Program

Panel-based symposium schedule (Mumbai, March 13–14, 2026). Times and panel rosters will be finalized as speakers confirm. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

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

Panels March 13, 2026
08:30 – 09:30
Networking

Registration and Networking

09:30 – 10:15
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
  • Coming Soon
10:15 – 11:15
Technical Panel

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

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

Panelists
  • Coming Soon
11:15 – 11:30
Break

Networking Break

11:30 – 12:30
Technical Panel

Data Analytics for Reservoir Characterization & Production Optimization

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

Panelists
  • Coming Soon
12:30 – 13:15
Operator Panel

How Indian Operators Are Leveraging AI for Operational Efficiency

Best practices from operators, regulators, and service providers.

Panelists
  • Coming Soon
13:15 – 14:15
Lunch

Lunch with Exhibition

14:15 – 16:15
Reliability Panel

Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance & Reliability Engineering

Use cases for compressors, pumps, and drilling rigs.

Panelists
  • Coming Soon
16:15 – 16:30
Break

Tea/Coffee Break

16:30 – 17:30
Trust Panel

Data Governance, Cybersecurity & Trust in AI Systems

Secure handling of proprietary and operational data.

Panelists
  • Coming Soon
17:30 – 18:30
Workforce Panel

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

Re-skilling, education partnerships, and talent pipeline development for AI-enabled energy operations.

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

Day 2 — Risk Management, Economics & Decision Making

Panels March 14, 2026
09:00 – 09:45
Policy & Economics

Risk Management in Energy Economics & Policy: India’s Evolving Landscape

Macro drivers, regulatory context, and how policy risk shapes investment decisions.

Panelists
  • Coming Soon
09:45 – 10:45
Decision Science

Decision-Making Under Uncertainty: Scenario Planning with AI Models

Case studies using simulated data and structured scenario planning methodologies.

Panelists
  • Coming Soon
10:45 – 11:00
Break

Networking Break

11:00 – 12:00
Value Chain Panel

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

Integrated risk framing across assets, logistics, markets, and operational resilience.

Panelists
  • Coming Soon
12:00 – 13:00
Roadmap Session

Future of Data Science, AI & Risk in India’s Oil & Gas — Industry Roadmap

Collective visioning session to outline near-term actions and longer-term capability building.

13:00
Close

Closing Remarks

Closing reflections with major industry representatives; Sushma Bhan to deliver closing remarks.

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch

Lunch

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

ENERGYTHON INDIA-APAC Edition — Student Contest (Molecule-to-Megabyte)

Event flyer March 14, 2026
14:00 – 17:00
Competition

Student Contest + Awards Ceremony

Innovation challenge (hackathon-style) focused on “Molecule-to-Megabyte” business cases, highlighting local university talent and practical digital solutions for the energy sector.

Leadership / notes
  • AMTS Lead — Hitesh Mohan
  • Format aligned with the U.S. pilot (adapted for India/APAC universities)
Objective: spotlight Indian innovation and student-led digital solutions with exposure to global operators and service companies.