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Manifesto
‘To solve the energy crisis will require the greatest energy of all;
human creativity.’ – Daniel Yergin
Within the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the global energy sector, the prevailing dialogue
revolves around the exigency of decarbonization; a focal point now deemed imperative by industry on a
global scale. Recent findings highlight this conviction, illustrating that a significant majority of
energy leaders aspire to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030; a corporate transfiguration underscoring the
meticulous planning, accelerated digital innovation, and substantial resource allocation required to
achieve this ambitious goal.
The collective pursuit of carbon neutrality transcends regulatory compliance, acknowledging the pivotal
role that sustainability plays in achieving success in the energy sector, with a discernible
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy now considered the new baseline for attracting
talent across the organizational spectrum.
As transparency and reliability in sustainability performance data gain ascendancy, stakeholders,
investors, and potential collaborators worldwide can meticulously scrutinize a company's adherence to
sustainability goals. The consequences of inadequate performance extend beyond business viability, with
demonstrable progress serving as a gateway to sustained legitimacy within the global energy ecosystem.
Discussions on decarbonization routinely orbit formative technologies facilitating the transition to
carbon-neutral operations. Executives globally attribute a vital role to digital innovation, signaling
substantial investments in enhancing IT functionality. However, technological prowess, though pivotal,
is not the exclusive catalyst for success.
The term ‘culture’ emerges as a comprehensive paradigm, encompassing elements frequently
overlooked in the tech-centric discourse on decarbonization. Culture becomes the essential counterparty
to data in effecting transformative change within an energy enterprise, transcending incremental changes
and immaterial technological advances. To realize ESG objectives, business leaders must cultivate a
culture of creativity and sustainability across every echelon, from the boardroom to the operational
frontlines.
Strategies for this cultural transformation include establishing success criteria and providing
incentives such as bonuses to galvanize employees toward organizational goals. Leveraging data to its
full potential becomes imperative, with the data itself requiring an ‘investment-grade’
status - defined by accuracy, timeliness, completeness, relevance, and auditability. Trustworthiness and
transparent utilization of ESG data become non-negotiable in the contemporary energy landscape. Despite
the rhetoric, numerous energy enterprises grapple with inefficient and inconsistent data flows, often
resulting from the use of manual reporting tools, immature data governance, and fragmented operational
processes. Overcoming these barriers carries profound implications, reaching beyond external optics and
penetrating the core of the sustainability culture necessary to materially advance the global energy
sector.
If data integrity is assured, ESG-related performance can be precisely measured, empowering executives to
align incentive structures with performance data and expediting both individual and company-wide
momentum toward sustainability objectives. Generating quality ESG data is pivotal in effecting a
cultural shift, and steering these dual efforts in the right direction necessitates unifying the energy
enterprise through digital transformation.
As energy companies worldwide navigate escalating ESG disclosure demands amidst climate change and
regulatory pressures, cultivating a robust and enduring sustainability culture demands concerted effort
and resources. The evolution to a human-centric data fabric seems essential to the success of this
intricate process, ensuring transparency and driving meaningful results that resonate with the
enterprising leaders shaping the future of the global energy landscape.
In the rapidly developing fervor for progressive change, the endeavor to cultivate a data-driven culture
of sustainability stands as an unequivocal investment -conferring value, managing risk, and ultimately
fortifying the future of both the energy enterprise and the environment alike.
Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
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BRENT WILKE
Chief Data Officer of First Bank (FBNC)
Brent Wilke, Chief Data Officer of First Bank (FBNC), has many years of
data, analytics and software experience throughout various industries.
He recently implemented MS Power Services, including Power BI, Data
Gateway, and AI at First Bank and in previous roles has managed analytic
ecosystems for Target, UnitedHealth Group, and Mayo Clinic, earning him
several awards including an analytics award from Target Corp (Data Viz
Challenge) and Loras College.
