About this event
The Connected Oilfield was launched as a live event in 2004 and held in various locations including Aberdeen, Abu Dhabi, Abuja, Cairo, Kuala Lumpur and Rio de Janeiro, more than 50 events in total. The virtual configuration attracts hundreds of connectivity specialists from all of the world's E&P operations centres. We are interested to hear about how New-Wave technologies such as the Edge, AI, IoT, Machine Learning and Software Defined Networks, are revolutionising efficiencies in the offshore E&P environment and how advancements in Terrestrial + Non-Terrestrial Connectivity and Private 4G, 5G and LTE Networks, are combining to deliver enhanced and robust connectivity and cope with unprecedented data volumes.
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Ammar is technology executive with over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, 5G deployment, and Industry 4.0 initiatives and spearheading global strategies. His role as the Head of Industry Verticals & Partnerships for Energy at Ericsson has seen him implement successful partnerships with organisations such as NVIDIA, Accenture, TCS, Bosch and Wipro as well a other global systems integrators.
OQ TECHNOLOGY is building a global, cellular compatible, satellite constellation dedicated for 5G "Internet-of-Things" communication that can provide connectivity anywhere, especially in remote and rural areas. They serve the Oil & Gas, Maritime, Industry 4.0, and Transport segments particularly for the management and tracking of assets in remote areas. Omar is the Founder and CEO, he has spent time with DLR, OHB, SES and the European Space Agency as a SpeceCraft Engineer.
OQ TECHNOLOGY is building a global, cellular compatible, satellite constellation dedicated for 5G "Internet-of-Things" communication that can provide connectivity anywhere, especially in remote and rural areas. They serve the Oil & Gas, Maritime, Industry 4.0, and Transport segments particularly for the management and tracking of assets in remote areas. Omar is the Founder and CEO, he has spent time with DLR, OHB, SES and the European Space Agency as a SpeceCraft Engineer.
A seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in engineering, solutions architecture, and product development & management, Ambarish has been at the forefront of product advancements. Leveraging a deep understanding of market dynamics and technical expertise, Ambarish’s work on Offshore & Enterprise mPowered products has directly addressed critical industry challenges. As a strategic thinker and effective communicator, Ambarish is committed to fostering innovation, enhancing operational performance, and supporting energy companies in driving sustainable growth.
Walt is the Founder & CEO of Avealto, a privately held UK-based company whose mission is to fund, build, and operate hundreds of High Altitude Platforms (HAPS) optimized to provide mobile telephony, broadband communications, backhaul and broadcasting. These High Altitude Platforms will integrate into existing terrestrial and satellite infrastructure to provide low-cost connectivity throughout the world.
Rudraksh is a Data and Analytics practioner, leading Modern Data Platforms and helping clients build AI ready Data foundation. Has worked across 4 continents and 30 countries covering Life Sciences, Retail, Manufacturing, Finance and more industries driving Data First, Cloud First and AI First strategies and tech implementations. Has authored 40+ international AI & Data articles and has presented at various conferences in Americas, Africa and Europe.
Apurva Sharma is a senior digital transformation leader with over 18 years of experience in the energy and manufacturing sectors. He specializes in AI-led product strategy, analytics consulting, and operational optimization, and currently drives transformation initiatives for global clients in the chemicals and petroleum domain. Apurva brings a unique blend of industry expertise, data-driven decision-making, and innovation leadership.
Oil & Gas Director at BIP Consulting with 30 + years of experience leading digital-transformation initiatives for Global 2000 energy companies across Latin America and beyond. Career highlights include architecting Petrobras’ landmark Digital Oilfield of the Future, guiding the region’s largest process-mining deployment, and overseeing one of LATAM’s most ambitious efficiency-improvement programs—each powered by AI, cloud platforms, digital twins, and advanced analytics to deliver quantifiable gains. My core mission is to help clients turn cutting-edge technology into sustainable, scalable business value.
The 5th Epoch Series emphasises the impact of NewAge comms technologies and their transformation of selected industries and use cases, including AI, Virtualisation, Mixed Reality (AR / VR), SDN, 5G / 6G, IoT, the Metaverse, Digital Twin, Multi Earth Orbit Non-Terrestrial Network solutions.
c21-virtual was derived from EMP, which since 2002 had organised roundtable style conferences across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, North America, South America, and Europe, more than 150 live events in total.
