2 October: Pre-Conference Workshop Day
3-4 October: Main Conference Days and Exhibition
Kuwait
Improving downstream performance by leveraging IoT, big data, machine learning and blockchain
Investing and implementing digital technologies is no more a thing of the future and a luxury to organisations. With disruptive technologies proven over the past couple of years, these technologies have the capabilities of improving efficiency, safety and operability whilst reducing costs in the long run. It is now time for the oil and gas sector to finally embrace and crack the digital code and shift towards digitisation.
In line with Kuwait’s energy vision of 2020 and massive downstream expansions undergoing, the World Digital Refineries Congress will bring together experts and leaders to discuss the advancements, opportunities and barriers in transforming operations and organisations to a digitally advanced network. The summit will dive into advance technologies of IoT, big data, machine learning, blockchain and its use case in the energy sector whilst ensuring a resilient cyber security strategy to protect assets and operations.
Are you ready to embrace the digital shift and reach your refinery objectives?
KEY EVENT THEMES
BIG DATA, CLOUD,
CYBERSECURITY
Data analytics
Power of cloud
lOT & BOT
loT disruption
Sensors & agility
AI & BLOCKCHAIN
Machine Learning
ROI
LEADERSHIP & MINDSET
Cultural Empowerment
Personnel Training
Why Attend?
1. Develop futuristic strategies by embracing smart technologies for various operations including IoT, big data, machine learning, blockchain and more
2. Building an effective cyber resilience strategy and infrastructure to avoid cyber attacks
3. Use advanced software technologies including EAM, CMMS, E-PTW to enhance operability and efficiency
4. Learn best practices in IT planning, budgeting and implementation to minimise risk of deployment and security
5. Develop futuristic strategies by embracing smart technologies for various operations including IoT, big data, machine learning, blockchain and more
6. Best practices and personnel training on adopting and adapting to the digital shift
WHO IS IT FOR?
The World Digital Refineries Congress will bring together Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, Heads,
Team Leaders, Engineers, Supervisors, Consultants and Professionals from the following departments/operations:
Information Technology
Information Systems
Information Security
Data Management (SCADA)
Applications
Research & Technology
Planning
Operations
Projects
Telecommunications
IT Enterprise
Strategy
Automation
Featured Speakers
Manager, Information Technology
Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Kuwait
Manager, Information Technology
Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC)
Manager, Information Technology
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
Smart Fields Change Manager
Petroleum Development Oman
Team Leader, Information Security
Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
Chief Digital Officer
Shell
Head of NA Data Network Operations Unit
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Chief Digital Officer
Vedanta Limited, India
Data Loss, Leakage Prevention (DLP) Consultant
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
IM Advisor
Basrah Gas Company (Royal Dutch Shell)
Consulting Partner
Wipro Ltd.
Cyber Security Advisor
Ministry of Justice, Saudi Arabia
DON’T MISS THE EXCITING ACTION AT WORLD DIGITAL REFINERIES CONGRESS
INTERNATIONAL TRAILBLAZERS:
Exclusive opportunities to hear from global IT executives
BENCHMARK YOUR IT JOURNEY:
Map your progress on our visual interactive storyboard and benchmark yourself anonymously with your peers
AMPLIFIED NETWORKING
Dedicated ‘conversation corners’, ‘speed networking’, and networking breaks
IT TECH TALKS:
Led by World Digital Refineries Congress’s leading partners showcasing pioneering solutions for your digital transformation
DIGITAL REFINERY HUDLES:
Deep-dive into specific challenges in interactive, facilitated small group discussions
