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 APRIL, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
NEOSTEER MAXTM AND POWERDRIVE MAXTM NEXT-GENERATION ABSS AND RSS TECHNOLOGIES DRIVING UNCONVENTIONAL EFFICIENCY
Victor Marquinez
SLB

Victor Marquinez

SLB

  • Introducing the latest RSS and ABSS technologies engineered for challenging unconventional environments
  • Presenting case studies from the Permian and Vaca Muerta demonstrating gains in penetration rate, lateral quality, and reliability
  • Demonstrating how advanced steering, ruggedised tools, and optimised BHAs reduce costs and accelerate development
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE UNCONVENTIONAL PRODUCTION
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 SHALE PRODUCTION
11:30 - 11:55
SHALESIM: STREAMLINING WORKFLOWS WITH SEAMLESS INTEGRATION FOR UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS
Laura Patino
Computer Modelling Group

Laura Patino

Computer Modelling Group

  • Demonstrating seamless integration between fracture and flow simulation tools to enhance reservoir modeling and analysis
  • Visualizing complex parent-child well interaction dynamics to support production forecasting and optimization
  • Enhancing decision making through improved well plan optimization workflows for better reservoir performance and efficiency
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL WORKFLOWS AND INTEGRATED MODELING FOR UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS
12:00 - 12:25
MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY IN UNCONVENTIONAL COMPLETIONS
Juan Ferrin
Weatherford

Juan Ferrin

Weatherford

  • Explaining how pump down stimulation operations improve efficiency by reducing equipment needs and operational risks
  • Demonstrating how the SecureTrac compact casing shoe system ensures formation communication and well integrity
  • Showcasing how advanced valve technology and optimal design maintain gas tight barriers under high pressure conditions
  • Highlighting how computational modeling and fluid dynamics enhance system performance and reduce erosion risks
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING WELL INTEGRITY AND FRACTURING PERFORMANCE
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE SHALE PRODUCTION EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
FROM RESERVOIR DIAGNOSTICS TO ECONOMIC DECISIONS BRIDGING SHALE PRODUCTION DATA WITH FORECASTING WORKFLOWS
Roberto Cidale
GeoInnovar

Roberto Cidale

GeoInnovar

  • Linking diagnostics with economics to deliver defensible EURs and reserve forecasts for unconventional shale assets
  • Streamlining workflows through SAHARA and PHDwin integration to align engineering with economic decisions
  • Sharing case examples showing how field data supports reliable forecasts in emerging shale plays
  • Positioning PHDwin as a decision-making platform connecting analytics, forecasting, and economics
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING SHALE ECONOMICS THROUGH AI AND WORKFLOWS
14:00 - 14:25
DRIVING EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY: HIGH-HORSEPOWER PUMP INNOVATIONS FOR ARGENTINA’S SHALE FUTURE
Lindsay Bechtel
GD Energy Products

Lindsay Bechtel

GD Energy Products

  • Maximising completion efficiency by increasing flow per revolution and extending pump service life
  • Reducing the environmental footprint through natural gas and dual-fuel pump applications in shale
  • Advancing ESG goals with modular lightweight pumps that lower fuel use, transport, and material waste
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON NEXT-GENERATION PUMP APPLICATIONS TO LOWER EMISSIONS AND SUPPORT ENERGY TRANSITION
14:30 - 14:55
ADVANCED ANALYTICS AND AI FROM EDGE TO CLOUD POWERS THE INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS FOR THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
Cristian Figueroa
SAS

Cristian Figueroa

SAS

  • Analyzing risk and uncertainty to strengthen confidence in reserves forecasts and improve planning accuracy
  • Mitigating commodity risks by optimizing operations based on real time regional supply and demand data
  • Enhancing asset management to improve operational efficiency equipment reliability and overall safety performance
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI ANALYTICS AND IOT INTEGRATION TO OPTIMIZE OILFIELD OPERATIONS
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
DATA QUALITY PROCESS AUTOMATION FOR WELL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS
Gabriel Katz
ECONAT

Gabriel Katz

ECONAT

  • Ensuring reliable well data through automated self-control and validation processes
  • Improving the consistency of databases to strengthen business intelligence and analytics
  • Augmenting decision-making and operational productivity while optimising overall costs
  • Providing detailed statistics to quickly identify deviations and resolve issues at the root
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON THE BENEFITS OF USING STATISTICS TO RESOLVE DATA DEVIATIONS AND ENSURE RELIABILITY
16:00 - 16:25
FRACTURING TODAY AND TOMORROW: THE IMPACT OF AI AUTOMATION AND TECHNOLOGY ON MODERN FRAC OPERATIONS
Matt Kuper
Liberty Energy

