AWS to Lead AI and Cloud Discussions at the 17th Annual Operational Excellence in Oil and Gas Summit

HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The organizers of the Operational Excellence in Oil and Gas Summit are pleased to announce AWS as a Lead Sponsor, with senior representatives joining the 2026 speaker faculty.

Taking place from November 3-5 in Houston, Texas, the Summit will help oil and gas leaders build safer, more efficient, and higher-performing operations.

Jay Cao, Global Head of Industry Partnerships and Solutions, Energy & Utilities at AWS, will present the session, 'Agentic Transformation in Energy Operations', and Kim Padeletti, Global Head, Energy Data and AI Platforms at AWS, will moderate a panel on where AI can deliver the greatest operational value across oil and gas.

Download the 2026 Event Guide here to view the agenda.

AWS will also host the invitation-only executive boardroom, 'Accelerating Operational Excellence: AI & Cloud Strategies for Energy Leaders' on November 3. VP and C-suite attendees will benchmark approaches, explore a real-world case study, and exchange practical ideas for using AI and cloud technologies to produce more, at lower cost, with lower risk.

Attendees will benefit from current, practical perspectives on reimagining end-to-end business processes across energy with agentic AI. Organizations also speaking at the Executive Boardroom include Phillips 66, Equinor, Weatherford, Woodside Energy, Halliburton-Landmark and Baker Hughes.

Learn more in the 2026 Event Guide.

Challenges and opportunities shaping the 2026 agenda:

• Building an AI-ready organization with a clear roadmap for adoption
• Balancing production growth with cost discipline
• Moving beyond digitalization to orchestrate end-to-end processes
• Unlocking the full potential of assets
• Prepare workforces for the future by aligning skills development with objectives
• Digitizing safety procedures and engaging every level of the workforce

With 50+ speakers, 200+ industry leaders, and 20+ technology providers in the venue, attendees will gain practical strategies across AI readiness, process optimization, workforce modernization, safety, asset management, and cost performance.

Registration is now open, secure your place today.

Interested in Sponsorship? 

Whether it's thought leadership, branding, or networking, we'll craft a package that puts your brand in the spotlight, directly in front of our audience.

Limited opportunities now remain... If you have any questions or would like to discuss this in more detail, please email the team at [email protected].

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