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Join engineers, scientists, technical specialists and innovators from across upstream operations and the wider energy value chain to explore the technologies, methods and field-tested solutions advancing exploration, production and operational performance.


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Why attend?

Why attend?

Advance exploration and production performance
Innovation
Explore applied solutions across geoscience, drilling, completions, well delivery, field development and production optimisation to improve technical outcomes across upstream operations.
Solve real-world engineering challenges
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Gain insight from field-tested case studies, peer-reviewed papers and technical experts addressing the operational challenges shaping asset performance, reliability and project execution.
Benchmark with the global technical community
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Connect with engineers, scientists, researchers, project teams and technology leaders to exchange knowledge, compare approaches and identify solutions that can be applied in real operating environments.
Apply digital and intelligent technologies
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See how AI, automation, digital transformation, data and advanced analytics are being used to optimise operations, improve decision-making and support more resilient energy systems.
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Recognising technical excellence and applied innovation

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Aligned with ADIPEC 2026’s focus on strengthening energy systems, the Awards spotlight engineering excellence, practical insight and scalable solutions that improve performance, support reliability and turn technical expertise into real-world progress.

Technical Programme Committee

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ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conference Chairman

Haitham Al Jenaibi
EVP Development & Production (Gas), ADNOC Upstream

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AI & Digital Transformation

Co-Chairs:

  • Khaled Al Blooshi, VP Digital Projects & Innovation, ADNOC Technology
  • Dr. Wael Ziadat, VP of Middle East & Africa, Corva
  • Ali AL Ghafri, Digital Account Manager, SLB
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Advanced Drilling, Completions & Well Delivery

Co-Chairs:

  • Dr.-Ing. Dennis Heinisch, Principal Engineer, Baker Hughes
  • Ali Sulaiman Bin Sumaida, VP Drilling, ADNOC Onshore
  • Amitkumar Singh, Global Operations Support Manager, Weatherford
  • Abdelhak Ladmia, Specialist, Petroleum Engineering, ADNOC Upstream
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Integrated Field Development

Co-Chairs:

  • Maged Mabrook, Acting SVP, Field Development (Gas), ADNOC Upstream
  • Juan Navarro, SVP Technical & Subsurface, TotalEnergies
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Exploration & Geoscience

Co-Chairs:

  • Salahaldeen A. AlQallabi, Manager, Exploration, Al Yasat - FD&E
  • Mohammed Razik Fazil Shaikh, Senior Specialist Geologist, KUFPEC
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Health, Safety & Environment

Co-Chairs:

  • David Mendoza, MENA HSE Sr. Manager, Weatherford
  • Abdulrahman Ali Al Zahmi, ADNOC
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Energy Addition & Sustainable Solutions

Co-Chairs:

  • Aaesha Khalfan Al Keebali, Manager, EOR Deployment, ADNOC Upstream
  • Dr. Muhammad Tayab, Sustainability Director, NMDC
  • Dr. Abdulla Ismaeil Alhosani, Manager, Net Zero Solutions, ADNOC
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Marine Operations & Logistics

Co-Chairs:

  • Capt. Mohamed Al Ali, SVP Offshore Logistics, ADNOC Logistics & Services
  • Markus DeJonge, COO, Astro Offshore
  • Adrian Phillips, Chairman - Middle East, Society for Underwater Technology
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Project & Operational Excellence

Co-Chairs:

  • ElFadl Ibrahim, Advisor, Digital Surface solutions, ADNOC Upstream
  • Antonio Torsello, Operations Knowledge Owner, Eni
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People Development & Diversity

Co-Chairs:

  • Ali Al Sayegh, Acting SVP, ADNOC
  • Kulthoom Al Bulushi, Head of People - ISC, Petroleum Development Oman
  • Joseph Olaiya, Director of Sales Sub-Saharan Africa, Baker Hughes
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Unconventional Resource Development

Co-Chairs:

  • Fahad Mustafa Ahmed Al Hosani, Manager, Development, ADNOC Onshore
  • Hernan Buijs, Specialist, Hydraulic Fracturing, ADNOC Upstream
  • Muhammad Zeeshan Baig, Project Manager & Principal Unconventional Petrophysicst, SLB Middle East
  • Ziad Al Jalal, FRAC Technical & Sales Director, TAQA
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ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conference programme chair

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“Meeting rising global energy demand – accelerated by industrial growth, electrification and AI – requires more than ambition. It demands energy addition, operational excellence and intelligent integration across the full value chain. The ADIPEC Technical Conferences are where this integration comes to life. By bringing together engineers, operators and technology leaders, ADIPEC advances scalable, deployable solutions that strengthen infrastructure, enhance system performance and reinforce the resilient foundations on which economic growth and long-term prosperity depend.”

Haitham Al Jenaibi

EVP Development & Production (Gas), ADNOC Upstream ADIPEC 2026 Technical Conference Chairman

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Explore ADIPEC’s 13 conference programmes, spanning the key themes shaping energy security, resilience and long-term growth, with over 1,800 speakers across the conferences.

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Technical Pass

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Pass includes

  • SPE Technical Programme
  • Downstream Technical Programme

Also includes:

  • Delegate lunches
  • ADIPEC Technical Excellence Awards ceremony
  • Access to exhibition halls
  • Access to technical papers post event

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Technical Conference cover?

The ADIPEC Technical Conference, organised by SPE, is the world’s largest platform for energy engineers and technical experts, featuring peer-reviewed presentations, case studies and applied technologies across the energy value chain.

Who should attend the Technical Conference?

The conference is designed for engineers, technologists, researchers, and project leaders across upstream, midstream and digital operations who are seeking practical solutions and innovative strategies for technical challenges.

What topics are covered in the Technical Conference?

The programme spans upstream engineering, drilling, geoscience, production, digital transformation, AI applications, decarbonisation and operational excellence across 166 technical sessions.

How is the content selected for the Technical Conference?

Content is selected through a rigorous peer-review process led by SPE and a global committee of industry experts, ensuring technical depth, practical relevance and international industry standards.

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