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 :

WEDNESDAY, September 16, 2026

08:00 - 09:00

REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:00 - 09:10

OPENING ADDRESS

09:10 - 09:35

LEVERAGING BIG DATA AND REAL-TIME MONITORING FOR PROCESS OPTIMIZATION

Bharathan Aravamudhan

Honeywell UOP

Differentiating data availability from managed data to improve decision quality
Integrating first principles models with AI and ML to enhance system accuracy
Unlocking greater value through digitally enabled services and workflows
Bridging people, processes, and assets within a connected digital ecosystem

09:35 - 09:40

Q&A SESSION ON THE BENEFITS OF USING DATA AND AI TO DRIVE PROCESS OPTIMIZATION

09:40 - 10:05

RE-PROCESSING PLASTICS IN OIL REFINERIES

Mitchell Moloney

Becht

Outlining the challenges of processing solid plastics on a continuous basis in facilities designed for gas and liquid streams
Examining how plastics recycling through heavy oil facilities such as Cokers is currently being implemented and further developed
Covering transportation, storage, loading and the potential operational effects of plastics feed within refinery environments

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON RECYCLING PLASTICS THROUGH HEAVY OIL AND COKER REFINERY FACILITIES

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 DIGITAL DOWNSTREAM

11:30 - 11:55

HOW DO PRIVATE CELLULAR NETWORKS PCN FIT IN ADVANCING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR THE DOWNSTREAM INDUSTRY

Viren Parikh

BearCom

Explaining key concepts of private cellular networks and addressing common misconceptions
Exploring flexible use cases for PCN to enhance operations in downstream environments
Evaluating ROI potential and benefits of adopting PCN solutions for digital transformation

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON PCN APPLICATIONS AND VALUE FOR DOWNSTREAM DIGITALIZATION

12:00 - 12:25

HOW DIGITAL TWINS CAN BE AN ADDED VALUE AT AN INDUSTRIAL SITE

Dirk Wagemans

Hexagon

Understanding how industrial sites can better leverage existing data and expert systems
Breaking down organizational silos to improve efficiency, collaboration, and operational security
Showcasing real-world examples of how companies like BASF apply digital twin technologies

12:25 - 12:30

Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL TWINS FOR ENHANCING EFFICIENCY IN DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS

12:30 - 13:30

NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE DIGITAL DOWMSTREAM EXHIBITION

13:30 - 13:55

TRANSFORMING TURNAROUNDS: DIGITAL MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION FOR THE MODERN INDUSTRIAL WORKFORCE

John Crager

APVantage

Uncovering the hidden costs and downstream impacts of inefficient mobilization practices
Leveraging digital platforms to drive real-time visibility and contractor readiness at scale
Highlighting MODEMO’s role in reducing downtime, streamlining compliance, and enhancing safety
Enabling strategic workforce planning through analytics, integration, and digital standardization

13:55 - 14:00

Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL APPROACHES FOR ENHANCED TURNAROUND MOBILIZATION AND PLANNING

14:00 - 14:25

THE GEOGRAPHY OF GREEN COMPUTING: BALANCING DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY AND NET-ZERO GOALS

Jie Zhou

Yale University

Examining the rapid growth of digital infrastructure and its increasing contribution to global emissions and energy demand
Analysing the impact of data localisation policies and regulatory frameworks on data flows, infrastructure decisions, and sustainability outcomes
Evaluating the role of geography in optimising energy efficiency while balancing compliance requirements and net-zero objectives

14:25 - 14:30

Q&A SESSION ON LIMITATIONS OF CURRENT APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE DATA CENTER DEPLOYMENT

14:30 - 14:55

PROCESS SIMULATION AS A COMPETITIVE EDGE: AI APPLICATIONS FOR OIL & GAS AND CHEMICAL OPERATIONS

Miras Muratov

ScaleApp

Exploring the shift from traditional process simulation to AI-driven models across refining, petrochemical, and chemical operations
Demonstrating how simulation tools are being used to optimise yields, reduce downtime, and lower engineering and operational costs
Highlighting practical lessons from deploying simulation platforms at scale, including key success factors and common challenges

14:55 - 15:00

Q&A SESSION ON BENIFITS OF USING AI-ENABLED SIMULATION TO OPTIMIZE DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS

15:00 - 15:30

AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

15:30 - 15:55

DIGITAL TWINS TO AI: TRANSFORMING REFINERY DECISION-MAKING

Ramkumar Karuppiah

Black & Veatch

Combining physics-based models with AI-driven layers to improve accuracy and enable coordinated optimisation across refinery operations
Leveraging GenAI to accelerate root-cause analysis and generate dynamic scenarios for more informed operational and business decisions
Applying predictive AI to generate demand, cost, and asset health insights that support closed-loop optimisation and proactive performance

15:55 - 16:00

Q&A SESSION ON BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN DATA INSIGHTS AND REAL-TIME REFINERY ACTIONS

16:00 - 16:25

DIGITAL TWINS FOR PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE OF PIPING SYSTEMS IN DOWNSTREAM FACILITIES

Amish Patel

Hargrove & Associates Inc.

