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Digital Execution for Vaca Muerta: What Is Actually Scaling in Argentina?
A flagship operator discussion on what has genuinely moved from pilot to repeatable operational value in Argentina, and what still stalls because of data, cost, automation or field-adoption constraints...
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Gian Franco Ortega Di Pascuales
GESTOR DE PROCESOS Y HERRAMIENTAS VICEPRESIDENCIA DE INFRAESTRUCTURA YPFSpeaker
AI Starts Before AI: Data Quality, Automation and Legacy Field Readiness
Many AI projects fail because the underlying data, automation and workflows are not ready. This session examines how operators can strengthen instrumentation, SCADA, historians, data standards and legacy-field architecture before scaling AI.
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Sergio H Crocce
Upstream Digital Transformation Manager en Pan American EnergySpeakerFuture sessionsBiographySystems Engineer from UTN, with a specialization in Oil & Gas from ITBA. Upstream Digital Transformation Manager at Pan American Energy. I work at the intersection of technology, management, and people, driving digital solutions that facilitate decision-making and generate value for the…
MoreSystems Engineer from UTN, with a specialization in Oil & Gas from ITBA. Upstream Digital Transformation Manager at Pan American Energy. I work at the intersection of technology, management, and people, driving digital solutions that facilitate decision-making and generate value for the industry. I believe digital transformation is a key capability for navigating the present and future, and in building teams capable of turning technology into tangible business impact.
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Matías Frydman
AI Consultant YPFSpeakerFuture sessionsBiographyMatías Frydman is an AI Consultant at YPF and Head of AI at the University of Buenos Aires' Interinstitutional Center for Data Science (CID). At YPF, he leads agentic AI initiatives across Upstream, Downstream, Infrastructure and QEHS, from discovery and solution design to deployment…
MoreMatías Frydman is an AI Consultant at YPF and Head of AI at the University of Buenos Aires' Interinstitutional Center for Data Science (CID). At YPF, he leads agentic AI initiatives across Upstream, Downstream, Infrastructure and QEHS, from discovery and solution design to deployment within operational workflows. At UBA, he leads teams delivering end-to-end AI solutions for public and private sector organizations, including agentic systems in daily use in the legal and justice sectors.
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AI in Drilling & Completions: Well Design, Frack Optimization and Real-Time Execution
Vaca Muerta’s growth depends on repeatable, lower-cost shale execution. This session explores how AI, drilling analytics, telemetry, real-time monitoring and digital completions workflows can improve well design, frack optimization and execution quality.
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Dimas Reyes
Gerente de Ingeniería de Producción y Servicios al Pozo PECOM EnergíaSpeakerFuture sessionsBiographyDimas Reyes is a Petroleum Engineer and holds a Master's degree in Business and Technology, with more than 23 years of experience in the oil and gas industry across Latin America. He currently serves as Production Engineering and Well Services Manager at PECOM Energy, where he leads…
MoreDimas Reyes is a Petroleum Engineer and holds a Master's degree in Business and Technology, with more than 23 years of experience in the oil and gas industry across Latin America. He currently serves as Production Engineering and Well Services Manager at PECOM Energy, where he leads initiatives focused on production optimization, artificial lift systems, well intervention strategies, data analytics, and the application of artificial intelligence to mature field operations.
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Throughout his career, Dimas has worked in Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, and Venezuela, contributing to projects involving sucker rod pumps (SRP), electric submersible pumps (ESP), progressive cavity pumps (PCP), nodal analysis, production optimization, and digital transformation. He has also served as an international instructor, delivering technical training on artificial lift and production engineering in several countries across the region.
His current professional focus is on integrating production engineering, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence to improve operational decision-making, enhance well performance, and accelerate the digital transformation of upstream operations. -
Jorge Enrique Suarez Miquilena
UDC-DRILLING NQN - LEADER PAN AMERICAN ENERGYSpeakerFuture sessionsBiographyMechanical Engineer with more than 15 years of solid experience in the design, planning, and operational supervision of large-scale drilling campaigns in conventional and non- conventional fields (Vaca Muerta and the San Jorge Gulf Basin). Specialist in the strategic management of complex…
MoreMechanical Engineer with more than 15 years of solid experience in the design, planning, and operational supervision of large-scale drilling campaigns in conventional and non- conventional fields (Vaca Muerta and the San Jorge Gulf Basin). Specialist in the strategic management of complex onshore operations, leading multidisciplinary teams with a focus on optimizing technical processes, reducing operating costs, and mitigating critical risks in real time. Proven experience in the implementation of high-efficiency well reengineering and the adoption of new technologies under rigorous safety and operational continuity standards.
