The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Africa has officially announced the programme for the 2nd Africa Technology Conference (ATC 2026), taking place 16–18 June 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Following a successful inaugural ediPon in Tanzania in 2025, the conference will travel to West Africa for the first Pme, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators and technical experts from across the conPnent and beyond, under the theme: “Harnessing Innova.on and Technology for a Resilient and Sustainable African Energy Sector.”
H.E. Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly, Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has confirmed his support and parPcipaPon who will, alongside senior representaPves, aYend the three-day event and deliver an opening keynote address to delegates, se[ng the stage for criPcal conversaPons on the future of Africa’s energy sector.
A major new addiPon to the 2026 programme will be the launch of the Africa Gas and Innova;ons Summit, taking place on Day Two of the conference. The dedicated summit will focus on the theme: “Accelera.ng Africa’s Gas Revolu.on: Innova.ons, Partnerships and Sustainable Growth.”
The new summit will spotlight the growing role of natural gas in Africa’s energy future, exploring how innovaPon, strategic partnerships and investment can support energy access, industrial growth and long-term sustainability across the conPnent.
ATC 2026 brings together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to drive progress across Africa’s evolving energy sector.
Delegates will hear from influenPal keynote speakers, join high-level panel discussions and explore technical presentaPons, case studies and emerging technologies shaping the future of energy in Africa.
Alongside the conference sessions, ATC 2026 will also provide valuable networking opportuniPes and an exhibiPon and innovaPon showcase, giving aYendees the chance to connect, collaborate and discover new ideas and technologies from across the industry.
Riverson Oppong, SPE Africa Regional Director and ATC 2026 Conference Chair, highlighted the significance of Côte d’Ivoire hosPng the second ediPon of the conference, commenPng: “Côte d’Ivoire represents one of the most exciPng and forward-looking energy markets in Africa today. The country’s growing influence within the regional energy sector, combined with its commitment to innovaPon, infrastructure development and sustainable growth, makes Abidjan the ideal host city for the second Africa Technology Conference.”
He conPnued; “ATC 2026 will build on the momentum of our inaugural ediPon by creaPng an even stronger plaborm for collaboraPon, knowledge-sharing and technology advancement across Africa’s energy industry. We are parPcularly excited to introduce the new Africa Gas and InnovaPons Summit, which will bring together leaders and innovators to explore how gas can help accelerate economic growth, energy security and sustainability across the conPnent. Delegates can look forward to three days of impacbul discussions, cu[ng-edge technologies, strategic partnerships and unparalleled networking opportuniPes.”
To explore the full programme and register to aYend, visit the Africa Technology Conference Official Website.
