This high-impact panel brought together leading voices from ExxonMobil, bp, Chevron, Hess Corporation, and Kongsberg Digital to explore the pillars of an effective data strategy—revealing how digital transformation depends on far more than technology alone. Moderated by Mark Wrzyszczynski, Program Manager at Oxy, the discussion dove into the challenges and opportunities tied to data maturity, governance, and real-time decision-making.
Panelists examined how innovation is directly enhancing plant reliability and availability, the importance of DataOps and centralised data teams, and how common data models support greater interoperability. They addressed the scalability of data systems and asked the critical question: when is your data mature enough to justify a digital twin investment?
The conversation also explored the evolving role of data lakes, and how advanced data pooling and retrieval are unlocking enterprise-wide value through AI and analytics. Together, the panel emphasized that creating long-term digital success starts with trusted, well-structured, and operationally aligned data strategies.
Speakers
- Michael Hotaling, Executive Advisor, ExxonMobil
- Justin Piwetz, Asset Management Lead, bp
- Seth Taylor, Digital Twin Advisor & Technical Manager, Chevron
- Adam L Ballard, Technology Advisor, Autonomous Field, Hess Corporation
- Shane McArdle, CEO, Kongsberg Digital
Moderator
- Mark Wrzyszczynski, Program Manager, Oxy
