Register Now for the SPE Gulf Coast Roughneck Camp 2026 – June 12, 2026 – Spring, TX

Roughneck Camp 2026 returns with a full day of industry insight, innovation, leadership development, and networking opportunities designed for the next generation of energy professionals.

Hosted at the ExxonMobil Campus, this premier event brings together leading voices from across the energy sector to explore emerging technologies, workforce development, artificial intelligence, power infrastructure, geothermal energy, critical minerals, and the future of hydrocarbon production.

Attendees will gain firsthand perspectives from executives, engineers, strategists, and technology leaders shaping the future of the industry.

Important Security Information

Due to ExxonMobil campus security requirements, all attendees must register using their
full legal name exactly as it appears on their driver’s license or passport.

Government-issued identification will be checked upon arrival. Attendees whose identification does not match the registration list may be denied access to the campus.

Please note: Walk-in registration will not be permitted due to campus security restrictions.

What to Expect

• Opening keynote from industry leaders
• Expert-led technical and strategy panels
• Artificial intelligence and digital transformation discussions
• Career development and hiring insights
• Networking opportunities with professionals across the energy sector
• Professional headshots and happy hour reception

Event Agenda

7:00 AM – Registration, Breakfast & Professional Headshots
8:15 AM – Opening Keynote Address
David Hergenrether – VP Product Solutions EMTEC, ExxonMobil
9:00 AM – Artificial Intelligence in Energy
Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow

• William Niven – Solutions Architect, AWS
• Akash Sharma – Vice President Products (AI), Enverus
• John Kalfayan – Forward Deployed Engineer, Collide
• Benjamin Dickinson – Vice President Strategy & Digital Deployment, NexTier

10:15 AM – Power Generation and Infrastructure
Building the Grid of the Future

• Maria Lozano – NAM Midstream Account Manager, Baker Hughes
• Jacqueline Allen – Director, Electrification & Integrated Power Systems, Wood
• Eric Ormond – Senior Vice President, Project Execution, Williams

11:15 AM – The Big Picture
What the Next Decade Means for Hydrocarbon Production

• Kali West – Project Engineer, Shell
• Marjorie Nogueira – Commercial Interface Manager, Woodside Energy
• Parag Bandyopadhyay – Asset Manager, Oxy

12:00 PM – Networking Lunch
1:00 PM – The Value of SPE
A Vision for the Next Generation

• Susan Howes – President, Subsurface Consultants & Associates

1:20 PM – Beyond the Resume
What Hiring Leaders Actually Look For

• Greg Stephenson – Chief Production Engineer, Oxy
• Manuel Rosales – Data Solutions Manager & University Engagement Manager, ExxonMobil

2:05 PM – Geothermal Energy’s Emerging Role
A Conversation with Industry Leaders

• Ozgur (Oz) Balami – Geothermal Drilling Manager, SLB
• Christian Gradl – Senior Vice President Operations, Fervo Energy

3:00 PM – Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition
An Industry Outlook

• Thomas Ames – Lithium Subsurface Supervisor, ExxonMobil
• Sharad Dubey – Critical Minerals Global Business Development Manager, SLB
• Greg Kusinski – GM Lithium Assets, Chevron
• Katherine Zimmerman – Decarbonization Director, Wood

3:45 PM – Navigating the Energy Industry
A Strategic Career Perspective

• Michael Edwards – Founder & CEO, Edwards Energy Innovation Consulting
• Alejandro Duran – Vice President, GaffneyCline Energy Advisory, Baker Hughes
• Annie Shen – Managing Consultant & University Liaison Team Lead, Enverus

4:30 PM – Closing Remarks & Looking Ahead
5:00 PM – Happy Hour
Location: Kirby Ice House

Why Attend?

Roughneck Camp 2026 is designed to connect students, young professionals, and emerging leaders with experienced industry experts and forward-thinking companies driving the future of energy.

Whether your interests are in traditional energy, digital transformation, AI, infrastructure, geothermal, or energy transition technologies, this event provides valuable insight, career guidance, and networking opportunities to help you grow in the industry.