Brent holds a Master of Science degree in Software Engineering from the
University of St. Thomas is an Adjunct Professor in Financial Analytics,
and a former Royal Navy Officer (Combat Dive Officer). He lives in Iowa
with his wife Annette, has two grown children and two grandchildren.
While Brent is often found pursing his passion of discussing analytic
problems to assist in developing solutions, he also enjoys riding
motorcycles, sailing, kayaking, hiking, and camping.
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BILL WHITELAW
Managing Director, Strategy and Sustainability at geoLOGIC systems, a Calgary-based global energy intelligence firm.
He chairs the Canadian Society for Evolving Energy and is an advisor to the Energy Futures Lab and Clean Resource Innovation Network. He is also on the planning team for PPDM's Banff Protocol initiative.
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DR. SATYAM PRIYADARSHY
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Quantum Expert at
Reignite
Future, Former Managing Director, IC, Technology Fellow, & Chief
Data
Scientist at Halliburton
Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy is one of the highly sought-after
transformational leaders in the industry and educational and research
institutes. He is a globally recognized leader with a breadth of
scientific knowledge, in-depth technology experience, and extensive
business acumen. He is a pioneer in the fields of Quantum Mechanics,
Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and
others. He is recognized as the first Chief Data Scientist of the Oil
and Gas/Energy Industry. Previously, he was Technology Fellow and Chief
Data Scientist at Halliburton. Dr. Priyadarshy has held many senior
leadership roles in Acxiom Corporation, Network Solutions, AOL, and
others.
His work or profile has appeared in many magazines, including Chemical
and Engineering News, The Scientist, Silicon India, Oil Review Middle
East, Petroleum Review, World, Journal of Petroleum Technology, RigZone
and Forbes, among others. His work has been subject of a number of books
by O’Reilly. He has received numerous industry accolades and has
also appeared in media like Forbes, CNBC, DEW Journal, and others. He
has delivered over 150 keynote talks globally. He is an author of over
55 papers and 10 patents. Dr. Priyadarshy was named as the 2021-2022
(Society for Petroleum Engineers) SPE Distinguished Lecturer. Dr.
Priyadarshy obtained his Ph.D. from IIT Bombay in (Quantum/Theoretical
Chemistry) and his MBA (Honors) from The Pamplin School of Business,
Virginia Tech.
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LAURA EDELL
Chief Data Scientist, AI Market Development, Sustainability, and
Innovation at Microsoft
Laura Edell is the Chief Data Scientist for AI Market Development,
Sustainability and Innovation at Microsoft, where she leads the strategy
and execution of digital transformation initiatives using analytics,
artificial intelligence and machine learning. With over 15 years of
experience in data science, she has applied her skills and knowledge to
solve complex business problems across various industries and functional
areas, such as retail, manufacturing, financial services, marketing, and
fintech.
Ms. Edell specializes in deep learning use cases that leverage ensemble
models for computer vision, natural language processing, and large
language models. She also has a strong background in business
intelligence, balanced scorecards, lean six sigma, and performance
management. She is passionate about evangelizing AI across the
organization and beyond, as well as supporting AI for Good and STEAM /
STEM campaigns and outreach programs. Laura enjoys mentoring other women
in tech through her podcast, videos, conferences, and workshops, and
helping excite the next generation through the GirlsWhoCode and
DigiGirlz communities.
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MITCHELL TOOMEY
Vice President, Sustainability and Responsible Care® at the
American Chemistry Council
As Vice President of Sustainability and Responsible Care at the American
Chemistry Council, Mitch Toomey is responsible for leading the strategic
implementation of ACC’s world-class EHS&S performance
initiative and
executing the industry’s commitment to sustainability –
through
innovation, collaboration, and technologies that enhance the safety and
environmental impacts of ACC member products and operations.
