
Optimizing Midstream operations through digital transformation, innovation and technology
29 - 30 September 2021
Hyatt Regency Houston Intercontinental Airport
Houston, TX
Expert Midstream Automation & Digitalization Speakers

Johan Themaat
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Black Canyon Midstream

Philippe Daroux
Industrial Network Design & Consulting Manager
Chevron

Karthick Srinivasan
Senior Director, Business Transformation & Digital Transformation
Delek US

Ajin Yesodharan
Business Systems Optimization Specialist
Enbridge

Biju Misra
Director of Corporate Business Transformation & Automation CoE
Enbridge

Amy Stitt
Manager Business Process Optimization
Oneok

Sandeep Malhotra
Maintenance and Integrity Lead
Shell

Christine Whelchel
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Tatanka Midstream

Rogier Pouwer
Director - Automation Engineering & Operations Technology
Western Midstream
What does the Future Midstream Automation Summit 2021 on?
The midstream sector is facing weakened demand and global economic outlook, forcing the sector to reset and transform.
It is clear by adopting Midstream Automation technology solutions and developing a Digital Transformation roadmap, it will enable you to navigate the current downturn with agility.
Automation Technology is widely recognized as a key tool to drive down CAPEX and OPEX costs, improve reliability, decrease downtime and maintain safety standards, but in a complex and constantly evolving landscape, how will you ensure your midstream digital transformation is successful.
The Future Midstream Automation Summit 2020, will enable you to:
Forecast future technology trends
Manage digital disruption and apply innovations to solve unique business problems
Effectively manage the costs
And the complexities associated with automation and digital optimization strategies to maximize ROI
Establish a digital foundation
Define the digital transformation and automation roadmap to ensure emerging technology projects are successful
Streamline the business
Integrate new technology and automated processes that optimize efficiency as well as reduce operating and capital costs
Exploit Industry 4.0
Apply digitization strategies that will improve safety and predict the health of assets
Lead business and cultural change
Through leadership and change management, empowering stakeholders for digital transformation
Who is the Future Midstream Automation Summit designed for?
VP’s, Directors, Chiefs, Heads of, Managers, Seniors, Leads, Engineers, and Specialists from Midstream Operators and Solutions Providers including:
Senior Decisions Makers From:
- Digital Transformation, Digital Strategy, Digital Optimization
- Automation
- Advanced Process Control, APC
- Controls / Control Systems
- Engineering
- Operations, Logistics
- I&E (Instrumentation & Electrical)
- SCADA, Data & Analytics
- IT
- Cybersecurity
- Measurement
- Leak Detection
- Business Improvement
- Asset Optimization, Asset Integrity
- Innovation, Technology, Emerging Technologies
- IoT
From across the Midstream sector including:
- Midstream Operators
- Midstream Service and Solutions Companies
- Institutes
- Associations
- Technology suppliers
- Consultants
What is unique about our event?
Moving away from the typical presentation heavy conference model, we have flipped it on its head. Our events still offer services for learning, networking and sales opportunities but with keynote presentations but a strong focus on collaborative discussions.
This allows our attendees to hear expert case studies, but also create their own agenda prior to the event and seek out those golden nuggets of information that often go un-answered. by putting their problems on the table and working through them as a group with their peers, competitors and partners.
Format explained:
- Six keynote presentations focused on macro issues and the future of the industry
- Twenty roundtable think-tank discussions to choose from with 5 different opportunities
- Five different themes covering strategy, best practice, technology, innovation and digital empowerment
- Five pre-scheduled face-to-face meeting sessions between vendors and delegates open to every operator
- Technology and product demonstrations to learn more about solutions which have been developed to solve some of your unique challenges
- Panel discussion featuring our roundtable think-tank leaders to summarize the day and answer questions from the audience
- Networking drinks reception open to everyone
We will unite over 150 automation specialists from leading operators, service companies and technology providers to:
Gain an industry forecast of the midstream automation market, innovation occurring in the sector and how it is expected to evolve over the next 12 months to ensure your strategy is aligned to future possibilities
Work through unique challenges by networking, sharing, discussing and collaborating with automation specialists from across leading operators, solution providers, start-ups and consultants that have successfully solved your problems
Enhance operational efficiency across the entire organization through automation technology and process optimization that will reduce risk, improve safety and reduce costs
Leverage company data that will improve speed and accuracy of decision making and optimize production
Ensure new and existing technology selection is fully aligned to unique business objectives and designed specifically to solve pipeline and storage problems and enhance efficiency
Reduce risk and maintain all health, safety and environmental regulations and standards
Gain an industry forecast of the midstream automation market, innovation occurring in the sector and how it is expected to evolve over the next 12 months to ensure your strategy is aligned to future possibilities
Work through unique challenges by networking, sharing, discussing and collaborating with automation specialists from across leading operators, solution providers, start-ups and consultants that have successfully solved your problems
Enhance operational efficiency across the entire organization through automation technology and process optimization that will reduce risk, improve safety and reduce costs
Leverage company data that will improve speed and accuracy of decision making and optimize production
Ensure new and existing technology selection is fully aligned to unique business objectives and designed specifically to solve pipeline and storage problems and enhance efficiency
Reduce risk and maintain all health, safety and environmental regulations and standards