Speakers

The World Energies Summit Speakers represent the foremost voices shaping the global energy future. From government ministers and CEOs to technology pioneers and investors, our speaker lineup brings 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.

  • Gualdino da Silva

    President
    Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP), Timor-Leste

  • Engr Gbenga Komolafe

    Commission Chief Executive
    Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)

  • Kristian Johansen

    Chief Executive Officer
    TGS


  • Liz Schwarze

    Vice President, Global Exploration
    Chevron


  • John Ardill

    Vice President, Head of Global Exploration
    ExxonMobil


  • Arnd Wilhelms

    Acting Senior Vice President Subsurface, E&P International
    Equinor

  • David Hajovsky

    Executive Vice President, Multi-Client
    TGS

  • Andrea Lovatini

    Director, Exploration Data & Geosolutions, Digital & Integration
    SLB

  • Jim Keating

    Chief Executive Officer
    Oil & Gas Corporation of Newfoundland & Labrador

  • Wissam Chbat

    Chairman of the Board
    Lebanese Petroleum Administration (LPA)

  • John Chambers

    Managing Director
    Larus Energy

  • Philip Lambert

    Chief Executive Officer
    Lambert Energy Advisory

  • Vandana Gangaram Panday

    Director
    Staatsolie Hydrocarbon Institute, Suriname

  • Katherine Roe

    Chief Executive Officer
    Pharos Energy

  • Dr. Andy Butler

    Chief Executive Officer
    Sunda Energy

  • Nick Ingrassia

    Chief Executive Officer
    Seascape Energy Asia

  • Katya Casey

    Chief Executive Officer
    Actus Veritas

  • Sam Weir

    Director
    Crasner Capital

  • Michael Whibley

    Managing Director
    Naga Api Resources

  • Priyal Maniar

    Global Energy Investor
    T. Rowe Price

  • Clementine Wallop

    Director, Sub-Saharan Africa
    Horizon Engage

  • Ade Adeola

    Consultant / Advisor
    Independent

  • Justin Dargin

    Senior Visiting Fellow
    Middle East Council on Global Affairs

  • Alexander Zaslavsky

    Co-Founder & Managing Partner
    Horizon Engage

  • Daniel Pratt

    Vice President Upstream Research & Consulting
    S&P Global

  • Ian Cross

    Managing Director
    Moyes & Co | Board Member at SEAPEX

  • Mark Jonathan Davis

    Chief Executive Officer
    Capterio

  • Alessio Checconi

    Vice President - Technical Marketing
    PXGEO

  • Daniel Davidson

    Chief Operating Officer
    Frontier

  • Wadii El Karkouri

    Executive Vice President - Imaging and Technology
    TGS

  • Jennifer Medcalf

    President and Partner
    The REACH Group

  • Gayle Meikle

    Chief Executive Officer
    Frontier

  • Shakwa Nyambe

    Managing Partner
    SNC Incorporated

  • Andrew Farrand

    Director, Middle East and North Africa
    Horizon Engage

  • Amalia Olivera-Riley

    Executive Business Advisor
    Subsurface Consultants & Associates

  • Patrick Rutty

    Director, Global Intelligence
    Enverus

  • Fraser McKay

    Senior Vice President and Head of Upstream Analysis
    Wood Mackenzie

  • Michael Knights

    Managing Director, MENA
    Horizon Engage

  • Tamoor Ali

    Originator
    Trafigura

  • Mike Lakin

    Managing Director
    Envoi

  • Kathryn Porter

    Energy Consultant
    Watt-Logic

  • Malcolm Graham-Wood

    Founding Partner and Executive Chairman
    Hydrocarbon Capital

  • Valerie Marcel

    Executive Director
    New Producers for Sustainable Energy

  • Armando Zamora

    Director
    New Producers for Sustainable Energy

  • Jerry Smart

    Technical and Subsurface Manager
    Petro Matad