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On behalf of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) and the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), it gives us great pleasure to announce the second edition of the Mediterranean and North African Conference (MEDiNA) under the theme ‘Unlocking Frontiers: Sustainable Exploration and Innovation in the Mediterranean and North African Region’. The event will take place from 29 September – 1 October 2025 in Tunis, Tunisia.

The event is being hosted by ETAP with confirmed support from NOC’s, IOC’s, technology and service providers, along with other agencies from across the region.

With a strong foundation laid during its inaugural edition in 2022, the forthcoming 2025 conference is poised to deliver an even more enriching and impactful experience. The event will deliver technical resources, programs, workshops and field trips in support of the Mediterranean and North African oil and gas industry. The conference program will encompass topical panel discussions and technical sessions comprised of research-based presentations with the objective of exchanging knowledge, best practices, and experience among participants as well as networking with colleagues. The event will be regionally focused, and we invite proposals from across the North African and Mediterranean region, as well as globally.

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    MEDiNA 2025 is the top upstream geosciences conference in North Africa and Mediterranean regions. Supported by two major professional oil & gas associations: AAPG & EAGE, this high-impact geoscience conference will feature a solid technical program, panel sessions, short courses and field trips focused on the latest research and advancements in upstream-downstream oil industry.

    Habib Troudi, ETAPTechnical Program Chair
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    Why attend MEDiNA 2025? It will be a unique opportunity to catch up on the great exploratory and technological advances that have occurred in the Mediterranean in the last decade. Furthermore, let's not forget Tunisia is a charming country, with impressive geology, and throughout its history it has proven to be a pole of attraction for new ideas and thoughts. Get ready to attend this great meeting surrounded by local and global experts, in an environment full of Mediterranean culture.

    Carlos Giraldo, AGGEPCommittee Member
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    The second edition of the AAPG/EAGE MEDINA Conference is the ideal event for geoscientists and petroleum industry enthusiasts. This conference promotes collaboration among leading experts, providing a platform to share insights, discuss regional exploration and production challenges, and explore innovative solutions tailored to the unique geological settings of the Mediterranean. The wide variety of technical sessions offers valuable content for attendees from both professional and academic backgrounds.

    Atef Bel Kahla, ETAPCommittee Member
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    MEDiNA is an event not to be missed for those who are interested in sustainable exploration and innovation in the heart of the Mediterranean and North African Region. I look forward to meeting you there to reconnect with experts and scientist from the region and beyond, to debate our common challenges and to foster increased hope for what lies ahead. Thank you AAPG and EAGE and the support of ETAP for this continuing exceptional adventure… Be there!

    Fadi Nader, IFP Energies nouvellesCommittee Member