Highlights Of The Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program 2026

DAY 1 :

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026

08:00 - 08:50

REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS

08:50 - 09:00

OPENING ADDRESS

09:00 - 09:25

TRANSFORMING THE SUPPLY CHAIN WITH AI

Guldana Mekeyeva

SLB

Enhancing procurement and supply chain decisions through AI-enabled negotiations and data-driven commercial strategies
Leveraging AI systems to strengthen knowledge management and improve the speed and accuracy of procurement decision-making
Applying behavioral and data insights to improve supplier engagement and achieve more effective negotiation outcomes
Transforming procurement into a strategic function by aligning workflows with supplier development, network design, and sustainability goals

09:25 - 09:30

Q&A SESSION ON AI-DRIVEN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGIES FOR VALUE CREATION

09:30 - 09:55

QUANTUM COMPUTING: THEN, NOW, AND GOING FORWARD

Abhijit Mitra

IBM

Framing the industry opportunity through molecular simulation, optimization, PDEs, and quantum ML as four distinct computational domains
Discussing hybrid quantum-classical architectures and which near-term workloads show most promise for early enterprise deployment
Identifying where current quantum hardware remains limited and how to evaluate use cases based on algorithmic fit beyond the hype
Outlining how quantum computing may change the class of problems solvable in complex energy operations over the long term

09:55 - 10:00

Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING TRUST AND GOVERNANCE TO UNLOCK AI VALUE IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

10:00 - 10:30

SPEED NETWORKING SESSION

Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues — don't forget your business cards!

10:30 - 11:00

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:00 - 11:30

PANEL DISCUSSION ON OIL AND GAS AI

11:30 - 11:55

AI-POWERED PERMIT INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM

Jay Yoon

NOV

Utilizing AI models to decompose complex HSE permit documents spanning hundreds of pages into clear and actionable operational insights
Ensuring legal compliance with federal and state environmental laws through automated permit intelligence and regulatory standards monitoring
Managing timely permit renewal requirements through AI-driven tracking and proactive alerts before critical deadlines are reached

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON AGENTIC AI TRANSFORMING HSE PERMIT MANAGEMENT INTO BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

12:00 - 12:25

THE DIGITAL OILFIELD: MACHINE LEARNING, GENERATIVE AI, AND AUTONOMOUS AGENTS

Klaus Wiegand

Stone Ridge Technology

Showing how ML and generative AI act as copilots in upstream and midstream workflows, including well planning and pipeline scheduling
Demonstrating how tool-calling LLMs and multi-agent architectures orchestrate full technical toolchains into reproducible, auditable sequences
Detailing how generative AI is accelerating the software development process that builds the agentic systems operators will deploy tomorrow
Specifying the practical guardrails and human oversight requirements for deploying AI in environments with physical and regulatory

12:25 - 12:30

Q&A SESSION ON AGENTIC AI AND MACHINE LEARNING IN UPSTREAM AND MIDSTREAM OPERATIONS

12:30 - 13:30

NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE OIL AND GAS AI EXHIBITION

13:30 - 13:55

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY QUALIFICATION AND ASSURANCE OF DIGITAL TWINS AND AI LIFECYCLE

Ove Heitmann Hansen

DNV

Outlining DNV's best practice framework for qualifying AI and embedding trust in complex systems
Addressing why verifying and validating AI systems remains one of the hardest assurance challenges
Exploring why digital twins and AI assurance must be an ongoing commitment across the full lifecycle

13:55 - 14:00

Q&A SESSION ON HOW TO QUALIFY AI AND SUSTAIN TRUST ACROSS ITS LIFECYCLE

14:00 - 14:25

CAPTURING THE GREAT CREW CHANGE: DOCUMENT-NATIVE AI AGENTS FOR RISK AND COST INTELLIGENCE IN DRILLING OPERATIONS

Ram Pillai

SwarmLens

Addressing the challenge of capturing decades of knowledge from unstructured drilling documents such as reports, well programs, and lessons learned
Illustrating how document-native AI agents ingest and analyze drilling data to generate structured risk insights and planning intelligence
Featuring a case study where AI-driven workflows auto-populate up to 70–80% of drilling risk and planning materials, reducing workload
Pinpointing how AI-powered platforms improve decision readiness for DWOP, HAZID, and HAZOP while preserving expertise during crew transition

