| | | | | Inside Global Energy: VIP Insights, New Markets & Strategic Opportunities |
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| | | April 16, 2026 | Houston, TX
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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| Keynote Speaker
H.E. Clotaire Kondja
Minister of Petroleum and Gas
Gabonese Republic |
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| | Gabon is opening the door to a new era of upstream investment—bringing together proven deepwater discoveries, high-potential redevelopment assets, and strategic gas infrastructure projects. | | At the Boardroom Session: Gabon, the Gabonese Minister of Petroleum and Gas, H.E. Clotaire Kondja, will deliver the keynote, setting out the country’s vision and investment roadmap directly to international investors. |
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| | | | | May 5, 2026 | Houston, TX |
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| | | The 19th Annual US Algeria Energy Forum will convene top decision-makers, including the Minister of Oil & Gas and Mining, and Minister of Energy & Renewables, alongside the leadership of Sonatrach, Sonelgaz, ALNAFT, and ANRH, to discuss sector strategy, regulatory developments, and investment opportunities. | | This event is held in partnership with the US Algeria Business Council and with the support of the Embassy of Algeria in Washington. | | Registration for this event is not open yet. To learn more, contact Ms. Julia Hess at julia@bilateralchamber.org |
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| | | US Government Partnerships |
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| | Leadership Insight Series: Advocacy Center |
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| April 14, 2026 | Houston, TX
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
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| | | The Bilateral Chamber, in partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service, invites you to an exclusive program featuring Hiro Rodriguez, Executive Director of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Advocacy Center. |
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| | | Turkiye Cybersecurity and AI for Critical Infrastructure
Business Briefing |
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| | May 19, 2026 | Silicon Valley, CA |
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| | | Join us on May 19th in Silicon Valley for an exclusive business briefing and innovation exchange with a senior delegation from Türkiye focused on AI-enabled cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure. | | For more information, contact Ms. Cari Broderson at cari@bilateralchamber.org |
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| | | | 29th Biannual Private VIP Board of Advisors Dinner |
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| March 24, 2026 | Houston, TX
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| | | The Bilateral Chamber convened its 29th Biannual Private VIP Board of Advisors Dinner in Houston. Pictured above (left to right): H.E. Patrick Brunings, Suriname's Minister of Oil, Gas and Environment; Maurice Nessim, GccG The Nessim Foundation; Cathy Easter, Houston Methodist; Aida Araissi; Adel Chaouch, Jadestone Energy; Amerino Gatti, Baker Hughes; Adrian Goodisman, AGA Ventures; H.E. Masoud Suleman, Libya National Oil Corporation Chairman; David L. Phillips; Maj. Gen. (ret.) Chris Hughes, The Way Forward; Hon. Vickram Bharrat, Guyana's Minister of Natural Resources; Dr. John Ardill, ExxonMobil; Ken Dillon, Oxy; ND Maduemezia, SLB; and Vicky Bailey, U.S. Energy Association. |
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| | | A highlight of the evening was the fireside chat with Major General (ret.) Chris Hughes, who shared candid and informative insights on the weaponization of energy supply, maritime chokepoint risks, cybersecurity, and infrastructure sabotage scenarios. |
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| | | The event also recognized global leadership through the presentation of the Diplomatic Excellence Award to Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, underscoring the importance of international collaboration in advancing energy and economic partnerships. The award was presented by Chairman of the Board David L. Phillips and Board Member Dr. John Ardill of ExxonMobil. |
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| | | Private VIP Networking Reception and EGYPES Awards Dinner |
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| | March 31, 2026 | Cairo, Egypt |
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| | | The Bilateral Chamber of Commerce held its 4th Annual Private VIP Board of Advisors Networking Reception alongside the Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES) 2026 in Cairo, bringing together a distinguished group of U.S. and Egyptian executives, policymakers, and industry leaders. | | The evening culminated in the EGYPES Awards Ceremony, presented by H.E. Eng. Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, who offered a special tribute to board member Maurice Nessim, our Legacy Honoree. Joining the ceremony were board members Dr. John Ardill, ExxonMobil and Clay Neff, Chevron. |
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| | | | Gulf Times Webinar on Current Events |
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| | | | In case you missed it, you can watch the Gulf Times Webinar "The Day After the War: Gulf Energy, Maritime Chokepoints, and the Reshaping of Global Markets." Webinar on demand. |
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