This SPE Live explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation are revolutionizing the oil and gas industry, driving unprecedented gains in operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. As the sector navigates volatile markets and decarbonization mandates, AI emerges as a critical enabler for predictive processes, autonomous operations, and emissions reduction. Industry leaders share real-world case studies, strategic roadmaps, and emerging trends shaping the next decade of energy innovation. Key Themes Covered:* AI’s Strategic Imperative* High-Impact Applications* Innovation Frontiers* Talent & Leadership Moderated by Wael Ziadat, Vice President at Corva AI Speaker: Majed Alzahrani, Petroleum Engineering Systems Consultant and Data Scientist at Saudi Aramco  

The Society of Petroleum Engineers Africa Region is on a transformative phase—redefining how professionals connect, grow, and lead across the continent. In this exclusive SPE Live, the Africa Regional Director will speak to bold initiatives about the future of member engagement and collaboration within the region. From the maiden edition of the SPE Africa Annual Technical Conference (ATCE) to the launch of SPE Africa Beyond-the-Border (BtB) initiative, the sustained SPE Africa YP debate and Section Officers Workshop, and the setup of different active units engaging members and the public, this session will spotlight the vision, strategy, and milestones driving Africa’s energy dialogue forward. Additionally, this SPE Live will provide insights from the ongoing SPEI President’s tour of Africa, which is reinforcing SPE’s commitment to regional inclusion, and professional excellence. Join us to learn how these groundbreaking programs are creating platforms for knowledge sharing, leadership development, expanding SPE Africa footprint across Africa and cross-border synergy—setting a new standard for regional engagement in SPE Africa. Moderated by Emmanuella Agbo, Project Engineer, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Speaker: Riverson Oppong, SPE Africa Regional Director. CEO, Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies (COMAC)

In this exclusive Q&A, 2026 SPE President Jennifer Miskimins shares her roadmap for the year ahead, touching on key initiatives, the importance of member engagement, and how SPE can evolve to meet the changing needs of the energy sector.

The SPE Energy Transition Symposium brings together professionals from multiple disciplines across the energy sector, offering a comprehensive platform for learning, networking, and collaboration. Our primary objective is to facilitate the exchange and dissemination of knowledge drawn from the insights of industry leaders, technical experts, academics, practitioners, representatives from the financial community, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) leaders. In today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, staying informed and connected is more important than ever. This SPE Live provides a sneak peek into the upcoming 2025 SPE Energy Transition Symposium, happening 8-10 September 2025 in Sugar Land, Texas. Moderated by George Koperna, CEO at Advanced Resources International, Inc. Speaker: Maria Angela Capello, Senior Partner at Red Tree Consulting

Join us for an overview of SPE’s newly updated CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS), a system that provides the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) community with a standard for storage resources classification and categorization. The SRMS provides a consistent approach to estimate storable quantities and evaluate the commerciality of projects and presents results in a comprehensive classification framework. It provides stakeholders (governments, regulators, financial entities, etc.) a means for understanding confidence in the storage resources for their use and allow comparing and contrasting CO2 storage estimates based on project maturity and geologic certainty. It also provides context for an investment and tracking the performance of the investment. The expert moderator and panel of speakers will share and discuss how the 2025 SRMS built on the 2017 system, the key changes from the previous version, and will review the applicability of the SRMS at a high level. Moderated by Scott Frailey, Principal Reservoir Engineer at Illinois Geologic Survey Speakers:  • Sylvain Thibeau, CO2 Geological Storage Expert at TotalEnergies • Daniel DiLuzio, Vice Chair of Chevron’s Storage Advisory Committee

Join us for an SPE Live Podcast on unlocking HSE and sustainability excellence, identifying opportunities, addressing gaps, and shaping the future of production and operations through innovative strategies, collaborative approaches, and cutting-edge technologies to ensure a safer, more sustainable, and environmentally responsible industry. Moderated by Johana Dunlop, former SPE HSES Technical Director. Head of Membership at IOGP. Speakers: • Sue Staley, SPE HSES Technical Director. Sustainability Director at vPSI Group LL • Hamad Al-Marri, SPE Production and Operations (P&O / P&F) Technical Director. VP, Production Eng & Well Completion at Saudi Aramco

Hydrogen is no longer just a future promise — it’s already being deployed in real-world projects today. In this SPE Live, we will highlight key current applications of hydrogen and ammonia, particularly in industry, shipping, and power. We will then explore what is realistically expected by 2050, based on project trends, policy shifts, and market developments. The conversation will also touch on the importance of policy support, full life-cycle emissions tracking, and the evolving global trade in low-carbon hydrogen derivatives like ammonia and e-fuels. As the value chain evolves, a parallel effort is urgently needed to build the future workforce — equipping today’s professionals and preparing new talent with the right technical and commercial skills to support and scale low-carbon hydrogen solutions. The goal is to give participants a clear, grounded view of where we are now — and where we could go next. Moderated by Ibrahim Muritala, Global Hydrogen Leader at ABS, Global Sustainability Center Speakers: * Magdy Mohamed, Technical Development Manager at XRG * James E. Fesmire, Co-founder, Executive Vice President and Chief Architect at GenH2 Corp.

Join this dynamic SPE Live as we explore the energy industry’s decarbonization agenda in the Asia-Pacific region.

Join us for an insightful SPE Live with the Completions and Reservoir Technical Directors as we explore emerging technologies, key trends shaping the energy sector, the future of petroleum engineers, and how SPE is fostering innovation and collaboration among professionals.

This SPE Live, in collaboration with the SPE Artificial Lift Technical Section, brings together leading experts to explore the evolution of Permanent Magnet Motor technology in ESP applications—from early developments to cutting-edge global implementations.

Join us for an insightful SPE Live with the SPE Data Science & Engineering Analytics (DSEA) and Drilling Technical Directors as we explore emerging technologies, key trends shaping the industry, and how SPE is fostering innovation and collaboration among professionals.

Join us for an SPE Live on Energy Transition. Learn how the technical and scientific advancements in geo-engineering can contribute to meeting the challenges of the energy transition with a preview of the upcoming SPE Europe Energy Conference and Exhibition in Vienna.

In this SPE Live, you will hear perspectives from across Europe and the different approaches to how countries are managing their respective journeys to net-zero emissions.

Join this SPE Live as speakers from Shell and Baker Hughes discuss the relevance of well intervention in today’s O&G landscape and how operators can maximize ROI while maintaining cost control.

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Erik Kirkemo, Senior Vice President of Drilling & Well at Equinor and Conference Chair for the upcoming SPE/IADC International Drilling Conference and Exhibition. In this episode, we explore the extraordinary shifts reshaping the drilling landscape—from harnessing advanced automation and digital innovation to pursuing net-zero targets.

In this SPE Live, we explore the evolution of safety in O&G, maritime, and civil aviation industries under a human factors approach.

In this SPE Live, we discuss how technology innovation enables carbon capture, how industry is scaling up these technologies in large global projects, and how our energy sector collaborates and works across industries to advance.

In this SPE Live, we talk about the meaning and impact of being a leader, leadership skills, challenges face as young leaders and how to overcome them.

During this SPE Live, we discuss innovations on membrane materials, coatings and hydraulics, using field examples to illustrate applications of advanced membrane technology to treat produced water.

This SPE Live focuses on petroleum engineering skills required for direct lithium extraction (DLE) and provides a resource outlook for DLE technologies.