Register Now for the Reuters Events: Data Driven Oil & Gas USA 2025 – June 24-26, 2025 – Houston, TX

Bridging the innovation divide in a legacy industry

The U.S. oil and gas industry faces a defining moment. While projected production surges toward 13.5 million barrels per day, outpacing demand by 2026, the need to maximize efficiency and protect margins has never been greater. Embracing digital solutions and AI is no longer optional—it’s the key to thriving in this new landscape.

Yet, hesitation to embrace digital transformation persists, creating a divide between those poised to capitalize on innovation and those at risk of falling behind.

Reuters Events: Data Driven Oil & Gas USA 2025 bridges this gap, empowering upstream leaders to unlock the tangible ROI of digital.

Here’s how Data Driven Oil & Gas USA 2025 delivers:
• Go beyond the hype: Gain actionable insights and proven strategies from industry leaders successfully implementing digital solutions and AI across their operations.
• Proven strategies in action: Learn from the successes—and failures—of industry pioneers, gaining valuable lessons learned to navigate the challenges of digital transformation and maximize your production, cost reduction, and efficiency.
• Forge powerful connections: Join 300+ upstream visionaries including supermajors, independent operators, service companies, and tech innovators to share best practices, explore partnerships, and shape the future of the industry.

Don’t just witness the future of oil and gas—seize your place at the forefront. Attend Data Driven Oil & Gas USA 2025!

Conference Agenda

07:15 – 08:50 | Registration, Breakfast and Networking

08:50 – 09:00 | Welcome Address & Introduction

Speakers: Hannah Lovibond, Global Project Director, Reuters Events
Jim Claunch, Expert Partner, Bain & Company

09:00 – 09:20 | Keynote Presentation: Unlocking Data-Driven Transformation in Oil and Gas

The U.S. oil and gas industry is at a pivotal point. With mounting margin pressures and geopolitical shifts, advanced analytics are key. This session demonstrates how Snowflake enables strategic agility and operational excellence.

Speakers: Greg Sloyer, Manufacturing Industry Principal – Snowflake
Nathan McMahan, Data Strategy Chief, ConocoPhillips

09:20 – 10:05 | Panel: Scaling Innovation for Enterprise-Wide Impact

• Challenges from pilots to full-scale adoption
• Case studies on integrating AI, IoT, digital twins
• Culture shift to embrace digital transformation

Panelists:
Heath Satterfield, Devon Energy
Kang Chen, Aethon Energy
Michael O’Connell, Spotfire
Priya Rajendran, Baker Hughes
Moderator: Peter Buettgen, Deloitte Consulting

10:05 – 10:25 | Presentation: AI Lessons from High-Risk Industries

Speaker: John Nixon, Siemens Digital Industries Software

10:25 – 10:55 | Networking & Coffee Break

10:55 – 11:15 | Fireside Chat: AI’s Strategic Role in Upstream Innovation

Speaker: Paula Doyle, Aker BP
Moderator: Jim Claunch, Bain & Company

11:15 – 11:45 | Presentation: Real-World AI Solutions

• Cost reduction, compliance, efficiency
• Predictive analytics and anomaly detection
• Legal AI, audit automation, investor relations tools

Speakers: Ankor Rai, Straive
Jitesh Vij, Schlumberger

11:45 – 12:30 | Panel: Adapt or Be Left Behind

• Leveraging AI, automation, and blockchain
• Fostering a culture of innovation
• Scaling AI and digital twin solutions

Panelists:
Raj Rapaka, ExxonMobil
Tim Ong, Eye 4 Innovation
Eugenia Sorotokin, Baker Hughes
Tony White, Siemens Digital Industries Software
Moderator: Tina Johnson, SHEFA Innovation Foundry

