OGTAN HCD Conference + Expo 2026
Inaugural Edition · Save the Date

Empowering People. Driving Performance. Shaping the future of oil & gas.

The inaugural Human Capacity Development Conference + Expo of the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria. A working summit where regulators, operators, indigenous trainers, and academia map the workforce that will deliver Nigeria's energy decade.

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19 – 21 August 2026 · PTI Effurun, Delta State
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Hosted at Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Effurun · Delta State, Nigeria
Empowering People Driving Performance Shaping the Future Building Capacity Raising Standards Transforming the Industry Empowering People Driving Performance Shaping the Future Building Capacity Raising Standards Transforming the Industry
Confirmed Sponsors

Proud supporters of the OGTAN HCD Conference 2026

Headline Sponsor
NUPRC
Wellservices Training Academy
Strategic Partner
Petroleum Training Institute
Platinum Sponsor
Clean Africa Response
ND Western
Gold Sponsor
Oilserv
PM4Success International
Jake Riley Ltd
Nexus Alliance
Westend Diamond
Silver Sponsor
Hybrid Group & DGM
Gabson Engineering Services Ltd
Laser Engineering & Resources Consultants Ltd
Energy Training Centre
Resource Churchill Limited
Hobark International Limited
Richardson Oil and Gas Limited
Category Sponsor
Language and Skills Development Consulting
Aradel Holdings
Inaugural Edition · By the Numbers

Three days. One community. One mandate to build the people who run Nigerian energy.

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Engr. Felix Omatshola Ogbe
Keynote
Keynote Speaker · Confirmed

Engr. Felix Omatshola Ogbe

Executive Secretary · Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

" Capacity development is the heartbeat of Nigerian content. Nothing the regulators, operators or trainers do has lasting effect unless we get the people right.
Opening Day 19 August 2026
Session State of Nigerian Energy Training
Venue PTI Main Hall, Effurun
About the Conference

A nation's energy future is built one trained mind at a time.

What this conference is.

The OGTAN HCD Conference + Expo is the inaugural national gathering of Nigeria's oil and gas training community. Convened by the Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria, it brings together every layer of the country's training ecosystem under one roof for the first time.

Accredited training providers. Learning and development professionals. Instructional designers. HSE trainers. Simulator engineers. Technical educators from PTI and the polytechnics. The Nigerian edtech founders reimagining how energy workers are taught. This is the room.

For three days at PTI Effurun, OGTAN members and the wider Nigerian training community sit together to do what has never been done in one place: align our country's training capacity around the future skills the oil and gas industry actually needs, and decide what training in Nigeria should look like for the decade ahead.

Why now. The training layer is changing.

The discipline our community practices is changing fast. Learning technology has moved on. Accreditation standards are being rewritten. Operator expectations of trainer output have shifted. Nigerian training providers are being measured against international benchmarks in ways they were not before, and the responses must be coordinated, not improvised.

This conference is where Nigerian trainers stop competing in silos and start collaborating on standards. Where modern training methods become Nigerian capability — built here, applied here, recognised internationally. Where the community speaks with one voice on what the workforce of the next decade requires.

This is the room where the Nigerian training community sets its own agenda. The output is a working communiqué from OGTAN, signed by the membership, on the floor.

Host Venue · Why PTI Effurun · Why Warri

The home of Nigerian petroleum training is where this conversation belongs.

Why Warri. Warri sits at the heart of Nigeria's oil and gas heartland. Surrounded by the country's most active production assets, refineries, flow stations, and service company yards. It is the city where Nigerian crude has been pumped, refined, traded, and trained on for over half a century. The Niger Delta produces the barrels. Warri is its commercial and operational capital. There is no city in Nigeria more synonymous with the oil and gas worker than Warri, and there is no city that should host the country's first dedicated HCD conference.

Why PTI. The Petroleum Training Institute at Effurun is the institutional birthplace of Nigerian petroleum training. Established in 1972 by the Federal Government, PTI has produced generations of the engineers, technicians, instrumentation specialists, drilling crews, HSE professionals and process operators who keep Nigerian energy assets running today. To host an HCD conference anywhere else would be a contradiction of the agenda itself.

Convening at PTI is a deliberate statement: that the future of Nigerian energy training will be designed where the work actually happens, on the ground that produced the workforce we already have, and the one we now have to build. The campus also gives us direct access to live training infrastructure — labs, workshops, simulators — that brings the agenda into the same building as the practice.

