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Venezuelan Impact Symposium



Houston Strategy Forum

Venezuelan Impact Symposium


Wednesday, January 28, 2026 ● 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM ● Petroleum Club, Downtown Houston









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Detailed Description





Symposium Context

Overnight, Venezuela has become a much bigger factor in energy markets.

With political change—and risk—unfolding, market sentiment will swing sharply.
But the real debate is about revenues and capital allocation, not headlines.

Key questions:
• What happens to oil prices in the near term (2026) versus the medium term (2027–2032)?
• Will global demand growth absorb additional Venezuelan supply—or amplify a reported supply glut?
• How will revenues of large upstream companies be affected?
• How quickly will capital flow into Venezuela—and when will production meaningfully move the needle?
• Do independents focused on unconventional oil and gas lose capital? Will new CAPEX favor Venezuela over U.S. prospects?
• How will downstream companies dependent on heavy oil benefit?
• Will EPCs and infrastructure companies see a meaningful revenue tailwind?
• What does this mean for U.S. energy policy and energy security?
• How will global energy geopolitics shift?
• Does Venezuelan supply matter for AI-driven power demand? What role will its natural gas reserves play?


Bottom line:
Is Venezuela’s return a net positive—or a net risk—for the U.S. oil and gas sector?

Why Attend?

Engage with senior leaders in a candid, high-intensity discussion. This is a forum for hard questions and honest debate. We follow Chatham House Rules, with no press present, to foster an environment of open dialogue.

We are looking forward to a powerful discussion with:

Keynote Conversations


• Mr. Ali Moshiri, CEO and President, Amos Global Energy; Former President, Chevron Africa-Latin America

• Mr. Roy Lyons, Managing Partner, Prformance Ventures; Former President, ConocoPhillips Latin America


Panel Discussion


• Mr. David Dezso, Founder and CEO, Banyan Risk Group

• Mr. Timothy S. Duncan, Founder, Former President and CEO, Talos Energy

• Dr. Dean Foreman, Chief Economist, Texas Oil & Gas Association

• Dr. Lorena Moscardelli, Director, Bureau of Economic Geology; State Geologist, Texas

• Mr. Ivan Sandrea, Board Member, Rapindan Energy

• Mr. Justin Jackson, Senior Vice President, Wood



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What Makes Us Different?





Houston Strategy Forum events are innovative. No speeches. No PowerPoint presentations. They are open and down-to-earth discussions with our speakers. Our format is a relaxed, intimate, fireside-style chat. And, always unscripted!



Over the years, we have had top CEOs and executives share their deepest thoughts and feelings that you would never hear in a regular conference. We respect and value that interaction greatly — it is what makes us the preeminent discussion forum.



Our business talk show format facilitates an energetic, meaningful, and respectful exchange of ideas between our speakers and attendees. Our goal is to get a majority of the attendees to contribute to the discussion. When that happens — it creates magic!



We receive rave reviews about our format both from our speakers and attendees.

To encourage an open and candid discussion we follow Chatham House rules.   


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Fee Schedule



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Category          Fees
Visitor   $599
Priority-Table Seat   $799
Head-Table Seat + Private Reception (Sponsorship addon)   $3999
Table of 10 - Priority Placement   $7999
General Member   $499
Strategic Members $0

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Cancellation, Miscellaneous Information


CANCELLATION POLICY:

For VISITORS: Sorry, we do not offer refunds to visitors or prospective members. You are welcome to send a substitute. A substitution charge of $50 applies. To register the substitute, use the registration category, "Substituting for a Visitor." On the next page of registration, indicate the name of the person whom you are substituting.

FOR GENERAL MEMBERS: If you let us know at least one week prior, we will credit your HSF account for the fees, so you can apply the fees toward a future event.

FOR STRATEGIC MEMBERS: Strategic Members attend all events for no charge (if registered in time). Since Strategic Membership is tied to specific individuals, substitutions are not allowed if you cannot make it to the event.

Dress Code: Business Professional


PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT:

Houston Strategy Forum expects professional conduct from all attendees.

Please come to learn and participate in the discussion and be respectful of other executives in attendance.

Houston Strategy Forum reserves the right to deny admission to the event, ask an individual or group to leave the event, and exclude from electronic lists and communication, any individual or organization.

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LIMITS OF LIABILITY/DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES:

The opinions expressed by speakers and attendees are their own only, and not the Houston Strategy Forum's. Any business concepts, issues and ideas discussed may not be applicable in your situation. Houston Strategy Forum makes no claims about the completeness, accuracy or applicability of any discussion. Please seek professional business help to implement any change in your business or career.


Directions and Parking

PETROLEUM CLUB
35th Floor
Total Plaza
1201 Louisiana
Houston, TX 77002


Driving Directions: The new location of the Petroleum Club is 1201 Louisiana Street, Total Plaza. It is east from the Hyatt Regency and south of the CenterPoint building, at the intersection with Dallas street.

The club is located on the 35th floor.

In the interest of your safety, it is always a good idea to pay attention to the surroundings, your possessions and self, when parking your car and approaching any Downtown venue. We recommend valet parking.

Parking: Street metered and private parking lots are available options.

Valet is available on the south side of building and the valet entrance is from Milam street. The cost for valet is $15 with a discount coupon available through us at the event.