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14 November 2023

Future Downstream Automation Summit 2023 Sessions

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7:30 am - 7:50 am

Registration and Networking

7:50 am - 8:00 am

Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:00 am - 8:30 am

Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence within Industrial Oil, Gas and Chemical Operations: ChatGPT, Generative AI, and Large Language Modls (LLMS)

Driving process optimization with generative AI simulation to identify issues, predict outcomes and remove process inefficiencies Simulating asset health with predictive AI modeling to mitigate risks, aid predictive maintenance, and […]

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8:30 am - 9:00 am

Seizing the Opportunity for Downstream Innovation: Transforming Manufacturing and Project Environments through Automation and Disruptive Technology

Assessing disruptive technologies, use-case suitability and the maturity of solutions Evaluating how the application of digital tools improves capital project design, planning and execution Enhancing interoperability with the right combination […]

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9:30 am - 10:10 am

Quickfire Technology and Product Demonstrations with Bently Nevada

This session provides an additional opportunity to meet with our product and solution providers in the exhibition hall to learn more about the products, technology and services that have been […]

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10:40 am - 11:40 am

Roundtable Discussion: Preparing for Energy Transition, Defining Goals, Gaining Enterprise Alignment and Driving Sustainable Change

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  • Bryan Kaus Manager, Business Development, Renewables Platform - Neste

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10:40 am - 11:40 am

Roundtable Discussion: Balancing the Fine Margins of Partnering Technology with Hands-on Workforce Experience and Knowledge

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10:40 am - 11:40 am

Roundtable Discussion: Strategies for Improving IoT Sensor Implementation, Use-Case Compatibility and Enterprise Ownership

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11:40 am - 12:10 pm

Intelligence-Driven Downstream: Asset Optimization, Performance, Reliability and Maintenance Excellence

Improving safety, efficiency and minimizing downtime with IoT devices: Connecting assets to enable real-time feedback, monitoring, anomaly detection, precise control, and timely interventions Optimizing asset health visibility, performance and lifespan: […]

12:10 pm - 1:10 pm

Networking Lunch & Exhibition

1:10 pm - 1:40 pm

Demystifying Digital Twins: Considering Virtual Models and Digital Simulation for Business Optimization

Clarifying the concept of digital twins: Understanding technology types, comparing solutions providers, and exploring asset and process representations Outlining the benefits and appropriate business applications: Evaluating business value and proposed […]

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  • Brent Railey Manager of Data Science - Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

1:40 pm - 2:10 pm

Reality First: How to Build Data-Rich Digital Twins of Existing Assets

• Discover how existing reality capture solutions can support a new visual way of doing work via data-rich digital twins • Leveraging VR to visualize pointclouds with a user-friendly WebXR […]

2:10 pm - 2:50 pm

Quickfire Technology and Product Demonstrations with VEERUM

This session provides an additional opportunity to meet with our product and solution providers in the exhibition hall to learn more about the products, technology and services that have been […]

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2:50 pm - 3:50 pm

Roundtable Discussion: Leveraging Digitalization to Re-Shape Downstream Assets, Tackle Labor Shortages, and Regenerate Downstream Workforces

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2:50 pm - 3:50 pm

Roundtable Discussion: Effectively Navigating Complexities of Data and Digital Twins to Overcome Challenges and Maximize Usable Benefits

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  • Grant Johnson Operations Transformation Project Manager - INVISTA

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2:50 pm - 3:50 pm

Roundtable Discussion: Tackling Integration of IoT Devices and Wi-Fi Connectivity to Generate Quantifiable, Measurable Value

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  • Theunis Myburg Digital Portfolio Manager: Manufacturing, Global Engineering, Capital Projects, and Turnarounds - LyondellBasell

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3:50 pm - 4:20 pm

Networking Break & Exhibition

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4:20 pm - 5:20 pm

Roundtable Discussion: How Can Extended Reality and Emerging Technology Unlock Efficiencies Within Capital Projects?

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4:20 pm - 5:20 pm

Roundtable Discussion: Developing the Blueprint for Simplifying Downstream Digitalization and Technology Implementation at Scale

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  • Joe Jackson Former Project Process Assurance Lead & Turnaround Project Manager - LyondellBasell

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5:20 pm - 6:05 pm

Panel Discussion: Embracing the Technology-Supported Future of Downstream: Driving Transformational Change and Innovation Across our Assets, Processes and Workforce

Panelists will explain how to drive digital transformation initiatives and deliver ROI whilst facing market uncertainty, budget constraints, reduced resources, hesitant stakeholders, and an ever-growing skills-gap. Streamlining digital transformation: Managing […]

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6:10 pm - 7:10 pm

Drinks Reception

All attendees are invited to attend our networking drinks reception at the end of the day’s proceedings. This is our way of saying thank you for your contribution and to […]

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