Delta State Government joins as host state partner. The Welcome Barbecue on Day One closes the day at the PTI Hall.

Conference + Expo Features

More than a conference. An ecosystem.

Two days, six communities, one venue. Here is what you can expect across the agenda and the expo floor.

Golf Tournament

A relationship building round at a Delta State course on opening day. Trophy presentation at the clubhouse.

Day One · 19 August

Welcome Barbecue

Opening reception at the Ogunu Golf Resort on Day One evening. Live Highlife band, regional cuisine, and the most relaxed network in Nigerian energy training.

Day One · 19:00

Strategic Plenary Sessions

The state of Nigerian training. The new HSE competency standard. The future of accreditation. Each plenary closes with a working commitment captured in the OGTAN communiqué.

Day Two & Three

The Trainers' Hub

A curated exhibition floor of Nigeria's most respected indigenous training providers. Fifty plus exhibitors. Live demonstrations of curriculum, simulators, certifications and accreditation portfolios.

Expo Floor

Innovation Pitch Stage

Nigerian edtech founders, simulator builders, and field trainers. Twelve shortlisted training innovators pitch live to a jury of operator L&D heads and investors. Winners receive an OGTAN development grant.

Day Two & Three

Women in HCD Spotlight

A dedicated plenary celebrating the women shaping Nigerian energy training, with mentorship breakouts and dedicated networking circles. Convened in partnership with WIM and WIE Nigeria.

Day Three · Plenary

The HCD Awards Ceremony

The closing event of the inaugural HCD Conference. A black tie Grand Dinner recognising excellence in capacity development across trainers, training providers, and individual lifetime contribution to Nigerian energy talent. The night the year's standard bearers are named.

Day Three · Closing Night · 19:00
The Programme · 19 – 21 August 2026

Three days. One blueprint for Nigeria's energy workforce.

Day One · Wednesday 19 August 2026

Networking & Welcome

  • 07:00Golf Tournament Registration & Breakfast · Ogunu Golf Resort
  • 08:00HCD Invitational Golf Tournament · Shotgun start · 18-hole stroke play · Industry teams
  • 13:00Golf Lunch & Awards Presentation · Closest to pin, longest drive, team prize
  • 14:30Hotel Check-in & Freshen-up · Coordinated transfers to Effurun
  • 18:30Welcome Drinks & Networking · Ogunu Golf Resort · Live band
  • 19:00Arrival of the OGTAN President & Dignitaries
  • 19:10National Anthem (Second Stanza) & Opening Prayer
  • 19:20Presidential Address · Setting the Stage: The Spirit of HCD 2026 · Chris Osarumwense, President, OGTAN
  • 19:45Welcome Barbecue · Outdoor stations · Live music · Informal networking
  • 21:15Special Guest Recognition & Photographs
  • 21:30Close of Day 1 · Departures
Day Two · Thursday 20 August 2026

Setting the Agenda

  • 08:00Delegate Registration & Welcome Coffee · PTI Conference Centre
  • 08:30PTI Facility Tour · Dr Samuel E. Onoji, Principal & Chief Executive, PTI Effurun
  • 09:00Conference Opening Ceremony · Opening prayer & National Anthem
  • 09:10Welcome Address · Chris Osarumwense, President, OGTAN
  • 09:20Goodwill Address from the Board of Trustees · Mazi Sam Azoka Onyechi, Chairman, OGTAN Board of Trustees
  • 09:28Address by the Host Institution · Dr Samuel E. Onoji, Principal & Chief Executive, PTI Effurun
  • 09:40Ministerial Keynote · Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil)
  • 10:00Address by the Host Governor · H.E. Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori (JP), Governor of Delta State
  • 10:20Coffee Break & Exhibition Walk-around
  • 10:45Regulatory Keynote & Opening Plenary · The State of HCD in Nigeria's Oil & Gas Industry · Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary, NCDMB, with panel
  • 12:10NOC Keynote · The National Oil Company Perspective · Kazachiyang Nuhu, Chief Human Resources Officer, NNPC Limited
  • 12:30Operator Address · What the Operators Need from Nigerian Trainers · Matthieu Bouyer, Head, OPTS (represented by Engr. Gwueke Ajaifia, Executive Director, OPTS)
  • 12:42Operator Address · The Independent Producers' View · Dr Ebenezer Ageh, Chief Technical Officer, Aradel Holdings Plc
  • 12:55Networking Lunch & Exhibition
  • 14:00Panel 1 · Local Content & Human Capital under PIA 2021 & NOGIC Act · Moderator: Ibiene Okeleke, Energy Training Center
  • 15:00Panel 2 · Closing the Technical Skills Gap · Moderator: Foluso Aribisala, Group CEO, Workforce Group
  • 15:45Refreshment Break & Exhibition
  • 16:05Keynote & Panel 3 · Nigeria's Energy Mix & HCD Readiness · Dr Emeka Okafor, EMOGAS Limited, with panel
  • 17:25Day 2 Synthesis · What We Heard Today · Funmi Ogbue, Conference Chair
  • 17:40The Training Managers' Roundtable · One Industry, One HCD Standard
  • 18:45HCD Awards Ceremony · Red Carpet Arrival & Cocktail Reception · Grand Hall
  • 19:45Service of Dinner · Live Cultural Performance
  • 20:45Presentation of the HCD Awards · Thirteen categories, incl. Lifetime Achievement & HCD Training Provider of the Year
  • 21:30Close of the Awards Ceremony · Departures
Day Three · Friday 21 August 2026

