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

Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:30 - 09:55
TRANSFORMING THE SUPPLY CHAIN WITH AI
Guldana Mekeyeva
SLB

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
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI-DRIVEN PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGIES FOR VALUE CREATION
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 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:25
DELIVERING REAL ROI FROM AI IN OIL AND GAS THROUGH DATA, GOVERNANCE, AND EXECUTION
James Stovall
Workfast Consulting

James Stovall

Workfast Consulting

  • Examining the gap between AI investment and realized value, highlighting why many initiatives fail to deliver measurable returns
  • Identifying key barriers, including data limitations, legacy systems, organizational challenges, and a lack of clear use cases
  • Analyzing why AI projects remain stuck in pilot phases and what differentiates successful enterprise-scale deployments
  • Outlining strategies to link AI initiatives to business KPIs, strengthen governance, and drive accountable, value-based transformation
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON WHETHER AI IN OIL AND GAS HAS A VALUE PROBLEM OR AN EXECUTION PROBLEM
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 - 14:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
14:30 - 14:55
CAPTURING THE GREAT CREW CHANGE: DOCUMENT-NATIVE AI AGENTS FOR RISK AND COST INTELLIGENCE IN DRILLING OPERATIONS
Ram Pillai
SwarmLens

Ram Pillai

SwarmLens

  • Addressing the challenge of capturing decades of knowledge from unstructured drilling documents like reports, well programs, and lessons learned
  • Demonstrating how document-native AI agents ingest and analyze drilling data to generate structured risk insights and planning intelligence
  • Presenting a case study where AI-driven workflows auto-populate up to 70–80% of drilling risk and planning materials, reducing workload
  • Explaining how AI-powered platforms improve decision readiness for DWOP, HAZID, and HAZOP while preserving expertise during crew transition
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON USING AI AGENTS TO IMPROVE DRILLING RISK MANAGEMENT
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION ON OIL AND GAS AI
15:50 - 16:20
RESERVED PRESENTATION
16:20 - 16:45
SAFETY 4.0: USING PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS TO DETECT OPERATIONAL RISKS BEFORE INCIDENTS OCCUR
Isaac Ochulor
Suhail Al Mazroui Transportation and Heavy Equipment Establishment

Isaac Ochulor

Suhail Al Mazroui Transportation and Heavy Equipment Establishment

  • Assessing the limitations of traditional safety management approaches that rely on lagging indicators and post-incident analysis
  • Illustrating how predictive analytics can identify weak operational signals and emerging risks before incidents occur
  • Exploring how operational data from assets, workforce activities, sensors, and IoT systems can be integrated into predictive risk models
  • Presenting practical approaches to deploying AI-enabled risk intelligence while maintaining governance and operational accountability
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON BENEFITS OF USING PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS TO STRENGTHEN OPERATIONAL SAFETY
16:50 - 17:20
RESERVED PRESENTATION
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 OIL AND GAS AI
09:10 - 09:40
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:40 - 10:05
BUILDING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR AI AND GEN AI IN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS
Kent Lucas
Non Sibi Ventures

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 Gen AI 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
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO MOVING AI FROM PILOT TO ENTERPRISE SCALE
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON OIL AND GAS AI
11:00 - 11:25
FROM DATA TO DEPLOYMENT: SCALING AI IN OIL AND GAS THROUGH WORKFORCE, PARTNERSHIPS, AND EXECUTION
Massey Whiteknife
Heyoka Holdings Inc.

Massey Whiteknife

Heyoka Holdings Inc.

  • Determining why many AI initiatives fail to scale and what is required to successfully deploy AI across field operations
  • Evaluating the role of workforce capability and strategic partnerships in strengthening data infrastructure and enabling AI adoption
  • Revealing how AI, automation, and real-time systems can enhance safety, workforce readiness, and operational efficiency
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON HOW TO MOVE AI INITIATIVES FROM PILOT TO FIELD DEPLOYMENT
11:30 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 12:30
CLOSING REMARKS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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