Industry-Led Themes. Real-World Focus.
The Summit agenda is shaped through ongoing collaboration with our Advisory Committee — a senior group representing the full Oil & Gas value chain. Their input focuses on where investment is being made, where execution is stalling, and what leaders need to prioritise to deliver measurable results.
This ensures the programme reflects the commercial and operational realities facing the industry today — from scaling digital initiatives and integrating legacy environments to managing risk and capital efficiency. The outcome is a Summit built for practical exchange, informed decisions, and progress at scale — not abstract discussion.
2026 Strategic Themes
THEME ONE
Digital Transformation & Data Optimisation
Across the Oil & Gas value chain, data is only valuable when it drives action. This theme focuses on how operators are moving beyond fragmented systems to create data environments that support consistent decision-making, stronger asset performance, and improved cost control. The discussion centres on execution – how digital capabilities are being embedded into day-to-day operations rather than sitting alongside them.
Attention is placed on where investment is delivering tangible outcomes today, how organisations are overcoming internal complexity, and what leaders are prioritising to maintain momentum over the next 12–24 months.
Strategic Priority Areas
- Data Governance, Quality & Accessibility
- Asset Reliability & Performance Management
- Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement
- Digital Skills, Adoption & Workforce Enablement
- Energy Efficiency & Cost Reduction Initiatives
THEME TWO
AI & Predictive Maintenance
Predictive technologies are reshaping how assets are managed – but value comes from deployment, not experimentation. This theme brings together operators applying AI and analytics in live operating environments to reduce downtime, improve maintenance planning, and enhance safety. The focus is on how predictive insights are being operationalised across maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.
Conversations move beyond algorithms to address trust, integration, and governance — and how leaders are building credible ROI cases that stand up to financial and operational scrutiny.
Strategic Priority Areas
- Predictive & Condition-Based Maintenance
- AI & Advanced Analytics
- Autonomous Systems & Decision Support
- Robotics & Automation in Asset Operations
- Digital Twins for Monitoring & Simulation
THEME THREE
Harnessing IoT, Cybersecurity & Connectivity Technologies
Connectivity is expanding rapidly across Oil & Gas operations — increasing both capability and risk. This theme examines how operators are enabling real-time visibility and remote operations while strengthening security across IT and OT environments. Sophisticated cyberthreats – whether from ransomware or terrorist organisations – are an increasing concern for energy operators and can cost $multi-millions to resolve. The emphasis is on resilience, reliability, and safe automation in complex and high-risk settings.
Discussions will cover secure network design, asset monitoring at the edge, and the growing role of human–machine collaboration in improving field safety and operational continuity.
Strategic Priority Areas
- IT/OT Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Secure Industrial Connectivity & Networking
- IoT, Edge Computing & Real-Time Monitoring
- Automation in Remote & Hazardous Environments
- Human–Machine Teaming & Workforce Safety
THEME FOUR
Scaling Data + AI Projects with Legacy Tech Integration
Proving value is only the first step — scaling it is the challenge. This theme focuses on how organisations are expanding digital and AI initiatives across legacy infrastructure without compromising uptime or operational stability. Leaders will share practical approaches to integration, modernisation, and organisational alignment.
The discussion centres on governance, architecture, and investment decisions that enable enterprise-wide adoption while protecting core operations and long-term reliability.
Strategic Priority Areas
- Enterprise-Scale Deployment of Digital & AI Solutions
- Legacy Systems Integration & Modernisation
- Data Architecture, Standards & Interoperability
- Alignment Across OT, IT & Engineering Functions