12:30 – 12:50 | Case Study: Agentic AI for MRO

Speaker: Kumar Gaurav Gupta, Verdantis

12:40 – 14:10 | Lunch, Workshops, and Private Receptions

12:45 – 13:45 | Lunchtime Workshop: Transforming IT Operations with AI

Speaker: Hasmukh Ranjan, AMD

14:10 – 14:30 | Presentation: Harnessing AI-Driven Analytics

Speakers: Dustin Johnson, Seeq
Shaista Mallik, Seeq

14:10 – 15:15 | Closed Door Workshop: Digital Dreams, Data Nightmares

Speaker: Matthew Vandevere, Precisely

14:30 – 15:15 | Panel: Seamless Technology Integration

• • Bridging legacy with new tech

12:45 – 13:45 | Workshop: Hosted by AMD

12:45 – 13:45 | Lunchtime Roundtable: Ensuring Responsible AI and Data Ethics in Oil & Gas

• Identify and mitigate potential biases in your datasets to ensure fairness and accuracy in AI-driven applications
• Discuss the importance of robust data privacy protocols that maintain regulatory compliance and build trust with stakeholders when using sensitive well data
• Develop an ethical framework for AI deployment that balances operational efficiency with federal and international regulations

14:10 – 15:15 | Closed Door Workshop: Digital Dreams, Data Nightmares

• Learn the challenges posed by inconsistent data, incompatible systems, and manual processes that hinder digital transformation in the oil and gas industry
• Explore the role of data management in improving data integrity and compliance, and how it can streamline operations in complex hybrid environments
• Discover practical steps to overcome data fragmentation and transform data from a liability into a competitive advantage through a candid, peer-driven discussion

Speaker: Matthew Vandevere, VP, Strategic Services, Precisely

15:30 – 16:30 | Roundtable: Turning AI Potential into Operational Advantage

• Discuss how real-time anomaly detection, powered by AI, can move beyond dashboards to flag unusual sensor data before major downtime
• Understand how AI can optimize predictive maintenance schedules to minimize disruption
• Explore AI’s ability to guide critical business decisions in real time—from drilling programs to contract negotiations

15:45 – 16:30 | Hackathon: Staying Ahead of the Technology Curve

• Rapid-fire brainstorming to apply trending technologies across upstream operations
• Explore advancements like Gen AI, LLMs, drones, and digital twins
• Collaborate with peers to pitch real-world implementation strategies

15:45 – 16:45 | Workshop: Accelerating Legacy Modernization in Energy and Utilities

• Explore why aging systems must be prioritized to mitigate risk and reduce technical debt
• Learn how AI-led modernization can reduce time, cost, and risk
• Review key findings from the Reuters Legacy Modernization Study

Speakers:
Supratik Chauduri, Client Partner, Publicis Sapient
Chris Hanton, Senior Product Lead – Subsurface AI Platforms, AWS

Conference Agenda – Day 2

07:35 – 08:35 | Registration, Breakfast, and Networking

Host closed-door roundtables, workshops, or breakfast sessions for your target audience and key event speakers.

07:45 – 08:45 | Breakfast Workshop: Hosted by Deloitte

• Leverage operational data to address market competition, pricing pressures, and continuous innovation needs.
• Implement a scalable, compatible data platform for enhanced decision-making and productivity.
• Use real-time data and predictive analytics to improve margins and drive innovation in the energy sector.

Speakers:
Vishal Mehta, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting
Toby Summers, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting
Peter Buettgen, Principal, Deloitte Consulting

08:50 – 09:00 | Chair Welcome Address

Speaker: Jim Claunch, Expert Partner, Bain & Company

09:00 – 09:45 | Panel: Building a Data-Driven Case for Digital Transformation

• Build business cases using quantifiable, data-backed insights.
• Gain stakeholder buy-in by demonstrating clear ROI of digital initiatives.
• Measure digital project impacts on long-term business outcomes.

Panelists:
Shawn Quimby, CNX
Kevin Lanen, bpx
Whitney Olmsted, CapTech
Moderator: Scott Sutherland, SEG

09:45 – 10:05 | Fireside Chat: The Human Element of Data Management

• Promote data literacy to empower better decision-making.
• Enable employees to identify new revenue streams through data insights.
• Support collaboration and efficiency with a data-sharing culture.

