Session Chairs: Taylor Brown, Vermilion Energy; Khoi Duong, Computer Modelling Group; Steven Taylor, McDaniel

This session explores how technical insights are being applied across the Montney development cycle, from evaluating acquisition opportunities to optimizing drilling and well performance. Presentations will highlight the evolution of Montney development following M&A activity, examine how geomechanical and stress conditions can influence drilling and completion efficiency, and novel ways to measure and evaluate cluster spacing and flow distribution in the Montney. Together, the talks provide practical examples of how subsurface understanding and data-driven workflows can support better investment and development decisions.

Presentations:

From Deal to Development: Montney M&A and the Technical Evolution That Followed
Steven Taylor, Associate - McDaniel

To Boldly Know Where Our Bits Should Go
Bahaa Beshry, Geophysics Manager - Unconventional Division - Whitecap Resources and Andrew Mah, Geology Manager, Smoky Montney- Whitecap Resources

Pad-Scale Evaluation of Cluster Spacing Through Measured Perforation Uniformity
Kinleigh Fatheree, Strategic Partnerships - Completions Manager - Seismos

Session Chairs: Jamie Guy, GLJ; Steve Lewis, Outwest Energy; Scott Towsley, Aspenleaf Energy

As operators push the boundaries of well construction and completion performance, new tools and techniques are creating measurable gains in efficiency and productivity. This session will explore practical advances in drilling execution and completion design, including u-turn drilling applications, surfactant-enhanced well productivity, and emerging technologies shaping the next generation of development practices across these plays.

Presentations:

Montney U Turn
Dawn Cochrane, Senior Drilling Engineer, and Alyson MacDougall - Ovintiv

Surfactant-Enhanced Production Uplift: A Montney Case Study
Ryan Campbell, Manager Engineering and Data Scientist - GLJ

Integration of Post-Fracture Pressure Decay Analysis with FDI and Microseismic Data to Evaluate Well-to-Well Interactions in the Montney Formation
Wannees Alkhayyali, Research Engineer  - University of Calgary

Session Chairs: Michelle Johnston, ARC Resources; Francis Letendre, Whitecap Resources

Over thousands of wells drilled, operators have been focusing on optimizing their development approach using subsurface data gathered from trials and diagnostics. In this session, we will explore using diagnostics, geomechanical properties and reservoir fluid understanding to manage subsurface interactions and make better development decisions. Operators will introduce workflows to help maximize value within their respective assets.

Presentations:

From Stage-Scale Calibration to Pad-Scale Prediction: A Diagnostic- Constrained Modeling Workflow for the Upper Montney
Luis Acosta, Senior Reservoir Engineer - PETRONAS; Sadeq Shahamat, Senior Reservoir and Completions Engineer - ResFrac Corporation

The Only Way Forward is Through: How Development Constraints and Induced Seismicity Mitigations led to Perpendicular Cross-over Wells
Amanda Greig, Geophysical Advisor, and Colin Edie, Engineer and Finance Professional - Avenrock Energy

Accelerating Fluids Property Modeling for Improved Productivity Predictions in the Montney
John Yeo, Exploitation Engineer - Birchcliff

Break Out Session #1: 
AI in Industry - Practical Applications for Optimization, Workflows and Decision Making 
Facilitator(s): Arsalan Ansari, Darcy Partners; Serafina Bonham, Cygnet Energy; Steve Lewis, Outwest Energy
Location: Van Horne A

Break Out Session #2: 
Subsurface Impacts on Development - How Geology and Reservoir Influence Development Planning & Outcomes
Facilitator(s): Michelle Johnston, ARC Resources; Scott Towsley, Aspenleaf Energy; Brad Nicholson, Baytex Energy
Location: Van Horne C

Break Out Session #3:  
Technology Adoption - Should You Be at the Forefront of Technology?
Facilitator(s): Francis Letendre, Whitecap Resources; Steven Taylor, McDaniel; Brandon Myers, Novi Labs; Kiran Sathaye, Novi Labs
Location: DC Coleman

Join us at Bowl Valley (Banff Springs Bowling Alley) located on the main level of the Conference Centre for free bowling.

Food and drink not included. Our sponsor has reserved 3 lanes for free bowling for those attending. No registration required.

Session Chairs: Spencer Hannon, ConocoPhillips; Erik Kardash, Tourmaline; Rebecca MacDonald, Shell

Production operations in unconventional resource plays require a deep understanding of the interactions between reservoir performance, wellbore dynamics, production chemistry, and facility operations. This session presents practical field applications and lessons learned from operating Montney and Duvernay assets, highlighting how engineers are solving complex production challenges through innovation and experience.

Presentations:

Model-less Forecasting & Opportunity Screening.
Graham Helfrick, VP Sales - whitson and Iryna Koval, Sr. Production Engineer Technologist - Paramount Resources

Treating Stabilized Flowback Emulsions in Montney Operations
Patrick Ewert, Senior Chemical Coordinator - ARC Resources; Sean Guertin, District Technical Manager - SECURE

Acid Gas Disposal: Design & Operational Learnings
Kris Kruse,  Senior Production Engineer, ARC Resources

Session Chairs: Mike Dembicki, Canadian Natural; Erik Kardash, Tourmaline; Paul Nicoll, Paramount Resources

Presentations:

ARC Water Infrastructure
Brad Lamson, Supervisor Water and Fuel Gas, and Drew Weich, Operations Engineer - ARC Resources

Data You Can Design On: Closing the Gap Between Water Sampling, Analysis, and Engineering Decisions
Roberta Wasylishen, Water Chemistry Specialist & President - Fluid Intelligence

Session Chairs: Sera Bonham, Cygnet Energy; Steve Lewis, Outwest Energy; Haley McCloy, ATB Financial; Kristyn O'Byrne, Ovintiv

Can Western Canada take the baton if the Permian can’t keep carrying North American supply growth? The panel will examine rising gas and condensate demand, tightening Tier 1 inventory, infrastructure and capital availability and what it means for the Montney and Duvernay over the next decade.

Opening Presentation and Moderator:

Mike Verney, Executive Vice President - McDaniel

Panelists:

Colin Bergman, Senior Vice President - ARC Financial
Tristan Goodman, President - The Explorers and Producers Association of Canada (EPAC)
Jeff Meunier, P.Eng., ICD.D, Managing Director & Head of Acquisitions & Divestitures - ATB Capital Markets Corp.