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.

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
Platinum Sponsor
Clean Africa Response
Gold Sponsor
Oilserv
PM4Success International
Jake Riley Ltd
Silver Sponsor
Hybrid Group & DGM
Laser Engineering & Resources Consultants Ltd
Inaugural Edition · By the Numbers

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

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Engr. Femi Omatshola Ogbe
Keynote
Keynote Speaker · Confirmed

Engr. Femi 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. Limited to 60 players across sponsors, trainers and senior delegates. Trophy presentation at the clubhouse.

Day One · 19 August

Welcome Barbecue

Opening reception at the PTI Hall 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 · Shell Golf Course, Ogunu
  • 08:00HCD Invitational Golf Tournament · 18-hole stroke play · Industry teams
  • 13:00Golf Lunch & Awards Presentation · Closest to pin, longest drive, team prize
  • 14:30Transfer from Ogunu to Effurun · Hotel check-in
  • 18:30Welcome Drinks & Networking · PTI Conference Centre grounds · Live band
  • 19:00Arrival of OGTAN President & Dignitaries · Opening prayer & National Anthem
  • 19:30Welcome Address · President, OGTAN
  • 19:45Welcome Barbecue · Outdoor stations · Live music · Informal networking
  • 21:15Special Guest Recognition & Photographs · Close of Day 1
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
  • 09:00Conference Opening Ceremony · Prayer · National & OGTAN Anthems
  • 09:10Welcome Address · President, OGTAN
  • 09:40Ministerial Keynote · Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil)
  • 10:00Regulatory Keynote · Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Executive Secretary, NCDMB
  • 10:25Address by the Host State · H.E. Sheriff Oborevwori, Executive Governor, Delta State
  • 10:45Coffee Break & Exhibition Walk-around
  • 11:10Opening Plenary · The State of HCD in Nigeria's Oil & Gas Industry
  • 12:10Industry Address · Mr Leye Falade, MD & CEO, NLNG
  • 12:40Networking Lunch & Exhibition
  • 14:00Panel 1 · Local Content & Human Capital under PIA 2021 & NOGIC Act
  • 15:00Panel 2 · Closing the Technical Skills Gap
  • 16:00Refreshment Break & Exhibition
  • 16:30Panel 3 · The Energy Transition & HCD Readiness
  • 17:30Day 2 Synthesis · Closing reflections · Funmi Ogbue, Conference Chair
  • 18:30HCD Awards Ceremony · Red Carpet · Cocktail · Dinner · Cultural Performance
  • 20:30Presentation of HCD Awards · Trainer · Programme · Operator Excellence · Lifetime
Day Three · Friday 21 August 2026

Solving the Problem

  • 08:30Arrival & Coffee
  • 09:00Day 3 Opening & Recap · Funmi Ogbue, Conference Chair
  • 09:10Gas Ministerial Keynote · Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas)
  • 09:30Keynote · The Future Workforce — Digital & Decarbonisation · Mr Roger Brown, MD, Seplat Energy
  • 10:00Panel 4 · Training the Trainers — Standards, Certification & ATSP
  • 10:55Coffee Break & Exhibition
  • 11:25Zonal Showcase · Indigenous Training Houses — Voices from the Zones
  • 12:45Keynote · The International View · International Speaker (TBC)
  • 13:15Networking Lunch & Exhibition
  • 14:15Panel 5 · Are Operators Doing Enough? Nigerian Trainers Hold the Industry to Account
  • 15:15Panel 6 · Funding HCD — TETFund, NCDMB HCD Fund, PTDF & IOC Budgets
  • 16:00Refreshment Break
  • 16:20Closing Plenary · The OGTAN HCD Manifesto · Industry-wide commitment statement
  • 17:00Recognition of Sponsors, Partners & Exhibitors
  • 17:20Closing Prayer & National Anthem · Conference formally closes
  • 17:30Farewell Reception · Final networking before departure
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. Twenty plus featured speakers across two days.

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

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

Platinum 9×3 (3) Gold 6×3 (4) Standard 3×3 (34) Reserved
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Secure Your Space · First to Pay, First Allocated

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.

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
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
Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

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.

Book via OGTAN
Wellington Hotel Limited
Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

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.

Book via OGTAN
Protea Bon Hotel
Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

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.

Book via OGTAN
📋 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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