In his role at ACC, Mitch is focused on strengthening industry’s
role as
a solutions provider across six key areas: monitoring and improving air
quality; conserving and protecting drinking water; increasing product
and process safety; reducing greenhouse gas emissions; expanding
recycling; and creating a more diverse workforce.
Prior to joining ACC in September 2022, Mitch served as Director of
Sustainability for BASF Corporation, the world’s largest chemical
company. At BASF, Mitch led a team working across twelve businesses to
embed sustainability in the company’s business strategies,
including
leadership of long-term renewable power purchasing agreements,
non-fossil feedstocks for circular economy value chains, and
customer-centric portfolio evaluations and expansions based on emerging
sustainability drivers. Mitch also led the BASF Sustainability Champions
Network and Leadership Sustainability Council.
Before BASF, Mitch spent more than 15 years with the United Nations and
UN Development Programme (UNDP), where he helped champion the United
Nations global social responsibility and sustainability movement. He
also led UN engagement and expert dialogues for the 2012 Rio Conference
on Sustainability, launched the UNDP Innovation Facility, and served as
lead author for the UNDP Knowledge Management Strategy.
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MONIKA J. WILCZAK
Executive Advisor, Independent Consultant to the US Department of
Energy (DOE), former Managing Director, Artificial Intelligence, EY
Consulting at EY.
Monika Wilczak, PhD is an executive advisor, board member and strategic
growth leader with a deep career in Fortune 500 Companies focused on
leveraging business insights, data science, and advanced analytics to
deliver sustainable results. Her current focus is on the design and
execution of transformational programs to facilitate and accelerate
growth by the adoption of emerging technologies.
Monika serves as Executive Advisor to the US Department of Energy on
artificial intelligence (AI) business strategy and strategic governance.
Most recently she was Principal/Partner in Strategy and AI at ZS
Associates, leading AI Accelerator. Before ZS, Monika was Managing
Director in Artificial Intelligence at Ernst and Young (EY) where she
built AI-led transformation strategy offerings for clients in the US
Government and private sectors. Prior to EY, Monika served as Managing
Director in Applied Intelligence at Accenture, where most recently she
launched the analytics practice for Resources Industry (Utilities,
Chemicals, Energy). Earlier in her career, Monika was an Executive with
JP Morgan Chase, Citi, and Bloomberg, LP, enabling the businesses to
operate as data-driven enterprises.
Monika holds a PhD and MS in Statistics and Operations Research
(minor-Finance) from Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York
University, and a BS in Quantitative Methods in Economics and
Information Systems, Computer Science from the Warsaw School of
Economics.
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PHIL FERSHT
CEO and Chief Analyst at HFS Research
Phil Fersht is widely recognized as the world's leading industry analyst
focused on the reinvention of business operations to exploit
technological innovations and the globalization of talent.
He identifies change agents enabling organizations to streamline digital
operations, access rapid and critical data, and exploit the increasingly
available global base of talent. He coined the term “Generative
Enterprise™” in 2023, articulating the pursuit of AI
technologies based on Large Language Models (LLMs) and ChatGPT to reap
huge business benefits to organizations in terms of continuously
generating new ideas, redefining how work gets done and disrupting
business models steeped in decades of antiquated processes and
technology.
His reputation drove him to establish HFS Research in 2010, which today
is one of the leading industry analyst and advisory firms and the
undisputed leader in business and tech services and process technologies
research.
In 2012, he authored the first analyst report on Robotic Process
Automation (RPA), introducing this topic to the industry. He is widely
recognized as the pioneering analyst voice that created and inspired
today's RPA and process AI industry.
Fersht coined the term "OneOffice" in 2016, which describes HFS' vision
for future business operations amidst the impact of cloud, automation,
AI, and disruptive digital business models. OneOffice is the foundation
of the hybrid (virtual-physical) workforce, where automation and AI
tools augment the employee’s digital capabilities, and the
workplace becomes a plug-and-play, work-from-anywhere scenario. Silos
between front and back-office are collapsed into one single office,
where employees are empowered and motivated by common outcomes and
values.
