
Formerly known as Future Well Site Automation
Leveraging the power of innovation, technology and intelligent automation to optimize upstream exploration and production
29 September 2021
Hyatt Regency Intercontinental Airport Hotel, Houston, Texas
Expert Upstream, Well Site Automation & Digitalization Speakers

Chris Robart
Chief Commercial Officer
Ambyint

Reza Khaninezhad
Principal Data Scientist
Apache Corporation

Phaneendra Bollavaram
Remote Operations Manager, Global Production Operations
Apache Corporation

Rajiv Dyal
Manager Automation Systems
Apache Corporation

Albert Rooyakkers
CEO
Bedrock Automation

Richard Xu
Principal Data Analyst & Project Lead
BHP

Ken Nguyen
Upstream Digital Program Manager, Major Capital Projects
BP

Justin Freeman
Decision Making CoE Decision Catalyst
Chevron

Patrick McCormack
Business Analyst, Wells Decision Support Centre
Chevron

Todd Anslinger
(IIoT) Industrial Internet of Things, Center of Excellence Lead Lead
Chevron Energy Technology Company

James Gallyer
Lead Automation / Measurement Tech
EP Energy

To be announced To be announced
KBC

Hatem Nasr
PhD, Senior Advisor Digital Oilfield
Kuwait Oil Company

Lucas Green
Senior Staff Well Analyst
Maverick Natural Resources

Rod Barta
Senior Automation Foreman
Noble Energy

To be announced To be announced
OLI systems

Hoss Belyadi
Senior Data Engineer
Vine Oil & Gas LP
What is the Future of Upstream Automation?
It’s predicted $100bn of industry-wide cost savings can be achieved within the next decade by upstream oil & gas operators by embracing automation and digitalization solutions.
Current global market conditions, oil price volatility and fluctuations in demand, are strongly incentivizing upstream operators to adapt their processes to optimize exploration and production. Using a technology-led approach to drive down costs, maintain profitability, improve safety and increase operational efficiency are crucial for the immediate future.
Format explained:
- Keynote presentation focused on macro issues and the future of the industry
- Thirty roundtable discussions to choose from with six different opportunities throughout the day
- Five different themes throughout the day
- Five pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings between vendors and delegates open to every attendee
- Panel discussion featuring our roundtable discussion facilitators to summarise the day and answer questions from the audience
- Exclusive networking drinks reception

What is unique about our event?
Every organization, well site and employee will face their own unique challenges daily. Business objectives vary, each company will vary in size, budget, resource and skill sets; which means that a “one size fits all” method may not be effective.
Understanding this, the format is designed to drive value through the power of discussion, leaning on automation experts to structure separate conversations and lead them according to the objectives of the participants. This allows discussion to flow more seamlessly and create an opportunity to work through current problems by using the collective experience, not just from the facilitator, but all participants who have varying backgrounds and skills sets.
Format explained:
- Keynote presentation focused on macro issues and the future of the industry
- Thirty roundtable discussions to choose from with six different opportunities throughout the day
- Five different themes throughout the day
- Five pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings between vendors and delegates open to every attendee
- Panel discussion featuring our roundtable discussion facilitators to summarise the day and answer questions from the audience
- Exclusive networking drinks reception
- Exclusive 3- course gala dinner

Key Themes at the Future Upstream Automation Sum mit
Forecast future automation and technology trends and learn about the latest innovations which will enable your business strategy and objectives to align with future possibilities
Utilize new solutions, advanced technology and pioneering processes which will enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risk, improve safety and reduce costs throughout the entire organization
Establish a digital foundation and roadmap which will drive the digital transformation and ensure ROI is maximized
Remain agile to the rapid pace of innovation, enabling a streamlined approach to the selection and verification of new and existing technology which solves unique upstream business problems
Lead business and cultural change through leadership and change management, empowering stakeholders for digital optimization and transformation
Leverage well site and enterprise data to improve speed and accuracy of decision making and enhance production, whilst meeting regulatory compliance for health, safety and environment standards
Gain an industry forecast of the automation market, innovation on the sector and how it is expected to evolve over the next 12 months to ensure your strategy is aligned to future possibilities
Work through unique challenges by networking, sharing, discussing and collaborating with automation specialists from across leading operators, solution providers, start-ups and consultants that have successfully solved your problems
Enhance operational efficiency across the entire organization through automation technology and process optimization that will reduce risk, improve safety and reduce costs
Leverage well site and company data that will improve speed and accuracy of decision making and optimize production
Ensure new and existing technology selection is fully aligned to unique business objectives and designed specifically to solve well site problems and enhance efficiency
Reduce risk and maintain all healthy, safety and environmental regulations and standards