Insights Shaping the Industry

Everyone talks about a generational divide. What if they're looking at the wrong problem?

The future of operational excellence depends on attracting, developing and retaining talent across generations. Yet, many organizations still treat workforce challenges as an age issue rather than a leadership challenge.

In this exclusive interview, Hugo Ashkar, Risk Management Discipline Lead for Capital Projects at bp, and Emmitt Wooten, former Director of Manufacturing Capability and Workforce Strategy at Dow explore:

• Why culture matters more than generational differences
• How organizations can improve talent attraction and retention
• The importance of visible career pathways and development opportunities
• How experience and innovation can work together
• The risks of poor knowledge transfer
• What future-ready organizations will do differently
  

Lisa Williams, Senior Director of Operations Talent Strategy and Employee Experience at Dow, explains how a skills-based approach and AI-enabled workforce planning are redefining frontline work, with nearly every role set to evolve within 12-18 months.

You will learn how Dow is:

• Accelerating workforce planning using AI and real-time insights
• Unlocking hidden talent at scale through a skills-based model
• Transforming frontline roles to operate alongside AI
• Scaling workforce transformation globally across operations

Jacques McGregor, Vice President of Digital Business Enablement at Marathon Petroleum, shares how the company is using digital technologies, AI and change management to build a more agile, resilient and future-ready business.

In this interview, you'll discover how Marathon Petroleum is:

• Prioritizing AI investments that deliver real business value
• Improving processes before introducing new technologies
• Managing change across the organization to improve adoption and reduce disruption
• Using AI to support smarter, faster decision-making where it matters most
• Building the skills, governance and culture needed for long-term success

The Operational Excellence in Oil & Gas Summit marked its 16th-year by bringing together more than 300 operational leaders for 3-days of interactive discussions, exclusive case studies, hands‑on workshops and high‑value networking on the insights, technologies and strategies shaping the next evolution of energy operations.

This official 2025 Post‑Event Report captures the most important takeaways from keynote presentations, expert panels and peer‑led sessions, distilling the conversations that mattered most.

Plus: Get an exclusive first look at the 2026 event, including an early preview of confirmed speakers from Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Shell, Equinor, Aramco, ExxonMobil, bp, CRC, Dow and more.

Exclusive Insights from Delek US, Shell, Nine Energy Service and Halliburton

What can oil and gas companies do to attract and retain the talent that they need to thrive in the decades ahead? Talent shortages, shifting expectations and industry perception are forcing oil and gas leaders to rethink how they attract and retain critical skills. This eBook brings together practical insight from industry leaders on what it takes to build a resilient, future‑ready workforce.

You will learn how to:

• Attract and retain scarce talent in a changing workforce landscape
• Build cultures and leaders that keep people engaged through change
• Use operational excellence as a competitive advantage for workforce resilience