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1400
  1. Registration
    Grand Hyatt
    180 mins
    • General Activities
  2. Speaker Check-In
    Gallery 1 - Grand Hyatt
    180 mins
    • General Activities
0730
  1. Registration
    Grand Hyatt
    570 mins
    • General Activities
  2. Speaker Check-In
    Gallery 1 - Grand Hyatt
    570 mins
    • General Activities
0900
  1. Exhibition
    Arena
    480 mins
    • General Activities
  2. 02 Drilling and Completions: Advances in Drilling and Well Intervention Technology
    Gallery 4-A
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Khaled Behbehani
    Khaled Behbehani - Halliburton
    Mishari AlHajeri
    Mishari AlHajeri - Kuwait Oil Company
  3. 03 Geoscience and Exploration: Geophysical Solutions for Reservoir Characterisation
    Gallery 3
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Abdulrazzaq Hanan
    Abdulrazzaq Hanan - Kuwait Oil Company
    Alaa Al Saleh
    Alaa Al Saleh - Kuwait Oil Company
  4. 04 Unconventional Resources Development: Well Stimulation Techniques in Unconventional Plays
    Gallery 4-B
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
1000
  1. Conference Opening Ceremony (By Invitation Only)
    Jaber Al-Ali Hall, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC)
    30 mins
1030
  1. Minister Panel Session - (By Invitation Only)
    Jaber Al-Ali Hall, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC)
    30 mins
    • Ministerial Panel Session
    Speakers
    His Royal Highness Prince AbdulAziz Bin Salman Bin AbdulAziz Al Saud
    His Royal Highness Prince AbdulAziz Bin Salman Bin AbdulAziz Al Saud, Minister Of Energy Of the Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia - Ministry Of Energy Of the Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
    Moderators
    Daniel Yergin
    Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman - S&P Global
  2. Coffee Break
    Foyer - Grand Hyatt
    30 mins
  3. KST32 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 1 - Tuesday, 03 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 1
    30 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  4. KST33 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 2 - Tuesday, 03 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 2
    30 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  5. KST34 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 3 - Tuesday, 03 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 3
    30 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  6. KST35 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 4 - Tuesday, 03 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 4
    30 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  7. KST36 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 5 - Tuesday, 03 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 5
    30 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
1100
  1. CEO Plenary Session "Shaping Tomorrow's Energy" - (By Invitation Only)
    Jaber Al-Ali Hall, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC)
    60 mins
    • CEO Plenary Session
    Speakers
    H.E. Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah
    H.E. Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah, Chief Executive Officer - Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
    Ashraf Al Mamari
    Ashraf Al Mamari, Group Chief Executive Officer - OQ
    Patrick Pouyanne
    Patrick Pouyanne, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - TotalEnergies
    Wael Sawan
    Wael Sawan, Chief Executive Officer - Shell
    Moderators
    Daniel Yergin
    Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman - S&P Global
  2. 06 Drilling and Completions: Next Generation Solutions for Complex Wells and Reservoir Productivity
    Gallery 4-A
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Abrar Salem
    Abrar Salem - SLB
    Faisal Al Jalahmah
    Faisal Al Jalahmah - PAAET
  3. 07 Energy Transition, Sustainability, and HSSE: Advanced Sustainable EOR and Emission Reduction Strategies
    Gallery 3
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Saad Alatefi
    Saad Alatefi - PAAET
  4. 08 Downstream Operations, Processing, and Transportation: Innovations in LNG Sustainability and Operations
    Gallery 4-B
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Abdulaziz KHAJAH
    Abdulaziz KHAJAH - Kuwait National Petroleum Company
    Ahmed Hasan
    Ahmed Hasan - Kuwait Gulf Oil Co
1230
  1. Lunch
    Grand Club and ‘Stanbul Restaurant - Grand Hyatt
    60 mins
1315
  1. Special Keynote Address - Day 1
    Gallery 3
    15 mins
    Speakers
    Olivier Houze
    Olivier Houze, 2025 SPE President
1330
  1. 10 Drilling and Completions: Breakthrough Technologies for Complex Wells
    Gallery 4-A
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Arafat Saleh
    Arafat Saleh - Weatherford
    Jomah Bashir
    Jomah Bashir - Kuwait Oil Company
  2. 11 Geoscience and Exploration: Leveraging Advanced Geomechanical Solutions
    Gallery 3
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Adel Al-Saeedi
    Adel Al-Saeedi - Kuwait Oil Company
    Sayed Behbehani
    Sayed Behbehani - Kuwait Oil Company
