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The 3rd Africa Asset Integrity Management Conference and Showcase (AIMCS AFRICA 2026) and the 2nd Instrumentation, Cybersecurity and Automation Conference and Showcase (ICA AFRICA 2026) were held on 10-12 February 2026, in Cairo, Egypt.

The organiser said the events marked another significant milestone for Africa’s industrial landscape. “The dual-conference event set new benchmarks in asset integrity management, process safety, automation, cybersecurity, instrumentation, and digital transformation across the region,” said Aldrich Energy, the event’s organiser.

The events, held at the prestigious Triumph Luxury Hotel in New Cairo, brought together a high-calibre lineup of speakers and industry professionals from across Africa and international markets. The opening ceremony had Houssam Sabry, Managing Director of International Consultant Engineers (ICE); Ahmed Farouk, General Manager of the Pipeline Integrity Management Centre of Excellence (PIMCOE), GASCO; and other key experts and decision-makers from the oil and gas and energy industry in Africa and internationally in attendance, setting the tone for an impactful and collaborative gathering.

The conferences were led by a group of leaders, with keynote addresses by Manar Helal, Cybersecurity Projects Manager at the Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Egypt, and by Martin Robinson, Group CEO of IRISS Inc., who added strategic insight to the technical discussions, emphasising the importance of innovation, collaboration, and technology-driven transformation.

Attendees engaged in rich programmes featuring insightful technical presentations, keynote sessions, interactive workshops, and expert-led panel discussions that addressed the region’s most pressing operational challenges and emerging opportunities. The sessions highlighted the importance of strengthening asset reliability, adopting advanced cybersecurity strategies, enhancing automation systems, and accelerating digital transformation to ensure operational excellence and long-term sustainability.

The exhibition component of the events showcased next-generation technologies and integrated solutions, creating a dynamic space for live demonstrations, immersive learning, and strategic networking. Delegates experienced firsthand the tools and innovations redefining asset integrity management, industrial automation, and cybersecurity resilience across Africa’s energy and industrial sectors.

The events were supported by key sponsors and partners who showcased their solutions and demonstrated how they are improving asset integrity for oil and gas companies. 

The sponsors and partners included IRISS Inc, International Consultant Engineers, Seaharvest, Aries Energy, Swiss International, VINK Chemicals, Add Value Consultancy, EvoSonic, and Cenosco, whose contributions played a vital role in delivering a successful and impactful edition.

Financial Nigeria was a media partner to the event.

“The conferences not only fostered critical industry dialogue but also strengthened regional collaboration and partnerships that will help shape the future of asset integrity and industrial automation across Africa,” according to the organiser. “As the curtains close on this year’s edition, AIMCS AFRICA 2026 and ICA AFRICA 2026 leave behind a legacy of technical excellence, industry advancement, and forward-looking solutions for the continent.”