Namibia: Windhoek will host the IADC Africa Conference & Exhibition on February 24–25, 2026

Namibia will host the IADC Africa Conference & Exhibition on February 24‑25, 2026 in Windhoek, bringing together over 250 oil and gas professionals from more than 20 countries. 

Organized by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), the two‑day event aims to boost offshore energy investment, especially in the Orange Basin, and will cover key topics including AI in drilling operations, carbon capture and storage, geothermal drilling, automation and digitalization, bankable drilling contracts and strategies to attract young talent.