Houston summit to spotlight Venezuela energy and investment opportunities

Houston will host the Venezuela Reawakening Summit on Sept. 17, 2026, bringing together energy leaders, investors, policymakers and legal experts to discuss Venezuela’s economic future. The event aims to link business, compliance and development conversations around sectors including energy, infrastructure and workforce growth.

Why it matters: - The summit is meant to identify practical opportunities for Venezuela’s long-term economic development. - The event targets sectors with outsized impact, including energy, infrastructure, services and human capital development. - Organizers say the goal is to connect U.S. and Venezuelan small and mid-sized businesses with institutional stakeholders and decision-makers.

What happened: - Houston will host the Venezuela Reawakening Summit on Sept. 17, 2026. - The event will bring together energy leaders, investors, business executives, policymakers, economists, legal experts and development professionals from the U.S., Venezuela and the global community. - The summit will take place at the Hyatt Regency Houston West in Houston’s Energy Corridor. - Additional information, registration details, sponsorship opportunities and event updates are available at the event website.

The details: - The summit will include keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities and specialized breakout sessions. - Banesco Banca Universal and SAI Group USA will serve as main platinum sponsors, alongside other sponsors. - Featured speakers include Ali Moshiri, a former Chevron executive and international energy advisor, and economist Francisco Rodríguez. - Moshiri will discuss investment opportunities, advantages and challenges related to Venezuela. - Rodríguez will address Venezuela’s macroeconomic outlook and its potential role as an energy hub in the Americas. - Breakout sessions will cover OFAC compliance and sanctions, Venezuela’s legal and regulatory framework, security and infrastructure, and community impact and human capital development. - The summit is also expected to produce a white paper summarizing key findings, recommendations and opportunities from the event.

Between the lines: - The summit is happening as regulatory frameworks and geopolitical dynamics around Venezuela continue to shift. - Venezuela’s large hydrocarbon reserves and broader economic potential remain a major draw for international interest. - The event frames economic development as inseparable from social impact, workforce readiness and community engagement. - José Pereira, founder of Venezuela Reawakening LLC, said the summit is intended to generate practical solutions, collaboration and sustainable economic growth.

What's next: - Organizers plan to use the summit to build partnerships and surface actionable investment and development ideas. - The white paper is expected to serve as a resource for business leaders, stakeholders and policymakers. - Venezuela Reawakening LLC says the summit will support ongoing cross-sector engagement around Venezuela’s future development.