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Doing More with the Same People: Production Optimization, Remote Operations and Lower Lifting Costs
Argentina’s operators must scale production and reduce lifting costs without simply adding headcount. This session examines how AI, SCADA analytics, remote monitoring and exception-based workflows can improve field production decisions.
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Rosmary Durán
Ingeniero de producción NOC Oil YPF SASpeakerFuture sessionsBiographyPetroleum Engineer with experience in Integrated Studies and strategic planning. Responsible and proactive, with the ability to contribute to the development and execution of projects. Committed to fostering a respectful work environment. Intermediate English proficiency.
Petroleum Engineer with experience in Integrated Studies and strategic planning. Responsible and proactive, with the ability to contribute to the development and execution of projects. Committed to fostering a respectful work environment. Intermediate English proficiency.
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Miguel Angel Paez
SPECIALIST ENGINEER UPO-ASSET PROCESS & QUALITY UG-NQN Pan American Energy S.L.SpeakerFuture sessionsBiographyI hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Patagonia San Juan Bosco, with more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, leading the full asset lifecycle: engineering, service readiness, commissioning, start-up, and operations. I have been with…
MoreI hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Patagonia San Juan Bosco, with more than 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, leading the full asset lifecycle: engineering, service readiness, commissioning, start-up, and operations. I have been with Pan American Energy since 2004. I currently serve as Operations Specialist Engineer – Process & Quality – Neuquén Business Unit. From 2020 to 2026, I served as Oil and Gas Operations Leader for the Neuquén Business Unit. During that period, I led the start-up of all oil and gas plants, along with the transportation and custody transfer systems; we formed and consolidated the operational teams at each facility and centralized operations from a single control room, within the framework of unconventional development. The result was a team with a strong focus on process safety and critical operations, featuring efficient management and robust operational performance standards. Previously, I was in charge of gas operations at the Golfo San Jorge Production Unit, where I established the Fitness-for-Service department and served as Senior Mechanical Project Engineer. I presented papers at the CCPS Latin American conferences (2011 and 2015) and received the Best Paper Award at the IAPG Technical Conference (2013).
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Unified Operations Rooms: From Big-Brother Supervision to Real Operational Control
Argentina is investing in real-time intelligence centers and unified operations rooms, but the key question is whether they change field execution. This session examines what separates supervisory dashboards from true operational control.
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Gastón Javier Bonnat
Supervisor de Sala de Control PECOMSpeakerFuture sessionsBiographyI worked in several areas within the Oil & Gas industry, starting in secondary recovery, followed by production, where I worked as a supervisor. I then moved into management control, where I was responsible for daily and monthly production reporting and presented reports at both the local…
MoreI worked in several areas within the Oil & Gas industry, starting in secondary recovery, followed by production, where I worked as a supervisor. I then moved into management control, where I was responsible for daily and monthly production reporting and presented reports at both the local and national levels. Finally, I joined the control room, where we monitor dehydration plants, wells, and facilities.
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Jorge Enrique Suarez Miquilena
UDC-DRILLING NQN - LEADER PAN AMERICAN ENERGYSpeakerFuture sessionsBiographyMechanical Engineer with more than 15 years of solid experience in the design, planning, and operational supervision of large-scale drilling campaigns in conventional and non- conventional fields (Vaca Muerta and the San Jorge Gulf Basin). Specialist in the strategic management of complex…
MoreMechanical Engineer with more than 15 years of solid experience in the design, planning, and operational supervision of large-scale drilling campaigns in conventional and non- conventional fields (Vaca Muerta and the San Jorge Gulf Basin). Specialist in the strategic management of complex onshore operations, leading multidisciplinary teams with a focus on optimizing technical processes, reducing operating costs, and mitigating critical risks in real time. Proven experience in the implementation of high-efficiency well reengineering and the adoption of new technologies under rigorous safety and operational continuity standards.
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Maintenance - Asset Integrity: Predictive Analytics...
Maintenance & Asset Integrity: Predictive Analytics, Drones and Robotics for Fields, Pipelines and Facilities. Predictive maintenance and remote inspection are among the clearest practical uses of digitalization. This session explores how AI, drones, robotics, visual analytics and sensor data can reduce downtime, detect anomalies ...
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Denis Bogino
LIDER DE DIGITALIZACION PECOMSpeakerBiographyExecutive with more than 25 years of experience leading strategies in Industrial Digital Transformation, Automation, Control, and OT/IT Integration for upstream oil and gas operations. Track record of developing corporate programs at YPF, Pan American Energy, and PECOM, with a focus on…
MoreExecutive with more than 25 years of experience leading strategies in Industrial Digital Transformation, Automation, Control, and OT/IT Integration for upstream oil and gas operations. Track record of developing corporate programs at YPF, Pan American Energy, and PECOM, with a focus on asset digitization, control rooms, Industrial IoT, the PI System, SCADA, data quality, operational efficiency, and technological innovation.
