UAE - Mubasher: Dubai is set to host the IPTC Summit on AI for the Energy Industry during 13–14 January 2026 at the Conrad Hotel, gathering energy leaders, decision-makers, technologists, and experts.
The event will discuss how AI is reshaping upstream operations and the broader energy value chain, according to a press release.
Key sponsors include Saudi Aramco, Dragon Oil, and SLB, with NOV and Saudi Arabian Chevron serving as Diamond Sponsors.
Baker Hughes is the Titanium Sponsor, while AMD, ARO, and Viridien are Gold Sponsors. Lane-Link and Quorum Software participate as Associate Sponsors.
Pinar O. Yilmaz, IPTC Summit Chair, said: “IPTC is uniquely organized by four professional societies: AAPG, EAGE, SEG & SPE, serving as the only fully integrated major joint event in the Middle East and Asia. We are a vital hub for geoscientists and engineers, fostering collaboration on integrated technical solutions to address the evolving needs of the energy sector while promoting impactful decarbonization solutions.”
Summit Co-Chair Abdulkarim Al Maazmi commented: “AI, automation, and digital technologies are transforming subsurface imaging, drilling performance, production optimization, and safety—IPTC will showcase this impact.”
Umar A. Al Nahdi, IPTC Summit Co-Chair and Director of PE Application Services at Aramco, affirmed that attendees will benefit from access to high-level technical content, exposure to emerging technologies, and opportunities to connect with global experts shaping the future of energy.
“The summit will provide valuable insights, collaboration opportunities, and practical knowledge that participants can apply within their organizations,” he added.