Prior to founding HFS in 2010, Phil has held various analyst roles for
Gartner (AMR) and IDC and was BPO Marketplace leader for Deloitte
Consulting across the United States. Over the past 20 years, Fersht has
lived and worked in Europe, North-America, and Asia, where he has
advised on hundreds of operations strategy, outsourcing, and global
business services engagements.
He is also the author of the most widely-read and acclaimed blog in the
global services industry, entitled “Horses for Sources” now
entering its 18th year. He is a regular keynote speaker at major
industry events, such as NASSCOM, ANDI, ABSL, Sourcing Interests Group
and HFS Research Summits. He has been named Analyst of the Year on three
separate occasions by the Institute of Industry Analyst Relations, which
voted on 170 other leading IT industry analysts.
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REID MORRISON
Global Energy Advisory Leader and Global ESG Leader for Energy,
Utilities, & Resources at PwC
Reid Morrison is a Principal in PwC's Houston Office where he leads the
Global Energy Advisory practice, along with advising clients on ESG, Net
Zero, and Energy Transition. He advises clients on strategies and
initiatives to improve
operational and commercial performance. Morrison's multifaceted
consultancy portfolio spans a spectrum of strategic domains,
encompassing operating model restructuring, enterprise process redesign,
M&A integration, supply chain
optimization, and the enhancement of refinery and upstream reliability
and production efficiency.
His professional footprint extends across the breadth of the energy
sector, encompassing engagements with supermajors, NOCs, independents,
biofuels and alternative/renewable energy entities, trading firms,
midstream and pipeline
operators, oilfield services providers, utilities, chemical
manufacturers, mining enterprises, and engineering and construction
conglomerates, both domestically and on the international stage.
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SUMMER HUSBAND
Senior Vice President, Data and Applied Intelligence at
Worley
Summer Husband currently serves as Senior Vice President, Data &
Applied
Intelligence for Worley. Having previously served as VP, Global Data and
Analytics at Randstad Sourcelight, she brings decades of experience in
data science, data engineering and people leadership. Throughout her
career, Ms. Husband has brought innovation to data teams, created
innovative and practical solutions for customers, and has developed
corporate data strategy, shifting the way organizations utilizes data
science and predictive analytics.
Summer earned her PhD in Computational and Applied Math from Rice
University. In her role leading Worley’s data team, Summer leads
the
global Data and Applied Intelligence team as they harness the power of
AI, analytics, and intelligent automation to optimize business
processes, deliver value to our customers, and build a stronger
competitive edge with creative data-driven solutions.
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XIAOCHEN ZHANG
Executive Director of AI 2030
Xiaochen Zhang is the founder and CEO of FinTech4Good, a global network
that collaborates with startups, industry leaders, nonprofits, and
investors to harness blockchain, AI, metaverse, and cloud computing for
social good. He is
also an Investor at Gaingels, a leading venture capital network that
supports diverse and underrepresented founders in FinTech and artificial
intelligence.
With over 20 years of experience in financial markets and international
development, Mr. Zhang has a passion for leveraging emerging
technologies to create a better world. As the Global Head of Innovation
& GTM at Amazon Web
Services (AWS), he led a team of technical and operational staff in
developing and delivering cutting-edge solutions for the company’s
public sector customers in areas such as digital assets, central bank
digital currency, green finance,
and regulatory and supervisory technologies.
Beyond his corporate role, Mr. Zhang has actively contributed to global
innovation ecosystems as a venture partner, mentor, advisor, and
speaker. His engagements have extended across diverse innovation,
incubation, and acceleration
programs worldwide, reflecting his commitment to nurturing emerging
talent and fostering technological breakthroughs. With a profound
understanding of the intersection between technology and sustainability,
he has cultivated
extensive experience in developing transformative solutions to support
clients in achieving their corporate sustainability objectives.
