Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
MONDAY, 27 APRIL, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
WELL OPTIMISATION UTILISING WELLHEAD COMPRESSION
Eric Boles
Compressco Canada
- Examining compressor tie-in and downhole pressure effects for casing gas systems
- Evaluating pressure-reduction benefits and plunger cycle performance in lift wells
- Analysing compressor integration and injection settings in GAPL and gas lift operations
- Reviewing real-world case studies to validate uplift projections and field success
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON EFFECTIVE COMPRESSION SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE WELL PERFORMANCE
09:40 - 10:05
PCP DESIGN AND RECYCLE PUMP EFFECTIVENESS ON LEGACY HEAVY OIL CHOPS
Shubham Garg
Prospera Energy Inc.
- Explaining how optimized PCP rotor sizing and softer elastomers enable controlled sand production
- Demonstrating how incremental sand influx supports wormhole development and sustained oil flow
- Illustrating how recycle pumps and casing oil injection help maintain clean, productive wellbores
- Highlighting field results from legacy CHOPS pools showing improved recovery and production growth
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON ARTIFICIAL LIFT SOLUTIONS FOR BOOSTING HEAVY OIL RECOVERY
10:10 - 10:35
GAS LIFT OPTIMIZATION CHALLENGES AND PERFORMANCE DRIVERS IN MONTNEY OIL WELLS
Dean Gordon
Weatherford
- Investigating how casing and tubing size limitations constrain gas lift design options and influence operational flexibility in Montney oil wells
- Assessing modern production testing challenges and pressure constraints that complicate identifying optimal gas lift injection points
- Providing insight into how high initial production rates and temperature sensitivity impact gas lift valve behavior during early well life
- Stressing the role of valve performance, multiphase flow understanding, and gas passage behavior in preventing inefficient multipointing
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON MODERN GAS LIFT STRATEGIES FOR UNCONVENTIONAL OIL PLAYS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON DESIGNING LIFT SYSTEMS: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR CONVENTIONAL AND UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS
- Addressing horizontal wells with intermittent gas/fluid slugging, using rod pumping to manage gas interference, sustain output, and adapt surface units across decline curves
- Balancing upfront capital spend with lift system longevity and reliability, pushing systems to operational limits while adjusting designs with changing oil prices
- Designing lift systems across decline stages for wide production ranges, targeting life-of-well run life while considering materials for increasingly corrosive environments
| 480PLUS™ Energy
| Prospera Energy Inc.
| Weatherford
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON ARTIFICIAL LIFT
11:30 - 11:55
ENHANCED DIAMOND FACE MECHANICAL SEAL TECHNOLOGY FOR ESP SERVICES
Andreas Pehl
EagleBurgmann
- Discussing the limitations of traditional hard-face mechanical seals under high-pressure, abrasive conditions and in poor-lubrication environments
- Walking through how crystalline diamond coatings improve wear resistance, reduce friction and enhance seal stability in demanding ESP applications
- Articulating laboratory and field results demonstrating increased seal life, reduced failure rates and improved ESP system reliability
- Spotlighting the operational and economic value for manufacturers, operators and end users deploying diamond-enhanced sealing technology
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED SEALING SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH-DEMAND ESP APPLICATIONS
12:00 - 12:25
REACTIVE VS PROACTIVE- FIELD STUDY OF OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND DOWNTIME
Brock Hendrickson
Citation Oil & Gas Corp.
- Scrutinising how proactive pump changes reduced average well downtime by 70 percent versus post-failure workovers
- Quantifying how daily POC reporting increased base production by 6 percent while cutting utility usage by 20 percent
- Revisiting how optimized operator workflows reduced well testing time by 70 percent using real-time mass balances
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING DOWNTIME AND BOOSTING FIELD PERFORMANCE
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE ARTIFICIAL LIFT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
WELL SITE AUTOMATION AND DOWNHOLE MONITORING SOLUTIONS FOR PRECISE RESULTS
Michael Owen
NOV
- Integrating high-frequency downhole telemetry with virtual flow metering to improve ESP performance visibility
- Combining real-time SCADA data and nodal analysis to support faster, more informed operational decisions
- Applying AI-based production estimates to detect inefficiencies and support continuous ESP optimisation
- Enabling automated variable speed drive adjustments to improve reliability, forecasting accuracy, and production stability
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON DATA-DRIVEN ESP OPTIMISATION AND AUTOMATED CONTROL USING VFM AND VSDC
14:00 - 14:25
HOLDING FLUID IN THE CURVE WITH HORIZONTAL CHECK VALVE
Ryan Beeton
QSO Inc.
