• Post-drill lessons learned 

• Scientific drilling 

• Field developments updates and challenges 

Role and future of frontier exploration 

• Seismic acquisition challenges and solutions 

• Drilling deeper, challenges and solutions 

• Ultra-deep water exploration targets 

• Turbidites, contourites (modern and ancient) and deep-water petroleum systems 

• Carbonates 

• Near field, ILX exploration 

Digitalization, New Technology and Data Standards 

• ChatGPT / AI / Machine Learning / Big data techniques applied in geoscience 

• Impact of Drones / satellites imaging / remote sensing 

• Technological breakthrough in data acquisition, processing & Interpretation 

• Data science OSDU 

Geoscience role in Energy Transition and Environment 

• Rare earth Mineral Exploration 

• Geothermal energy 

• Carbon intensity of different plays in East Africa 

• Hydrogen and noble gas resources 

• CCS/CCUS 

• Clean water 

• Groundwater 

• Geohazards Detection and Prevention 

Above Ground 

• Challenges and solutions in development 

• Licensing rounds in Africa 

• Fiscal terms and regulatory updates 

• Government roles 

• Data governance and sharing 

• Industry academia collaboration 

• Cost increase in inflation environment 

• Cross-border collaboration case studies 

• Pipeline projects 

• Engaging local stakeholders & academia.