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About the Houston Convention
The energy landscape is forever changed. Companies have pivoted to broad energy portfolios and adopted
bold plans to achieve or exceed sustainability goals set by governments, international agencies and
their own corporate policies. Regulatory expectations for consultation, transparency and compliance
continue to escalate.
Achieving success in this demanding
landscape will depend on swift but meticulous planning, thoughtful innovation and substantial resource
allocation. The consequence of inadequate performance extends beyond business viability into the
sustained legitimacy of the global energy industry.
Leveraging data to its full potential has become imperative. Investors and shareholders base their
decisions on data that exposes financial and ESG (Environment, social and governance) performance rather
than intentions or commitments. Energy executives require a foundation of robust framework of
results-based, investment grade data.
Trustworthy, transparent, auditable and integrated data are now non-negotiable. Many companies continue
to struggle with data. Immature data governance, untrusted or inaccessible data, diverse or conflicting
requirements, technology lock-in, and fragmented processes hinders the flow of data to those who need it
and hampers decision making. 
Investment decisions must be made with confidence. When data quality and integrity is assured, ESG and
economic performance can be precisely measured, internally and globally. Tools for data analysis,
reporting and exchange can be reliably adopted as rapid technology advances offer new opportunities to
help experts and novices make appropriate business decisions.
In the fervor for progressive change, the need to cultivate a sustainable, data-driven culture stands as
an unequivocal investment; conferring value, managing risk, and ultimately fortifying the future of both
the energy enterprise and the environment alike.
Join us at the Norris Center in downtown Houston on June 11th and 12th, 2024 as we examine the role of
data in empowering the global energy transition.
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Agenda
Agenda is
available here
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June 10th Pre-Convention Training
Pre-convention training is available to purchase with your 2-day convention pass for an additional $25
or a stand-alone registration ($50) for those interested in training only!
About the training:
If you’re a student focused on geosciences, engineering, or information technology or are new to
the petroleum industry, these courses are a must.
The morning sessions will arm you with foundational knowledge related to industry standards and best
practices that will accelerate your work effectiveness. Imagine speaking the same language as your
colleagues after a half-day of training.
The afternoon session is all about the business life cycle of the well and the five phases associated
with the asset life cycle. We will also introduce you to key data points along the way. Let’s take
the mystery out of the business phases of this critical asset.
Learning Program
What is a Well and Well Status & Classification (two courses combined) (8:00 AM – 12:00)
Business Life Cycle of the Well Level 1.1: Introduction (1:30 PM – 5:00 PM)
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Sponsorship
Speaker and sponsorship opportunities to The Houston Convention, and our upcoming Fall 2024 symposium
in Banff, Alberta, Canada, are now open.
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Plan Your Trip
Venue
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The Houston Convention will be held in the Red Oak Ballroom at Norris Conference Centers - 816 Town
& Country Blvd, Suite 210, Houston, Texas 77024. Parking is free on Levels 3 and 4, please use
the
parking entrance near the Moran hotel.
Hotels
Parking
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Self-Parking is available onsite at no cost on levels 3 and 4.
International Visitors
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For those traveling from outside of the USA, please review the eligibility requirements with the
Government of the United States. If you require a letter of invitation to attend, please email events@ppdm.org
with your contact information.
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Pricing
All registrations include:
- Multiple stages of presentations, sessions and discussions
- Meals and networking breaks
- Access to the exhibition floor
Tickets
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Exhibition
Includes: a 10' X 5' Booth in the Main Exhibition Area on Both Days of the Event & One All Access
Two-Day Pass
Exhibition Booth
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Workshops
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Monday, June 10th 2024
Session 1: Meet the PPDM Competency-Based Learning Program: Overview and Workshop (Participants
weigh in). (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
If you are interested in advancing your teams’ professional competency through a wraparound
data-centric learning path, you won’t want to miss this session. We will navigate you through our
Competency-Based Learning Program framework (Charter) that is designed for data professionals, and share
with you work that has been accomplished to date. This session will engage you in dynamic conversations
about the program content, program development, and seek your opinion on any gaps you may see and
provide general input to influence the final program map.
