Executive Programme

The Executive Programme of the Congress features high-level sessions led by government ministers, CEOs, and global energy leaders, addressing the future of energy policy, innovation, and investment

Speakers

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman AlSaud
His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman AlSaud
His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman AlSaud

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman AlSaud

Minister

Ministry of Energy of Saudi Arabia

Pedro Miras
Pedro Miras
Pedro Miras

Pedro Miras

President

WPC Energy

Haitham Al Ghais
Haitham Al Ghais
Haitham Al Ghais

Haitham Al Ghais

Secretary General

OPEC

Vicki Hollub
Vicki Hollub
Vicki Hollub

Vicki Hollub

President and CEO

Occidental

Qijun HOU
Qijun HOU
Qijun HOU

Qijun HOU

Chairman

Sinopec

Lorenzo Simonelli
Lorenzo Simonelli
Lorenzo Simonelli

Lorenzo Simonelli

Chairman, President & CEO

Baker Hughes

Wael Sawan
Wael Sawan
Wael Sawan

Wael Sawan

CEO

Shell

Patrick Pouyanne
Patrick Pouyanne
Patrick Pouyanne

Patrick Pouyanne

Chairman & CEO

TotalEnergies

Dave Ernsberger
Dave Ernsberger
Dave Ernsberger

Dave Ernsberger

President

S&P Global Energy

Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh
Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh
Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh

Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh

CEO

Olivier Le Peuch
Olivier Le Peuch
Olivier Le Peuch

Olivier Le Peuch

CEO

SLB

Josu Jon Imaz
Josu Jon Imaz
Josu Jon Imaz

Josu Jon Imaz

CEO

Repsol

Amena Bakr
Amena Bakr
Amena Bakr

Amena Bakr

Head of Middle East Energy and OPEC-plus

Kpler

Haruhiko Ando
Haruhiko Ando
Haruhiko Ando

Haruhiko Ando

CEO

JCCP

Nour Eddine Daoudi
Nour Eddine Daoudi
Nour Eddine Daoudi

Nour Eddine Daoudi

Chairman and CEO

Sonatrach

John Ardill
John Ardill
John Ardill

John Ardill

Vice President, Global Exploration

ExxonMobil

Girish Saligram
Girish Saligram
Girish Saligram

Girish Saligram

CEO

Weatherford International

Andrea Stegher
Andrea Stegher
Andrea Stegher

Andrea Stegher

President

International Gas Union (IGU)

Amer AlAjmi
Amer AlAjmi
Amer AlAjmi

Amer AlAjmi

CEO

AlFanar Engineering Service

Saad Alsadhan
Saad Alsadhan
Saad Alsadhan

Saad Alsadhan

CEO

Zain

Najla Alsudairy
Najla Alsudairy
Najla Alsudairy

Najla Alsudairy

Manager, Advocacy and International Affairs

OSP

Roberto Ardenghy
Roberto Ardenghy
Roberto Ardenghy

Roberto Ardenghy

President

Instituto Brazilerio Petroleo (IBP)

Abdulrahman bin Sulaiman
Abdulrahman bin Sulaiman
Abdulrahman bin Sulaiman

Abdulrahman bin Sulaiman

Board Member & CEO

GASCO

Luis Cabra
Luis Cabra
Luis Cabra

Luis Cabra

Executive Managing Director of Energy Transition, Technology, Institutional Affairs, and Deputy CEO

Repsol

Bruce Chalton
Bruce Chalton
Bruce Chalton

Bruce Chalton

CCS Development Manager

ExxonMobil

Jean-François Gagné
Jean-François Gagné
Jean-François Gagné

Jean-François Gagné

Head

The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Secretariat

Ivan Marten
Ivan Marten
Ivan Marten

Ivan Marten

Advisor, BCG and Board Member

WPC Energy / Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Bob McNally
Bob McNally
Bob McNally

Bob McNally

Founder and President

Rapidan Energy Group

Philip Mshelbila
Philip Mshelbila
Philip Mshelbila

Philip Mshelbila

Secretary General

Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)

Fadi Saadeh
Fadi Saadeh
Fadi Saadeh

Fadi Saadeh

Acting CEO & Head of Technology

Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM)

Fernando Vallina
Fernando Vallina
Fernando Vallina

Fernando Vallina

Chairman, President & CEO

ExxonMobil Saudi Arabia

Daniel Yergin
Daniel Yergin
Daniel Yergin

Daniel Yergin

Vice Chairman

S&P Global

Plenary Sessions

The Congress is a catalyst for vital conversations with key industry trailblazers and decision-makers that influence the future of the energy industry for the benefit of all.

Ministerial Sessions

With over 100 ministers and their delegations invited from around the world, Ministerial Dialogues and Round Tables will address the interconnected realms of global energy governance, policy frameworks to support energy transitions, and building cross-border partnerships in innovation, investment, and security.

Guided by their respective ministers, a number of WPC Energy National Committees will showcase country specific opportunities for investment and collaboration.

Strategic Sessions

The Strategic Sessions at the 25ᵗʰ WPC Energy Congress will convene global leaders to tackle the defining challenges and opportunities of the energy sector. Discussions will explore market outlooks, the pace of transformation, and breakthrough innovations shaping the industry. Together, they will chart a strategic course toward a secure, sustainable, and inclusive energy future.