  3. 12 AI and Digital Transformation: AI and Digital Twin for Real-Time Operations I
    Gallery 4-B
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Nadia Al-Zeabot
    Nadia Al-Zeabot - Kuwait Oil Company
    Mohamed Abdulla
    Mohamed Abdulla - Kuwait Oil Company
1500
  1. KST37 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 1 - Tuesday, 03 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 1
    30 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  2. KST38 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 2 - Tuesday, 03 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 2
    30 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  3. KST39 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 3 - Tuesday, 03 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 3
    30 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  4. KST40 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 4 - Tuesday, 03 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 4
    30 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  5. KST41 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 5 - Tuesday, 03 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 5
    30 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
1530
  1. 01 Field Development and Planning: Improved Hydrocarbon Recovery
    Gallery 4-A
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Mohammad Al-Abdullah
    Mohammad Al-Abdullah - Kuwait University
    Emad Al-Shalabi
    Emad Al-Shalabi - Khalifa University of Science and Technology
  2. 05 Field Development and Planning: Integrated Field Development Planning
    Gallery 3
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Abdulaziz Al-Dhuwaihi
    Abdulaziz Al-Dhuwaihi - Kuwait Oil Company
    Omar Zeinuddin
    Omar Zeinuddin - Schlumberger Limited
  3. 09 Field Development and Planning: Well, Reservoir and Facilities Management
    Gallery 4-B
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Motlaq Al-Arrouj
    Motlaq Al-Arrouj - Kuwait Oil Company
    Faisal Aladwani
    Faisal Aladwani - Kuwait University
1930
  1. Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony (By invitation only)
    Grand Hyatt Hotel (Ballroom - Section 2 & 3)
    150 mins
    Side Talks
    Speakers
    Richard Haass
    Richard Haass, Senior Counselor, President Emeritus CFR, & Distinguished University Scholar, NYU - Centerview Partners
    Moderators
    Daniel Yergin
    Daniel Yergin, Vice Chairman - S&P Global
0800
  1. Registration
    Grand Hyatt
    540 mins
    • General Activities
    Visitor Registration will be available at the Arena ONLY
  2. Speaker Check-In
    Gallery 1 - Grand Hyatt
    540 mins
    • General Activities
0900
  1. Strategic Panel Session 1: The Outlook of Kuwait
    Grand Hyatt Hotel (Ballroom - Section 2 & 3)
    60 mins
    • Strategic Panel Sessions
    This session focuses on Kuwait’s long-term vision for sustainable economic and energy sector growth. Panelists will discuss strategic investments, infrastructure development, and regional partnerships that align with the KPC 2040 strategy and Kuwait Vision 2035, highlighting the country’s evolving role in the global energy landscape.
    Speakers
    Ahmed Al Eidan
    Ahmed Al Eidan, Chief Executive Officer - Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
    Sherif Foda
    Sherif Foda, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR)
    Olivier Le Peuch
    Olivier Le Peuch, Chief Executive Officer - SLB
    Luca Vignati
    Luca Vignati, Global Natural Resources – Upstream Director - Eni
    Moderators
    Bob Fryklund
    Bob Fryklund, Chief Upstream Strategist - S&P Global Energy
  2. Exhibition
    Arena
    480 mins
  3. 14 Geoscience and Exploration: Innovationative Solutions in G&G Workflows
    Gallery 4-A
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Laila Hayat
    Laila Hayat - Kuwait Oil Company
    Ahmed Al-Otaibi
    Ahmed Al-Otaibi - Kuwait Oil Company
  4. 15 Energy Transition, Sustainability, and HSSE: Advancing Decarbonisation Models and Hybrid Emission Reduction
    Gallery 3
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Haya Al-Mayyan
    Haya Al-Mayyan - Kuwait Oil Company
    Mohammad Haider
    Mohammad Haider - Kuwait Oil Company
  5. 16 AI and Digital Transformation: AI and Digital Twin for Real-Time Operations II
    Gallery 4-B
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Sulaiman Al-Ghunaim
    Sulaiman Al-Ghunaim - Kuwait Oil Company
    Wahaj Alhabib
    Wahaj Alhabib - Microsoft
1015
  1. Strategic Panel Session 2: Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA)
    Grand Hyatt Hotel (Ballroom - Section 2 & 3)
    60 mins
    • Strategic Panel Sessions
    Speakers
    Joseph Anis
    Joseph Anis, President & CEO, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Gas Power - GE Vernova
    Charles Hatami
    Charles Hatami, Global Head of the Financial & Strategic Investors Group, Head of Middle East, and Co-Head of the Global Partners Office - BlackRock
    Naim Yazbeck
    Naim Yazbeck, President - Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA)
    Moderators
    H.E. Sheikh Dr. Mishal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