This standardized, competency-based learning program culminates in an industry-recognized certification
(CPDA™) which positions employers to avoid confusion, rework, missed opportunities, and revenue
loss. *This is a free session, open to all PPDM Members.
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Professional Development Workshops 2024
Session 2: Preparing for your CPDA and what to expect on Exam Day (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) Ask a
CPDA
– Panel (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
If you’ve been circling the Certified Petroleum Data Management (CPDA™) exam and wondering
if you’re ready to take it, look no further than this session to take a deep dive into the exam
experience. We will navigate you through the A to Z of the CPDA exam, from the application process to
what to expect on exam day and go through some sample exam questions. The last part of the program
features a CPDA panel who will share their CPDA experience and invite you to ask questions. Come join us
and “Ask a CPDA”. *This is a free session, and open to everyone.
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Professional Development Workshops 2024
TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS
Monday, June 10th 2024
Topic 1: What is Seismic for Data Professionals (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Seismic data is one of earth sciences' most malleable data types. From planning through acquisition,
processing, interpretation and brokerage, seismic data is organized, reorganized, divided, combined,
renamed, recalculated, reprocessed, reinterpreted and distributed countless times. The result is often
chaotic data systems that are rife with duplication, ambiguity and confusion.
In this workshop, people who understand seismic data management will discuss PPDM’s plans related
to the development of standardized best practices and recommendations for seismic data. This task
requires a good understanding of seismic data management. We want to hear from data-driven
professionals, who can contribute to the creation of best practices for making the industry more
efficient through access to consistent, trusted seismic data. Note that the work done in this project
will be entirely technology neutral.
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Technical Workshops 2024
Topic 2: The Banff Protocol for Emissions Reporting (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
This workshop will review the plan laid out in the project charter, gather information from participants
and discuss approaches for development. Note that the work done in this project will be entirely
technology neutral. We welcome those involved in preparing, using or understanding emissions reporting
to partners, regulators, financial institutions and other stakeholders.
The content, context, meaning and derivation of data must be transparent and trusted at all levels, from
corporate head office to advanced technical systems. In a world of diverse regulatory, industry and
social expectations this is almost impossible to achieve, but the need is clear: To become more
emissions efficient, we must become more data efficient!
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Technical Workshops 2024
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Monday, June 10th 2024
Session 1: Meet the PPDM Competency-Based Learning Program: Overview and Workshop (Participants
weigh in). (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
If you are interested in advancing your teams’ professional competency through a wraparound
data-centric learning path, you won’t want to miss this session. We will navigate you through our
Competency-Based Learning Program framework (Charter) that is designed for data professionals, and share
with you work that has been accomplished to date. This session will engage you in dynamic conversations
about the program content, program development, and seek your opinion on any gaps you may see and
provide general input to influence the final program map.
This standardized, competency-based learning program culminates in an industry-recognized certification
(CPDA™) which positions employers to avoid confusion, rework, missed opportunities, and revenue
loss. *This is a free session, open to all PPDM Members.
Register Now: Pre-Convention
Professional Development Workshops 2024
Session 2: Preparing for your CPDA and what to expect on Exam Day (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM) Ask a
CPDA
– Panel (2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
If you’ve been circling the Certified Petroleum Data Management (CPDA™) exam and wondering if
you’re ready to take it, look no further than this session to take a deep dive into the exam
experience. We will navigate you through the A to Z of the CPDA exam, from the application process to
what to expect on exam day and go through some sample exam questions. The last part of the program
features a CPDA panel who will share their CPDA experience and invite you to ask questions. Come join us
and “Ask a CPDA”. *This is a free session, and open to everyone.