- Grasping how horizontal check valves improve gas lift performance in deviated wells
- Learning how to prevent fallback and maximise recovery in artificial lift systems
- Discovering the operational benefits of installing check valves in high-angle curves
- Displaying how QSO’s patented design improves efficiency and reduces well intervention
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO STRATEGIC OILFIELD TRANSFORMATION
14:30 - 14:55
A CASE STUDY ON USING ROD LIFT IN SITU PULSING TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION RATES & LOWER DECLINE
Blake Wood
8Sigma Energy Services Inc.
- Breaking down how in situ pulsating pressure technology is applied within rod lift wells at reservoir depth
- Describing how high amplitude, low frequency pressure pulses are generated using axial stroke energy
- Framing case study results showing reduced decline rates from 10% per year to 4% per year across multiple wells
- Discussing operational considerations when deploying pulsing technology in existing rod lift installations
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED EOR METHODS TO IMPROVE ROD LIFT WELL PERFORMANCE
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
THE SEAMLESS TRANSITION FROM ROTARY TO LINEAR REVITALIZING DEPLETED AND COMPLEX WELLS WITH ADVANCED LESP TECHNOLOGY
Tomasz Pacha
Triol Corporation
- Explain how depleted and complex wells can be reactivated by replacing ESPs without new surface infrastructure or retraining
- Evidencing how LESP technology delivers stable lift performance in high-viscosity fluids, high temperatures, and gas-prone conditions
- Show how intelligent operating logic prevents gas lock while maintaining continuous production in challenging well environments
- Contextualising how autonomous inflow synchronisation improves drawdown control, reduces operating costs, and maximises production efficiency
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED LESP TECHNOLOGY TO RESTORE PRODUCTION IN COMPLEX WELLS
16:00 - 16:25
ENHANCING RELIABILITY OF ARTIFICIAL LIFT USING HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS: REDUCING FAILURES AND IMPROVING PRODUCTION THROUGH CHEMICALS
Janaina Aguiar
Imperative Chemical Partners
- Decoding common failure mechanisms across artificial lift systems and their root causes
- Appraising proven methods for enhancing production performance across various lift applications
- Connecting how system reliability and production optimisation are closely interrelated
- Enumerating a chemical-based case study demonstrating reduced failures and improved output
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVING ARTIFICIAL LIFT RELIABILITY AND PERFORMANCE
16:30 - 16:55
OPERATIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN OIL AND GAS: AI-DRIVEN OPTIMISATION WITH CONTEXTUALIZED DATA
Riley Moore
Ambyint
- Uniting and contextualising data to deliver clearer visibility into well behaviour, enabling earlier detection of anomalies and performance risks
- Elevating diagnostic accuracy through domain-trained AI models that connect SCADA signals, lift configurations and historical failures into one intelligence layer
- Revealing how real-world case studies show operators improving uptime, optimising drawdown and reducing interventions through automated lift-specific recommendations
- Exemplifying practical guidance on how integrated data pipelines and scalable AI frameworks support continuous optimisation across diverse field operations
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI-DRIVEN OPTIMISATION TO BOOST PRODUCTION AND WELL PERFORMANCE
17:00 - 17:25
RAPID ESP TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT TO OVERCOME THE LEARNING CURVE FOR ONE OF THE TOUGHEST PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTS IN MEXICO OFFSHORE
David Corona
Alkhorayef Petroleum Company
- Describing the complex lifting challenges in the Campeche Oriente reservoir caused by ultra-heavy oil, high H₂S and CO₂, and declining pressure
- Summarising rapidly developed ESP technologies that help maintain production efficiency and extend equipment runlife in harsh offshore conditions
- Detailing key advancements in completion design, cables, motors, pumps, and surface equipment that improve operational reliability
- Sharing field performance results and outlining future ESP innovations designed to ensure long-term production stability and runlife improvement
17:25 - 17:30
Q&A SESSION ON ESP TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION FOR OFFSHORE PRODUCTION RELIABILITY
17:30 - 18:30
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, 28 APRIL, 2026
08:30 - 09:00
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
DIFFERENTIATING PUMP-OFF AND GAS INTERFERENCE USING REAL-TIME PLUNGER VELOCITY
Dallas Barrett
Liberty Lift Solutions, LLC
- Moving beyond pump fillage as the sole control metric by incorporating real-time plunger velocity data to improve decision accuracy and operational insight
- Improving production outcomes by identifying true pump-off versus gas interference conditions, thereby avoiding unnecessary slowdowns during high fluid levels
