Conference Alert and Call for Speakers: Digitalization in Oil and Gas Conference

“Buzz buzz buzz goes the bumblebee” – The Hollywood Flames

The 9th Annual Digitalization in Oil and Gas Conference is scheduled for September 14-15, 2023, Houston, TX

Ah! Digitalization! The word conjures up magical solutions to intractable problems. But let’s get real. “Digitalization” means different things to different people.

So, while attending the 9th Annual Digitalization in Oil and Gas Conference is worth considering, for all the usual reasons, it might be useful to take some time to explore what “digitalization” actually means.

Taking the time and spending the money to attend a digitalization conference can be useful. But you can enhance your experience by studying what each of the buzz words actually means.

Digitalization covers a lot of ground. Blockchain, IIoT, digital twins, edge computing, all are buzz words pertaining to the “digitalization” concept. But what do any of these terms actually mean?

Googling each buzz word is an obvious and useful approach. Another approach is to take the time to read the abstracts of review articles that discuss each concept in more detail.

TIP: Define the terms. A simple Google search … or view review articles

For example …

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Edge Computing Vs. Cloud Computing: An Overview Of Big Data Challenges And Opportunities For Large Enterprises
Gopala Krishna Sriram
Software Architect, Edgesoft Corp, Mckinney, TX USA
https://www.irjmets.com/uploadedfiles/paper/issue_1_january_2022/18590/final/fin_irjmets1643224039.pdf

Cloud Computing: Cloud Computing is a centralized computing architecture that enables enterprises to utilize in-demand computer system capabilities, including computing power and large data storage on the cloud without direct interference by the user. In Cloud Computing, data can be located at more than one local location including third-party servers. Some examples of Cloud Computing include services like Dropbox, Microsoft Azure, and Rackspace. Cloud solutions are used in large enterprises for increased elasticity, agility, ease of processing, and accessibility.
Edge Computing: Edge Computing is a distributed computing architecture that enables enterprises to utilize data collection, analysis, and processing on the edge of the network with direct interference from the user. Edge technology processes data as close to its physical source as possible. Some examples of Edge Computing include autonomous vehicles, fleet management devices, remote gas, and oil monitoring, predictive maintenance devices, and smart agriculture and surveillance. Edge Computing devices make intelligent self- decisions and real-time responses based on information acquired through IoT devices
Both Cloud Computing and Edge Computing help large enterprises make use of intelligent tools, including machine learning capabilities and statistical tools. The method of storing and analyzing data is the same with both technologies; however, the difference lies in the physical location, the speed by which the data is analyzed, and the amount of data analyzed at a time. And because of these differences, where one lacks, the other offers a unique opportunity.
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For more details on the conference, here is the text of an email I rec’d a coupla days ago …

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9th Annual Digitalization in Oil and Gas Conference
Conference Alert and Call for Speakers: Digitalization in Oil and Gas Conference
https://www.digitalizationoilgas.com/
9TH ANNUAL EVENT
Digitalization in Oil & Gas
September 14-15, 2023 | Houston, TX (Hilton Americas)

Featuring 6 Innovative Tracks:
The initial agenda for our 9th Annual Digitalization in Oil & Gas Conference is just two weeks away, and this is your chance to ensure you are featured. This year's program will feature six innovative tracks, two morning plenary sessions, complimentary drinks reception, 1-on-1 meeting space and so much more for our 800+ attendees.

The initial speaker lineup already has confirmations from Dow, ExxonMobil, Repsol, Petrobras, Lubrizol, Ovintiv, among many others.

Call for Speakers
If you are an oil and gas operator interested in presenting a case study or joining an expert panel session, please contact me.

Free Registration for Oil & Gas Operators / Discount Available for All Others
Oil and gas operators can register for free, and Super Early Bird pricing (Save $500) is available for all others. Register here.

2023 Conference Registrants Already Include:
Sponsorship/Exhibition/Branding Opportunities
This conference is already selling out of certain packages, and current sponsors have selected their desired booth space. Sponsored speaking positions for the plenary sessions and six tracks are going quickly.

If you are interested in our limited allotment of sponsored speaking slots, want to sponsor one of the six tracks, and/or wish to be among the first to secure your exhibition space, download the sponsorship prospectus to view pre-set and customizable options.

2023 Initial Advisory Board
If your company is interested in helping shape the 2023 agenda, please contact me to discuss one of the final spots on the Board.
We are excited about the ninth year of this event, as we continue to lead and grow the oil & gas technology sector’s most innovative events. Join us in Houston this September.

