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, 1 JULY, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
STRATEGIC COST OPTIMISATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN SHALE DEVELOPMENT
Essam Al-Sharaby
Just Green

Essam Al-Sharaby

Just Green

  • Integrating geological, geophysical, and financial insights to prioritise shale development opportunities
  • Reducing drilling and completion costs using AI optimisation and modular well construction techniques
  • Demonstrating scalable innovation through case studies from North American and MENA shale operations
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON KEY CHALLENGES AND INNOVATIONS IN UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
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 issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCES
11:30 - 11:55
BEHAVIOURAL-BASED SAFETY PROGRAMME (BBS) IMPLEMENTATION AT DRAGON OIL LTD
Aygul Gazakbayeva
Dragon Oil

Aygul Gazakbayeva

Dragon Oil

  • Strengthening the link between individual behaviour and safety outcomes at operational sites
  • Sharing findings from ENOC’s Cultural Safety Diagnostic conducted by DEKRA consultants
  • Implementing a proactive, no-blame BBS model to reinforce safe behaviours and accountability
  • Identifying hidden safety barriers and shifting risk perception across the organisation
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON EXECUTING TECHNOLOGIES FOR SAFER OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCES EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
USE OF QUENCHED-AND-TEMPERED CT PIPE TECHNOLOGY IN SOUR UNCONVENTIONAL PLAYS IN THE UAE
Ernesto Franco Delgado
SLB

Ernesto Franco Delgado

SLB

  • Examining the critical challenges of operating in high-pressure, high-H2S unconventional fields
  • Comparing international field conditions while identifying what makes the UAE uniquely demanding
Rafiq Hamidon
Turnwell

Rafiq Hamidon

Turnwell

  • Illustrating how using quenched-and-tempered CT pipe enhances operational safety and integrity
  • Emphasising the strategic role of material selection in mitigating catastrophic failure risks
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON EVOLVING CT MATERIALS FOR EXTREME WELL CONDITIONS
14:00 - 14:25
NOVEL ESTER-BASED SURFACTANTS FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY IN TIGHT RESERVOIRS
Alys Castel
Oleon

Alys Castel

Oleon

  • Addressing the barriers to oil recovery caused by capillary forces and wettability issues
  • Enhancing imbibition in shale through surfactants that reduce interfacial tension effectively
  • Evaluating ester-based surfactants for performance in varied brine and temperature conditions
  • Highlighting improved stability, wettability reversal, and low emulsification rates in testing
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING SURFACTANT DESIGN FOR IMPROVING SHALE RECOVERY
14:30 - 15:00
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:00 - 15:25
INTEGRATED DRILLING AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING FOR ENHANCED COMPLETION SUCCESS
Lee Smith
Alaskan Energy Resources

Lee Smith

Alaskan Energy Resources

  • Navigating complex well challenges in the Middle East by aligning drilling and production
  • Applying torque and drag modelling to prevent damage during liner and completion runs
  • Deploying fit-for-purpose assemblies and tools to eliminate unnecessary interventions
  • Outlining field-proven strategies for boosting well integrity and hydrocarbon recovery
15:25 - 15:30
Q&A SESSION ON STATE-OF-THE-ART METHODS FOR WELLBORE INTEGRITY AND RESERVOIR RECOVERY
15:30 - 15:55
REVOLUTIONISING CORE ANALYSIS USING MACHINE LEARNING AND DIGITAL CORE LOGGING
Jean-Valery Garcia
Epslog

Jean-Valery Garcia

Epslog

  • Mitigating sample destruction by applying digital workflows for sustainable core analysis
  • Capturing centimetric continuous logs with minimal impact directly after barrel opening
  • Synthesising geological and petrophysical data for real-time lithofacies interpretation
  • Guiding precise sub-sampling using machine learning-driven facies characterisation
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON THE BENEFITS OF USING DIGITAL TOOLS FOR SMARTER CORE ANALYSIS
16:00 - 17:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, 2 JULY, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
REACHING FURTHER, MILLING SMARTER – NEXT-GEN COILED TUBING EXTENDED REACH SYSTEMS
Muhammad Ahsan
NOV

Muhammad Ahsan

NOV

  • Exploring challenges of long-lateral plug milling, including friction, fatigue, and debris removal
  • Configuring extended-reach bottom hole assemblies that preserve weight transfer and torque
  • Showcasing real-time diagnostics that enhance milling consistency and cut intervention time
  • Presenting field results confirming efficiency gains and lower costs in unconventional plays
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON NEXT-GENERATION COILED TUBING MILLING SOLUTIONS FOR LONG-LATERAL OPERATIONS
10:10 - 10:35
BEYOND THE BOOM: HOW INNOVATION IS RESHAPING UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCES
Juan Moreno
Arthur D. Little

Juan Moreno

Arthur D. Little

  • Powering digital transformation through AI, automation, and integrated field solutions
  • Driving shale recovery by combining geoscience innovation and subsurface modelling
Hector Casas
Arthur D. Little

Hector Casas

Arthur D. Little

  • Maximising completion outcomes by reducing costs in high-intensity unconventional plays
  • Achieving longer, faster, and cleaner drilling in multistage horizontal well development
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON COST-EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMISING SHALE OPERATIONS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
SEALING THE FUTURE: ADVANCED CASING TECHNOLOGIES FOR MIDDLE EAST UNCONVENTIONAL
Gamal Nassef
ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Al-Jubail

Gamal Nassef

ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Al-Jubail

  • Investigating corrosion-resistant steel grades tailored for sour service in high-stress environments
  • Upgrading casing reliability with high-torque, metal-to-metal premium connections for superior sealing performance
  • Enabling extended-reach and multi-stage stimulation through robust casing solutions for unconventional Middle East wells
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON CUTTING-EDGE CASING SOLUTIONS FOR SOUR UNCONVENTIONAL WELLS
11:30 - 11:55
INTEGRATING WATER AND ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR ARID REGION DEVELOPMENT
Hazem Gouda
University of Wollongong In Dubai

Hazem Gouda

University of Wollongong In Dubai

  • Utilising circular water systems to reduce dependence on freshwater resources
  • Leveraging emerging technologies to integrate water and energy management effectively
  • Valorising produced water and exploring alternative sources for sustainable operations
  • Balancing environmental, community, and policy needs to address regional water stress
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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