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 International Drilling Conference and Exhibition 2023  IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition
  17-19 March 2026 | Galveston, Texas, USA

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Executive Plenary Session 1: Shaping the Future of the Drilling and Well Industry

Tuesday, 4 March
Room 1
General / Plenary

This opening plenary session sets the stage for the 42nd SPE/IADC International Drilling Conference and Exhibition. Senior industry leaders will examine the strategies, trends, and innovations shaping the future of the drilling and well industry. Global operators, contractors, service companies, and technology providers will share perspectives on operational excellence, sustainability, and technology adoption, offering a roadmap for navigating a shifting energy landscape while addressing international market dynamics, collaborative approaches, and evolving environmental demands.

Chairperson
Robin Macmillan, Technical Director, Drilling - Society of Petroleum Engineers International
Speakers
Erik Kirkemo, Conference Chair and Senior Vice President, Drilling & Well - Equinor
Dag Skindlo, CEO - Archer
Thomas Gautherot, Vice President Drilling & Wells - TotalEnergies
Tayo Akinokun, Senior Vice President, Global Geozones - Baker Hughes
Kjetil Gjersdal, CEO - Odfjell Drilling