US-Africa Energy & Investment Forum: Powering the Next Phase of Global Growth

14 Oct 2026
Elephant Stage, Ballroom East
AEW Town Hall , Country & Regional Spotlights

As Africa and the United States deepen their strategic partnership, energy investment remains a cornerstone of shared economic growth and energy security. This high-level discussion will focus on strengthening commercial partnerships, unlocking capital, advancing technology transfer, and creating a more competitive investment environment to power Africa's next phase of growth while supporting global energy security.

Chairperson
Natznet Tesfay
Natznet Tesfay, Head of Insights & Analysis - S&P Global Market Intelligence
Speakers
H.E. Antonio Oburu Ondo
H.E. Antonio Oburu Ondo, Minister of State, Ministry of Hydrocarbons, Mines and Electricity - Republic of Equatorial Guinea
Joshua Volz
Joshua Volz, Special Envoy for Energy Integration - U.S. Department of Energy
Vibhuti Jain
Vibhuti Jain, Managing Director and Regional Head of Africa - DFC
Samuel Diminas
Samuel Diminas, CEO - Westpaq International (Former Bay Matrix Group)
Jonathan Pratt
Jonathan Pratt, Senior Director International Government Relations - ExxonMobil
Jude Kearney
Jude Kearney, Managing Partner - ASAFO & CO. (U.S.) LLP
Kunle Orogbem
Kunle Orogbem, MEGPL Business Manager President - ConocoPhillips
H.E. Tarek El Molla
H.E. Tarek El Molla, Former Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Founder & Principal Consultant - Luminant Energy Consultancy
Armando Manuel
Armando Manuel, Presidente do Conselho de Administração - Fundo Soberano de Angola (FSDEA)