Sessions | West Africa Gas Summit

MAIN SESSIONS

WAGS2026 is driven by components structured to deliver on stated objectives around driving rigorous dialogue and exchanges among sector experts, decision-makers and promoters

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DAY 1 | 9 June

Opening Ceremony - 16:00 – 18:00

Welcome Address by Chafari Kanya Hanawa, Director General , WAGPA 
Address by Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy & Green Transition, Ghana
Address by H.E. Birame Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Senegal Keynote Address by Ed Ubong, Coordinating Director, Decade of Gas, Nigeria
Address by Ms. Ma Li, Secretary General, China Chamber of Commerce for Petroleum and Chemicals Industries

West Africa Energy Leaders’ Roundtable – 18:00-19:00

Closed-Door High-level exclusive engagement bringing together select CEOs, senior government representatives, regulators, and key industry stakeholders.

Networking Cocktail Reception – 18:00-21:00

Informal engagement among policymakers, investors, and industry leaders Partnership-building and early dialogue

Strategic Dialogues – 08:00 – 12:30

Theme - Rapid Regional Gas Sector Expansion for Socio-Economic Transformation
Opening Address by Akachukwu Nwokedi, Regional Coordinator for Africa, IGU
Feature Presentations by West African Gas Pipeline Authority (WAGPA)
Panel & Plenary Discussions

Investor Panel – 14:00 – 18:30

Project Presentations
Panel & Plenary Discussions
Business & Stakeholder Pitches

DAY 2 | 10 June

DAY 3 | 11 June

Strategic Engagement Session: Senegal In Focus – 09:30 – 12:30

Pre-arranged meetings with H. E. Birame Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Senegal 
Open networking opportunities for delegates and stakeholders to engage, connect, and explore areas of collaboration

CEO Interactive Session – 13:00 – 20:15