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Day 1 — Data Science & AI Day 2 — Risk, Economics & Decisions Energython

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

Panels March 13, 2026
08:30 – 09:30

Registration and Networking

09:30 – 09:45
Welcome

Invocation and Welcome

Hitesh Mohan – AMTS Chair

09:45 – 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
  • Niladri K. Mitra – SPE Mumbai Section Chair, welcome remarksConfirmed
  • Neeraj Lal – ED- Mumbai Confirmed
  • Pankaj Kumar - Director Production ONGC Confirmed
  • Sushma Bhan – SPE DSEA Technical DirectorConfirmed
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 – 13:30

Lunch

13:30 – 14:30
Technical Panel

Data Analytics for Reservoir Characterization & Production Optimization

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

Panelists

  • SLBInvited
  • ChevronInvited
  • Don Walker – RILConfirmed
14:30 – 15:30
Technical Panel

How Operators Are Leveraging AI for Operational Efficiency

Best practices from operators, regulators, and service providers.

Panelists
15:30 – 15:45

Networking Break

15:45 –16:45
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
08:30 – 09:00

Registration and Networking

09:00 – 09:45
Technical Panel

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

Keynote Speaker
  • Hitesh Mohan – AMTS Chair, Moderator Confirmed
  • Rajeev Lala - S&P GlobalInvited
  • AccentureInvited
09:45 – 10:30
Technical Panel

Data Governance, Cybersecurity & Trust in AI Systems.

Secure handling of proprietary and operational data

Panelists
10:30 – 11:15
Technical Panel

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

Discussion on re-skilling and education partnerships

Panelists
  • RIL - TrainingInvited
  • Manish Kumar – Former CMD Skills IndiaConfirmed
  • Manish Patil / Chandrashekhar – ONGCInvited
  • Ankur Baruah – OILInvited
11:15 – 12:00
Technical Panel

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

Collective visioning session — wrap-up for the conference.

Contributors
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.