Building an Agile, Resilient and Connected Workforce

March 23 - 25, 2026 | The Westin Galleria Houston, Texas

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Kathryn Underhill

CTV Digital Scout / Project Manager Chevron

Kathryn Underhill works for Chevron Technology Ventures as a Digital Scout/Project Manager. She scans the startup ecosystem to identify, prioritize, de-risk and deliver innovation opportunities that address business problems at Chevron through iterative experimentation. Kathryn grew up in Delaware, graduated from Penn State University, and she enjoys lap swimming at the Houstonian Club, riding her Peloton with instructor Cody Rigsby, and taking long walks in Buffalo Bayou Park.

Main Conference Day Two | Wednesday, March 25 2026

11:50 AM Panel Discussion: Connecting the Unconnected: Enabling Connected Workers Through Private Cellular Ne

As energy companies expand operations into remote and high-risk environments, the need for secure, reliable, and low-cost connectivity becomes critical. This session explores Chevron’s journey to deploy and expand private cellular networks. This initiative focuses on providing reliable high-speed coverage with minimal latency in remote areas to support secure and efficient operations. Kathryn, Ziad and Jason will share their insights, discuss challenges, and outline the roadmap toward 5G deployment.

Understanding the limitations of Wi-Fi and public cellular networks in remote locations
Articulating why oil and gas companies are shifting to private cellular infrastructure
Identifying the challenges associated with private cellular networks
Sharing the importance of cross-functional teams, connectivity, cybersecurity, and vendor partners, in driving successful connected worker enablement

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