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Unlocking Venezuela's Energy Future: Investment, Infrastructure & Global Opportunity

On 30 July 2026, government officials, investors, operators and industry stakeholders gathered at The Langham Hotel to explore the investment opportunities driving the next chapter of Venezuela's oil and gas sector. Below you'll find the speakers, photography, coverage and session presentations from the showcase.

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Agenda

Unlocking Venezuela's Energy Future: Investment, Infrastructure & Global Opportunity

Time Session
15:30 - 16:00 Delegate registration
16:00 - 16:05

Welcome and Opening Remarks
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber

16:05 - 16:15

Keynote Address

Venezuela's Energy Vision: Government Priorities & Strategic Vision
A high-level overview of state policies, production targets, regulatory frameworks, and mechanisms
designed to attract international capital.

Ambassador

16:15 - 16:30

Venezuela's Upstream Competitiveness: What Is the Opportunity

The recent approval of the Hydrocarbons Law Regulations, together with the resolutions governing royalties
nd the Integral Hydrocarbons Tax,completes a critical part of Venezuela’s regulatory framework and provides greater certainty
for potential investors. This presentation will assess how Venezuela’s hydrocarbons framework compares with those of competing
jurisdictions and explores what further measures could strengthen its competitiveness and make the country a more compelling
destination for international investment.

Carlos Bellorin, Executive Vice President, Macro Analysis, Welligence Energy Analytics
Juan Carlos Andrade, CEO Araya Energy Group and Director and Legal Counsel of the Venezuelan Petroleum Chamber

16:30 - 16:45

The Time is Now: Derisking Venezuela’s Offshore Greenfields

Industry’s exclusive multi-client access to the complete seismic imaging for evaluating and derisking mid- and
long-term exploration in offshore basins.

Jean-Philippe Rossi, Executive Vice President, GEOEX MCG

16:45 - 17:30

Panel Discussion/Presentations: International Companies on Doing Business in Venezuela

A high-level, interactive dialogue between Venezuela and international oil companies exploring the immediate next steps for the industry.

Carlos Bellorin, Executive Vice President, Macro Analysis, Welligence Energy Analytics
Greig Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer, Apertura Energy PLC

17:30 - 17:40

Closing remarks
Wrap up and official opening of the evening reception

17:45 - 19:00 Networking Cocktail Reception