The Impact of Digital Technologies on the Future of the Oil & Gas Industry

Expert Workshop

The Brazilian National Committee have led a global panel of experts to continue the discussions around 'The Impact of Digital Technologies on the Future of the Oil & Gas Industry'.

Speakers included:

  • Augusto Borella, Vice President, O&G Products, Intelie, Brazil
  • Marcia Tosta, CISO, CSO, Information Security Senior Manager, Petrobras
  • Claudio Makarovsky, Director Inds Energia, Microsoft
  • Tamara Garcia, R&D Manager, Repsol Sinopec
  • Nivio Ziviani, Professor Emeritus, Department of Computer Science, UFMG, Member of the Board of Directors, Falconi & Kunumi

For more details please contact: Melissa Fernandez This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

26 & 27 August 2019 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - held

This Expert Workshop was organised by the Brazil National Committee and focused on 'The Impact of Digital Technologies on the Future of the Oil & Gas Industry'.

Considering the relevance of the Oil & Gas industry, a positive impact to society is expected through the dissemination of the digital transformation within the main sectors of the economy which contribute to build a better future. The World Petroleum Council Expert Workshop was held as part of the O&G TechWeek 2019 an international digital transformation event for the Oil & Gas Industry.

The event focused on the ultimate trends in technology and innovation and promoted discussion on the role and impacts of digital technologies for the future of our industry. Some of the main topics covered were:

  • Improvement on safety, efficiency and competitiveness in the Oil & Gas industry
  • What are the expected transformation and developments that disruptive digital technologies will provide to the Oil Gas sector

These topics were discussed with an international panel of experts to gain a global perspective - to view the programme click here and the final Report is available here.

Speakers included:

  • José Firmo, President, IBP
  • Tamara Garcia Bermejo, R&D Manager, Repsol Sinopec, Brasil
  • Soichi Ide, Chief Digital Officer, Modec
  • Mario Fario, Global VP of Supply Chain, Schlumberger
  • Isabel Waclawek, Innovation Director, Total
  • Hege Færø, Vice President Operations Technology & Excellence, Equinor

For more details contact Melissa Fernandez, IBP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit https://www.ibp.org.br/noticias/abertas-as-inscricoes-para-og-techweek-2019/?lang=en.