Day 1 — Data Science & AI Foundations for Oil & Gas

Panels March 13, 2026
09:15 – 09:45

Registration and Networking

09:45 – 10:00
Welcome

Invocation and Welcome

Hitesh Mohan AMTS Chair

10:00 – 11:00
Plenary Panel

The Role of Data Science & AI in Transforming India’s Oil & Gas Sector

Overview of digital transformation and AI adoption in India’s energy sector.

Panelists
11:00 – 11:15

Networking Break

11:15 – 12:15
Technical Panel

AI-Driven Exploration & Production: From Subsurface Modeling to Digital Twins

Advances in seismic interpretation, reservoir simulation, and digital twin workflows.

Panelists
12:15 – 13:45

Lunch

13:45 – 14:45
Technical Panel

Data Analytics for Reservoir Characterization & Production Optimization

ML-driven well placement, field surveillance, and optimization decision support.

Panelists

  • R K Singh SLB Confirmed
  • Andrew Berrow, Belltree Confirmed
  • Don WalkerRILConfirmed
14:45 – 15:45
Technical Panel

How Operators Are Leveraging AI for Operational Efficiency/Reliability

Best practices from operators, regulators, and service providers.

Panelists
15:45 – 16:00

Networking Break

16:00 –17:00
Technical Panel

Risk Management in Energy Economics & Policy

India's Evolving Landscape

Panelists

Day 1 focus: Data science, AI foundations, operational analytics, reliability, governance, and workforce development.

Day 2 — Work Force , Governance and Cybersecurity

Panels March 14, 2026
09:00 – 09:45
Technical Panel

Indian Oil & Gas Industry Outlook

Panelists
09:45 – 10:30
Technical Panel

Risk Management Across the Value Chain – Upstream, Midstream and Downstream

Panelist
  • Moderator TBD
  • Rajeev Lala - S&P Global Confirmed
  • Neeraj Sethi - Baker Hughes Confirmed
10:30– 11:15
Technical Panel

Data Governance, Cybersecurity & Trust in AI Systems.

Secure handling of proprietary and operational data

Panelists
11:15 – 12:00
Technical Panel

AI, Workforce Skills & Capacity Building for India's Energy Transition

Discussion on re-skilling and education partnerships

Panelists
  • Rai Mahimapat Ray- World BankConfirmed
  • Manish Kumar Former CMD Skills IndiaConfirmed
  • Manish Patil / ChandrashekharONGCInvited
12:00
Close

Closing Remarks

Sushma Bhan SPE DSEA Technical Director Confirmed

12:00 – 13:00
Lunch

Lunch

Day 2 focus: risk, economics, policy, and decision quality—culminating in a shared India-facing roadmap.