WHY ATTEND?

Breakfast & Registration

Chairs’ Opening Remarks

• Claudio Lima, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Blockchain Engineering Council – BEC

CHAIR: Dr. Claudio Lima, Ph.D.

Dr. Claudio Lima is a seasoned technology executive and thought leader in Advanced Blockchain, IoT and AI technologies with expertise in energy (utilities, oil and gas), smart city and telecom/IT digital transformation. He has a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering at the UKC (England). Previously he was the Global Smart Grid CTO of Huawei Technologies in […]

Keynote Presentation: Blockchain for Oil and Gas Industry-The Insecurities, Implementation and Impact Analysis

The blockchain is being proposed as the solution for oil and gas industry in areas of supply chain, regulatory compliance, and few other operational areas. However, the industry leaders have significant concerns regarding the implementation of the blockchain, due to some insecurities with regards to data and information sharing. In this talk, Dr. Priyadarshy will discuss a framework for the application of blockchain systematically. The framework will allow leveraging emerging technologies like IIoTs (Industrial Internet of Things) and Smart Big Data and Artificial Intelligence along with blockchain to create an impact for a true digital transformation of oil and gas industry.

• Satyam Priyadarshy, MBA, Ph.D., Chief Data Scientist, Halliburton

Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy, MBA, Ph.D

Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy is a pioneer in the fields of data science, big data, analytics, and emerging technologies. Dr. Priyadarshy is the first Chief Data Scientist of Oil and Gas Industry. In 2018, Corinium Intelligence listed Dr. Priyadarshy as one of the top innovators for Data and Analytics. In September 2016, Smart Industry (www.smartindustry.com) named […]

Separating Myth from Reality: Blockchain in Oil and Gas in 2019

What is blockchain’s role in oil & gas?  What problems can this innovative technology solve? During this session separate myth from reality to understand the true potential of this breakthrough technology.  Moving beyond the technological side of blockchain, understand the business applications and the practical approach to identify projects that would benefit most from its utilization.   Overcome common misconceptions to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current and future capabilities of blockchain.  This session will provide details of the current work being done by the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection including their pilot program to use blockchain technology to verify NAFTA and CAFTA certificates which will improve pipeline traceability, and the programs they are conducting to ensure interoperability across blockchain platforms.

• Vincent Annunziato, Director, Business Transformation & Innovation, Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection

Vincent Annunziato

Networking Break

Panel: Driving Supply Chain Innovation in Oil & Gas using Blockchain

Organizations today operate within a complex network of multiple suppliers, distributors, financial institutions, regulators and geographies. Incorporating DLT into your organization ensures more fluid interactions through the end-to-end supply chain at the same time allowing you to gain insight, agility, improved tracking and traceability. The panelists will discuss the ways in which blockchain has revolutionized their supply chain operations. Learn how to identify the areas in your organization where the tenets of blockchain will drive quick wins for enterprise-wide buy-in and supply chain excellence.
Moderator:

• Jeff Lang, Vice President Digital Transformation, Breakthrough Fuel

• Maurice Kenny, Blockchain Technology Speaker
• Kim Pham, Chemicals & Petroleum Global Blockchain Leader and Associate Partner, IBM

Maurice Kenny

Jeff Lang

Kim Pham

Kim brings with her 20 years of Finance, Accounting, and IT experience in varying roles including driving strategic business solutions through leadership and process evolution across the hydrocarbon value chain. Kim is responsible for IBM’s thought leadership, strategy and delivery capabilities related to Blockchain within the Oil and Gas industry. Kim recently represented IBM and […]

Early Pilot Case Study: Shell Oil’s Transformational Journey

As one of the early adopters and most vocal advocates blockchain technology, Shell is spearheading the ways to utilize this innovative technology to completely transform the oil and gas industry. During this session explore the ways that Shell leading a blockchain movement within the industry to solve some of their greatest challenges, and what their vision is for the future capabilities of this technology within the oil and gas sector.

• Karn Sood, Business Development, Connected Energy (New Energies), Shell

Karn Sood

Karn Sood currently works in Business Development for Shell’s Connected Energy group under their New Energies umbrella, focused primarily on distributed power. He supports a variety of power business development activities across the Americas in all aspects of power whether it be in renewable energy, thermal generation, load balancing, energy storage, or transmission and distribution […]

Guiding Principles of Change Management and Internal Collaboration to Build a Foundation for Success

Blockchain is not a stand-alone solution. The power of blockchain depends on the organization’s ability to work together, taking a holistic view of the overall needs of the enterprise, and finding ways to embrace this technology and adapt. During this session understand the crucial importance of managing change throughout your journey and the levers to pull to gain the needed support and engagement. Ensure strategic alignment by developing a strategy and execution framework in-line with business objectives. In addition, understand what are the important questions to ask to dive deeply into the barriers and challenges of incorporating blockchain in your organization.