Register Now: Pre-Convention
Professional Development Workshops 2024
TRAINING
John Jacobs will teach PPDM pre-convention training classes on June 10th at the Norris Conference Center,
Houston City Center.
Monday June 10th; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The pre-convention training is meant for students focused on geosciences, engineering, and information
technology or those new to the petroleum industry; these courses are not just beneficial; they're a
must. They provide a solid foundation and practical insights that can kickstart your career in the
industry. The morning session will arm you with foundational knowledge related to industry standards and
best practices that will accelerate your work effectiveness. The afternoon session is all about the
business life cycle of the well and the five phases associated with the asset life cycle. We will also
introduce you to key data points along the way. Let's take the mystery out of the business phases of
this critical asset.
Class 1: PDM-002 and PDM-003 What is a Well and Well Status and Classification (8:00 AM –
12:00
PM)
Are you tired of ambiguity? WIAW helps you understand why and how the language used to
describe various components of a well in data systems has diverged over time, making even simple
questions (such as “Find all the wells that we have an interest in”) difficult or impossible
to answer.
We’ll help you understand how the WIAW serves as a clearly defined “Rosetta Stone”
helping you integrate data sources, create a cohesive story about each well, and answer critical
business questions. We will review the ground-breaking work done by the collaborative PPDM Association
project "What is a Well" (WIAW), the WIAW interactive tool, baseline definitions, representative
diagrams, and baseline comparisons.
Part two of the morning session covers Well Status and Classification systems in the
industry. Join this session to explore challenges associated with the resulting deluge of industry
“status” vocabularies. We’ll lay out a method for reconciling these systems into a
clearly laid out faceted taxonomy using the acclaimed Well Status and Classification taxonomy.
We’ll show examples of how industry diversity in this vocabulary has resulted in plot symbol sets
that are confusing and often contradictory; an alternative approach is explored.
Class 2: PDM-040: Business Life Cycle of the Well Level 1.1:Introduction (1:00 PM - 5:00
PM)
This course provides a general overview of the business life cycle of the well within the petroleum asset
life cycle. You’ll navigate through all phases of the cycle including planning, drilling,
completing, producing, and disposing. This practical course looks at business processes and key data
points, using an operating company as the basis.
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Training 2024
THANK YOU TO OUR
EVENT SPONSORS
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geoLOGIC
systems ltd. is a leading and trusted information services company driven to
provide premium-quality data, software, analytics, education, news and
actionable insights to the energy industry. The solutions we deliver empower
our clients globally to make decisions that drive growth and efficiency, and
enable them to provide the cost-effective and reliable energy solutions that
are vital to supporting the needs of modern society. Our customers include
primary energy companies across the spectrum of energy transformation as
well as the financial sector, government and regulatory organizations, and
educational institutions.
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HFS is a leading global research and analysis firm trusted at the highest levels of executive leadership. Our mission is to help our clients—major enterprises, tech firms, and service providers—tackle challenges, make bold moves, and bring big ideas to life by arming them with accurate, visionary, and thought-provoking insight into issues that impact their business.
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Katalyst Data Management® provides the only integrated, end-to-end
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transformation consulting.
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Snowflake
enables every organization to mobilize their data with Snowflake’s
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With a 100%
focus on energy, Stonebridge Consulting helps clients increase business
performance, shrink costs, and generate measurable operational improvements
from the field to the C-suite. Our advisory and technology services are
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Stonebridge forges strong partnerships with our clients to deliver business
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bench of master data management expertise, Stonebridge also offers
energy-specific Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) products, including ORBit for large
M&A and software implementation data transformations.
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SPGI). We are a world-leading provider of financial information services,
delivering an unrivaled breadth and depth of data, expert insights across
sectors and markets, leading-edge technology, trusted advisory, and service
upon which our customers can rely. For more information, visit
spglobal.com/marketintelligence.
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