    H.E. Sheikh Dr. Mishal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Director General of Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority - Kuwait Direct Investment Kuwait Promotion Authority
1030
  1. Coffee Break
    Foyer - Grand Hyatt
    30 mins
  2. KSW42 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 1 - Wednesday, 04 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 1
    45 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  3. KSW43 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 2 - Wednesday, 04 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 2
    45 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  4. KSW44 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 3 - Wednesday, 04 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 3
    45 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  5. KSW45 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 4 - Wednesday, 04 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 4
    45 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  6. KSW46 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 5 - Wednesday, 04 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 5
    45 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
1100
  1. 17 Drilling and Completions: Drilling Reliability and Downhole Intelligence
    Gallery 4-A
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Yousef Alshammari
    Yousef Alshammari - Kuwait Oil Company
    Rashed Aldakheel
    Rashed Aldakheel - Baker Hughes
  2. 18 Energy Transition, Sustainability, and HSSE: Integration of CCS on Renewable Energy and Risk Assessment
    Gallery 3
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Rachad Chahine
    Rachad Chahine - Gulf Drilling & Maintenance
    Salem Al-Ali
    Salem Al-Ali - Kuwait Oil Company
  3. 19 Unconventional Resources Development: Unlocking Unconventional Reservoirs Potential
    Gallery 4-B
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Abdulmohsen Hasan
    Abdulmohsen Hasan - Kuwait Oil Company
    Heba Aladwani
    Heba Aladwani - Kuwait Oil Company
1130
  1. Strategic Panel Session 3: Shaping a Responsible Future: People, Planet, and Principles
    Grand Hyatt Hotel (Ballroom - Section 2 & 3)
    60 mins
    • Strategic Panel Sessions
    As global expectations grow around sustainability, inclusion, and ethical leadership, the energy sector must respond. This session explores how companies are embedding ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) principles into their operations—focusing on governance, environmental responsibility, and workforce diversity. Panelists will discuss how these efforts are driving stronger performance, improving stakeholder trust, and building more resilient organizations across the industry.
    Speakers
    Emad Al-Ablani
    Emad Al-Ablani, Group Chief HR Officer - National Bank of Kuwait (NBK)
    Dhari Al-Gharaballi
    Dhari Al-Gharaballi, Deputy Managing Director for Corporate Services - KPC
    Emad Al-Ajmi
    Emad Al-Ajmi, Country Director - Baker Hughes
    Abdulrahman Al-Mathkour
    Abdulrahman Al-Mathkour, CEO & Founder - Fawares Petroleum Services Co. (FPS)
    Mohamed Helal
    Mohamed Helal, Kuwait Managing Director - SLB
    Nouf Behbehani
    Nouf Behbehani, Act. Director General - Kuwait Environment Public Authority
    Moderators
    Shamael Al-Sharikh
    Shamael Al-Sharikh, Manager Corporate Relations - Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
1230
  1. Lunch
    Foyer and Ballroom Section 1 - Grand Hyatt
    60 mins
1330
  1. Special Keynote Address - Day 2
    Grand Hyatt Hotel (Ballroom - Section 2 & 3)
    30 mins
    OPEC – World Oil Outlook
    Speakers
    Mohammad AlKazimi
    Mohammad AlKazimi, Chief Upstream Oil Industry Analyst - OPEC
  2. 20 Drilling and Completions: Advanced Drilling Techniques
    Gallery 4-A
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Majed Al-Ghareeb
    Majed Al-Ghareeb - Kuwait Oil Company
    Shaimaa Alansari
    Shaimaa Alansari - Shell
  3. 21 DEI and Talent Management: DEI and Talent Development
    Gallery 3
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Anwar Al-Salem
    Anwar Al-Salem - Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
    Danah Alqadeeri
    Danah Alqadeeri - Kuwait Oil Company
  4. 22 AI and Digital Transformation: Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
    Gallery 4-B
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Reem Al-Shammari
    Reem Al-Shammari - Kuwait Oil Company
    Fatma Al-Qahtani
    Fatma Al-Qahtani - Kuwait Oil Company
1400
  1. Strategic Panel Session 4: Intelligent Energy: Transformation and Integration
    Grand Hyatt Hotel (Ballroom - Section 2 & 3)
    60 mins
    • Strategic Panel Sessions
    Digitalization is becoming a cornerstone of operational transformation across oil and gas sector. This session will explore how companies—whether national operators, service providers, or technology firms—are deploying big data and artificial intelligence (AI) to drive efficiency, improve safety, and reduce emissions. Panelists will also examine how digital innovation is shaping workforce capabilities, project delivery, and overall sector competitiveness.
