The AAPG/SPE Africa Energy and Technology Conference (5-7 December, Nairobi, Kenya) is pleased to confirm that the AAPG President, Paul Britt, and SPE President-Elect, Janeen Judah, will be giving the opening remarks on the first day of the conference. Additionally, we are pleased to confirm the following distinguished speakers who will participate in the panel sessions:

Executive Plenary Session - Africa in the 21st Century; Frontier Plays and Challenges

Monday, 5th December

• Emeka Ene, CEO, Oildata Inc and Xenergi
• Keith Hill, President and CEO, Africa Oil Corp.
• Christopher Smith, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
• Dr. Scott W. Tinker, Director, Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas, Austin

Panel Session - Social Responsibility; Smart Goals for a Sustainable Future

Tuesday, 6th December

• Manuel Gracas de Deus, General Manager - Health, Environment and Safety, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company - Southern Africa Strategic Business Unit, Chevron Africa & Latin America
• Douglas Hollett, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Fossil Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
• Gurjeet Phull Jenkins, Country Manager Kenya, Anadarko
• Dr. Connie Martinon, Social Affairs Manager, Total E&P and Lecturer, University of Nairobi
• Mwendia Nyaga, Chief Executive, Oil and Energy Services

Panel Session - Petroleum Regulation and Contract Sanctity; Ensuring an Orderly and Sustainable Future

Wednesday, 7th December

• Sam Abraham, Geothermal Project Manager
• Luca Dragonetti, Managing Director, Eni Kenya
• Yusuf Matashi, Managing Director, Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC)
• Phillip Steyn, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Rhino Resources

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