Date: 14 - 15 October 2025
Location: London, UK

The World Energies Summit Agenda 2025 will cover the full spectrum of topics relevant to the global oil & energy industry, from upstream investment to government promotion to renewable energy opportunities.

The World Energies Summit agenda is built around the key themes shaping the global upstream industry, developed in partnership with our sponsors, partners, and leading companies. From investment trends and capital allocation to exploration breakthroughs, technology, and frontier development, each session delivers timely insight and actionable strategies for upstream decision-makers worldwide. 

Strategic  Themes

1. Global Trends & Emerging Opportunities
Examine the evolving global upstream landscape, identifying new opportunities driven by technological, economic, and geopolitical shifts.

2. Exploration & Production  in a Global Context
Address the complex challenges in exploration and production,including resource depletion, environmental regulations, and operational risks.

3. Innovations Transforming the Sector
Highlight groundbreaking innovations in digital technologies, automation, and sustainability that are revolutionising the oil and gas industry.

4. Geopolitics, Policy & Market Stability
Discuss the role of policies, governance, and regulatory frameworks in maintaining market stability and fostering sustainable growth in the upstream sector.

5. Decarbonisation & Energy Security
Examining the delicate balancing act between cutting carbon emissions and safeguarding energy security.

6. Upstream Financing Strategies & Capital Flow
Explore innovative financing models and capital flows fuelling upstream investments, with a focus on sustainability and risk management.

Regional  Themes

1. Asia Pacific
Deepwater and LNG growth in Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia are driving upstream momentum, alongside rising demand and frontier acreage.

2. Africa
Significant gas discoveries in Namibia and Mozambique, untapped deepwater potential, and a wave of new licensing rounds position Africa as one of the most compelling frontiers for exploration

3. The Americas
From deepwater Brazil to the US Permian to emerging hotspots in Guyana and Suriname, the region leads global upstream growth through major discoveries and short-cycle innovation.

4. MENA
With vast reserves, the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and North African producers offer low-cost, high-impact upstream opportunities driven by evolving gas strategies.

5. Caspian & Central Asia
Proven reserves in Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, with untapped gas basins, offer long-term upstream potential and export access.

6. Europe & the Eastern Med
Upstream reinvestment in the North Sea and Eastern Med as well as energy security.

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