    Speakers
    Bassam Al-Shammari
    Bassam Al-Shammari, Manager,Information Technology - Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC)
    Amr Mahmoud
    Amr Mahmoud, Vice President - Drilling and Wells | MENA - Rystad Energy
    Ivan Chikunov
    Ivan Chikunov, General Manager - ACTION ENERGY
    Youssef Jawad
    Youssef Jawad, Director, Energy & Resources EMEA - Microsoft
    Saad Ouchkir
    Saad Ouchkir, Director of Customer Engineering for Middle East, Turkey & Africa - Google Cloud
    Moderators
    Preston Cody
    Preston Cody, Global Head of Upstream Consulting - S&P Global Energy
1500
  1. KSW47 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 1 - Wednesday, 04 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 1
    45 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  2. KSW48 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 2 - Wednesday, 04 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 2
    45 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  3. KSW49 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 3 - Wednesday, 04 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 3
    45 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  4. KSW50 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 4 - Wednesday, 04 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 4
    45 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  5. KSW51 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 5 - Wednesday, 04 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 5
    45 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
1530
  1. 13 Field Development and Planning: Advanced Reservoir Modelling, Forecasting, and Risk-Based Decision Making
    Ballroom - Section 3
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Mohammed Ghareeb
    Mohammed Ghareeb - Shell Kuwait Exploration & Production
    Meshal Algharaib
    Meshal Algharaib - Kuwait University
  2. 23 Field Development and Planning: Innovative Field Development Technologies
    Gallery 4-A
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Huda Al-Enezi
    Huda Al-Enezi - Kuwait Oil Company
    Bodoor Baroon
    Bodoor Baroon - Kuwait Oil Company
  3. 24 Geoscience and Exploration: Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage
    Gallery 3
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Mashari Al-Awadi
    Mashari Al-Awadi - Kuwait Oil Company
    Aly Abdelkarim
    Aly Abdelkarim - Weatherford Saudi Arabia
  4. 25 Downstream Operations, Processing, and Transportation:  LNG Value Chains, Optimisation and Technical Innovations
    Gallery 4-B
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Mohammad Al-Mohsen
    Mohammad Al-Mohsen - KPI
    Mohammed Alansari
    Mohammed Alansari - KIPIC
0800
  1. Registration
    Grand Hyatt
    240 mins
    • General Activities
  2. Speaker Check-In
    Gallery 1 - Grand Hyatt
    240 mins
    • General Activities
0830
  1. Emerging Professionals Forum
    Grand Hyatt - Ballroom Section 1
    450 mins
0900
  1. Strategic Panel Session 5: Energy Economics and Resilience
    Grand Hyatt Hotel (Ballroom - Section 2 & 3)
    60 mins
    • Strategic Panel Sessions
    The global energy sector is under growing pressure to adapt to new financial realities and climate expectations. This session will explore how shifting investment trends, carbon policies, and economic challenges are shaping decisions across oil and gas companies. Panelists will discuss how organizations can remain financially resilient, manage risk, and position themselves for long-term success in an increasingly competitive and low-carbon environment.
