Agentic AI is reshaping the energy sector by autonomously managing complex, multi-step workflows. From well planning and asset integrity to subsurface data analysis and visualization, agents are enabling highly integrated, low-touch decision-making systems—a shift from AI as a passive tool to an autonomous, decision-driving force across operations. This webinar explores what Agentic AI is, how to build and govern agentic systems, and how emerging standards like Model Context Protocols and agent-to-agent communication are advancing how agents interact with services and with each other.
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Kumar Lakshmipathi is a seasoned technology leader and AI-driven enterprise transformation expert with over 25 years of experience delivering innovative solutions. Committed to responsible AI, he currently leads Generative AI initiatives for the energy sector worldwide at AWS. Prior to Amazon, Kumar was instrumental in scaling two startups from inception, guiding their strategy, sales, and product management to success.
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Gaurav Agrawal, PhD, is the Vice-Chair of the SPE R&D Technical Section. He has co-organized events in energy transition, AI, and digital technologies, and other areas. He has founded a new entrepreneurial venture to commercialize new AI data and finance tools to lower the cost of solar microgrid deployment. Previously, he was Sr. Vice President of R&D at Newpark Resources in Houston and vice president of the Saudi Arabia Dhahran Technology Center at Baker Hughes. He has over 85 granted US patents.