Wednesday Education

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Innovate & Collaborate

Room: Technology Theatre, Exhibit Hall D

ENTELEC is proud to feature the Innovations Lab, a collaborative environment showcasing simple demonstrations by the vendors in the Exhibit hall and from around the world. We will be highlighting the depth of the ENTELEC Community solving the IT/OT challenges that Energy companies are facing today and preparing for tomorrow. You will hear from the ENTELEC Board, Allen Ray with IntegrateLive and Arlen Nipper!

Moderators:

Doug Miller ENTELEC Board Member	Jonathan Shawhart 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. 

Speakers:

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	Al Sinopoli Chevron ENTELEC Regulatory & Technology, Spectrum FCC Committee

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 Clovity	Ahsan Yousufzai Nvidia	Jared Hoover True North Solutions	Ross Moffett TIGA	David Blanco  AutoSol	Bry-Ann Salahi  Exxon Mobil	Chuck Smith Williams Inc	Chris Morris WaterBridge

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 President IoTALTE

Panelists:

Mathew Nalbone WWT	Chuck Smith Williams	Ed Moore  Chevron

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.  

Moderators:

Dan Nagala UTSI ENTELEC Cyber Security Committee Chair	Mike Tillman Williams Inc. ENTELEC Cyber Security Committee Co-Chairmen

Panelists:

12:45 PM – 1:30 PM

New 6 GHz Rules and How They Affect the Oil & Gas Market

Room: Technology Theatre, Exhibit Hall D

6 GHz offers the potential for higher capacity and faster wireless communications but there are significant challenges that must be addressed. Join the discussion with a panel of experts, both vendor and operator, to discuss spectrum availability, interference concerns and potential issues, propagation and the required specialized equipment.

Moderator:

Jonathan Shawhart Cambium Networks

Panelists:

Bruce Collins Cambium Networks	Madia Muya Enterprise Products	Wes Wright  Keller and Heckman	Mauricio Subieta Nokia	Billy Hayes Williams

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 President IoTALTE

Panelists:    

Michael McCallen  Cheetah Networks	Barry Wayne Cisco	Phillip Tinis Chevron

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM

Scaling up LoRaWAN ^® for Oil & Gas Digitalization Panel Discussion

Room: Technology Theatre, Exhibit Hall D

As a follow up to last year’s popular panel from the show floor, learn how LoRaWAN is breaking boundaries, scaling up global deployments digitally transforming operations, improving worker safety, and providing environmental and social governance compliance.

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.

As LoRaWAN® is an ITU-approved international and open standard with a broad ecosystem of interoperable devices, many sensors now hazardous rated that digitize condition-based monitoring, valve positioning, health of pumps and rotating machinery, pressure and temperature sensing, chemical tank level optimization, environmental and worker safety monitoring and tracking.

Panelists will discuss and answer questions from the audience how their company has already successfully deployed LoRaWAN applications, lessons they learnt and the return on investment for Energy and Oil & Gas.

Moderator:

Daniel Quant Multi-Tech Systems, Inc ENTELEC IoT Committee Chair

Panelists:

Nadine Herrwerth  TWTG	Michael Mayer Aloxy	Lino Osegueda MultiTech	Jim Jones  Riot Edge Solutions	Clint Guillory Sync Automation	Brian Thigpen Chevron

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	Ashley Pope Oxit	Amir Anbarani Chevron	John Geiger RAD

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 CEO Future Tech

Panelists: