Wednesday, May 10, 2023 *Preliminary Schedule
**Please stay tuned for more details on End User Panel Discussion that will take place in the Exhibit Hall throughout the day**
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Innovations Lab Panel Discussion – Challenges and Solutions Explained
Room: Technology Theatre, Exhibit Hall D
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Moderator
Doug Miller, Architect for Conoco Phillips, ENTELEC Board Member
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM
An Up Close and Hands on Exploration of Private Cellular LTE Networks – Training by Ericsson
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Useful Diagnostics for the Emerging Digital Oilfield – Training by GE MDS
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10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Spectrum / Regulatory Panel Discussion
Room: Technology Theatre, Exhibit Hall D
Join Wes Wright and Greg Kunkle as they lead an interactive panel discussion of the latest news and developments from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). They will also discuss regulatory and political activities coming out of Washington DC that impact the industry.
Moderator
Wes Wright, Partner, Keller and Heckman, LLC, ENTELEC Regulatory & Technology Chair; Spectrum FCC Committee Chair
Greg Kunkle, Partner, Keller and Heckman, LLC; ENTELEC Regulatory & Technology, Spectrum FCC Committee Co-Chairmen
Machine Learning and AI Applications on the Edge – Panel Discussion
Room: Challenge Theatre, Exhibit Hall D
Edge computing is a type of computation that is based near the source of the data, allowing low-latency data processing. This makes it a great fit for oil and gas applications, where real-time decision making is vital.
In recent years, edge computing has been joined by machine learning, allowing predictive analytics to be done on data collected from oil and gas applications. By integrating machine learning into edge computing, oil and gas operators can gain more insight into their operations and make better-informed decisions.
Using machine learning on edge oil and gas can lead to improved safety and efficiency and can also reduce costs. The predictive analytics can be used to identify potential problems or maintenance needs before they become critical, reducing downtime and the risk of accidents. Additionally, machine learning can be used to optimize operations, such as well productivity, operational behavior, and preventive maintenance scheduling.
This panel will bring subject matter experts together to discuss the applications, use cases and what factors to look at when implementing such a program.
Moderator
Andrew Hinz,
South Central Regional Manager
Stratus Technologies
Panelists
Chris Medina Ahsan Yousufzai Jared Hoover Ross Moffet
Clovity Nvidia True North Solutions TIGA
David Blanco Bry-Ann Salahi Chuck Smith
AutoSol Exxon Mobil Williams Inc.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Industrial Edge Computing/Communications & Orchestration – A Panel Discussion
Room: Technology Theatre, Exhibit Hall D
Edge Communications and Compute is one of the top topics today and growing. Now that the hyperscalers have done so much work, IT and OT are looking at how far we can perform Computing and communications and what it looks like. The need to upgrade SCADA and the numerous new real-time applications are pushing the need for local Computing at the very edge, for mission-critical applications needing rapid action/reactions. Consolidating industrial markets further increases the need for simplified and modular edge computing and communications. We will discuss the various approaches to pushing ECC to the far edge.
The objective is to cover some of the current trends and directions in industrial edge computing and communications and the needed orchestration to simplify and automate some of the functions. We will discuss how far into the network you can have ECC (Edge communications and Compute), how much is needed and some use cases, onshore and offshore.
Moderator: Louis Lambert, IoTALTE
Challenges of Implementing Robust Cybersecurity Measures Panel Discussion
Room: Challenge Theatre, Exhibit Hall D
As IoT devices and other advanced operational and information technology systems are adopted to improve operational efficiencies, it is even more critical to implement robust cybersecurity measures and protocols. With the complexity of newer OT and IT systems, vulnerable legacy equipment, third party vendors, human error and constantly evolving threats, cyber security must be prioritized and advanced security technologies must be implemented from the control center to the field. Hear this panel discuss challenges, priorities, solutions and what emerging technologies are being utilized to minimize the daily risks.
Moderator
Dan Nagala, UTSI, ENTELEC Cyber Security Committee Chair
Mike Tillman, Williams Inc., ENTELEC Cyber Security Committee Co Chairmen
Panelists:
Matt Bruner Dennis Parker Roya Gordon
Williams Inc. Chevron (Retired) Nozomi Networks
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
New 6 GHz Rules and How They Affect the Oil & Gas Market
Room: Technology Theatre, Exhibit Hall D
Internet of Things (IoT) has improved operations and efficiencies as the energy sector pushes towards greater sustainability. However, IoT also presents challenges such as massive amounts of data, security concerns, interoperability, legacy equipment issues, power supply and overall costs. This panel of operators and vendors will discuss support models, classification of devices, power consumption and reliability.
Moderator
Jonathan Shawhart, Cambium Networks
Panelists
Bruce Collins Madia Muya Wes Wright Mauricio Subieta
Cambium Enterprise Products Keller and Heckman Noki
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Device Edge Computing Platform, Deploying Any Workload RedHat Workshop
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1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
MQTT and Sparkplug Basics 102 – Training by Cirrus Link Solutions
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Network Analytics Today – A Panel Discussion
Room: Challenge Theatre, Exhibit Hall D
Network Analytics is getting much attention in the press and from many industrial companies. Covid accelerated the need for analytics and correlation as, more than ever; we had people and machines operating more autonomously and in isolation. Network Analytics comes in many flavors: including accessible information and metadata from TEAMS, vendor-specific KPI, QoS systems, and specialized agnostics 3rd parties. Consolidating industrial markets further increases the need for automation and analytics with more complex and diversified networks under one roof. We will hear how to make sense of all of this when you are trying to deliver a better quality of Experience to people, machines, and the applications themselves.
This panel will cover some of the most recent questions about Network Analytics answered by operators and innovators. We will cover how to gauge the Network Quality of Experience – for your people, machines, and applications. We aim to explore how and where to find the best data and how to analyze and visualize the data, so it is actionable by people and later by machines.
Moderator: Louis Lambert, IoTALTE
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
LoRaWAN Panel Discussion
Room: Technology Theatre, Exhibit Hall D
A follow up to last year’s panel, LoRaWAN® is a cost-effective and quick to deploy Low-Power Wide-Area Network (LPWAN) that provides long range data capture from constrained, often stranded, battery operated devices and sensors to cloud-based data platforms and On-Premise SCADA systems. LoRaWAN empowers O&G businesses to improve operations with reduced operational costs; improved worker safety, and provide environmental and social governance compliance.
As LoRaWAN® is an ITU-approved international and open standard, it has a broad number of applications that can create the answer to many digitization challenges such as condition-based monitoring, valve positioning and monitoring, pump monitoring, pressure and temperature sensing, chemical tank level optimization, and environmental and worker safety monitoring.
Panelists will demonstrate how LoRaWAN technology is already successfully deployed in applications globally in Energy and Oil & Gas.
Moderator: Daniel Quant, Multi-Tech Systems, Inc, ENTELEC IoT Committee Chair
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Addressing IoT Challenges in Your Operation Panel Discussion
Room: Challenge Theatre, Exhibit Hall D
Internet of Things (IoT) has improved operations and efficiencies as the energy sector pushes towards greater sustainability. However, IoT also presents challenges such as massive amounts of data, security concerns, interoperability, legacy equipment issues, power supply and overall costs. This panel of operators and vendors will discuss support models, classification of devices, power consumption and reliability.
Moderator
John Lapham, Chevron; ENTELEC Board Member
Panelists
Todd Anslinger, Chevron
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Private Network Solutions Panel – It is an “AND” Decision, not “Or”
Room: Technology Theatre, Exhibit Hall D
Digital transformation is a focus on improving operational efficiency using existing and new technologies. The “AND” component is important when evaluating NEW technologies such as Private LTE / Private 5G or LoRaWAN to complement EXISTING technologies such as Fiber, Wi-Fi, Fixed Wireless and Public Cellular
Moderator: Peter Cappiello, Future Tech
