As operators continue to pursue greater capital efficiency, improved well productivity, and lower emissions, operational excellence remains at the forefront of drilling and completions strategies across Western Canada. From optimizing drilling performance and reducing non-productive time to maximizing reservoir contact and enhancing fracture effectiveness, the industry is leveraging new technologies and integrated workflows to deliver higher-value wells, faster and more sustainably.

This workshop will explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, real-time decision support, advanced analytics, and digital field operations that are transforming how wells are planned, drilled, completed, and optimized. Topics will include autonomous drilling applications, next-generation completion designs, fracture diagnostics, predictive maintenance, emissions-reduction technologies, water management innovations, performance benchmarking, and collaborative data-driven workflows that improve consistency, efficiency, and operational outcomes.

Join industry leaders, technical experts, and innovators as they share field-proven results, lessons learned, and emerging best practices from across the Montney, Duvernay, Clearwater, and other key Western Canadian plays. Together, we will examine how technology, execution excellence, and cross-functional collaboration are shaping the next generation of safe, efficient, and responsible energy development.

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