Explaining how digital twins integrate real-time process data, inspection records and physics-based models to track piping asset condition
Identifying how predictive analytics forecast degradation mechanisms including corrosion, erosion, fatigue and thermal stress in piping systems
Showing how digital twins support risk-based inspection programs and optimise maintenance intervals across operations and reliability teams
Presenting implementation challenges around data integration, model calibration and alignment with existing SCADA and asset management platforms

16:25 - 16:30

Q&A SESSION ON KEEPING DOWNSTREAM PIPING RELIABLE THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN ASSET MANAGEMENT

16:30 - 16:55

SMART MANUFACTURING 4.0 DRIVEN BY DIGITAL INNOVATIONS FOR NET ZERO AND DATA INSIGHTS

Chandra Sekhar Pulleti

Ingenero

Applying AI-driven digital solutions to support net-zero goals in downstream operations
Centralizing real-time data through high-fidelity digital twins and seamless data hubs
Optimizing maintenance and cycle-time through predictive machine learning algorithms
Introducing INGIE, a GenAI chatbot tailored to the chemical industry’s operational needs

16:55 - 17:00

Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR ACHIEVING NET ZERO IN THE DOWNSTREAM SECTOR

17:00 - 17:25

GEOSPATIAL ANALYTICS APPLICATIONS FOR REFINERIES AND THE PETROCHEMICAL COMPLEX

Sean Donegan

Satelytics

Revealing the use of geospatial analytics beyond pipelines for downstream operations
Detecting leaks, methane emissions, and contamination in refinery environments
Detailing case studies from oil, gas, and petrochemical sites using real-time imagery
Featuring live analysis and measurable results from actual industrial deployments

17:25 - 17:30

Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS WITH GEOSPATIAL INSIGHTS

17:30 - 18:30

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

Day 2 :

THURSDAY, September 17, 2026

09:00 - 09:30

MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:30 - 09:40

OPENING ADDRESS

09:40 - 10:05

FROM PILOT TO PLANT IMPACT: SCALING AI AND DIGITAL INSPECTION WORKFLOWS FOR DOWNSTREAM RELIABILITY

Kash Mohammed

intelliSPEC

Integrating fragmented digital pilots into unified maintenance and asset data systems to drive better plant decision-making
Transforming raw operational data into actionable insights to improve turnaround planning and overall asset integrity management
Evaluating the critical lessons learned from digitizing field inspections while ensuring full regulatory compliance protocols
Scaling digital initiatives across multiple facilities by implementing robust governance and strategic workflow redesigns

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED AI TOOLS FOR ASSET INTEGRITY TO IMPROVE PLANT RELIABILITY

10:10 - 10:35

UNLOCKING INDUSTRIAL INTELLIGENCE: HOW AI AND DIGITAL TWINS ARE TRANSFORMING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY OPERATIONS

Andrew Jursca

Kongsberg Digital

Depicting how digital twins and AI are improving decision-making and operational safety
Streamlining planning, maintenance, and risk with KDI’s scalable Industrial Work Surface platform
Reducing downtime by automating repetitive tasks and reallocating resources for innovation
Featuring real-world impact through Shell’s MEG injection optimization and other use cases

10:35 - 10:40

Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL TWINS AND AI-ENABLED TRANSFORMATION FOR OPTIMIZING DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS

10:40 - 11:00

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:00 - 11:25

AI IN CHEMICAL PLANT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT: 25 YEARS OF PROCESS BIG DATA

Arunkumar Murugan

FITIRI

Describing how 25 years of PlantMS operational data is evolving from a static record into a real-time predictive engine
Presenting AI results from CO2 removal and reactor optimization in hydrogen and ammonia facilities
Showing how AI cuts nuisance alarms, detects field anomalies and adjusts PSM audit frequencies in real time
Presenting how agentic AI monitors shift logs and alarms to autonomously initiate corrective plant actions

11:25 - 11:30

Q&A SESSION ON AI-DRIVEN PLANT MANAGEMENT TRANSFORMING DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS

11:30 - 11:55

THE SPEED OF TECHNOLOGY OR THE SPEED OF ADOPTION... WHICH DIRECTION ARE YOU GOING

David Crawley

University of Houston

Examining historical automation disruptions and their impact on enterprise silos and operations
Drawing parallels between past digital shifts and current downstream transformation dynamics
Appraising AI, machine learning, and robotics as drivers of accelerated industry disruption
Outlining strategies to adopt emerging technologies and secure first-mover advantages

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON AI ADOPTION AND STRATEGIC CHANGE IN DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS

12:00 - 12:25

FROM FLIGHT TO INSIGHT: ACCELERATING DOWNSTREAM EFFICIENCY WITH AUTONOMOUS VISUAL INTELLIGENCE

Jim Yanosick

Eye-Bot Aerial Solutions

Replacing manual inspections with autonomous drones and 3D asset visualization tools
Merging real-time monitoring to improve surveillance and detect gas or heat anomalies
Automating damage detection using deep learning and computer vision at scale
Empowering safer operations and faster decision-making across downstream environments

12:25 - 12:30

Q&A SESSION ON AUTONOMOUS INSPECTION SOLUTIONS FOR DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS

12:30 - 12:45

FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW

12:45 - 14:00

NETWORKING LUNCH

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