14:25 - 14:30

Q&A SESSION ON USING AI AGENTS TO IMPROVE DRILLING RISK MANAGEMENT

14:30 - 14:55

BUILDING THE AI BUSINESS CASE: FROM REAL-TIME ANALYTICS TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Tarry Singh

DK AI Lab

Defining the foundational steps for building and justifying the business case for AI and GenAI adoption across oil and gas operations
Outlining how to build and justify the business case for AI and GenAI adoption across oil and gas upstream and midstream operations
Exploring cutting-edge IoT integration, operational automation, and blockchain technology driving smarter oilfield decision-making
Examining case studies on machine learning, digital twins, cybersecurity, and successful digital transitions across oil and gas operations

14:55 - 15:00

Q&A SESSION ON MAKING THE CASE FOR AI AND DELIVERING REAL VALUE IN OIL AND GAS

15:00 - 15:20

AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

15:20 - 15:45

AI AND BLOCKCHAIN AT SCALE: MANUFACTURING AS A SERVICE FOR ENERGY OPERATIONS

Ashe Menon

Auredia

Introducing a blockchain AI solution deployed across the US, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East to improve manufacturing profitability
Delivering a live demo of the Manufacturing-as-a-Service platform and its AI-driven workforce training capabilities
Exploring how AI-powered skills training unlocks value from unskilled labor hired for attitude across global manufacturing sites
Reporting on US plant financials that quantify the measurable profitability impact of the blockchain AI platform deployment

15:45 - 15:50

Q&A SESSION ON TURNING UNSKILLED LABOR INTO A MEASURABLE PROFITABILITY ADVANTAGE

15:50 - 16:15

AGENTIC AI FOR PROCESS TRANSFORMATION: MOVING O&G FROM REACTIVE TO AUTONOMOUS

Mahendra Ayyalasomayajula

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Mapping why agentic AI goes beyond copilots to independently reason, orchestrate, and take action
Examining how agentic AI is fundamentally reshaping production, asset integrity, and capital projects
Illustrating AI agent architectures deployed at the wellsite, in the plant, and across supply chains
Defining why human-in-the-loop governance is non-negotiable as AI agents assume autonomous control

16:15 - 16:20

Q&A SESSION ON HOW READY IS O&G FOR TRULY AUTONOMOUS AI OPERATIONS

16:20 - 16:45

THE RISE OF THE DECISION LAYER: WHY BASIN-WIDE INTERPRETATION IS NO LONGER ENOUGH

Todd Garner

PINN AI

Examining why traditional models, dashboards, and basin-wide studies fall short in supporting effective capital allocation decisions
Assessing how agentic AI integrates subsurface, engineering, and economic variables into a unified decision system
Evaluating the impact of system-driven decision processes on speed, consistency, and capital efficiency

16:45 - 16:50

Q&A SESSION ON IMPROVING CAPITAL ALLOCATION DECISIONS THROUGH INTEGRATED DATA AND AI SYSTEMS

16:50 - 17:15

SECURING THE EDGE: DEDICATED SATELLITE NETWORKS AS A CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY FOR CONNECTED ENERGY ASSETS

Shawn McEvilly

Astranis Space Technologies

Arguing why the OT communications layer is an overlooked cyber risk as AI and IoT proliferate across fields
Showing how fully private air-gapped satellite networks with no shared infrastructure remove an entire class of cyber risks
Mapping practical satellite connectivity deployment across offshore platforms and pipeline corridors
Addressing cost and operational considerations for private satellite as core digital infrastructure

17:15 - 17:20

Q&A SESSION ON WHY THE COMMUNICATIONS LAYER IS THE MISSING LINK IN OT CYBER DEFENSE

17:20 - 18:20

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

DAY 2 :

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026

08:00 - 08:30

MORNING REFRESHMENTS

08:30 - 08:40

OPENING ADDRESS

08:40 - 09:10

PANEL DISCUSSION ON LEVERAGING AI TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY, RELIABILITY, AND COST PERFORMANCE IN OIL & GAS

09:10 - 09:35

BUILDING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR AI AND GEN AI IN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS

Kent Lucas

Non Sibi Ventures

Highlighting the growing urgency for AI adoption as companies seek to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving energy landscape
Showcasing how AI and GenAI can deliver measurable returns through improved efficiency, reduced downtime, and optimized operations
Investigating the key challenges of scaling AI from pilot projects to enterprise-wide deployment through infrastructure, talent, and governance
Navigating the complexities of data sharing and protection required to unlock the full value of AI across oil and gas operations

09:35 - 09:40

Q&A SESSION ON PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO MOVING AI FROM PILOT TO ENTERPRISE SCALE

09:40 - 10:05

FIRST-PRINCIPLES APPROACHES TO AI IN OIL AND GAS AND WATER MIDSTREAM

Heidi Higginson

Neuralix Inc.

