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  • ISA Tarheel September Meeting : Generative AI in the Oil and Gas Industry

    Upcoming Webinar:

    UPCOMING WEBINAR:

    Creating More with Less: Generative AI in the Oil and Gas Industry 

    SEPT. 7, 2023 | 2PM CT

    Join us for a webinar where we will demystify generative AI and discover how it is at work transforming the Oil and Gas industry, revolutionizing traditional operational processes, and paving the way for increased efficiency, innovation, and financial performance. Learn how this technology is applied to unlock petabytes of sensor data and written logs, automate repetitive tasks, improve quality control, enable predictive maintenance, support safety, advance sustainability initiatives, and mitigate business risks.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Reservoir Modeling and Simulation: Generative AI can improve reservoir modeling by reducing search time by as much as 90% and the required data by 95%.
    • Optimization and Automation: Generative AI can help identify patterns, detect anomalies, and recommend process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings.
    • Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance: Generative AI can analyze production data, maintenance records, and other information to minimize unplanned downtime, optimize maintenance schedules, and reduce costs.
    • Sustainable Practices: Generative AI can help support sustainability efforts by optimizing energy usage, reducing waste, and identifying opportunities for eco-friendly practices.

    Our Speakers

    He previously was the General Manager of Honeywell’s $2.5B Connected enterprise, where he led the digital transformation and IoT advancement of this century-old $40B manufacturer. As Group CMO of IBM Watson, Gold was one of the principal business architects who delivered next-generation AI technology, driving over 10,000 engagements. Prior positions included CCO of HZO, CMO of SPSS, President of Aberdeen Group, and President & CEO of Azerity. Gold has also served on various private and public boards, and has been featured on various media outlets, including CNN, CNBC, Today Show, and Fox News. 

    STEPHEN GOLD
    Chief Marketing Officer  | SparkCognition

    Stephen Gold is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) bringing over 30 years of experience, including B2B application software development, AI and data science, and IoT services. 

    ANDY CONACHER
    Account Executive for Oil & Gas  | SparkCognition

    Andy Conacher has a wealth of experience in introducing new technology solutions to global energy clients, drawing upon a strong foundation of technology and domain expertise.

    Born and rasied in Australia, he worked as a geologist in a gold mine and successfully ran his own geospatial consulting company. After moving to the US, he assumed a leadership position, heading up a large technical practice for a software solution company. Additionally, Andy has played key roles in collaborating with various early-stage tech companies, contributing to business development efforts aimed at introducing cutting-edge technology into the energy sector. Among the technologies he specialized in were geospatial analysis and artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. His expertise led him to focus primarily on North America, but it also took him on international journeys to the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific as he pursued business development opportunities in the energy industry.