Panel Session Day1

Theme: Transforming Africa's Petroleum Industry for Operational Excellence

Synopsis: Due to the peculiarities of the Petroleum Industry in Africa, this panel session will focus on innovations and improvements in operational practices that could drive down production costs and increase production; managing the talent that will drive the industry now and in the future; understanding the global dynamics shaping the industry in Africa in a bid to better position Africa's energy for relevance in a global market; and addressing factors that could attract and retain investors such as fiscal arrangements, regulatory policies and security challenges.

Program Schedule Start Time

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Program Item

Start Time

1

All Guests and Speakers seated

10:00

2

Welcome/ Opening Statement

10:05

3

Remarks by Sponsors

10:10

4

Invitation of Keynote Speaker and reading his bio

10:15

5

Invitation of Panelists and Moderator to the High Table

10:18

6

Keynote Address

10:23

7

Comments by Panelists on Keynote Address

10:43

8

Q&A Session

11:18

9

Wrap Up and Closing

11:48

10

Vote of Thanks

11:50

11

Group Photographs

11:55

12

Breakout for Lunch

12:00