Louisiana Export Summit: Oil & Gas Opportunities
Schedule
Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
537 Cajundome Blvd | Lafayette, LA
About this Event
This training series is made possible through a collaboration between Lafayette Economic Development Authority, the Louisiana District Export Council, and the U.S. Commercial Service. It will focus on opportunities for suppliers of equipment and services in oil & gas operations, in the foreign markets of Guyana and Mexico. Hosted in person only.
New-to-export companies as well as experienced exporters are welcome to attend. All are encouraged to also register for the free Louisiana Export Bootcamp that is seprately scheduled for April 14 (online or in-person in Shreveport). Copy and paste this link for details... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984825575727
AGENDA
- Registration & Networking (8:00-8:30)
- Introduction & Welcoming Remarks (8:30-8:45)
Mandi Mitchell, Lafayette Economic Development Authority
- Brazil Market Briefing (8:45-9:45)
Claudia Salgado, U.S. Commercial Service in Mexico City
- Best practices for U.S. exporters
- Regulatory and market entry considerations
PENDING, Mexico Delegation Official
- Partnership opportunities for U.S. exporters (proposed)
- Q&A + Break (9:45-10:00)
- Guyana Market Briefing (10:00-11:00)
Amanda Edmondson, U.S. Commercial Service in Georgetown, Guyana
- Best practices for U.S. exporters
- Regulatory and market entry considerations
The Honorable Vickram Bharrat, Guyana Minister of Natural Resources (invited)
- National priorities including local content
- Overview of hydrocarbon concessions for economic development
- Q&A + Break (11:00-11:15)
- Export Expert Roundtable – Lessons Learned Along the Way (11:15-11:45)
Oil Center Research (invited)
Pro-Log, Inc. (pending invite)
Jones Walker (moderator)
- Q&A (11:45-12:00)
- Observations, Wrap Up, Next Steps
John Henry Jackson, U.S. Commercial Service Louisiana
For questions, contact:
U.S. Commercial Service Louisiana
[email protected] | +1-504-589-6546
Where is it happening?
537 Cajundome Blvd, 537 Cajundome Boulevard, Lafayette, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 19.46



















