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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 2: Accelerating Technology Implementation to Improve Drilling and Well Efficiency

Thursday, 6 March
Room 1
General / Plenary

Overcoming barriers to technology implementation is essential for positioning the industry for enduring resilience and success in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Senior industry leaders will share strategies for faster technology adoption, emphasizing enhanced operational efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability. Discussions will include practical roadmaps and best practices, illustrating how collaboration among operators, service companies, technology providers and contractors can drive transformative progress.

Chairperson
Steven Travers, Director – Sub Saharan Africa, Europe & Caspian - GaffneyCline energy advisory, Baker Hughes
Speakers
Mads Rødsjø - AkerBP
Stig Åtland, VP Drilling & Well, Business Excellence - Equinor
Lee Womble, Vice President & Global Accounts Director - SLB
Monica Ovesen, Head of Drilling and Well Technology Section - Havtil - Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority