Introducción
From June 1 to 4, 2026, at the Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel, the eighth edition of the Arpel Conference will take place under the theme “TOGETHER WE ARE ENERGY. Promoting Oil & Gas Sector Competitiveness, Energy Security and Economic Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean".
The agenda will cover both the industry’s strategic issues and emerging trends across Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream.
Save the date and join us at this key event for the future of energy in the region!
Discover Buenos Aires, the meeting point of the energy sector
Alcance temático
- CEO Panels
- Upstream:
- Vaca Muerta and the potential of unconventional resources.
- Deepwater potential.
- Efficiency and innovation as key drivers of competitiveness in conventional fields.
- Investment opportunities for natural gas in the region: regional integration, LNG, and heavy-duty transportation.
- Geopolitics and the business outlook for the energy sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Energy policy and the role of hydrocarbons in driving development.
- New trends in refining and fuels.
- Impact of artificial intelligence and digital transformation on sector productivity.
- Preparing the workforce of the future.
- Connecting young professionals from Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Climate risks as a strategic opportunity.
- Sustainability and access to financing.
- Operational excellence and asset integrity.
Objetivos
The Arpel Conference 2026 takes place at a pivotal moment for the regional energy agenda. This edition offers a comprehensive perspective on competitiveness, energy security, transition, innovation, talent, financing, and the challenges that will shape the future of the sector.
In this message, Carlos Garibaldi, Arpel’s Executive Secretary, shares the vision behind this new edition: collaboration, anticipating emerging trends, and strengthening the sector’s competitiveness in a challenging global landscape.
Público objetivo
Senior executives and professionals from operating companies and technology, goods and services providers for the value chain.
Government authorities. Representatives of international organizations, national and international institutions in the sector, consulting firms, and financial institutions. Academics and press.
