sam Weir

    Director
    Crasner Capital

  • Simon Molyneux

    Chief Operating Officer
    Timor Resources

  • Christopher Wheaton

    Managing Director
    Stifel

  • Michael Whibley

    Advisor
    Moyes & Co

  • Priyal Maniar

    Global Energy Investor
    T. Rowe Price

  • Claudio Leone

    New Venture Lead for MENA
    SLB

  • Felicia Winter

    Manager, Geoscience, Africa Mediterranean & Middle East
    TGS

  • Clementine Wallop

    Director, Sub-Saharan Africa
    Horizon Engage

  • Julian Bowden

    Senior Visiting Research Fellow
    Oxford Institute for Energy Studies

  • Ade Adeola

    Consultant / Advisor
    Independent

  • Justin Dargin

    Senior Visiting Fellow
    Middle East Council on Global Affairs

  • David Moreton

    Egypt & East Mediterranean New Opportunities Manager
    ExxonMobil

  • Alexander Zaslavsky

    Co-Founder & Managing Partner
    Horizon Engage

  • Ian Cross

    Managing Director
    Moyes & Co | Board Member at SEAPEX

  • Mark Jonathan Davis

    Chief Executive Officer
    Capterio

  • Alessio Checconi

    Vice President - Technical Marketing
    PXGEO

  • Paul Freeman

    Global Exploration Advisor
    SLB

  • Daniel Davidson

    Chief Operating Officer
    Frontier

  • Jennifer Medcalf

    President and Partner
    The REACH Group

  • Gayle Meikle

    Chief Executive Officer
    Frontier

  • Andrew Farrand

    Director, Middle East and North Africa
    Horizon Engage

  • Amalia Olivera-Riley

    Executive Vice President Capability Development
    Subsurface Consultants & Associates

  • Patrick Rutty

    Director, Global Intelligence
    Enverus

  • Fraser McKay

    Senior Vice President and Head of Upstream Analysis
    Wood Mackenzie

  • Michael Knights

    Chief Product Officer & Managing Director, MENA
    Horizon Engage

  • Tamoor Ali

    Originator
    Trafigura

  • Mike Lakin

    Managing Director
    Envoi

  • Kathryn Porter

    Energy Consultant
    Watt-Logic

  • Valerie Marcel

    Executive Director
    New Producers for Sustainable Energy

  • Jerry Smart

    Technical and Subsurface Manager
    Petro Matad

  • Casper Mortensen

    Vice President - Western Hemisphere
    DUG

  • Andy Duncan

    Executive
    Atlas Energy Corp.

  • Alula Damte

    President
    Central European Petroleum (CEP)

  • Oliver Crowley

    Co-Founder & Director, Business
    The Geopolitical Desk

  • Hany Osman

    Founder & Principal Consultant
    Subsurface Insight

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