Africa Technology Conference 2026 Programme Announced as Event Heads to Côte d’Ivoire
Special Africa Gas and Innovations Summit to Debut in Abidjan
12 May 2026 – 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 edition in Tanzania in 2025, the conference will travel to West Africa for the first time, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators and technical experts from across the continent and beyond, under the theme: “Harnessing Innovation 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 participation who will, alongside senior representatives, attend the three-day event and deliver an opening keynote address to delegates, setting the stage for critical conversions on the future of Africa’s energy sector.
A major new addition to the 2026 programme will be the launch of the Africa Gas and Innovations Summit, taking place on Day Two of the conference. The dedicated summit will focus on the theme: “Accelerating Africa’s Gas Revolution: Innovations, Partnerships and Sustainable Growth.”
The new summit will spotlight the growing role of natural gas in Africa’s energy future, exploring how innovation, strategic partnerships and investment can support energy access, industrial growth and long-term sustainability across the continent.
ATC 2026 brings together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to drive progress across Africa’s evolving energy sector. Delegates will hear from influential keynote speakers, join high-level panel discussions and explore technical presentations, case studies and emerging technologies shaping the future of energy in Africa.
Alongside the conference sessions, ATC 2026 will also provide valuable networking opportunities and an exhibition and innovation showcase, giving attendees 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 hosting the second edition of the conference, commenting: “Côte d’Ivoire represents one of the most exciting and forward-looking energy markets in Africa today. The country’s growing influence within the regional energy sector, combined with its commitment to innovation, infrastructure development and sustainable growth, makes Abidjan the ideal host city for the second Africa Technology Conference.”
He continued; “ATC 2026 will build on the momentum of our inaugural edition by creating an even stronger platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and technology advancement across Africa’s energy industry. We are particularly excited to introduce the new Africa Gas and Innovations Summit, which will bring together leaders and innovators to explore how gas can help accelerate economic growth, energy security and sustainability across the continent.
Delegates can look forward to three days of impactful discussions, cutting-edge technologies, strategic partnerships and unparalleled networking opportunities.”
To explore the full programme and register to attend, visit the Africa Technology Conference Official Website – https://africatechnologyconference.com
