Andrea Hine

Digital transformation initiatives often fail not because of the technology, but due to poor user adoption and lack of strategic alignment. This session explores how to embed behavioral science and human-centered design into connected worker programs. Through real-world examples, attendees will learn how to align digital tools with business strategy, engage diverse workforce demographics, and ensure pilots scale into enterprise-wide success. 

Key Themes: 

• Why digital transformation must begin with business goals, not technology. And how to align initiatives accordingly 
• Uncovering user barriers, integrating tools into workflows, and applying behavioral science to drive sustained engagement 
• Tactics for overcoming resistance from legacy workers while empowering digitally native employees through collaboration 
• How to design pilot programs that demonstrate clear ROI and secure buy-in for broader rollout 
• Establishing measurable outcomes and ROI frameworks to guide implementation and justify investment 
• Focusing on solving user pain points before selecting tools to ensure relevance and usability. 
• Moving beyond traditional models by embedding behavioral insights and user-centered design into transformation efforts 

This session explores how advanced robotics are transforming inspection, maintenance, and safety in energy operations. Attendees will learn how mobile robots equipped with sensors, cameras, and AI capabilities are enabling remote monitoring, reducing manual risk, and improving operational efficiency across plants, refineries, and field environments. 

Key Themes: 

• Enable autonomous inspections with mobile robots that navigate complex industrial sites without human intervention 
• Capture rich visual, thermal, and acoustic data to power predictive maintenance and early anomaly detection 
• Integrate seamlessly with CMMS, SCADA, and enterprise systems for real-time insights and streamlined workflows 
• Enhance safety and compliance by minimizing human exposure to hazardous environments 
• Reduce downtime and boost asset performance through continuous, automated inspections 
• Empower remote operations teams with real-time monitoring and control from anywhere 
• Scale robotic inspection programs efficiently across multiple sites with proven deployment strategies