Solving the Problem

  • 08:30Arrival & Coffee
  • 09:00Day 3 Opening · Recap of Day 2 · Funmi Ogbue, Conference Chair
  • 09:10Gas Ministerial Keynote · The Decade of Gas — HCD Implications · Rt. Hon. Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) (represented by Elisha Benjamin D., Director, Gas)
  • 09:30PTDF Keynote & Technical Paper · Securing the Future Workforce · Prof. Shu'aibu Shehu Aliyu, ES/CEO, PTDF & Usman Pindar, Deputy General Manager, PTDF
  • 09:55Keynote · The Future Workforce — Digitisation and Decarbonisation · Olanrewaju Kalejaiye, Managing Director, ND Western Limited
  • 10:20Panel 4 · Training the Trainers — Standards, Certification & ATSP · Moderator: Coach Daniel Thomas, PhD, Doret Technologies
  • 11:30Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 11:50Zonal Showcase · Indigenous Training Houses — Voices from the Zones · OGTAN's four Zonal Chairmen
  • 13:00Networking Lunch & Exhibition
  • 14:30Panel 5 · Are Operators Doing Enough? Nigerian Trainers Hold the Industry to Account · Moderator: Joe Oduah, Resource Churchill Limited
  • 15:15Panel 6 · Funding HCD — the Money Question · NCDMB HCD Fund, PTDF & IOC budgets · Moderator: Engr. Chika Chinwah
  • 16:00Refreshment Break
  • 16:15Closing Plenary & Manifesto Signing · The OGTAN HCD Manifesto · President, OGTAN, with the National Executive Council
  • 16:55Recognition of Sponsors, Partners & Exhibitors · Funmi Ogbue, Conference Chair
  • 17:05Vote of Thanks · Dr David Emumena, General Secretary, OGTAN
  • 17:15Closing Prayer & National Anthem · Conference formally closes
  • 17:25Farewell Reception · Final networking before departure
  • 19:00Close of the OGTAN HCD Conference 2026
Already on the Programme

Voices in the room.

Nigeria's leading training providers, learning designers, edtech founders, and the senior figures driving the Nigerian HCD agenda. Sixty-one speakers, panellists and moderators across three days.

Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D
Day Two · Ministerial Keynote
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil)

Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D

Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources

Rt. Hon. Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo
Day Three · Gas Ministerial Keynote
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas)

Rt. Hon. Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo

Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources

H.E. Rt. Hon. Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori
Day Two · Host State Address
Executive Governor

H.E. Rt. Hon. Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori

Delta State Government

Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe
Day Two · Regulatory Keynote
Executive Secretary

Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Kazachiyang Nuhu
Day Two · NOC Keynote
Chief Human Resources Officer

Kazachiyang Nuhu

NNPC Limited

Matthieu Bouyer
Day Two · Operator Address
Head

Matthieu Bouyer

Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS)

Dr Ebenezer Ageh
Day Two · Operator Address
Chief Technical Officer

Dr Ebenezer Ageh

Aradel Holdings Plc

Dr Emeka Okafor
Day Two · Keynote
Founder & Managing Consultant

Dr Emeka Okafor

EMOGAS Limited

Prof. Shu'aibu Shehu Aliyu
Day Three · PTDF Keynote
Executive Secretary / Chief Executive Officer

