Ram Seetepalli

Ram Seetepalli

Director, AI and Digital Solutions Motiva Enterprises

Ram is a Technology Executive with over 25 years of experience in leveraging highly relevant innovation and technology for transformation across industries in strategic decision-making and operational excellence. He has consulted as an advisor to several Fortune 100 organizations on driving innovation with technology and to deliver measurable business value. He has worked with top global consulting services firms successfully guiding organizations through complex transformations that integrate cutting-edge technologies and analytics with existing processes. Working at the intersection of ET, IT and OT, and a passionate advocate for applied innovation and AI, Ram is a frequent speaker at industry events, trade shows and professional community events on topics including Innovation, Digitalization, Data Platforms, and AI/Analytics. He has also served as a technical advisor to multiple start-ups in domains such as commodity transportation, robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles etc. In his spare time, he mentors aspiring tech leaders, helping cultivate next generation of technologists and innovators.

Pre-Conference Deep Dive Focus Day - November 3

1:30 PM Workshop J: Beyond the Hype: Identifying AI Use Cases That Actually Move the Needle

AI is generating significant interest across the energy sector, but many organizations are still struggling to move beyond pilots and deliver measurable business value. The challenge is no longer understanding AI, but identifying where it can create meaningful impact and how to prioritize the right opportunities.

In this interactive workshop, attendees will explore practical frameworks for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing high-value AI use cases while avoiding costly distractions. Through a collaborative case study exercise, participants will work through real-world operational scenarios to build and defend an AI business case under realistic constraints.

Workshop Highlights:

  • Identify AI use cases that deliver measurable operational and commercial value
  • Distinguish between automation, AI, and agentic AI to apply the right solution to the right challenge
  • Understand why many AI initiatives fail to scale and how to overcome common barriers
  • Evaluate emerging AI solutions and separate genuine value from market hype
  • Build a practical framework for prioritizing AI investments based on business impact and feasibility
  • Strengthen the foundations needed for successful AI adoption across people, processes, and technology

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Ram.

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