    Speakers
    Bader Al-Attar
    Bader Al-Attar, Managing Director Planning & Finance - Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
    Jason Bordoff
    Jason Bordoff, Founding Director, Center on Global Energy Policy - Columbia University SIPA
    Helima Croft
    Helima Croft, Managing Director - RBC Capital Markets
    Jesus Lamas
    Jesus Lamas, MENA President - SLB
    Dherar Al-Nisf
    Dherar Al-Nisf, CEO - Petroleum Coke Industries Company (PCIC)
    Moderators
    Salem Al-Hajraf
    Salem Al-Hajraf, Visiting Research Scholar Center of Energy Studies - Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy. Former Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy - State of Kuwait
  2. Exhibition
    Arena
    420 mins
  3. 26 Drilling and Completions: Completion and Efficiency
    Gallery 4-A
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Abhijeet Nayan
    Abhijeet Nayan - Shell Kuwait Exploration & Production
    Naser Al Barazi
    Naser Al Barazi - Kuwait Oil Company
  4. 27 Energy Transition, Sustainability, and HSSE: Integrating HSE and ESG with Digital Solutions in O&G Industry
    Gallery 3
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Hadeel Baroon
    Hadeel Baroon - Kuwait Oil Company
    Ibrahim Al-Meshref
    Ibrahim Al-Meshref - Saudi Aramco
  5. 28 AI and Digital Transformation: Digital Science in Exploration and Production
    Gallery 4-B
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Waheeda Almayyan
    Waheeda Almayyan - PAAET
    Majed Jamal Al Salem
    Majed Jamal Al Salem - Kuwait Oil Company
1015
  1. Strategic Panel Session 6: Hydrocarbons with Purpose
    Grand Hyatt Hotel (Ballroom - Section 2 & 3)
    60 mins
    • Strategic Panel Sessions
    Hydrocarbons continue to play a critical role in the global energy mix—offering reliability, scalability, and affordability. This session will highlight how the sector is driving energy security and economic development, while also advancing more responsible and efficient production practices. Panelists will discuss how the continued evolution of hydrocarbon operations can align with national priorities and support a balanced, pragmatic path toward a more sustainable energy future.
    Speakers
    Abdullah Al-Ayyar
    Abdullah Al-Ayyar, Deputy Managing Director for Sustainability - KPC
    Alejandro Duran
    Alejandro Duran, Vice President, Subsurface and Consulting Services - Baker Hughes
    Amrita Sen
    Amrita Sen, Founder and Director of Market Intelligence - Energy Aspects
    Clay Williams
    Clay Williams, CEO - NOV Inc.
    Simon Flowers
    Simon Flowers, Chairman and Chief Analyst - Wood Mackenzie
    Moderators
    Phil Vorobyov
    Phil Vorobyov, Director, Consulting Global Gas and LNG - S&P Global
1045
  1. Coffee Break
    Foyer - Grand Hyatt
    60 mins
  2. KSTH52 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 1 - Thursday, 05 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 1
    60 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  3. KSTH53 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 2 - Thursday, 05 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 2
    60 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  4. KSTH54 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 3 - Thursday, 05 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 3
    60 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  5. KSTH55 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 4 - Thursday, 05 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 4
    60 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
  6. KSTH56 Knowledge Sharing ePoster - Station 5 - Thursday, 05 February 2026
    Knowledge Sharing ePoster Station 5
    60 mins
    • Poster
    Knowledge Sharing Technical Conference ePosters allow one-on-one interactions with presenters and opportunities to study a particular concept at an appropriate level of detail. Subject matter varies, ...
1130
  1. 29 Drilling and Completions: Real Time Solutions in Drilling and Integrity
    Gallery 4-A
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Fawaz Al-Saleh
    Fawaz Al-Saleh - Kuwait Oil Company
    Altaf Mahmoud Abttan Al-Shammari
    Altaf Mahmoud Abttan Al-Shammari - Kuwait Oil Company
  2. 30 Energy Transition, Sustainability, and HSSE: Advance HSE Tools and Operational Excellence
    Gallery 3
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Dalal Alqais
    Dalal Alqais - NESR
    Ali Al-Basri
    Ali Al-Basri - Kuwait Oil Company
  3. 31 Geoscience and Exploration: Advancements in Formation evaluation and Reservoir Characterisation
    Gallery 4-B
    90 mins
    • Technical Session
    Session Chairpersons
    Abdullah Al Kandari
    Abdullah Al Kandari - Kuwait Oil Company
    Vladimir Caicedo
    Vladimir Caicedo - DeGolyer and MacNaughton
1200
  1. Strategic Panel Session 7: Geopolitical shifts and Global Energy Strategy
    Grand Hyatt Hotel (Ballroom - Section 2 & 3)
    60 mins
    • Strategic Panel Sessions
    Speakers
    Bader Al-Saif
    Bader Al-Saif, Assistant Professor of History - Kuwait University
    Bob McNally
    Bob McNally, Founder and President - Rapidan Energy Group
    Bernard Haykel
    Bernard Haykel, Professor of Near Eastern Studies - Princeton University
    Bassam Fattouh
    Bassam Fattouh, Director - Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
    Moderators
    Jim Burkhard
    Jim Burkhard, Vice President & Head of research for oil markets, energy & mobility - S&P Global
1300
  1. Lunch
    Foyer - Grand Hyatt
    60 mins
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