Prof. Shu'aibu Shehu Aliyu

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

Olanrewaju Kalejaiye
Day Three · Keynote
Managing Director

Olanrewaju Kalejaiye

ND Western Limited

Adegbite Falade
Speaker Confirmed
Chief Executive Officer

Adegbite Falade

Aradel Holdings Plc

Chris Osarumwense
OGTAN President
President

Chris Osarumwense

Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria

Mazi Sam Azoka Onyechi
BOT Chairman
Chairman, Board of Trustees

Mazi Sam Azoka Onyechi

Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria

Funmi Ogbue
Conference Chair
Chairman, Conference Planning Committee

Funmi Ogbue

Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria

Dr Samuel E. Onoji
Host Institution
Principal & Chief Executive

Dr Samuel E. Onoji

Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan
Panellist · Day Two
Executive

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan

Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC)

Prof. Mike Onyekonwu
Panellist · Day Two
Managing Director

Prof. Mike Onyekonwu

Laser Engineering Resources Ltd

Akin Osuntoki
Panellist · Day Two
Chief Executive Officer

Akin Osuntoki

Richardson Oil and Gas

Ikhuoria Aimienwanu
Panellist · Day Two
General Manager, Nigerian Content Development

Ikhuoria Aimienwanu

Chevron Nigeria Limited

Engr. Sunny Ojieh
Panellist · Day Two
Local Content Director, Geozone-SSA

Engr. Sunny Ojieh

Baker Hughes

Dr Joseph Carew
Panellist · Day Two
Managing Director

Dr Joseph Carew

Hommaston Limited

Rabiu Abdullahi Umar
Panellist · Days Two & Three
Authority Chief Executive

Rabiu Abdullahi Umar

Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)

Engr. Temerigha Reuben
Panellist · Day Two
Managing Director

Engr. Temerigha Reuben

Westend Diamond Energy Limited

Dr Kenechukwu Nwangwu
Panellist · Day Two
Managing Director, Oilserv Limited

Dr Kenechukwu Nwangwu

Oilserv Group

Afolabi Davidson
Moderator · Day Two
Consultant

Afolabi Davidson

Davaconsult Resources

Engr. Abayomi Bamidele
Panellist · Day Three
Director, Capacity Building

Engr. Abayomi Bamidele

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Dapo Omolade
Panellist · Day Three
Chief Executive Officer

Dapo Omolade

Hybrid Group

Prof. Diya'uddeen Basheer Hasan
Panellist · Day Three
Executive Assistant to the Executive Secretary, NBTE

Prof. Diya'uddeen Basheer Hasan

Governing Council, OGTAN Awarding Body

Dr Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin
Panellist · Day Three
Director-General / Chief Executive

Dr Afiz Ogun Oluwatoyin

Industrial Training Fund (ITF)

Engr. Paul Erubami
Moderator · Day Three
Managing Director

Engr. Paul Erubami

Max-Mi Gold Limited

Engr. Chika Chinwah
Moderator · Day Three
Port Harcourt Zone Chairman

Engr. Chika Chinwah

Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria

Simeon Ogari
Panellist · Day Three
Manager, NCD Monitoring & Reporting, Procurement & Nigerian Content

Simeon Ogari

Seplat Energy Plc

Edwina Kentebe-Olukayode
Panellist · Day Three
Chairperson, Nigeria Content

Edwina Kentebe-Olukayode

Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS)

Alexis Emelle
Panellist · Day Three
General Manager, Human Capacity Development

Alexis Emelle

Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Mohammed Zanna Awami
Panellist · Day Three
Head, Specialised Business Department

Mohammed Zanna Awami

NEXIM Bank

Dr David Emumena
Panellist · Day Three
Managing Director, PM4Success Limited

Dr David Emumena

General Secretary, OGTAN

Olanrewaju Olawuyi
Speaker Confirmed
General Manager, Nigerian Content Development

Olanrewaju Olawuyi

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited

Mr Tony Attah
Speaker Confirmed
Managing Director & CEO

Mr Tony Attah

Renaissance Africa Energy

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Already in the room

Featured speakers & institutional partners

Federal Ministry of Petroleum NCDMB NUPRC NMDPRA PTI Effurun PTDF TETFund NLNG Renaissance Africa Energy Seplat Energy
Aradel Holdings Shell Nigeria TotalEnergies ExxonMobil PETAN IPPG Oando / Axxela PANA Academy Solewant Group JC International
Delegate Registration

Choose how you show up.

