Technical Conferences

Organised by SPE and spearheaded by Haitham Al Jenaibi, SVP Gas and Growth in Upstream, ADNOC and ADIPEC 2025 Technical Conference Programme Chair, the ADIPEC Technical Conference is the single largest meeting place for technical energy engineers and experts.

Technical Conference organiser

About the Technical Conference

The ADIPEC Technical Conference is the world’s most influential technical meeting place for energy professionals, convening engineers, technologists and researchers who are shaping the future of energy through innovation and collaboration. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore cutting-edge developments, exchange knowledge and advance practical solutions that support a resilient, low-carbon, high-growth energy future.

Organised by SPE, the conference will feature over 159 expert-led sessions across a diverse range of disciplines. From the integration of AI and digital technologies to advancements in sustainable operations and decarbonisation, the programme reflects the urgent need to accelerate scalable solutions across the global energy system.

Technical Conference 2025 categories

As an energy expert, you will have the opportunity to hear 1,100+ speakers address the industry’s most topical issues and share the technological advances shaping tomorrow’s energy system.

Technical Conference committee members

AI, Digital and Technology

Co-Chairs:

Khaled Al Blooshi, VP Digital Projects & Innovation, ADNOC Technology
Hans Jessen, Senior Advisor, AI and Digital, ADNOC TEO
Wael Ziadat, VP Middle East & North Africa, Corva

Drilling and Completions

Co-Chairs:

David Brooks, Manager, Advanced Reservoir and Petroleum Solutions, ADNOC Upstream
Dennis Heinisch, Principal Engineer, Baker Hughes
Luis Baptista , Advisor, Asset Drilling, Portfolio Performance Management, ADNOC Upstream

Exploration and Geoscience

Co-Chairs:

Salahaldeen A. AlQallabi, Manager, Exploration, Al Yasat Development
Salem Nasser Al Hammami, Manager, Exploration Onshore Concession Blocks, ADNOC Upstream
Mohammed Razik Fazil Shaikh, Senior Specialist Geologist, KUFPEC

Field Development

Co-Chairs:

Maged Mabrook, VP Enhanced Oil Recovery & CO2 Sequestration, ADNOC Upstream
Oscar Olmos, Shareholder Representative, bp

Health, Safety and Environment

Co-Chairs:

Jamil Kharoudeh, Senior Specialist, Policy and Standards, ADNOC HQ
Pierre Monnaie, VP Onshore Asset (BUH & SE), TotalEnergies

Low Carbon and Sustainability

Co-Chairs:

Samar Saad Al Hameedi, VP, ADNOC Upstream
Aaesha Khalfan Al Keebali, Manager, CCUS Commercial, ADNOC LC&IG
Steve Webb, VP Field Development, Oxy

Marine Operations and Logistics

Co-Chairs:

Mohamed Al Ali, SVP Operations, Offshore Logistics, ADNOC Logistics & Services
Markus DeJonge, VP Offshore Mobile Solutions, Projects& SubSea, ADNOC Logistics & Services
Adrian Philips, Chairman - Middle East, Society for Underwater Technology

Operational Excellence

Co-Chairs:

ElFadl Ibrahim, Advisor, Digital Surface Solutions, ADNOC Upstream
Antonio Torsello, Operations Knowledge Owner, Eni

People Development and Diversity

Co-Chairs:

Rashed Al Ketbi, VP HC planning and Performance, ADNOC HQ
Mahmood Oraimi, Omanisation and Talent Manager, Petroleum Development Oman

Unconventional Resources Development

Co-Chairs:

Fahad Mustafa Ahmed Al Hosani, Manager, Development, ADNOC
Ziad Al Jalal, FRAC Technical & Sales Director, TAQA

ADIPEC Technical Conference programme chair

“As global energy systems evolve at pace, so too does the urgency to advance intelligent solutions that deliver real-world impact. This year, the ADIPEC Technical Conference received a record 6,286 abstract submissions from 1,137 companies across 93 countries – reaffirming its position as the world’s leading platform for engineering excellence, cross-sector innovation and practical applications of AI across the energy value chain. Together, let us harness this momentum to solve complex challenges, accelerate system-wide transformation, and unlock energy’s full potential to drive progress.”