

Digital Transformation
Conference



EVENT OVERVIEW
The oil & gas industry globally has been undergoing a period of massive transformation, influenced by Covid-19, fluctuating oil prices and the push for Net Zero agenda by 2030.These factors have resulted in even greater emphasis on optimizing production and sustainable operations, accelerating the pace of digital transformation and future technology integrations across MENA’s O&G industry, especially the downstream sector.
MENA’s refineries, petrochemical plants and gas processing plants have been adopting emerging technologies, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and AI-powered technologies in a bid to drive production optimization, profitability, capitalize on emerging opportunities and meet sustainability objectives of their downstream organisations.
The MENA Downstream Digital Transformation Conference, taking place on 6-7 March 2023 in Abu Dhabi, will address the challenges in the implementation and capitalization of emerging technologies and digital solutions by convening C-suite executives and heads of digital transformation, innovation, information technology, operational technology, data management and analytics, maintenance, process automation and cyber security to optimize production and cost efficiency while ensuring security of the digital infrastructure.
EVENT IN NUMBERS
Speakers

Dr. Udo Huenger
U.A.E.

Bart Cornelissen
U.A.E

Muhammad Farrukh Amin
Bahrain

Rajendrakumar Meghani
U.A.E.
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
DAY 1 | |
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 |
09:15 | Keynote address |
09:30 | C-suite Panel discussion: Industry 4.0: Transforming MENA’s O&G downstream sector
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10:00 | 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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10:45 | Networking coffee break |
11:15 | Panel Discussion: Maintaining cost leadership, operational excellence and sustainability via application of industrial artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics
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12:00 | Industry Sessions
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12:30 | Case study: The real challenge of digitalization is not technology – BAPCO’s digital transformation journey
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12:50 | Presentation: Energy transition and transformation of oil companies into energy companies – An outlook Speaker
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13:10 | Panel discussion: Optimizing plant management and critical equipment uptime via IoT-powered predictive maintenance
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13:55 | Chairman closing remarks and end of conference day one |
14:00 | Networking lunch |
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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09:50 | Presentation: Improving security of digital assets in IR 4.0 era of cyberattacks
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10:10 | Industry Sessions
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10:40 | Panel discussion: Process automation as a key enabler of operational excellence
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11:20 | Networking coffee break |
11:50 | Presentation: Optimizing energy management at O&G downstream facilities
Speaker
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12:05 | Panel discussion: Best practices in optimizing asset performance and output
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12:40 | Fire-side chat: Digital upskilling: Developing the downstream workforce
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13:00 | Panel discussion: Optimizing downstream supply chain: Capitalizing on IIoT and AI-powered technology solutions for addressing challenges and mitigating costs
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13:35 | Closing remarks by the conference chairman |
13:45 | Close of conference and networking luncheon |
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- 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.
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
Floor Plan


Refining

Petrochemicals and Chemicals