All rates in Nigerian Naira. Invoice raised against company. Bank transfer or card on confirmation.

Member

OGTAN registered company
₦ 125,000
per delegate
  • All three days access
  • Conference materials
  • Welcome Barbecue access
  • Networking lunches all days
  • Member discounted booth access
Select Member Rate
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Non-Member

Operators · Regulators · Academia
₦ 150,000
per delegate
  • All three days access
  • Conference materials
  • Welcome Barbecue access
  • HCD Awards Ceremony seat
  • Networking lunches all days
Select Standard Rate

Exhibitor

Standard · Gold · Platinum stands available
₦ 2M
From Standard stand · ≈ 25 m²
Gold ₦3M · Platinum ₦5M
  • Exhibition floor in PTI marquee · 20–21 Aug
  • 3–8 exhibitor passes (tier dependent)
  • Company listing & advert in conference programme
  • Trainers' Hub demonstration space available
  • Overnight booth security included
Reserve a Stand

Group of 5+

Bulk corporate registration
15% off
Group Discount on total invoice
On standard registration fees
  • Five or more delegates from one company
  • Shared corporate exhibition pass
  • Co branded delegate badges
  • Dedicated relationship manager
  • Invoice raised against company
Request Group Quote
Exhibition · 20 – 21 August 2026 · PTI Effurun

Your brand on the conference floor.

The Exhibition runs inside purpose-erected marquee structures on the PTI campus, directly adjacent to the Main Auditorium — guaranteeing sustained footfall from a senior, decision-making audience across both days. Three tiers. 24 spaces. First to pay, first allocated.

4 Available
Premier Tier

Platinum

27sqm
₦5,000,000
excl. VAT · per space
  • Premium feature position — 2 standalone & 2 marquee anchors
  • 3 × 13-amp sockets + dedicated 32-amp outlet
  • Reception counter, 4 stools, lounge set, 2 plinths, literature rack
  • Custom backdrop wall (≈ 8.9 m²) + 2 pull-up banners
  • Perimeter track lighting + 2 backdrop spotlights
  • Dedicated wi-fi · 10 Mbps symmetrical
  • 8 exhibitor staff passes
  • 4 complimentary full delegate passes (plenary, lunches, Gala)
  • Full-page colour advert + half-page profile in programme
  • 10-min solution showcase in a technical breakout
  • Reserved table for 8 at Cocktail · 4 Chairman's Dinner invitations
  • Overnight booth security included
Reserve Platinum Stand →
2 Available
Anchor Tier

Gold

18sqm
₦3,000,000
excl. VAT · per space
  • Anchor positions at main marquee entrance — first visibility
  • 2 × 13-amp sockets
  • Reception counter, 2 stools, 4 upholstered chairs + low table, plinth, literature rack
  • Custom backdrop wall (≈ 7.4 m²) + 1 pull-up banner
  • Track lighting + 1 backdrop spotlight
  • Dedicated wi-fi · 5 Mbps symmetrical
  • 5 exhibitor staff passes
  • 2 complimentary full delegate passes
  • Half-page colour advert + quarter-page profile in programme
  • Eligible to apply for 5-min showcase slot
  • Reserved table for 6 at Cocktail · 2 Chairman's Dinner invitations
  • Overnight booth security included
Reserve Gold Stand →
18 Available
Exhibition Tier

Standard

9sqm
₦2,000,000
excl. VAT · per space
  • Two facing rows along the central walkway of the main marquee
  • 2 × 13-amp sockets
  • Reception counter, 2 chairs, literature rack
  • Fascia branding with company name & logo
  • Standard track lighting
  • Shared exhibition-floor wi-fi
  • 3 exhibitor staff passes
  • 1 complimentary full delegate pass
  • Quarter-page colour advert in programme
  • 2 invitations to Networking Cocktail
  • Overnight booth security included
Reserve Standard Stand →
Trainers' Hub — Ifech Hall 1 hosts live simulator and equipment demonstrations. Available to exhibitors of any tier on a per-equipment basis. Quotation on request.
Download Full Exhibitor Prospectus ↓
Interactive Floor Plan · PTI Marquee · 20–21 August 2026

Hover or tap a booth to see details · click Reserve to begin your booking

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Reserve your exhibition stand.

