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

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.

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 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues ─ don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
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

Andreas Pehl

EagleBurgmann

  • Discussing the limitations of traditional hard-face mechanical seals under high-pressure, abrasive conditions and in poor-lubrication environments
  • Explaining how crystalline diamond coatings improve wear resistance, reduce friction and enhance seal stability in demanding ESP applications
  • Presenting laboratory and field results demonstrating increased seal life, reduced failure rates and improved ESP system reliability
  • Highlighting 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.

Brock Hendrickson

Citation Oil & Gas Corp.

  • Examining how proactive pump changes reduced average well downtime by 70 percent versus post-failure workovers
  • Assessing how daily POC reporting increased base production by 6 percent while cutting utility usage by 20 percent
  • Reviewing 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

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.

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
  • Demonstrating 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.

Blake Wood

8Sigma Energy Services Inc.

  • Explaining 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
  • Presenting 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
SACRIFICING THE PRESENT TO INVEST IN THE FUTURE: THE INFINITE CHOICE BETWEEN DIGITALIZATION AND CAPEX OPTIMISATION FOR OIL AND GAS OPERATORS
Peter Wissa
SLB

Peter Wissa

SLB

  • Examining how the push toward digital transformation is reshaping upstream operations while operators continue to manage strict capital constraints
  • Discussing insights from industry literature and professional surveys on how digital tools influence OPEX, sustainability and long-term value creation
  • Exploring why economic volatility and risk-averse planning slow technology adoption despite clear operational and environmental benefits
  • Presenting a conceptual model that connects CAPEX optimisation, digital transformation and investment allocation to support resilient decision-making
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL AND LOW-COST TECHNOLOGIES TO OPTIMIZE UPSTREAM OPERATIONS
16:00 - 16:25
ENHANCING RELIABILITY OF ARTIFICIAL LIFT USING HOLISTIC SOLUTIONS: REDUCING FAILURES AND IMPROVING PRODUCTION THROUGH CHEMICALS
Janaina Aguiar
Imperative Chemical Partners

Janaina Aguiar

Imperative Chemical Partners

  • Exploring common failure mechanisms across artificial lift systems and their root causes
  • Examining proven methods for enhancing production performance across various lift applications
  • Connecting how system reliability and production optimisation are closely interrelated
  • Presenting 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

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
  • Demonstrating 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

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
  • Presenting 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

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
  • 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

Dave Gajadhar

ResultantGroup

  • Synchronising with cross-chain technologies to align people, assets, and automation systems
  • Exploring 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 - 10:35
ALIGNING ARTIFICIAL LIFT DATA TO DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS
Cindy Crow
AVEVA

Cindy Crow

AVEVA

  • Explaining how operators can manage excessive artificial lift data without overwhelming analytics and decision workflows
  • Demonstrating practical steps to streamline data flows and prepare lift data for effective use in AI-driven systems
  • Sharing real operator examples of data governance and optimization that improve artificial lift data quality
  • Showing how trusted artificial lift data enables more accurate AI insights and better operational decision-making
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON PREPARING ARTIFICIAL LIFT DATA FOR AI DECISION SYSTEMS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
ESP SEALS: DONE RIGHT
Paul Lockhart
Vulcan Seals Inc

Paul Lockhart

Vulcan Seals Inc

  • Exploring how spring stiffness in mechanical seals supports longer run life and meets increasing demands for higher RPMs and performance assurance
  • Discussing how established global elastomer molding partnerships help address availability challenges and maintain reliable delivery
  • Reviewing how leveraging existing seal designs accelerates deployment and reduces development time for operators needing rapid improvements
  • Illustrating how end users enables fast problem solving, including material upgrades and performance enhancements for evolving ESP applications
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON ENHANCING MECHANICAL SEAL DESIGN AND MATERIAL SELECTION FOR ESP SYSTEM
11:30 - 11:55
DEEP LEARNING AT THE NANO-SCALE: AUTOMATED SEGMENTATION OF MICROFRACTURES AND PORES IN ORGANIC RICH SHALES
Daniel Eshimiakhe
Northeast Petroleum University

Daniel Eshimiakhe

Northeast Petroleum University

  • Evaluating advanced deep learning models to identify and segment microfractures and nanopores in shale FIB-SEM imagery
  • Combining real and GAN-generated datasets to enhance model generalisation across multiple shale lithofacies
  • Reconstructing three-dimensional pore networks to assess connectivity and understand CO₂ storage potential in organic shales
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON DEEP LEARNING APPLICATIONS FOR SHALE MICROSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS
12:00 - 12:25
OPTIMISING ARTIFICIAL LIFT PERFORMANCE IN HIGH-DEMAND WELLS: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO REDUCE FAILURES AND MAXIMISE PRODUCTION
Benjamin Pepple
Innovex

Benjamin Pepple

Innovex

  • Reviewing common artificial lift failure mechanisms and practical methods to prevent premature system breakdowns
  • Examining 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
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON PRACTICAL METHODS TO OPTIMIZE ARTIFICIAL LIFT PERFORMANCE
12:30 - 12:45
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:45 - 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH

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