Meeting & Venue Details
All times listed are central (08:30 Houston / 14:30 UK / 17:30 Dubai).
Hybrid Event
The event will be both in-person and virtual/online. The in-person event will be held at Premium Oilfield Technologies, 10600 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77064. There is limited seating. Please register early to ensure your seat.
The IADC DEC encourages in-person attendance. We believe in-person meetings are critical to building the interpersonal relationships which are the foundation of your professional network. We also recognize sometimes this just isn’t possible and attending remotely is the next best option. Thanks for supporting the DEC!
The zoom invitation will be emailed the day before the meeting.
Note: Email containing the Zoom information may be filtered into spam, so please check there if you haven’t received the email. If you have not received your Zoom link by 3:00pm CST the day prior to the event, please email committee.support@iadc.org for assistance.
Premium Oilfield Technologies!
IADC DEC Q 1 2025 Tech Forum
Advancing Drilling Technology: The Role of Collaborative Industry Projects in Innovation and Development
Join us for an exclusive event tailored for Drilling Engineers in the Energy industry, centered around collaboration for driving innovation and technological advancements. A diverse group of industry experts will shed light on various collaborative efforts, including formal Joint-Industry Projects (JIPs), university-led research and development programs, and broader initiatives within different industry forums such as the IADC committees.
Historically, some of the most groundbreaking solutions have emerged from collaborative environments, significantly enhancing operational efficiency, boosting output, reducing costs, and minimizing carbon emissions. Recent advances in data analytics and artificial intelligence have enabled companies to optimize complex processes and respond more effectively to market volatility and disruptions. Looking ahead, the importance of collaborative projects and fostering creative ideas will be even more critical for industry resilience as we navigate the Energy Transition.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with industry experts and actively contribute to the future of drilling technology!
Special thanks to our event host Premium Oilfield Technologies!
Agenda
08.30-08.45 Welcome – Matt Isbell, DEC Chairman, Hess; facility and safety briefing – Premium Oilfield Technologies; introduction to event – Mohamed Elshabrawy and Andrew Barry, DEC Board members
08.45-09.10 Dave Barrow + Curtis Linehan, Deepstar
09.10.09.35 Paul Pastusek
09.35-10.00 “The Power of Collaboration and Innovation for Global Energy,” Allen Sinor, The Competency Alliance
Energy is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with this transformation set to accelerate even further in the coming decade. As we forge ahead, it is crucial to remember that the past may hold the key insights into our future. New innovations, such as AI, are revolutionizing our ability to swiftly access and interpret data, while simultaneously enhancing the performance and safety of our instruments. The keys to success in this new era are innovation and collaboration, which will enable us to achieve feats once thought impossible. This journey will require a blend of new and old learnings to navigate the shifting energy markets successfully.
10.00-10.20 Networking break
10.20-11.00 Panel Session #1:
- Dave Barrow
- Shakir Shamshy
- Paul Pastusek
- Allen Sinor
- Jonathan Lightfoot, Oxy
- Mohamed Elshabrawy (moderator)
11.00-12.00 Panel Session #2
- IADC Young Professionals Committee: Bill Pickering, Precision Drilling, and Liana Carnes, Transocean, YP Co-Chairs
- IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee: Trent Martin, ART Co-Chair, Transocean
- IADC UBO/MPD Committee
- IADC Cybersecurity Committee: Jim Rocco, IADC
- SPE Drilling Systems Automation Technical Section: Dimitrios Pirovolou, DSATS Chair, Weatherford
- Andrew Barry (moderator)
12.00 Light lunch, provided by Premium Oilfield Technologies
For more information, contact Linda Hsieh, linda.hsieh@iadc.org, +1-713-292-1945, ext 219.
IADC Drilling Engineers Committee Mission
The Drilling Engineers Committee was formed to advance new technology related to drilling wells.