As the energy sector navigates unprecedented volatility, from fluctuating prices and geopolitical tensions to supply chain fragility and evolving workforce expectations, leaders must rethink how technology can empower workers to drive safer, smarter, and more resilient operations. This C-suite panel will explore how strategic foresight, digital transformation, and workforce investment can future-proof operations and unlock new levels of performance.
This session explores the digital transformation journey following a major energy sector merger, focusing on how integrated data architecture, AI-driven decision support, and strategic change management are reshaping operations. From drilling optimization to production forecasting, Josh will share practical insights into deploying agentic AI, overcoming data integration challenges, and driving user adoption across field teams. The session highlights how innovation can be scaled responsibly without losing sight of operational realities or workforce trust.
Take control of your experience with three dynamic, concurrent tracks tailored to the most critical aspects of connected worker tech. Build a personalized agenda that aligns with your goals and maximize ROI by attending only the sessions that matter most, ensuring every minute spent drives actionable value.
Manual procedures and paper-based instructions are no longer sufficient for today’s fast-paced industrial environments. This session explores how digital work instructions can transform operations by guiding frontline teams with step-by-step, interactive workflows. Learn how to reduce errors, improve compliance, and preserve institutional knowledge while enabling faster, more consistent execution across plants, field teams, and enterprise systems.
Explore how leading oil and gas operators are building a connected worker framework through an interoperable data and platform ecosystem foundation that enhances focused value delivery and fosters innovation towards long-term sustainment. They will share lessons learned from their journey that start with reality capture as the foundation and what lies ahead for the industry.
• Organizations use imagery to create accurate site models, basemaps, and foundational datasets for various applications by covering five key areas: reality mapping, content, analysis, visualization, and imagery management.
• Visualization supports human interpretation and creation of applications for critical tasks such as infrastructure inspection, disaster response and crisis monitoring and empowers Digital Twins by leveraging rich sensor information, AI and 3D
• With imagery arriving in many formats from diverse sources, organizations need a system that can catalog, search, analyze, and manage it at scale through a complete end to end system
Advanced analytics and location intelligence are reshaping how plant and refinery operators manage assets, optimize production, and ensure safety.
Hear from industry leaders on their journey toward operational excellence. We will discuss the challenges and opportunities around data management, visualization, and integration at scale. Understand approaches, best practices and lessons learned around the implementation of geospatial solutions and digital twins.
Take control of your experience with three dynamic, concurrent tracks tailored to the most critical aspects of connected worker tech. Whether you're focused on upskilling your team, streamlining processes, or deploying cutting-edge tools, you can build a personalized agenda that aligns with your goals. Maximize ROI by attending only the sessions that matter most to you and your team, ensuring every minute spent drives actionable value.
Join Richard as he shares his practical journey deploying digital twins across plant operations, from HSE preplanning and turnaround execution to daily maintenance and immersive operator training. Learn how integrating scheduling, asset visualization, and real-time updates has unlocked new levels of efficiency, safety, and workforce engagement.
In asset-intensive industries, timely, data-driven decisions are key to improving reliability, reducing costs, and managing risk. This session explores how AI and advanced analytics are transforming asset management through predictive maintenance and risk-based decision-making.
In the evolving landscape of renewable energy, RWE is pioneering a unified approach to connected worker platforms. This session will explore how the team is integrating dynamic maintenance systems, AI-driven prioritization, and user-centric design to empower over 800 field technicians across wind, solar, and battery assets. Learn how they’re overcoming challenges of tool fragmentation, data transparency, and organizational complexity to deliver scalable, intuitive solutions.
In this session, Samuel will explore how BASF is redefining the connected worker by focusing not just on devices, but on data accessibility and integration. He’ll share how centralizing information across maintenance, quality, and production systems is transforming decision-making and operational efficiency at BASF.
This session explores the journey from pilot to scaled deployment of digital reality ecosystems across multiple sites. It highlights the integration of digital twins, mobile devices, and rendering technologies to support maintenance planning and remote operations.
Get ready for a rapid-fire series of 10-minute tech spotlights showcasing the latest innovations transforming the connected workforce. Each session delivers a concise, high impact look at a specific technology designed to boost productivity, safety, and efficiency in the field. Whether you're exploring digital tools for one plant or scaling a connected worker program, these lightning talks offer real-world solutions and actionable insight, in record time.
Talk 1: Transforming Frontline Guidance with Digital Work Instructions
Talk 2: Elevating Asset Performance with Predictive Intelligence
Talk 3: Empowering Smarter Operations with Advanced Analytics
Talk 4: Driving Digital Success with Proven Change Management Approaches
This presentation by Deepak Sachdeva, Chief Information Officer at the United States Airforce, explores the real-world challenges and opportunities of deploying AI and digital infrastructure in industrial environments. Drawing from experience in defense and manufacturing, Deepak will unpack the hype around AI, the critical role of data governance, and the strategic decisions between centralized and decentralized infrastructure. Attendees will gain insights into how to build purposeful, secure, and scalable digital ecosystems that empower frontline teams and drive operational excellence.
After a day of exclusive insights and transformative ideas, wind down at our Connected Cocktails. Enjoy signature drinks like the “Artificial Intellitini” and “Edge Compute Cooler,” paired with gourmet canapés, upbeat tunes, and great company. Reflect, recharge, and network in a relaxed, engaging setting. After a day of exclusive insights and transformative ideas, wind down at our Connected Cocktails. Enjoy signature drinks like the “Artificial Intellitini” and “Edge Compute Cooler,” paired with gourmet canapés, upbeat tunes, and great company. Reflect, recharge, and network in a relaxed, engaging setting.