Josh Etkind

Upstream Deepwater Digital Transformation Manager and Business Opportunity Manager of Louisiana Coast Shell

Shell Upstream Deepwater Digital Opportunity Manager with over 23 years of energy industry experience across the Upstream and Integrated Gas businesses with a focus on subsurface and wells, applied AI/ML, and blue sky R&D. Etkind is a Petroleum Engineer by background, a certified Sustainability Practitioner, a Fellow of the Loyola University Institute of Environmental Communications, and attended the University of Cambridge Business and Sustainability Program. He concurrently serves as CEO of Sanitation for All, an International NGO focused on helping disadvantaged communities gain access to the basic human dignity afforded by clean drinking water, toilets, and education. Etkind served on the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International Board of Directors from 2007-’10, and as the 2021-23 Chair of the award-winning SPE Sustainable Development Technical Section and Chair of the SPE Gaia Sustainability Program.

Agenda Day 2

8:10 AM Trust: The Key to Unlocking Progress and Value from AI

In the dynamic landscape of energy innovation, harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) demands more than just technological prowess. It hinges on trust—the essential ingredient that unlocks progress and value. Our panel of seasoned industry leaders will delve into the critical interplay between trust, adoption, and value realization in the AI-driven energy ecosystem. Join industry leaders willing to share hard-won experience in striking the right balance, managing transformative change, and building and maintaining alignment across a complex stakeholder and customer landscape. They’ll reveal key insights to achieve scale, bank value, and continuously improve solutions while managing cost. Panelists will discuss:

  • How to learn strategies to rally stakeholders and foster buy-in for your digital metamorphosis. Discover effective communication tactics that bridge the gap between technology and people
  • Leading methods to establish a transparent and resilient framework for AI governance. From ethical considerations to regulatory compliance, our experts will share insights on building trust through accountability
  • How to create an inclusive dialogue, ensuring user adoption and minimizing resistance to change
  • Top techniques to identify, mitigate, and minimize bias, fostering fair and equitable outcomes

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Josh.

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