It’s estimated that over 80% of North American energy companies will have implemented some form of AI in their operations by 2025. Many are starting small, demonstrating value, and looking to aggressively scale. The sector is on the precipice of the most dramatic transformation in how operations are conducted, how decisions are made, and how employees interact with assets. Our keynote panel will discuss:

● Scaling AI PoC’s by championing value to a range of stakeholder to drive greater efficiency, innovation, and value to your organization

● Exploring the anticipated rise in data and AI-related regulations, with 60% of energy leaders expecting new compliance standards within the next five years 

● Futureproofing AI projects by increasing data quality and access

● Preparing for workforce transformation: How do you identify – and then develop - the digital skills and capabilities you need?

As AI becomes integral to operations, 68% of organizations express concerns over transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI-driven decisions. In the energy sector, where AI has the potential to revolutionize operations, building trust in these technologies is crucial to mitigating risk and ensuring smooth adoption. This panel of industry operators will discuss the challenges and strategies involved in fostering transparency, managing risk, and building a culture of trust in AI-powered operational transformation.

● Exploring real-world experiences of operators addressing AI-related risks, including data privacy, bias, and decision accountability

● Building transparency into AI systems to gain stakeholder confidence and drive successful AI adoption across operations

● Managing AI governance and ethical considerations in high-risk, high-impact environments like Oil & Gas

● Understanding the role of cross-functional collaboration in developing AI solutions that are both effective and trusted by teams at all levels