Josh Viets serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Expand Energy, having previously held the same position at Chesapeake Energy Corporation since February 2022. Prior, Mr. Viets served as the Vice President, Delaware Basin in the Permian Basin Business Unit for ConocoPhillips. He began his career with ConocoPhillips in 2002, working in a variety of technical and leadership roles in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. He has held leadership positions in operations, engineering, subsurface and asset management. Earlier in his career, he worked as a reservoir and production engineer supporting a diverse set of assets across the ConocoPhillips portfolio. Mr. Viets earned his B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Colorado School of Mines
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.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Josh.
Download The Latest Agenda