Ben Sayers is a specialist in African upstream exploration with extensive experience in de-risking high-impact frontiers. Known for driving strategic multi-client seismic programs in regions including the MSGBC Basin, Sierra Leone, Ghana, and East Africa, Ben bridges the gap between technical geoscience and commercial investment. Ben has spent a lot of his career helping National Oil Companies and independents identify the next generation of world-class energy discoveries. At ENVEXX 2026, Ben will deliver a keynote address evaluating the evolving landscape of Africa’s oil and gas exploration, with a focus on unlocking value in underexplored basins across the continent.