• Raquel Clement, Production Operations Services Category Manager, Chevron

Raquel B Clement

Raquel’s Current responsibilities include lead and steward the procurement of operation services across all Upstream business units working within Chevron’s corporate Supply Chain Management department. Additional to her Chevron position, she also serves on the Board of Directors of the OOC Oil & Gas Blockchain Consortium Originally from Venezuela, she first joined Texaco Downstream, in […]

Networking Luncheon

Beyond Bitcoin-Game Changing Cost Savings through Security Token Offering (STO)

In early 2019, Ziyen will launch the first oil & gas Security Token Offering (STO) to be regulated by the SEC, ZiyenCoin, creating a fully traceable and instantaneous movement of cash. This revolution will have the ability to push down the price of oil production by removing volatilities and finance changes at every step of the way. STOs have the potential to fully reinvent and redefine today’s system, as well as capture anywhere from 3-5% cost savings in transaction costs alone. During this session, Mr. Caithness will provide real examples of utilizing STOs and the benefits you can achieve, beyond the guaranteed cost savings, such as a fully transparent transaction history, navigating or eliminating the volatility of oil prices, added security and removing other disruptive factors that may impact oil prices. The speed at which this is happening and changing the way oil will be traded makes this a session you cannot miss or risk being left behind.

• Alastair Caithness, Founder & CEO, Ziyen

Alastair Caithness

Blockchain as an Enabler of the Sustainability Movement

Through transparency and accountability blockchain has the potential to be one of the most powerful tools to create a more sustainable world.  By removing inefficient and inaccurate ways to track sustainability efforts the organization will have the power to remove any risks of fraud, corruption and other uncertainties.  Furthermore, it will reduce costs and bureaucracy by being able to track and monitor in real-time which will in turn also encourage greater investment and engagement.  During this session uncover why is blockchain a near perfect solution for an organization’s sustainability movement.

• Jeff Lang, Vice President Digital Transformation, Breakthrough Fuel

Jeff Lang

Networking Break

A Smart Contracts Primer for O&G Needs

Steve McNew

Steven S. McNew is a Senior Managing Director within the Technology practice of FTI Consulting and is based in Houston. In his role, Mr. McNew helps clients evaluate and implement blockchain solutions, and builds cost-effective and defensible strategies to manage data for complex legal and regulatory matters. Mr. McNew is an expert in blockchain, information […]

The Power and Promise of Blockchain Technology in Royalty Management

The current system for governing royalties and payments is extremely complex and costly, involving a number of parties/contracts, and often leads to disputes caused by inaccurate or insufficient data. Blockchain technology will drastically moderatize the current system and allow the organization to better navigate complex laws, court rulings and legal jargon that determines how billions of dollars are distributed every year. Move beyond paper contracts and seemingly endless spreadsheets to lower costs, reduce the risk of disputes, increase clarity and improve the overall transfer of money.
Moderated by:

• Alastair Caithness, Founder & CEO, Ziyen

• Vikrant Lakhanpal, Petroleum Engineer, Proline Energy Resources Inc
• Lisa M. Smith, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Data Gumbo Corporation

Alastair Caithness

Vikrant Lakhanpal

Lisa M. Smith

Lisa M. Smith is Chief Corporate Development Officer for Data Gumbo. Lisa’s passion for digital strategy is represented in her 30 years of management consulting and program delivery successes. She has launched and operated several overseas technical delivery centers, managed marketing and proposal centers and served as a trusted advisor to global clients. Lisa is […]

What Does Trade Compliance Have to Do with Blockchain?

Melissa Bohannon

Panel Discussion: Together in Consortia: Coalition Building for Effective Blockchains

The oil & gas industry has a deep history of seeking collaborative partners to achieve a common goal. Blockchain at its core requires collaboration to be the most effective. As such, the industry is uniquely suited to fully capitalize on the endless opportunities blockchain technology will present by creating a blockchain consortium. During this session hear from a panel of leading experts on how they have found ways to work with both allies and competitors to build and operate blockchain-based business platforms. Understand the nuances of planning, investment, trust and commitment to ensure success today and many years to come.

• Raquel Clement, Production Operations Services Category Manager, Chevron
• Ken Ebest, Application Architect, ExxonMobil
• Karn Sood, Business Development, Connected Energy (New Energies), Shell
• Ruben A. Tamez, Co-Founder, Houston Blockchain Consortium and CEO & Co-Founder of GeoNet Technologies

Raquel B Clement

Raquel’s Current responsibilities include lead and steward the procurement of operation services across all Upstream business units working within Chevron’s corporate Supply Chain Management department. Additional to her Chevron position, she also serves on the Board of Directors of the OOC Oil & Gas Blockchain Consortium Originally from Venezuela, she first joined Texaco Downstream, in […]

Ken Ebest

Karn Sood

Karn Sood currently works in Business Development for Shell’s Connected Energy group under their New Energies umbrella, focused primarily on distributed power. He supports a variety of power business development activities across the Americas in all aspects of power whether it be in renewable energy, thermal generation, load balancing, energy storage, or transmission and distribution […]

Ruben A. Tamez

Ruben Tamez is the Co-Founder of the Houston Blockchain Consortium and CEO & Co-Founder of GeoNet Technologies. He is heavily involved in the development and integration of Enterprise Blockchain / DLT, IoT and AI applications in the Energy sector (utilities, oil and gas) as well as National and International Standard developments. He has worked as […]

Chairs’ Closing Remarks

• Claudio Lima, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Blockchain Engineering Council – BEC

CHAIR: Dr. Claudio Lima, Ph.D.

Dr. Claudio Lima is a seasoned technology executive and thought leader in Advanced Blockchain, IoT and AI technologies with expertise in energy (utilities, oil and gas), smart city and telecom/IT digital transformation. He has a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering at the UKC (England). Previously he was the Global Smart Grid CTO of Huawei Technologies in […]

Networking Reception

Summit Concludes