Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business challenges – don't forget your business cards
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON OIL SANDS
11:30 - 11:55
FROM HYPE TO IMPACT: DECISIONS AT SPEED WITH AI
Mark Hall
IBM

Mark Hall

IBM

  • Exploring what’s real and what’s not in the AI and analytics conversation, cutting through the noise to uncover actual operational value
  • Harnessing AI, analytics, and automation to drive self-managing processes and enable faster, smarter operational decision-making
  • Applying generative AI for autonomous decisions and continuous learning, paving the way for predictive, adaptive business workflows
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON THE BENEFITS OF GENERATIVE AI FOR AUTONOMOUS OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE OIL SANDS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
HE EVOLUTION OF NEXT-GENERATION TRANSMISSION DRIVETRAIN OILS IN A CHANGING REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
Sara Sidders
Petro-Canada Lubricants

Sara Sidders

Petro-Canada Lubricants

  • Explaining how shifting regulatory standards are driving the development of new TDTO formulations for equipment protection and compliance
  • Introducing ultra-low zinc TDTO technology and its impact on performance, durability, and reliability in next-generation drivetrain systems
  • Highlighting the sustainability and environmental advantages of adopting cleaner, low-zinc oil technologies across industrial applications
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON MEETING NEW EMISSION STANDARDS WITH ADVANCED TDTO FORMULATIONS
14:00 - 14:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
14:30 - 15:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:00 - 15:25
FROM PAPER MESS TO DIGITAL CLARITY IN WASTE MANIFESTS AND TDG SHIPPING DOCUMENTS
Amit Bhargava
EnviroApps Inc.

Amit Bhargava

EnviroApps Inc.

  • Explaining why paper-based TDG and hazardous waste documents increase risk, inefficiency, and non-compliance across high-volume transport operations
  • Demonstrating how digital shipping documents improve safety by giving drivers and first responders fast access to accurate, readable information
  • Showing how electronic manifests reduce errors, duplication, and audit findings highlighted by PHMSA and Transport Canada enforcement actions
  • Highlighting regulatory progress, sandbox approvals, and real-world adoption of digital TDG and waste manifest platforms in North America
15:25 - 15:30
Q&A SESSION ON DIGITIZATION STRATEGIES TO REDUCE PAPERWORK ERRORS AND COMPLIANCE RISK
15:30 - 15:55
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF OPERATING PARAMETERS ON BITUMEN RECOVERY FROM OIL SANDS DURING CYCLIC SOLVENT INJECTION
Saman Mohammadi
University of Alberta

Saman Mohammadi

University of Alberta

  • Presenting novel experiments using in situ oil sands samples from the Cold Lake Clearwater Formation
  • Investigating how injection pressure, soaking duration, and depletion rate affect recovery under reservoir conditions
  • Visualizing solvent and oil sands interactions through laboratory testing that replicates field environments
  • Translating laboratory insights into guidance for environmentally responsible and cost-effective field operations
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE SOLVENT-BASED APPLICATIONS TO ENHANCE BITUMEN RECOVERY
16:00 - 17:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
PROFESSIONAL LAND MANAGEMENT AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP FOR ENERGY PROJECTS
Lorinda Turner
Turner Land Ltd.

Lorinda Turner

Turner Land Ltd.

  • Highlighting how collaborative land management practices strengthen stakeholder alignment and improve project delivery outcomes across the energy sector
  • Explaining the evolving regulatory environment for Alberta Land Agents and how permitting requirements shape land access and execution planning
  • Demonstrating how effective engagement strategies support underground storage developments while addressing environmental and community considerations
  • Sharing leadership insights and career perspectives from female professionals advancing best practices and industry standards in land management
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON LAND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR OIL SAND PROJECT DELIVERY
10:10 - 10:35
FIELD-READY MOBILE DISPATCH AND COMMUNICATION FOR OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES
Michael Maltsev
RigER | Oilfield Job Management Software

Michael Maltsev

RigER | Oilfield Job Management Software

  • Improving job scheduling and field documentation by delivering real-time updates directly to mobile teams
  • Strengthening coordination by enabling secure in-app communication between field crews and operations staff
  • Supporting uninterrupted field operations through offline access to schedules, tickets, and digital signatures
  • Demonstrating measurable cost savings and safety improvements using mobile-enabled oilfield workflows
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON MOBILE WORKFLOWS IMPROVING OILFIELD OPERATIONS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
ARTEFACT EMPOWERS THE AGENTIC RESET TO SCALE AI IMPACT IN INDUSTRIAL SECTORS
Ghadi Hobeika
Artefact

Ghadi Hobeika

Artefact

  • Showcasing real-world use of Agentic AI to cut fibre outage response time and digitise engineering diagrams for faster EPCC execution
  • Improving safety and compliance by automating risk identification and managing thousands of contractual obligations at scale
  • Highlighting enterprise-wide transformation with GenAI adoption programs to build workforce capability across operations and trading
  • Demonstrating measurable impact through AI integration in industrial operations, compliance tracking, and decision support systems
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON INDUSTRIAL AI TRANSFORMATION THROUGH GENERATIVE AND AGENTIC TOOLS
11:30 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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