The Premier Investment Forum for North American E&Ps

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AN UNMISSABLE NETWORKING MOMENT FOR UPSTREAM LEADERS

Energy Council Houston is a private executive forum for leaders across the U.S. upstream oil and gas sector.

Over two days, operators, investors, financiers, and strategic partners will come together to discuss the issues shaping capital allocation, energy security, M&A activity, and energy investment across North America.

Held under Chatham House rule, the forum creates an environment where industry leaders can speak openly, challenge assumptions, and exchange perspectives with peers facing similar decisions.

Whether you’re evaluating acquisition opportunities, planning capital deployment, assessing commodity market risks, or strengthening your industry network, Energy Council Houston brings together the people and insights that matter.

This is where conversations start, partnerships develop, and strategic relationships are strengthened.

Senior Attendees

Capital Providers

E&P Players

YOUR FIRST LOOK AT THE 2026 AGENDA

Explore the forces reshaping oil and gas today.

Cover the next phase of Permian Basin development, how executive teams are navigating capital discipline amid market volatility, and where the M&A pipeline is heading as valuations evolve.

Unpack the growing role of natural gas and LNG in meeting power and data center demand, investment opportunities across the Americas, and the technologies driving greater efficiency and asset performance.

WHO ATTENDS?

“The Energy Council once again hosted an extremely convenient and well organised event. It was an excellent venue to network while discussing the state of the North American oil & gas industry with top executives and global thought leaders. The Energy Council created an agenda that was topical to market conditions. Huge value.”

 

– TMX Group Limited

“You provide all types of opportunities for me. Number one, good contacts, number two. And number three, the topics that you bring to the table are current, which is difficult to read about. You just can’t get to it. So you provide me an opportunity, tremendous opportunity, to find out what’s leading edge in what I do.”

– Sequitur Energy Resources

“The Energy Council did an immense amount of work and planning to bring it all together and you did it well! I met some great connections and really enjoyed some attendees that I will keep in touch with.”

 

– Quiat Companies, LLC

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2026 SPEAKERS

Hear From the Leaders Shaping U.S. Upstream

Our speakers are active decision-makers. CEOs, CFOs, investment leaders, and market participants share how they are navigating today’s energy landscape, from capital discipline and consolidation to natural gas demand, technology adoption, and growth strategy.

Expect practical perspectives, real-world experience, and candid discussion from executives operating at the center of the market.

Andrejka Bernatova

Andrejka Bernatova

Founder and Managing Partner

Dynamix Capital Partners

Anne Bradbury

Anne Bradbury

CEO

American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC)

Bob Bakanauskas

Bob Bakanauskas

VP Finance

Chord Energy

David Hartz

David Hartz

Head of U.S. Commercial, Regulatory and Government Affairs

Equinor

Kim David

Kim David

Corporate Commissioner,

State of Oklahoma

Leslie Armentrout

Leslie Armentrout

CEO,

Silvercross Energy Partners

Ron Guesk

Ron Guesk

CEO,

Liberty Energy

Yaniv Friedman

Yaniv Friedman

Executive Director and Director,

Ithaca Energy

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Venue

Four Seasons Hotel Houston

1300 Lamar St,
Houston,
TX 77010

GET IN TOUCH

If you have any questions about the forum, or how to get involved, please contact:

For Speaking Inquiries:

William Flockett

Eleanor Laurence

Portfolio Director, Americas
[email protected]

For Attending or Partnership Inquiries:

Gareth Lewis

Mark Rothstein

Vice President, Corporate Development

[email protected]
+1 713 997 7538

For Investor Inquiries:

William Flockett

William Flockett

Head of Investor Engagement
[email protected]
+1 918 831 9504

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