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2nd Annual Geo-Energy Resources Workshop 2026
at the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
Department of Earth Sciences
in collaboration with
AAPG Young Professionals Africa Region
Advancing Africa's Geo-Energy Future
Advancing Africa's Geo-Energy Future
The 2nd Annual Geo-Energy Resources Workshop 2026 convenes policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, students, and energy professionals to engage critically with Africa’s evolving oil, gas, and renewable energy landscape.
This workshop provides a strategic platform for dialogue on exploration success, energy transition, capacity development, and sustainable geo-energy growth across the continent.
Important Dates
Day 1
Day 1
Field Excursion
Day 2
Day 2
Opening Ceremony, Keynotes & Plenary Sessions
Day 3
Day 3
Technical & Student Sessions
About the Workshop
About the Workshop
The Geo-Energy Resources Workshop is an annual high-level engagement hosted by the University of the Western Cape in collaboration with the AAPG Young Professionals Africa Region.
The 2nd Annual edition focuses on:
The South African Oil and Gas landscape
Sub-Saharan energy potential
Lessons from mature petroleum provinces
Exploration and geoscience innovation
Alternative and renewable energy integration
Career pathways in the geo-energy sector
The workshop combines keynote addresses, plenary sessions, technical presentations, policy dialogue, and structured networking.
Key Highlights
Key Highlights
Government and Ministerial Inaugural Address
Technical Keynotes from African Energy Leaders
High-Level Panel Discussions
Petroleum Geoscience Technical Sessions
Renewable & Environmental Energy Session
Student Research Presentations
Field Excursion to Geological Sites of Cape Town
Industry Exhibition Booths
Career & Recruitment Corner
Sponsored Networking Sessions
Meet The Speakers
Meet The Speakers
Prof. Monwabisi Ralarala
Prof. Monwabisi Ralarala
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic
University of the Western Cape
Ms. Nillian Mulemi
Ms. Nillian Mulemi
CEO
Petrofund Namibia
President: AAPG African Region
Ms. Ntokozo Nzimande
Ms. Ntokozo Nzimande
Deputy Director General
Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources
Dr. Bongani Sayidini
Dr. Bongani Sayidini
CEO
Petroleum Agency South Africa
Mr. Godfrey Moagi
Mr. Godfrey Moagi
CEO
South African National Petroleum Company
Mr. Adrian Strydom
Mr. Adrian Strydom
CEO
South African Oil and Gas Alliance
Mr. Eduard Groenewald
Mr. Eduard Groenewald
HSE Manager
TotalEnergies E&P
South Africa
Mr. Dennis Zekveld
Mr. Dennis Zekveld
General Manager
Shell
Mr. Nick Mitchell
Mr. Nick Mitchell
COO
Renergen
Ms. Noleen Pauls
Ms. Noleen Pauls
President
Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA)
Mr. KB Trivedi
Mr. KB Trivedi
E&P Executive
SANPC
Dr. Vincent Mashaba
Dr. Vincent Mashaba
Senior Exploration Manager
Sasol
The Venue
The Venue
University of the Western Cape
University of the Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
The workshop will be hosted on campus with designated halls, exhibition areas, and networking spaces.
The workshop will be hosted on campus with designated halls, exhibition areas, and networking spaces.
Detailed venue allocations and logistical information will be published closer to the event. For more information on the Jakes Gerwel Hall, click here.
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