Technology & Innovation - Highlights Across the E&P Lifecycle
This session will provide a fast-paced technical overview of emerging innovations reshaping the full well lifecycle from subsurface characterization to drilling performance and production optimization. It will also highlight where next-generation tools and GenAI applications are genuinely creating value, supported by operator case studies, as well as where “innovation hype” still outpaces field reality. Key themes include automation and drilling analytics, BHA and MPD technology advances, subsurface modeling enhancements, and AI-enabled production workflows. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of which innovations are truly moving the needle today and where future opportunities lie.
Date/Time
Monday, January 19, 2026
Registration: 11:45 AM MST
Start Time: 12:00 PM MST
End Time: 1:00 PM MST
Location
Energy Transition Centre at The Ampersand
East Tower - 5th Floor
112 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3N3*This event will be hosted in-person only, and will not be recorded.
Speaker Bios
Nick Robbins
Research Director, Darcy Partners
Nick Robbins is an innovation leader who drives adoption of emerging technologies across North America’s energy sector. In his current role as a Research Director at Darcy Partners, he supports many of North America’s leading E&Ps in adopting solutions in production optimization, digital approaches to safety management, and industrial decarbonization initiatives. His work spans establishing PMOs and digital transformation offices for operators, designing AI roadmaps and benchmarking initiatives, and advancing machine learning applications for sustainability and emissions reduction projects.
Arsalan Ansari
Drilling/ARO SME, Darcy Partners
Arsalan Ansari is a Drilling/ARO SME at Darcy Partners, where he supports global E&P companies in evaluating and adopting innovative technologies that enhance drilling performance, efficiency, and safety. With over a decade of industry experience, Arsalan has led the design and optimization of unconventional, horizontal, SAGD, and slot-recovery wells across Canada and the Middle East. Prior to Darcy, he held drilling engineering roles at Repsol, Cnergreen, and ADNOC, with a strong focus on improving ROP, reducing failure rates, and navigating complex formations including the Montney and Duvernay. He holds dual Master’s degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Data Analytics from the University of Toronto.
**Please Note
Pricing will increase to $20 for all ticket types the day before the event to encourage advance registration.
Lunch will be served. Please be sure to include your dietary restrictions during the online registration process so we can do our best to accommodate.
An event reminder will be sent the day before and the morning of the event.
Group Discount (10+ People)