The Digital Future of the Oil & Gas Industry | July |

ABOUT THE PROGRAM 

A one-of-a-kind opportunity to discover directly from Silicon Valley insiders how the Oil & Gas industry will be forever changed by the most disruptive technologies. Designed specifically for the industry executives the program offers a unique format combining education, inspiration and new business opportunities. You will visit the most innovative Silicon Valley companies, meet with executives, hear a presentation by industry experts and see the showcases of the latest innovations by the disruptive startups.

The program is an intense, transformative learning experience that will immerse you in the innovations and business culture of Silicon Valley through:

•  presentations by influential technology experts and visionaries
•  provocative brainstorming sessions with like-minded innovators
•  visits to top Silicon Valley companies
•  meetings with Silicon Valley luminaries

By attending this immersion program participants will: 

• Get to know the inspiring innovation ecosystem of Silicon Valley and receive an expert view on the future of industries in the context of The Fourth Industrial Revolution and other breakthrough ideas.
• Meet with Silicon Valley innovators who aspire to change the world and discover the latest technology breakthroughs.
• Discover how the Oil & Gas industry will be forever changed by the most disruptive technologies such as mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), big data, artificial intelligence, robotics, and blockchain.
• Learn from others what it means to digitally transform an organization, and discover the best practices for making it happen.
• Develop a visionary perspective and identify opportunities for future growth by understanding the monetization gains and efficiency increase potential coming from new technologies, business models and partnerships.

PROGRAM AGENDA 

(This is a sample program. Participating presenters and companies vary from program to program and cannot be guaranteed for any particular tour.)

DIGITAL REVOLUTION: DRIVERS, PLAYERS, BEST PRACTICES

Learn from the digital transformation leaders in Oil and Gas industry such as Chevron, GE Oil and Gas, and PG&E how to approach digital transformation as an ongoing evolution to become an agile, responsive and adaptable organization. Evaluate main reasons, challenges, and outcomes of becoming digital, using examples of leading oil & gas players and other producing industries. Find out what companies are best positioned to win in the revolution driven by the world of digitization, increasing automation and new business models.

APPLYING NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES: AI, IoT, Blockchain

How the Internet of Things can improve the monitoring and maintenance of O&G facilities, reduce downtime and increase productivity and safety? Will Artificial Intelligence help you get a competitive edge by moving away from the traditional business models based on access to reserves and capital to the ones based on access to the information? Can Blockchain increase the efficiency of the digital supply chains by boosting productivity and reducing costs? You will hear from the most innovative Silicon Valley start-ups bringing to the market applications leveraging these next-generation technologies.

APPLYING NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES: Drones, Self-Driving Cars, AR

What is the next frontier in real-time monitoring and surveillance that have already been improving visibility and safety of operations and processes in the oil & gas industry? What are new possible applications of self-driving technology such as “The Rig of the Future”, how self-driving cars and trucks are affecting the supply chain processes and vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-anything communication? Is Augmented Reality a game-changing technology that can unlock the potential of both, physical working environments and the people who work in them? Brainstorm with Silicon Valley’s insiders from companies in these fields on the applications and impact of the technologies on Oil and Gas.

CLEAN ENERGY OF THE FUTURE

Meet with the energy industry experts from such companies as Gogoro, Bloomenergy, IceEnergy to learn about the recent trends in solar and wind energy market, main players and opportunities for traditional industries. Hear about the most recent trends and technologies in biomass, biofuels, and fuel cell sectors.

HOW TO LEAD DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Hear from Silicon Valley visionaries and futurists from companies such as Institute For The Future, Mohr Davidow Ventures, and FILLD how to recognize disruptive threats to the Oil&Gas industry and turn them into business opportunities for your company. Learn how to avoid profits erosion and a loss of market share to the new technology companies. Get introduced to innovation tactics, metrics, and approaches to advancing your company’s digitally transformation agenda.

 What's Included:

• Program participation
• Transfers between company visits
• Lunches (Mon-Fr)  
• Hotel Accommodation (6 nights)

Not Included

• Airfare tickets

If you prefer to book and pay for your own accommodation, contact us to request a registration code.

Please read  Terms and Conditions carefully before purchasing your ticket. By purchasing a ticket, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

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