Complete the form below and we will issue your official invoice within 48 hours. Your stand is reserved only when the full invoice amount has cleared.

💳 Payment by bank transfer — Online card payment is temporarily unavailable. After submitting this form you'll receive a reference number and our bank account details by email. Please send proof of payment to Kachi.david@ogtan.org.ng to confirm your reservation.

Your enquiry is sent to exhibition@conference.ogtan.org.ng. You will receive bank transfer details and an official invoice within 48 hours.

Day One - 19 August 2026

Before the conference begins.

Two exclusive pre-conference events on the eve of HCD 2026 — setting the stage for three days of learning, connection, and industry leadership.

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Pre-Conference

HCD Invitational
Golf Tournament

Date Monday, 19 August 2026
Venue Shell Golf Course, Effurun, Delta State
Format 18-hole stroke play · Industry teams · Shotgun start
Tee-off 08:00 (Registration & Breakfast from 07:00)

The OGTAN HCD Invitational Golf Tournament brings together senior leaders from across Nigeria's oil and gas training sector for a morning of competition, camaraderie, and networking on the fairways. Field is capped at 60 players — early registration is strongly encouraged.

  • Shotgun start — all groups tee off simultaneously
  • Industry team competition & individual prizes
  • Breakfast & refreshments throughout
  • Post-round prize presentation ceremony
  • Priority for sponsors and senior delegates
₦50,000 Competition Registration Fee
Register for Golf →
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Pre-Conference · Evening

HCD Welcome
Barbecue & Networking

Date Monday, 19 August 2026 — Evening
Venue PTI Effurun, Delta State
Format Informal networking · Open bar · Live barbecue stations
Dress Smart casual

An evening of drinks, barbecue and networking to welcome all delegates, sponsors, and speakers to HCD 2026. The Welcome Barbecue is the perfect opportunity to make connections before the conference formally opens — a relaxed, convivial atmosphere under the Delta State sky.

  • Complimentary drinks & cocktails throughout the evening
  • Live barbecue stations with a range of meats and sides
  • Informal networking across all conference tracks
  • Meet the speakers and OGTAN leadership
  • Included for all registered delegates (Member & Non-Member tiers)
Included with delegate registration
Register as Delegate →

For golf enquiries contact +234 813 478 5676 or +234 803 703 6363. To register online visit www.ogtan.org.ng/hcd-golf/. Bank details: Account Name: The Oil & Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria · Account No: 0013867310 · Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB).

Reserve your seat at the table.

Complete the form and we will send your invoice and confirmation within 48 hours. Limited capacity at PTI Effurun. Register early to secure your place.

  • 48 hour invoice turnaround
  • Group discount for teams of five or more
  • OGTAN members enjoy discounted registration rates
  • Letters of invitation available on request
  • Hotel directory and shuttle service included

Delegate Registration

Inaugural Edition · 19 – 21 August 2026 · PTI Effurun

Media Partnerships

Tell the story of Nigeria's energy workforce.

The OGTAN HCD Conference + Expo is the most concentrated gathering of Nigerian energy decision makers in 2026. We are opening accreditation to broadcast networks, industry trade press, online publications, podcasts, and creator media that cover Nigerian energy, capacity development, education and policy.

What Media Partners Receive

  • Full press accreditation across both conference days
  • On site media work room with high speed connectivity
  • Priority access to ministerial and operator interviews
  • Embargoed access to the closing communiqué
  • Logo placement on the official Media Partner roster
  • Full access to the HCD photo and footage library
Become a Media Partner

Send us your media kit, audience profile, and proposed coverage angle. Accreditation closes 31 July 2026.

Request Accreditation →
Independent Press

Working journalist or accredited correspondent? Apply for a single delegate press pass.

Apply for Press Pass →
Confirmed Media Partners
Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) Women In Energy Network (WIEN)
Frequently Asked

Everything you need to know.

How much does registration cost?

Standard registration is ₦125,000 for OGTAN members and ₦150,000 for non-members, covering all three conference days. Groups of five or more delegates from one company receive a 15% discount on the total invoice.

What is included in the delegate fee?

Full access to all three conference days, conference materials, networking lunches, Welcome Barbecue access, and for Non Member delegates, a seat at the HCD Awards Ceremony.

Where do I stay?

We have negotiated preferred rates with hotels in Effurun and Warri. After registration you will receive a delegate pack with the full accommodation directory, booking codes, and shuttle schedule from selected hotels to PTI.