Improving and accelerating workflows across operations, accounting, and supply chain through first-principles AI applications
Revealing how advanced analytics for downhole and complex systems can be developed and deployed faster using AI tools
Documenting proven automation, degradation monitoring, and optimization programs with a demonstrated track record in the field

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON ACCELERATING OIL AND GAS WORKFLOWS FROM OPERATIONS TO SUPPLY CHAIN

10:10 - 10:30

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

10:30 - 11:00

PANEL DISCUSSION ON DATA, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND DIGITAL FOUNDATIONS FOR AI IN OIL & GAS

11:00 - 11:25

FROM GLOBAL GEOSCIENCES LIBRARIES TO BASIN-SCALE EXPLORATION INSIGHTS

Henri Houllevigue

TGS

Positioning seismic foundation models as a scalable alternative to conventional supervised learning workflows
Training the foundation model on a global post-stack 3D seismic library spanning multiple basins and imaging conditions
Extending the workflow to salt geobody interpretation where manual labeling is scarce or unavailable in complex basins
Covering the key steps in generating 3D property volumes from well log data at basin scale

11:25 - 11:30

Q&A SESSION ON SEISMIC FOUNDATION MODELS CUTTING ANNOTATION NEEDS ACROSS BASINS

11:30 - 11:55

TURNING CONNECTIVITY INTO PRODUCTIVITY: ADVANCED IoT-DRIVEN AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES

Burak Karaca

Onka Electrical Materials Co.

Establishing IoT as the foundational layer of operational visibility across oil and gas assets and field environments
Describing how combining AI with IoT shifts operations from passive monitoring to active, real-time decision-making
Positioning integration as the defining challenge and competitive advantage in deploying IoT-driven automation at scale
Spotlighting cutting-edge technologies driving IoT integration and operational automation across upstream and midstream operations

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON COMBINING AI AND IoT TO AUTOMATE DECISIONS ACROSS OILFIELD OPERATIONS

12:00 - 12:25

STANDARDIZED DATA MODELS FOR INTEROPERABILITY AND AI GOVERNANCE IN OIL AND GAS

Emile Coetzer

Independent Consultant

Addressing the growing complexity of industrial datasets and the need for structured approaches to ensure data consistency and control
Introducing ISO/IEC 81346 as a scalable framework to enable interoperability across diverse engineering and operational taxonomies
Aligning data structures with emerging standards to support integration, traceability, and consistent data exchange across systems
Enabling robust data governance and AI readiness through standardization, improving decision quality and operational performance

12:25 - 12:30

Q&A SESSION ON THE VALUE OF DATA STANDARDIZATION FOR SCALABLE AND RELIABLE AI APPLICATIONS

12:30 - 13:30

NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE OIL AND GAS AI EXHIBITION

13:30 - 14:00

PANEL DISCUSSION ON OIL AND GAS AI

14:00 - 14:25

AI INTEGRATION WITHIN AN OPERATING NUCLEAR REACTOR

Kevin Clarno

The University of Texas at Austin

Introducing a multi-fidelity digital twin deployed within UT-Austin's NRC-licensed operating nuclear reactor to reduce O&M costs
Exploring how AI agents validate reactor software and detect performance anomalies in real time within a live operational environment
Highlighting how real-time AI insights equip reactor staff to evaluate novel operational impacts and improve decision-making on site
Discussing lessons from UT-Austin's nuclear AI deployment and pathways to translating these capabilities to commercial operations

14:25 - 14:30

Q&A SESSION ON THE BENEFITS OF AI AGENTS AND DIGITAL TWINS INSIDE A LIVE NUCLEAR REACTOR

14:30 - 15:00

RESERVED PRESENTATION

15:00 - 15:15

FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW

15:15 - 15:30

CLOSING REMARKS

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