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
Andy Inglis
Andy Inglis, Chairman and CEO - Kosmos Energy
Vibhuti Jain
Vibhuti Jain, Managing Director and Regional Head of Africa - DFC
Samuel Diminas
Samuel Diminas, CEO - Westpaq International (Former Bay Matrix Group)
Frederic Phipps
Frederic Phipps, President - ConocoPhillips
Adewale Tinubu, CON
Adewale Tinubu, CON, Group Chief Executive - Oando PLC
Jonathan Pratt
Jonathan Pratt, Senior Director International Government Relations - ExxonMobil