Future Upstream Automation Summit 2023 Sessions
Seminars
7:30 am - 7:50 am
Registration and Networking
7:50 am - 8:00 am
Conference Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:00 am - 8:30 am
Optimizing Upstream Operations with AI, Neural Networks and Deep Learning: Leveraging Industry 5.0 to Realize the Next Generation of Technology-Driven Exploration and Production
• Applying deep learning techniques to enhance operations, improve efficiency and support decision-making • Leveraging AI to analyze large O&G datasets: Generating actionable insights, identifying patterns, correlations and predicting outcomes […]
Speaker
Reza Khaninezhad Data Science and AI Advisor - Apache Corporation
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Blockchain 101: Demystifying Web3 Solutions to Increase Awareness and Adoption Amongst Upstream Operators
• Identifying the root causes of organizational inertia within blockchain projects • Overcoming hesitancy and procrastination: Driving continued and consistent progress with projects to realize real-world advantages • Creating successful […]
Speaker
Raj Rapaka Upstream Digital Transformation - ExxonMobil
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Taking a Step-Change Approach to Digital Transformation: How to Increase Success from Your Automation Initiatives
• Conducting collaborative and cross-functional assessments to ensure value and feasibility-based prioritization that maximizes ROI • Navigating legacy systems, complex workflows, diverse data-sources, and user resistance that often hinders progress […]
Speaker
Srimoyee Bhattacharya Senior Data Scientist - Shell
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Unleashing the Potential of IoT and Field Technology: Benefits of Digitally Connected Upstream Oil and Gas Operations
• Improving safety, efficiency and minimizing downtime with IoT devices: Creating an ecosystem of digitally connected assets enabling real-time remote monitoring, anomaly detection, control and timely intervention • Optimizing asset […]
10:00 am - 10:50 am
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 […]
10:50 am - 11:30 am
Networking Break & Exhibition
Seminars
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Roundtable Discussion – Considering the Human Element in Digital Transformation: How will you Successfully Lead your People through Change?
Speaker
Ben G Randell Product Line Manager Assurance - Chevron
Seminars
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Roundtable Discussion – Managing Risk and Safety when Adopting Technology and Cloud Computing Solutions
Speaker
Jarrett Lawrence Enterprise Architect Site IT Services - ExxonMobil
Seminars
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Roundtable Discussion – Accounting for Industry Shifts and Trends when Holistically Managing IoT Product Lifecycles
Speaker
Hitendra Kurwa Enterprise Architect - IoT - Shell Energy
Seminars
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Harnessing the Power of AI and Machine Learning to Revolutionize Upstream Oil and Gas Processes
• Digitally optimizing drilling practices: Utilizing AI/ML and advanced algorithms to accelerate analysis of large datasets for more accurate reservoir characterization and target identification • Leveraging artificial intelligence for improved […]
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch & Exhibition
2:00 pm - 2:30 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 […]
Speaker
Trevor MacMaster Chief Client Officer - VEERUM
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Revealing the Potential of Virtual Models in Oil & Gas: Optimizing Business Value from Digital Twins
• Benefits of digital twins and business applications • Clarifying the concept of digital twins: Communicating the vision and demonstrating the ROI to stakeholders • Assessing the current landscape to […]
Speaker
Joshua Ellison Lead Product Manager - Digital Twins - bp
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Radically Modernizing Subsurface Data: Optimizing Data Supply Chains for Key Upstream O&G Workflows
• Enhancing system-wide levels of trusted data within the cloud, facilitating accelerated data-led business decision-making • Encouraging industry-wide collaboration between operators, partners, and vendors • Establishing standards and support for […]
Speaker
Ryan Jarvis Subsurface Data Strategy Advisor - ExxonMobil
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Networking Break & Exhibition
Seminars
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Roundtable Discussion – Streamlining Technology Adoption: What’s Stopping you from Embracing Disruptive Technology?
Speaker
- Raj Rapaka Upstream Digital Transformation - ExxonMobil
Seminars
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Roundtable Discussion – Examining Best-Practice for Incorporating Open Standard Protocols within your Automation Strategy
Speaker
Philippe Daroux Operations Technology Product Line Manager - Chevron
Seminars
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Roundtable Discussion – Reality First: How to Unify Existing Asset Data with Visual Digital Twins
Speaker
- Trevor MacMaster Chief Client Officer - VEERUM
Seminars
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Roundtable Discussion – Rise of Artificial Intelligence within Oil & Gas: Deciphering Reality, Fiction, and Future Possibilities
Speaker
Lucas Green Senior Staff Well Analyst - Maverick Natural Resources
Seminars
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Roundtable Discussion – Unlocking Additional Value from Existing Tools: Maximizing Opportunities to Continuously Grow and Innovate
Speaker
Larry Wright II MBA Operations Analyst - Lime Rock Resources
Seminars
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Roundtable Discussion – Developing the Appropriate Ecosystem for Simplified Technology Deployment
Speaker
Erik Botsford Engineering Advisor - ExxonMobil
Seminars
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Simplifying the Data Source: Tackling the Complexities of Integrating Global Cross-Enterprise Business Systems to Drive Value
• Understanding the challenges of multiple data sources, formats and systems: Reviewing existing frameworks to identify inconsistencies, inefficient processes and missed opportunities • Benefits of simplified data integration: Leveraging business […]
Speaker
Prabhu Srinivasan Technical Team Lead - Operations & Data Analytics, CBU - Vermilion Energy
6:30 pm - 6:35 pm
Closing Remarks & Close of Conference
6:35 pm - 7:35 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 […]