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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