Russell Messer
Liberty Lift Solutions, LLC
- Enhancing control strategies to reduce operational risk while capturing incremental production that is often left unrealized
- Applying real-world field learnings to optimize rod pumping performance across varying well conditions
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED CONTROL TECHNIQUES FOR ROD PUMPING OPTIMIZATION
09:40 - 10:05
THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN ADAPTATION AND ASSET INTEGRATION
Dave Gajadhar
ResultantGroup
- Synchronising with cross-chain technologies to align people, assets, and automation systems
- Unpacking how innovation supports infrastructure resilience and compliance goals
- Conducting a premortem to proactively uncover and mitigate implementation risks
- Transforming businesses to enhance efficiency, competitiveness, and sustainability
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON MAXIMISING ARTIFICIAL LIFT EFFICIENCY IN CURVED WELL OPERATIONS
10:10 - 10:40
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
MAGNETIC FLUID CONDITIONING: A FIELD-PROVEN METHOD TO PREVENT WAX DEPOSITION AND SUSTAIN ARTIFICIAL LIFT PERFORMANCE
Brandt Poulin
FLO-RITE FLUIDS
- Examining the operational impact of wax deposition, including restricted flow, higher lifting costs, increased downtime, and premature artificial lift failures
- Explaining the science behind magnetic fluid conditioning, where controlled magnetic fields modify wax crystal structure to reduce agglomeration and surface deposition without chemicals
- Presenting field case studies and economic outcomes demonstrating stabilized production, reduced interventions, and measurable cost savings across treated wells
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS FOR PREVENTING WAX DEPOSITION IN ARTIFICIAL LIFT SYSTEMS
11:30 - 11:55
STOP GAS INTERFERENCE WITH SMART ULTRA-LONG DOWNHOLE PUMP MOTION CONTROL
Dave Krug
480PLUS™ Energy
- Addressing gas interference challenges in horizontal and vertical wells using advanced downhole pumping strategies
- Elaborating how autonomous polished rod motion control forces valve opening to stabilize pump performance
- Communicating how controlled lift matched to fluid intake reduces fluid pound and extends equipment life
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON LIFT & PRODUCTION OPTIMIZATION THROUGH AUTONOMOUS PUMPING SYSTEMS
12:00 - 12:25
PREDICTIVE DIAGNOSTICS FOR ESP RELIABILITY AND OPTIMISATION: LEVERAGING REAL-TIME ESA TECHNOLOGY IN WELL OPERATIONS
Amin Adolfo Claib Meinhardt
Sensia Global
- Detecting early signs of electrical or mechanical issues remotely to reduce risk and confirm faults without exposing personnel to high voltage environments
- Maintaining real-time ESP diagnostics even after sensor failure to support stable, uninterrupted production without unnecessary shutdowns
- Increasing safety and system uptime by extending ESP run life, minimising well interventions, and eliminating hazardous field checks
- Enabling predictive, sensor-independent monitoring via cloud-enabled ESA systems to boost offshore ESP reliability and reduce downtime
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON REAL-TIME TECHNOLOGY FOR RELIABLE AND OPTIMIZED ESP OPERATIONS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE ARTIFICIAL LIFT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
14:00 - 14:25
OPTIMISING ARTIFICIAL LIFT PERFORMANCE IN HIGH-DEMAND WELLS: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO REDUCE FAILURES AND MAXIMISE PRODUCTION
Benjamin Pepple
Innovex
- Chronicling common artificial lift failure mechanisms and practical methods to prevent premature system breakdowns
- Inspecting field-tested optimisation approaches that extend run life while improving overall production efficiency
- Discussing cost-conscious lift system selection strategies suited for high-demand and operationally complex wells
- Sharing operational best practices that balance reliability, performance, and long-term asset value
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON PRACTICAL METHODS TO OPTIMIZE ARTIFICIAL LIFT PERFORMANCE
14:30 - 14:55
BIOMINERALIZATION A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR NEAR WELLBORE DAMAGE
Hayden Binde
BioSqueeze Inc.
- Appraising fines migration and sand production impacts on permeability, skin, drawdown, and artificial lift performance across damaged near-wellbore zones
- Measuring limitations of conventional sand control methods including screens, gravel packs, resins, and chemical stabilizers in complex reservoirs
- Introducing engineered permeability reduction through biomineralization to stabilize sand and limit fines mobility without mechanical exclusion
- Delivering laboratory validation results, risk considerations, candidate well selection criteria, and a structured pathway toward field pilot deployment
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON BIOMINERALIZATION SOLUTIONS FOR SAND CONTROL & RESTORE WELL PRODUCTIVITY
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
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