Register now for the 10th Annual Digitalization in Oil & Gas Conference by Energy Conference Network Sept 4 – Sept 5, 2024 – Houston

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Conference: September 4-5, 2024
Workshops: September 6, 2024
Hilton Americas | Houston, TX

Digitalization, Decarbonization, and Business Transformation for upstream, midstream, and petrochemical operators

The 10th Annual Digitalization in Oil and Gas will delve deeper into the intersection of digitalization and decarbonization, highlighting the transformation required for the sector to stay relevant, resilient, and achieve business value. This year, the focus is on leveraging AI and generative AI, driving sustainability and workforce development, and achieving operational excellence through digitalization.

Key objectives include building future-ready facilities, planning for a lower carbon market, and realizing business value through innovative solutions. Operators seek to implement scalable digital solutions to routine problems, modernize aging assets, and extend their lifecycle. Despite deployment challenges, the conference will address strategies to overcome these obstacles and highlight successful case studies and best practices in digital transformation.

Join us to explore how the latest technologies, including AI, IoT, and Automation, can revolutionize upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing safety. Engage with industry leaders, participate in interactive sessions, and connect with peers to drive your organization’s digital and sustainable transformation.

Key Questions To Consider

AI and Generative AI

How can generative AI be operationalized for real-time decision-making within oil and gas operations?
What criteria should be used when evaluating AI vendors for strategic technological advancements?
How can data capture in AI models be optimized to provide strategic insights for the oil and gas industry?
What are the best practices for ensuring transparency and accountability in AI and ML governance?
How can companies effectively navigate the intersection of traditional and generative AI to enhance business processes?

Sustainability and Workforce

What strategies can be implemented to overcome workforce resistance when adopting new technologies in the oil and gas sector?
How can organizations balance achieving sustainability goals without sacrificing ROI?
What role does AI play in enhancing workforce skills and adaptability for future technological paradigms?
How can companies measure the success of digital transformation in terms of sustainability metrics and KPIs?
What are the most effective methods for promoting a culture of sustainability within oil and gas operations?

Operational Excellence and Efficiency through Digitalization

How can digital twins be utilized to optimize operations and reduce costs in the oil and gas industry?
What are the critical success factors for implementing robust industrial data governance and standardization practices?
How can AI and digital transformation strategies be operationalized from theory to practice to enhance monitoring and decision-making?
What methodologies can help identify underutilized assets and improve asset management through digital technologies?
What are the best practices for achieving decision-making excellence through the synergy of AI and digital twins?
IoT and Automation in Oil & Gas Operations

How can IoT and automation be integrated to create smarter, safer, and more efficient oil and gas operations?
What are the challenges and solutions for deploying AI algorithms on edge devices within the oil and gas industry?
How can legacy equipment be retrofitted with IoT solutions to unify industrial operations?
What strategies can be used to standardize IoT implementations and move beyond the trial and error phase?
How can robotics and drones be leveraged for methane detection and operations monitoring to streamline routine inspections?