Matt Kuper

Liberty Energy

  • Reviewing recent advancements in North American frac operations and the technologies driving greater efficiency across the industry
  • Highlighting emerging innovations that incorporate artificial intelligence and automation in real-time frac treatments
  • Discussing how automation is transforming job execution and improving consistency and safety in field operations
  • Exploring the future of autonomous and remote frac treatments with full integration of power and operations
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON THE ADVANTAGES OF TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND AUTOMATION IN FRAC OPERATIONS
16:30 - 16:55
DATA DRIVEN WELL PLANNING FROM CORRELATION ANALYSIS TO PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
Stefanny Camacho-Galindo
San José University Foundation

Stefanny Camacho-Galindo

San José University Foundation

  • Integrating advanced analytics tools during well design and planning to enhance operational decisions and drilling efficiency
  • Applying correlation analysis to identify optimal drilling parameters that improve rate of penetration and overall performance
  • Presenting case studies where data driven insights resulted in measurable operational gains and improved field outcomes
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON DATA ANALYTICS STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE WELL PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
THURSDAY, 2 APRIL, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
ARGENTINAS EMERGING LNG MARKET: FROM VACA MUERTA GAS TO GLOBAL LNG
Bernardo Bertelloni
Martelli Abogados

Bernardo Bertelloni

Martelli Abogados

  • Explaining how Vaca Muerta’s production growth and seasonal dynamics are creating export opportunities through new midstream links
  • Reviewing key LNG projects across Argentina including onshore and floating facilities along with their development status and major stakeholders
  • Outlining the legal commercial and fiscal frameworks governing LNG exports and investment within Argentina’s evolving energy landscape
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON DEVELOPMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN ARGENTINAS LNG MARKET
10:10 - 10:35
ADVANCED CERAMIC MATERIALS AND NATIONAL INNOVATION FOR ENERGY AND SHALE DEVELOPMENT
Gustavo Suárez
CETMIC

Gustavo Suárez

CETMIC

  • Tracing the history of Vaca Muerta while highlighting national efforts in knowledge and proppant development
  • Examining advanced ceramic processing, green forming techniques, and composite material innovations
  • Illustrating applications of ceramic materials in clean energy systems, including SOFCs, and lithium batteries
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR PROPPANT DEVELOPMENT IN SHALE RESERVOIRS
10:40 - 11:05
PRODUCIBLE WATER DETECTION AND ASSESSMENT IN ORGANIC SHALES
Ulises Bustos
SLB

Ulises Bustos

SLB

  • Implementing advanced formation evaluation techniques that integrate logging measurements and core data to identify producible water zones
  • Supporting optimal well placement decisions by distinguishing hydrocarbon-rich intervals from water-bearing zones that can reduce productivity
  • Applying a formation evaluation approach that incorporates shale maturity analysis to better interpret electrical log responses
11:05 - 11:10
Q&A SESSION ON WATER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMIZING SHALE RESERVOIRS
11:10 - 11:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:30 - 11:55
EDGE TO CLOUD IIOT ARCHITECTURE FOR ANALYTICS
Paul Solano
4e Consulting Group

Paul Solano

4e Consulting Group

  • Identifying key challenges organizations face when deploying IIoT analytics across complex and distributed device networks
  • Exploring practical ways to interpret IIoT data and convert it into actionable intelligence for better operational outcomes
  • Showcasing how edge to cloud integration empowers next generation automation systems enhanced by AI and advanced analytics
  • Highlighting major security concerns in IIoT frameworks and presenting proven strategies to strengthen system resilience
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING STRATEGIC PLANS AND ACTIONABLE ROADMAPS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH
12:00 - 12:25
HIGH RESOLUTION BIOSTRATIGRAPHIC SERVICES FOR PROSPECTING DRILLING AND DEVELOPMENT OF MATURE OIL AND GAS FIELDS
Ashleigh Costelloe
Biostrat JV Limited

Ashleigh Costelloe

Biostrat JV Limited

  • Introducing advanced biostratigraphic techniques that integrate regional and global biozone schemes with digital data tools
  • Applying legacy data to pre-drill evaluations supported by quantitative case studies from the Guyana-Suriname frontier basin
  • Delivering multidisciplinary real-time biostratigraphic insights during drilling operations to improve well placement accuracy
  • Integrating post-drill and basin-scale studies to enhance stratigraphic correlation and understanding of subsurface architecture
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON ANALYZING BIOSTRATIGRAPHY TO STRENGTHEN RESERVOIR PERFORMANCE
12:30 - 12:55
LEVERAGING MACHINE LEARNING AND DATA ANALYTICS TO REDUCE NPTS AND IMPROVE DRILLING EFFICIENCY
Camilo Guerrero Martin
San José University Foundation

Camilo Guerrero Martin

San José University Foundation

  • Exploring how predictive models identify operational patterns that contribute to non productive time in drilling activities
  • Showcasing real world applications of data driven optimization to improve drilling performance and operational consistency
  • Demonstrating how machine learning correlations enhance well planning and execution decisions for better efficiency and outcomes
12:55 - 13:00
Q&A SESSION ON DATA ANALYTICS AND MACHINE LEARNING FOR DRILLING OPTIMIZATION
13:00 - 13:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
13:30 - 13:45
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
13:45 - 15:00
NETWORKING LUNCH

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