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The MENA Downstream Digital Transformation Conference, which took place from 6-7 March 2023 in Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche Hotel, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., shared best practices in implementation of Industry 4.0, IIoT and emerging technologies to drive production optimization, cost efficiency and sustainable operations of the region’s refineries, petrochemical and chemical plants.
The conference witnessed participation from national and international oil companies, with attendees joining primarily from U.A.E, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The central discussion themes revolved around leveraging Industry 4.0 to successfully navigate the energy transition, the role of AI-powered data analytics in driving business growth and capitalizing on emerging opportunities, achieving operational excellence through industrial AI and process automation, as well as optimizing asset reliability through predictive maintenance technology.
The conference further delved into scaling and driving successful digital transformation using cloud solutions, developing the downstream workforce to capitalize on digital opportunities through digital upskilling and also explored achieving integrated energy management at refineries and petrochemical plants for driving energy efficiency.
The forum also featured a dedicated workshop on leveraging digital transformation to achieve supply chain optimisation and mitigating challenges.
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Speakers
Dr. Udo Huenger
Fayez Kharbat
Nofal Al Saidi
Mia Buban
Omar El Sinnary
Abdullah Y Dhafer
Mathew George
Bart Cornelissen
Ahmed Al Shandudi
Florian Mueller
Shakthisena Thiru
Dr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem Al Zaabi
Santhi Sekhar Choppala
Dr. Steve Matthews
Hamed Al-Abri
Muhammad Farrukh Amin
Rajendrakumar Meghani
Nagaraju Reddicharla
Dr. Jassim Haji
Satheesh Kumar
Juan Pedro Bretti Mandarano
Fatema AlQubaiti
Why You CANNOT MISS the Conference?
- Meet Chief Technology Officers, Vice Presidents & decision-makers spearheading the digital transformation agenda for their O&G downstream organisations
- Understand how some of the largest refineries, petrochemical plants and gas plants globally and regionally have been achieving production optimization and profitability via digital transformation
- Achieve cost efficiency, plant reliability and efficient energy management by leveraging on the potential of IoT in downstream facilities
- Optimize downstream supply chain operations and achieve massive cost savings by leveraging on IoT and AI-powered solutions
- Drive your organization’s ESG agenda by capitalizing on the capabilities of IIoT and digital technologies
Conference Agenda
| 08:00 | Registration, refreshments, and networking |
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| 09:00 | Opening remarks by Great Minds Group |
| 09:05 | Welcome address and opening remarks by conference chairman |
| 09:10 | C-suite Panel discussion: Industry 4.0 – transforming MENA’s O&G downstream sector
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| 09:50 | Panel Discussion: Data is the new oil – Optimizing downstream processes and performance through data integration, advanced analytics and improved data governance strategy
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| 10:30 | Presentation: Energy transition and transformation of oil companies into energy companies – An outlook
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| 10:50 | Networking coffee break |
| 11:30 | Panel Discussion: Maintaining cost leadership, operational excellence and sustainability via application of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics
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| 12:15 | Case study: The real challenge of digitalization is not technology – BAPCO’s digital transformation journey
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| 12:35 | Fire-side chat: Digital upskilling: Developing the downstream workforce
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| 13:00 | Chairman closing remarks and end of conference day one |
| 13:20– 14:20 | Workshop: Driving supply chain optimisation in MENA’s downstream organisations The Oil and Gas industry is a complex and ever-changing environment. Production and operations are typically high-cost, high-risk and capital-intensive. It is an industry that depends on an extensive supply chain with a focus shifting from reducing up-front costs to achieving total cost management and leveraging supplier innovation. Studies show that automation, robotics, and the development of remote operating capabilities will transform how Oil and Gas companies operate and leveraging IoT to connect end-to-end operations could generate approximately $220 billion of value for the industry. This workshop discusses:
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| 13:45 – 14:45 | Workshop: Driving supply chain optimisation in MENA’s downstream organisations
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| 08:00 | Registration, refreshments, and networking |
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| 09:00 | Welcome address by the conference chairman |
| 09:05 | Panel discussion: Driving successful digital transformation and strategic outcomes, and role of cloud solutions in effective deployment
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| 09:45 | Presentation: Optimizing energy management at O&G downstream facilities
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| 10:05 | Panel discussion: Optimizing plant management and critical equipment uptime via IoT-powered predictive maintenance
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| 10:45 | Networking coffee break |
| 11:20 | Panel discussion: Process automation as a key enabler of operational excellence
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| 12:00 | Capitalizing on IIoT and AI-powered technology solutions for downstream supply chain optimisation
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| 12:25 | Closing remarks by the conference chairman |
| 12:35 | Close of conference and networking luncheon |
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
C-suite Executives, Vice Presidents, General Managers, Directors, Managers, and Heads of Departments from:
- Technology / Information Technology
- Digital Transformation/ Digitization
- Innovation
- Research & Development (Technology R &D)
- Data Management & Analytics
- Data Science
- Operations
- SCADA Systems and Process Automation
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Cybersecurity
- Digital & E-transformation
- Technology Advisors and Consultants
- Excellence and Quality
- Digital Oilfield
Industries
- Refining
- Petrochemicals
- Chemicals
- Gas Processing Plants
- Downstream Manufacturing
WHY GET INVOLVED?
Get in front of
your target market
Get access to key decision makers from the downstream sector in the region and get insight into their plans to invest in new technologies and spot opportunities.
Increase your
competitiveness
Understand the challenges faced by the region's key NOCs and downstream companies to identify how you can help them overcome them with customised solutions.
Generate strong
leads
Gain insight into the future needs for digital solutions in the downstream companies, influence decision makers, and possibly be shortlisted for upcoming projects.
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Platinum Partner
Silver Sponsor
Who Should Sponsor?
Service/solution providers of:
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine & Deep Learning
- Drones & UAVs
- Robotics
- 3D Virtual Modelling
- RPA and ERP
- Data Management
- Data Storage (Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Data Centers…etc)
- Data Collection and Analytics Solutions / Big Data
- Data Governance and Privacy
- IIoT
- System Integration
- Cyber and Information Security
INDUSTRIES
Sponsorship OPPORTUNITIES
We have a diverse range of sponsorship opportunities available. A member of the sponsorship team will work with you to create a bespoke package to suit your business objectives.
For more information email partnerships@gmevents.ae or call +971 (0) 4 568 7800FOR SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
FOR SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES
Ben Thomas
Head of Sales
+971 52 969 7209
bencily.thomas@gmevents.ae
TO ATTEND
MEDIA PARTNERS
Floor Plan
Refining
Petrochemicals and Chemicals
Manufacturing
Venue
Abu Dhabi, UAE
REGISTER NOW
Online event registrations are now closed.
You may purchase your ticket at the event registration counter on the 1st day of the event. Please refer to the agenda for timings.
Standard delegate fee (O&G and Energy companies) – $2799 + 5% Tax = $2938.95
Standard delegate fee (Technology & Solution Providers) - $3599 + 5% Tax = $3778.95
