The 5th Anniversary International Congress Türkiye & Black Sea Oil and Gas convenes on 21–22 October 2026 in Ankara, Türkiye, gathering more than 150 senior executives from vertically integrated oil companies, general directors, chief technology officers of refineries, gas‑processing plants and petrochemical facilities, as well as initiators of upstream, midstream and downstream investment projects across Türkiye and the Black Sea region. The congress serves as a professional platform for C‑suite decision‑makers, regulatory officials, technology licensors and global suppliers to exchange experience, explore solutions and coordinate business and governmental efforts aimed at the efficient development of key oil and gas projects, including the construction of processing facilities.

The programme spans two days of intensive networking, plenary sessions and thematic workshops. Over 50 industry leaders and experts will address the main challenges shaping the sector, with a session focused on “New opportunities for the oil and gas industry in an era of change and financial challenges.” A dedicated segment titled “The oil and gas industry 2.0: transformation through AI” examines digitalisation, while the private “Oil & Gas CEOs Club” lunch, by invitation only, offers an exclusive setting for senior leaders to discuss strategic issues. Highlights include presentations on 23 plus investment projects currently under planning, construction, expansion or modernisation in the Black Sea basin, and an Industry Insights Report that outlines the status and prospects of the regional market.

Key speakers comprise Dr Mert Can Duman, Head of R&D at the Ministry of Trade of the Turkish Republic; Philip Dimmock, Chairman of Block Energy; Mehmet Ali Ak, General Manager of Petoil; Kenan Ekrem Kadioğlu, General Manager of Marsa Turkey B.V. Ankara Branch; Erdem Kaya, General Manager of Aladdin Middle East; Zehra Zeynep Dereli, CEO of Odas Enerji CA; Gökalp Kaman, Operations and Maintenance Manager at ETKİ LİMAN İŞLETMELERİ DOĞALGAZ; and Arel Sayer, Deputy CEO of Güney Yıldızı Petrol. Their expertise spans policy, project financing, technology deployment and operational excellence.

The congress attracts participants from a broad geographic spectrum, including representatives of regulatory authorities, engineering firms and technology providers. Attendees benefit from a structured agenda that combines technical presentations, panel discussions, and ample networking opportunities, f