Empowering Africa’s next generation of energy leaders. 4th Ed of the African Youth in Oil & Gas Summit | 9-10 September 2027 | Walvis Bay, Namibia
Walvis Bay, Namibia
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1/4 🌍 BIG NEWS!
YIOGS is now AYIOGS!
We are proud to introduce the African Youth in Oil & Gas Summit, the new identity of the Youth in Oil & Gas Summit.
Founded in Walvis Bay, Namibia, in 2024. Rooted in Namibia. Growing towards a continental vision.
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3/4 WHAT REMAINS THE SAME?
Our focus on skills, employment readiness, entrepreneurship, mentorship, local content and meaningful youth participation in energy.
A bigger vision. The same commitment.
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4/4 THE NEXT CHAPTER BEGINS!
Join us for the fourth edition of AYIOGS.
📅 9–10 September 2027
📍 Walvis Bay, Namibia
🎯 Building Africa's Energy Future
Partners and participants across Africa, we invite you to join the journey.
🌐 yiogs.com.na
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Meet Justina Erastus - Namibian lawyer in training, youth development advocate, Founder and Convener of the Youth in Oil & Gas Summit, and a member of the #FOE2027 Advisory Board.
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Speaker Announcement | Saave Nakashole We are proud to welcome Saave Nakashole, Deputy Country Manager for Public and Operational Affairs at Galp Namibia, to YIOGS 2026.
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Tomorrow, it begins.
After months of planning, partnerships, and preparation, the 3rd Youth in Oil & Gas Summit 2026 is finally here.
Tomorrow, industry leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, students, and professionals will come together in Walvis Bay!
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Speaker Announcement | Ndakolo Haiduwa
The Youth in Oil & Gas Summit is pleased to welcome Ndakolo Haiduwa, Deputy Country Manager of Rhino Resources.
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2 Days to Go.
The wait is almost over.
The speakers are ready.
The conversations are ready.
The opportunities are waiting.
In just two days, Walvis Bay becomes the meeting place for the people shaping Namibia's energy future.
Have you secured your seat?
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Speaker Announcement | Erna van der Merwe
We are delighted to welcome Erna van der Merwe, Managing Director of Walvis Bay Diving & Salvage (WBDS), to YIOGS 2026.
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3 Days to Go.
The stage is almost set.
Over the next three days, the Youth in Oil & Gas Summit will welcome global energy leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and the next generation of professionals.
This isn't just another conference.
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4 Days to Go.
Namibia's energy story is entering a new chapter.
Be part of the conversations that matter.
Hear from industry leaders.
Meet decision-makers.
Build meaningful connections.
Discover where you fit into one of Africa's fastest-growing energy sectors.
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Speaker Announcement | Festus Hangula
We are honoured to announce Festus Hangula, Executive Director of the Namibia Petroleum Operators Association (NAMPOA), as a speaker at YIOGS 2026.
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5 Days to Go.
The countdown is almost over.
In five days, leaders from government, industry, finance, and the private sector will gather in Walvis Bay to discuss the future of Namibia's energy economy.
The opportunities are real.
The conversations are important.
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Speaker Announcement | Elsie Kambala
The Youth in Oil & Gas Summit is honoured to welcome Elsie Kambala, Country Manager for SLB Namibia.
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Speaker Announcement | Bertrand Albert
We are pleased to welcome Bertrand Albert, Namibia Country Head at DNV, to the Youth in Oil & Gas Summit 2026.
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Your next career opportunity could begin with a single conversation.
Breaking into the oil and gas industry isn't only about qualifications—it's about access.
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World-Class Hospitality. Namibian Heart.
We are delighted to welcome @proteahotels by Marriott® Walvis Bay as the Hospitality & Transport Partner of the 3rd Youth in Oil & Gas Summit 2026.
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