Sincerely,

Symon Rubens
CEO, Energy Conference Network
+1 832-384-4498
symon.rubens@energyconferencenetwork.com
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6 FEATURED TRACKS

For 8 years the IoT in Oil and Gas conference has been the must-attend digitalization event for the oil and gas industry. Whilst the conference largely focused in IoT technology, the integration of IoT with digital technologies led us to co-locate the conference with 5 other tracks – and one exhibition hall.

More than cryptocurrency, Blockchain technology is changing the oil and gas industry. Digitalization in Oil and Gas is your opportunity to learn about this groundbreaking innovation as it spreads across the industry. Our Blockchain track for conference attendees is your chance to see how Blockchain can be the difference maker for your company.

Digital Twins are widely recognized as a game changer for oil and gas companies. Merging cloud computing, advanced simulation, virtual system testing, AR/VR and machine learning, digital twins is improving decision-making in real-time by providing a virtual representation of a physical process. The Digital Twins track will equip you and your company with the insight to make informed and improved data-driven decisions from subsurface modeling and rig-design, to production, safety and field resource.

Edge computing is widely recognized as a critical tool in bridging the information gap, particularly in remote or offshore locations with unreliable internet connections. With the fast growth of IoT devices in the energy industry, operators and service companies need a flexible infrastructure to manage their data, leverage insights and achieve predictive maintenance. Edge computing provides oil and gas providers the infrastructure they need to operate efficiently no matter where they are.

As the world gets more and more connected, so too is the oil and gas industry. Innovations in bandwidth communications, 5G, and LoRa networks are rapidly connecting even the most remote work areas. Companies from every corner of the world are utilizing more ways to keep all aspects of their businesses connected.

Oil and Gas companies are investing heavily in enabling the mobility of its workforce, equipping them with the technology to improve outcomes in ESG, productivity, safety and retention. Field service technology is providing operators and service companies with an improved agility to meet existing and new challenges.
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Jean Steinhardt served as Librarian, Aramco Services, Engineering Division, for 13 years. He now heads Jean Steinhardt Consulting LLC, producing the same high quality research that he performed for Aramco.

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Conference Alert & Call for Speakers: Carbon Tracking and Reporting Canada Conference

“The simplest toy, one which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent.” -- Sam Levenson

I am a grandfather. I am in pretty good health for a man of my age. But I know that I will not be around to experience the worst effects of global warming. I also know that my grandkids will be. That pains me. So I am excited whenever a conference dedicated to climate change issues announces an event.

A recent email alerted me to the 2nd Annual Carbon Tracking and Reporting Canada Conference, to be held in Calgary, Alberta. The dates of the conference will be, either, November 29-30, or December 5-6, 2023. There is a bit of a discrepancy on their Web site (https://carbontrackingandreporting.energyconferencenetwork.com/canada23)

I’m sure they’ll clarify soon. In any case, it is worth considering the call for speakers. Here is the text of the email I rec’d describing the event.

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Having run the inaugural event in November of 2022, we are excited to announce our 2nd Annual Carbon Tracking and Reporting Canada Conference will be held on November 29-30, 2023, in Calgary.

This conference is a must-attend event for professionals dedicated to tracking and reducing carbon and methane emissions in Canada in alignment with Canada's 2030 emissions targets. ESG has quickly become the focus of many investors in the oil and gas industry, making metrics a mandatory demand before any investment.

Call for Speakers
Oil & gas operators interested in presenting a case study or joining a panel session are encouraged to contact me to discuss a place in this year's program.

Sponsorship/Exhibition Now Open
If you are interested in a sponsored speaking session, showcasing your solutions in our buzzing exhibition area, hosting private meetings, branding your company as a leader in emissions tracking, and meeting with hundreds of qualified buyers, all in just two days out of the office, download the sponsorship prospectus.

2022 Post Event Report
What did you miss at the inaugural Carbon Tracking & Reporting Canada Conference? Get your copy of the Post Event Report to view event statistics, testimonials, photos, and more.

This conference was the first and only of its kind in the industry in Canada, and we don't want you to miss out in 2023. Super Early Bird discount options are currently available, as are discounts for groups.

Sincerely,

Symon Rubens
CEO, Energy Conference Network
+1 (832) 384-4498
symon.rubens@energyconferencenetwork.com
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TIP: The list of Benefits of Attending the Conference is a useful checklist to keep in mind when considering attending ANY conference on ANY theme.

