Lagos, Nigeria – The inaugural Asset Integrity, Automation & Cybersecurity Conference (AIAC West Africa 2026) concluded successfully on 09–10 June 2026 at The Civic Centre, Lagos, bringing together industry leaders, technical experts, operators, and technology providers from across the oil & gas, utilities, and industrial sectors. The event established itself as a premier regional platform dedicated to advancing asset integrity, automation, operational technology, and industrial cybersecurity across West Africa.
The conference opened with welcome addresses from Dr. (Engr.) Gbenga Ayodele Owolabi, Commercial Manager, ANOH Gas Processing Company (AGPC), Dr. Isaac Adekanye, Past Chair, IEEE Africa Council, and Engr. Olalekan Oyeleye, Managing Director, Candid Oil, setting the tone for two days of technical excellence, industry collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
The event featured distinguished keynote addresses from Olatunde D. Gbadamosi, Executive Director Asset Management, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited, on “Achieving Operational Excellence and Maintaining Asset Integrity for Nigeria’s Energy Industry,” and Dr. Kola Fagbayi, Ex-Vice President, British Petroleum, on “Changing Landscape of Asset Integrity in Oil and Gas.” Their presentations provided valuable insights into operational excellence, infrastructure reliability, emerging technologies, and the evolving role of asset integrity in supporting the future of the energy industry.
Attendees participated in a comprehensive technical program featuring expert presentations, industry case studies, panel discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions covering asset integrity management, corrosion and coatings, cathodic protection, inspection technologies, automation systems, digital transformation, operational technology, and industrial cybersecurity. The discussions highlighted practical strategies and innovative approaches for improving safety, reliability, efficiency, and resilience across critical industrial assets.
Running alongside the conference, the exhibition showcased advanced technologies and solutions from leading industry organizations including Quomodo Systems Africa, Asset Integrity Engineering (AIE), Cenosco, Revoseal Nigeria Limited, ARRIDEX, and other technology providers. The exhibition created a dynamic environment for live demonstrations, business networking, and engagement between operators and solution providers driving the future of safer and smarter operations.
A highlight of the event was the AIAC West Africa Awards 2026, recognizing excellence, innovation, and leadership across the industry.
End User Category
- 🏆 AIAC Excellence Award (Asset Integrity) – David Oni, Head, Subsea Intervention & Construction, Shell
- 🏆 AIAC Excellence Award (Automation & Cybersecurity) – Ekhorutomwen Osemwinyen, Head, Process Control, NLNG
Vendor Category
- 🏆 AIAC Excellence Award (Asset Integrity) – Cenosco
- 🏆 AIAC Excellence Award (Automation & Cybersecurity) – Quomodo Systems Limited
The event was organized by ALDRICH ENERGY in partnership with GEXPERTS Consultoria Limited, with Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) as Knowledge Partner and Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), and Women in Energy Oil & Gas (WEOG) as Supporting Partners.
AIAC West Africa 2026 successfully fostered meaningful dialogue, strengthened industry partnerships, and showcased innovative technologies that will help shape the future of asset integrity, automation, and cybersecurity across Africa’s energy sector. As the inaugural edition comes to a close, the event leaves behind a strong foundation for continued collaboration, technical advancement, and operational excellence across the region.
