Among the most prominent meetings are the Venezuela International Oil and Gas Summit (VIOGS) held in Caracas, the second edition of the Energy, Oil and Gas Conference (CEPEG 2026) in Maracaibo, and the Expo Venezuela Energética Oriente 2026 in Lechería. | Image: Social media.
Guacamaya, October 1, 2026. Caracas and the country’s main energy capitals are witnessing growing dynamism in the hydrocarbon industry. The recent holding of the Venezuela International Oil and Gas Summit (VIOGS 2026), held between September 28 and 30 at the IESA facilities and the JW Marriott Hotel in Caracas, has been a major reference point for this new stage.
With tickets completely sold out and attendance of more than 650 executives, diplomats, and government representatives — plus more than 150 people on the waiting list — the event brought together more than 250 companies from 30 countries, including global giants such as ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, BP, Repsol, Siemens, Hunt Oil, UCC Holding, and Lindsayca.
This recent milestone is not an isolated event, but rather a scenario that exemplifies a true wave of business meetings. Within just one year (between recently held and scheduled events), Venezuela will host around ten large-format energy events distributed across Caracas, Maracaibo, and Lechería.
This organizational boom responds to the new political moment, the transforming economic environment, and the renewed investment climate brought about by the reform of the Organic Hydrocarbons Law and its regulations. These legal changes have opened the value chain to new investment schemes such as Production Participation Contracts (CPP) and commercial alliances with private capital.
The Calendar of Upcoming Events
Below are the details, organizers, strategic focuses, and registration channels for the large-format summits that will mark the sector’s agenda in the coming months:
1. Energy, Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (CEPEG 2026)
- Dates and place: October 15 to 17, 2026 at the Tibisay Hotel del Lago, Maracaibo, Zulia state.
- Organizer: Venezuelan Oil Chamber – Zulia Chapter.
- Agenda and focus: Conceived as a reunion of industry leaders, the event will feature more than 1,500 m² of commercial exhibition space, high-level business rounds, an Energy Job Fair to connect qualified talent with companies, and technical conferences aimed at the operational reactivation of western Venezuela and the Lake Maracaibo basin.
- Target audience: Executives, engineers, decision-makers, service companies, contractors, and professionals in the technical and industrial area.
- Registration links: Visitor and general public registration through its official CEPEG 2026 website and the online registration form.
2. Expo Venezuela Energética Oriente 2026
- Dates and place: November 19 to 21, 2026 at the Maremares Hotel, Lechería, Anzoátegui state.
- Organizer: Venezuelan Oil Chamber – Anzoátegui Chapter.
- Agenda and focus: A meeting focused on the country’s eastern operations, with special emphasis on the development of the Orinoco Oil Belt and the monetization of associated gas. It includes technical forums, workshops, indoor/outdoor exhibition, and business networking dynamics such as “Coffee with Energy.”
- Target audience: Service providers, contractor companies, consultancies, and investors interested in the regional supply chain.
- Contact and registration: Requests for information, brochure, and participant registration are handled directly through the institutional email: deanzoategui@camarapetrolera.org.
3. Venezuela Energy Week 2027
- Dates and place: February 22 to 25, 2027 at the Simón Bolívar Convention Center, Caracas.
- Organizer: The global platform Energy Capital & Power, in institutional alliance with the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, Petróleos de Venezuela (Pdvsa), and the Military Anonymous Company of Mining, Oil and Gas Industries (Camimpeg).
- Agenda and focus: It constitutes the country’s largest international investment summit. Its program includes ministerial sessions, strategic leadership panels, technical forums on digitalization and artificial intelligence applied to reservoirs, investment forums (Deal Room and Farm-in/Farm-out space), and field visits to upstream and downstream operating assets.
- Target audience: Global investors, government delegations, executives of national and international oil companies (IOCs and NOCs), financial firms, and large technology service companies.
- Registration links: Delegate registration and participation requests available on the official Venezuela Energy Week website and in its delegate pass section.
Analysis, Financial Technology and Development: The Key Meeting of Guacamaya and Orinoco Research
In the midst of this dynamic macroeconomic and energy scenario, Guacamayave.com is actively joining the debate on the country’s transformation. Together with Orinoco Research and Anchorage Digital, we present the special forum:
- Event: “Venezuela: Growth and development – Investment, financial technology, and opportunities.”
- Date and time: October 15, 2026 | 9:00 am
- Venue: Hotel Londres, Caracas, Venezuela
- Panel and guests: An exclusive discussion space focused on new investment tools, financial technology, and the country’s business environment. We will have dialogue tables bringing together prominent economists, business leaders, analysts, and political figures, highlighting the special participation of Professor Francisco Zalles, representative of the Ecuadorian Institute of Political Economy (IEEP).
- Attendance confirmation: Those interested can reserve their spot by writing to stablecoins@anchorage.com.
A Decisive Moment for the Country’s Economic Future
The boom in these summits and congresses shows that Venezuela is once again prominently appearing on the map of international corporate decisions. The coordination between regional business associations, global investment platforms, and spaces for economic and technological analysis is indispensable.
The goal focuses on turning expectations into executable projects, job creation, and rebuilding national infrastructure. Open dialogue between the public sector, private enterprise, and academia will be the driving force that defines the success of this new cycle for the benefit of all Venezuelan society.