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•     Connect and build relationships with some of the biggest names in your industry, including: Oxy, Chevron, Shell, bp, Baker Hughes, SLB, Worley, Halliburton, EY and Google
•     Understand the bigger picture for the methane emissions reduction and energy transition plans in the industry
•     Keep your organization one step ahead with an update on recent laws, regulations, and standards to improve emissions tracking
•     Discover new approaches, strategies and technologies to enhance tracking and reporting processes in oil and gas
•     Find out the lessons learned on approaches to tracking Scope 3 emissions
•     Cement existing business relationships and tap into new networks in your domestic market and throughout the USA
•     Find strategic partners to help leverage your assets in new ways beyond your core business
•     Grow your list of influential business contacts from across the national carbon tracking and reporting ecosystem
•     Hear from VPs, Global Directors, and Leads of ESG, Sustainability, Procurement, Sourcing, Decarbonization, Energy Transition, Carbon Accounting, and Technology on how they're tackling industry challenges and capitalizing on opportunities

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Jean Steinhardt served as Librarian, Aramco Services, Engineering Division, for 13 years. He now heads Jean Steinhardt Consulting LLC, producing the same high quality research that he performed for Aramco.

Follow Jean’s blog at: http://desulf.blogspot.com/ for continuing tips on effective online research
Email Jean at research@jeansteinhardtconsulting.com with questions on research, training, or anything else
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Conference Alert & Call for Papers: Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy

"If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair." -- Shirley Chisholm

When my mother was pregnant with my brother Leon, she and my dad were stationed in post-war Germany. Dad was a captain in the Army Corps of Engineers, tasked with helping that country clean up the mess and get back to normal. My mother could have had an Army doctor deliver her baby. But because, in those days, a husband was in charge of all medical decisions to be made on behalf of his wife, my mother chose to have her baby in Switzerland, where the woman was allowed to make those decisions.

My mother was a feminist before she knew she was a feminist.

So when I come across an event labeled Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy, I get kind of excited. Because even though I was born a male, a lot of my mother’s spirit rubbed off on me.

The Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy (https://wglconference.com/) has issued a call for abstracts for its next event, scheduled for November 1-2, 2023, Houston, Texas.

Deadline for abstract submission is May 12, 2023.

Since my professional background is as a librarian working in the oil and gas industry, I find this conference to be particularly intriguing.

Enough about me … here are the details, based on an email that landed in my inbox …

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Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy
Call for Speakers at WGLC is Now Open!
Deadline for submissions is May 12, 2023
The Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy (WGLC) continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s energy leaders.
For 18 years, WGLC has been the largest women’s event in the energy industry. WGLC+ focuses on the industry’s key environmental, economic, and human capital issues in a unique in-person setting. WGLC’s motivational forum, high-quality speakers, topics, and excellent networking opportunities leave attendees with key industry takeaways that foster personal and professional development.
The call for speakers is only open for 30 days, so submit your abstract to speak at WGLC now!

WGLC topics

• Multi-generational workforce
• Silencing self-doubt
• Applying emotional intelligence-a tool in the workplace
• Defining success-is it all about the C-suite?
• Negotiating salaries
• Refining the 9-5, reintegration back to the office
• Caring for your whole self - the importance of mental and physical health in the workplace
• Beyond the balancing act (work/life integration)
• Navigating and developing your career

Advisory Board
Our advisory board members represent experts from companies like:
bp

• ChampionX
• Chevron
• Petronal
• ExxonMobil
• McDermott
• Petronas
• Schlumberger
• Shell
• Vallourec
• Worley

Contact us
For sponsorship and exhibit information, please contact Bo Howard, Global Events Sales Manager, at Bo.Howard@GulfEnergyInfo.com  or +1 (713) 859-1044.
For information about speaking or the agenda at WGLC, please contact Melissa Smith, Global Events Director, at Melissa.Smith@GulfEnergyInfo.com .
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Jean Steinhardt served as Librarian, Aramco Services, Engineering Division, for 13 years. He now heads Jean Steinhardt Consulting LLC, producing the same high quality research that he performed for Aramco.

Follow Jean’s blog at: http://desulf.blogspot.com/ for continuing tips on effective online research
Email Jean at research@jeansteinhardtconsulting.com with questions on research, training, or anything else
Visit Jean’s Web site at http://www.jeansteinhardtconsulting.com/ to see examples of the services we can provide