Can I sponsor and exhibit at the same time?

Yes. Sponsorship tiers from Bronze upward include exhibition booth allocation. Members enjoy discounted booth rates. The Sponsorship section above outlines what is included at each level. Email sponsorship@conference.ogtan.org.ng for the full prospectus.

How does the speaker review process work?

The Technical Sub Committee led by Mrs Ibiene Okeleke reviews all speaker proposals. Submissions close 31 May 2026. Send a 250 word abstract and short bio to speakers@conference.ogtan.org.ng.

What payment methods do you accept?

Invoices are issued in Nigerian Naira. You may pay by bank transfer or card on receipt of your invoice. International delegates can request an FX inclusive invoice.

Can I get a refund if my plans change?

Full refunds are available until 31 July 2026. From 1 August onward, registrations are non refundable but fully transferable to a colleague at the same organisation.

Is there a Golf Tournament? How do I enter?

Yes. The Golf Tournament runs on Day Zero (24 August) at a Delta State course. Field is capped at 60 players, prioritising sponsors and senior delegates. Register your interest at golf@conference.ogtan.org.ng.

Where to Stay

Accommodation in Warri

Attending the OGTAN HCD Conference + Expo 2026? We've partnered with selected hotels in Warri to offer exclusive discounted rates for all registered delegates and conference attendees. Simply mention the OGTAN HCD Conference 2026 when booking to unlock your member rate.

Exclusive Member & Delegate Discounts Available
Frank N Hotels Royal – exterior view Frank N Hotels Royal – branding 🏷 Member Discount
Frank N Hotels Royal
Warri, Delta State, Nigeria
+234 903 913 3776 · +234 708 133 6407
franknhotelsroyal@gmail.com
OGTAN Rate · 15% Off Rack Rate
Standard Room₦89,250
Deluxe Room₦102,000
Executive₦150,000
Suites₦200,000

A contemporary hotel offering modern comfort and hospitality in the heart of Warri. Delegates enjoy preferential rates exclusively for the OGTAN HCD Conference 2026 period. Mention "OGTAN HCD 2026" at booking to access your discounted rate.

Wellington Hotel Limited – exterior with fountain 🏷 Member Discount
Wellington Hotel Limited
17 Effurun/Ughelli Expressway, Effurun, Delta State
+234 809 569 6871 · +234 805 502 4461
info@wellingtonhotelng.com
OGTAN Rate · 20% Off Rack Rate
A-Standard₦112,000
Executive Deluxe₦140,000
Executive Suite₦168,000
Super Wellington Suite₦256,000
Presidential Suite₦1,200,000

A landmark hotel in Warri featuring a distinctive fountain courtyard and spacious rooms across multiple floors. Known for warm Nigerian hospitality and excellent facilities for business travellers. Mention "OGTAN HCD 2026" at booking to access your discounted rate.

Protea Bon Hotel – illuminated glass tower at night 🏷 Member Discount
Protea Bon Hotel
KLM 3, NPA Expressway, Ekpan, Warri, Delta State
+234 706 800 2179
Juliet.Oboh@proteahotelwarri.com
OGTAN Group Rate · Conference Dates
Classic Room (per night)₦176,000

An internationally affiliated hotel with a stunning curved glass tower, offering premium amenities including modern conference facilities, restaurant, and secure parking. Mention "OGTAN HCD 2026" at booking to access your discounted rate.

Grande Candor Exclusive Hotel – exterior view 🏷 10% Discount
Grande Candor Exclusive Hotel
No. 1 Steve Eruotor Street, off Osubi Road, Okpe, Delta State, Nigeria
0913 958 1107 / 0706 633 8925 (Phone & WhatsApp)
10% OGTAN Discount · 18–21 Aug 2026
Standard Room₦162,000
Standard Double Room₦202,500
Executive Room₦324,000

25 rooms available across all categories for the conference stay period (18th–21st August 2026), offered at a special 10% discount off the regular rate. Availability is limited and subject to confirmation at the time of booking — contact the hotel directly by phone or WhatsApp to reserve.

📋 How to Book: Contact the OGTAN HCD 2026 secretariat at hcdconference2026@ogtan.org.ng or call +234 813 478 5676 to receive your hotel booking code and confirm discounted rates. Accommodation packages are exclusively available to registered delegates and conference attendees. Spaces are limited — book early to avoid disappointment.

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