Speaker: Holly Frankenfield, Vital Energy
Moderator: Jim Claunch, Bain & Company

10:05 – 10:30 | Networking & Coffee Break

10:30 – 12:10 | AI Panel & Power Hour

10:30 – 11:10 | AI Fact vs. Fiction

• Assess AI’s realistic potential for $200–$400B of industry value by 2030.
• Explore AI use cases in well placement, forecasting, and environmental impact.
• Get strategies for evaluating and scaling AI implementation.

Panelists:
Patrick Bangert, Oxy
Kevin Alborzi, bp
Atif Riaz, Murphy Oil
Miguel Valdez, Kongsberg Digital
Moderator: Jim Claunch, Bain & Company

11:10 – 12:10 | Power Hour Case Study Presenters

• • Kelly Kohlleffel, Fivetran
  • Patrick Bangert, Oxy
  • Rajesh Satewar, Murphy Oil
  • Chuck Nie, Murphy Oil
  • Jesson Joy, Qubryx
  • André Backen, Oilasoft

Moderator: Jim Claunch, Bain & Company

12:10 – 12:30 | Fireside Chat: Maximizing Value through Effective M&A Integration

• Leverage an enterprise PMO to accelerate M&A integration success.
• Combine accountability with data visibility to drive operational value.
• Enhance decision-making through seamless data integration.

Speaker: William Spear, California Resources Corporation
Moderator: Michael Short, Bain & Company

12:30 – 13:45 | Lunch, Workshops and Private Receptions

Host closed-door sessions tailored for key stakeholders and event speakers.

12:30 – 13:45 | Lunchtime Workshop: Empowering Your Enterprise Through Digital Transformation

• Integrate AI and reliable data to optimize decisions and foster innovation.
• Develop adaptive systems for sustainable growth and resilience.
• Explore cutting-edge tools addressing the industry’s evolving challenges.

Hosted by SAP
Colin Dover, SAP
Vicki Zheng, SAP
Stephane Lauzon, SAP
Whitney Macormic, SAP

13:45 – 14:30 | Panel: Unlocking Value from Legacy Systems

• Centralize legacy system data to improve decision-making and efficiency.
• Overcome integration challenges using proven data strategies.
• Streamline data access to reduce overhead and downtime.

Panelists:
Pankaj Singh, Murphy Oil
Katy Dickson, Patterson-UTI Drilling
Eduardo Vila, Repsol
Moderator: Raj Rapaka, ExxonMobil (Blockchain for Energy)

14:30 – 14:50 | Presentation: Revolutionizing Enterprise Decision Making with AI

• Explore how AI transforms decision-making and risk management.
• Understand technical foundations for successful AI frameworks.
• Review real-world AI deployment insights and lessons learned.

Speaker: Sebastian Gass, CTO, Quantum Capital Group

15:00 | Conference Ends

Interactive Sessions – Day 2

07:35 – 08:35 | Breakfast Workshop (Details TBA)

10:30 – 11:50 | AI Panel & Power Hour

10:30 – 11:10 | AI Fact vs. Fiction

• Assess AI’s real-world impact potential in the oil and gas industry.
• Explore key use cases including optimization and risk reduction.
• Learn how to implement and scale AI tools effectively.

Panelists:
Patrick Bangert, Oxy
Kevin Alborzi, bp
Atif Riaz, Murphy Oil

11:10 – 11:50 | Power Hour Case Study

Presenters:
Senior Executive, Fivetran
Patrick Bangert, Oxy
Senior Executive, Murphy Oil
And more to come…

12:30 – 13:45 | Lunchtime Workshop: Empowering Your Enterprise Through Digital Transformation

• Use AI and reliable data to enhance enterprise agility and performance.
• Develop systems that dynamically adapt for continuous growth.
• Explore transformative tools for digital enterprise leadership.

Speakers:
Colin Dover, SAP
Vicki Zheng, SAP
Stephane Lauzon, SAP
Whitney Macormic, SAP