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Digital Logistics for Vaca Muerta: AI, Scheduling, Inventory and Field Readiness
Scaling Vaca Muerta depends on moving sand, water, chemicals, equipment, crews and spares at the right time and cost. This session examines how AI and digital supply-chain platforms can reduce bottlenecks and improve field readiness.
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Javier Marbec
Director de Mercado Internacional de TOTVSSpeakerFuture sessionsBiographyJavier Marbec is the International Market Director at TOTVS, a leading Latin American technology company. He has extensive experience within the company, where he previously served as Commercial Manager and, before that, as Services Manager for the Southern Region.
He joined TOTVS in March…
MoreJavier Marbec is the International Market Director at TOTVS, a leading Latin American technology company. He has extensive experience within the company, where he previously served as Commercial Manager and, before that, as Services Manager for the Southern Region.
He joined TOTVS in March 2009 as a Project Coordinator (Project Manager for the market), holding the position for three years and being responsible for the implementation of major accounts, while actively contributing to the development of implementation methods and processes within the Services area.
Marbec holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the Faculty of Economic Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA).
Previously, he served as Professional Services Manager, as Project Leader for Neuralsoft Technologies, and earlier as a Senior Consultant within the same organization. He also worked as an Analyst in Systems Analysis and Earnings at the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA), and as Head of the Cost Department at Coordinación Ecológica Área Metropolitana Sociedad del Estado (CEAMSE).
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Gabriel Ricardo Gelpi
Consultor de soluciones de IA - Upstream YPFSpeakerFuture sessionsBiographyGabriel holds a PhD in Geophysics from the National University of La Plata and specializes in the application of Artificial Intelligence in the energy sector. He currently works as an AI Solution Consultant at YPF, where he leads the strategy and development of assistants based on…
MoreGabriel holds a PhD in Geophysics from the National University of La Plata and specializes in the application of Artificial Intelligence in the energy sector. He currently works as an AI Solution Consultant at YPF, where he leads the strategy and development of assistants based on intelligent agents, advanced analytics, and RAG to optimize processes in Upstream operations. He has extensive experience in technology consulting for the industry and is the author of several international publications on applied geophysics.
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Functional Roundtables: What Should Argentina Standardize, Scale or Stop Doing?
Table leaders open with a five-minute provocation, then facilitate a peer discussion and capture five practical recommendations for the post-event report...
Roundtable Report-Back: Five Practical Recommendations for Argentina’s Digital Oilfield
Each roundtable reports one or two recommendations to build a concise market-facing action list: what Argentina should standardize, scale or stop doing in digital oilfield execution...
The Hardest Part Is Not the Technology: Field Adoption, Reskilling and Cultural Change
This session explores training, resistance, role redesign and the move from manual firefighting to data-driven operations...
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Franco David Sonzogni
Gerente de productos digitales Upstream YPFSpeakerFuture sessionsBiographyFranco leads digital transformation, data, and AI initiatives focused on turning technological capabilities into tangible business results. His work centers on designing and scaling strategies that strengthen decision-making, drive operational efficiency, accelerate cultural evolution, and…
MoreFranco leads digital transformation, data, and AI initiatives focused on turning technological capabilities into tangible business results. His work centers on designing and scaling strategies that strengthen decision-making, drive operational efficiency, accelerate cultural evolution, and improve the experience for both users and teams. Throughout his career, Franco has integrated business, technology, data, and innovation to transform complex challenges into organizational capabilities, digital products, and sustainable operating models. He combines strategic vision with execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and product management, while treating data as a fundamental asset for generating insights, alignment, and business value. His experience in leadership roles in both business and IT enables him to effectively align digital, data, and AI strategies with the organization’s priorities. Franco is the author of a technical book based on his graduate thesis and is deeply committed to continuous learning, innovation, and large-scale organizational transformation.
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Latin America Offshore Digitalization: From Colombia’s Deepwater Gas to Brazil’s Pre-Salt Operations
Colombia’s emerging offshore gas developments and Brazil’s mature pre-salt operations provide complementary cases for digitalization across the offshore lifecycle. This session examines how AI, reservoir data, digital twins and remote monitoring can support development decisions, operational performance and asset integrity.
AI Cybersecurity Management in Industrial Environments
AI is increasingly being used in industrial operations, creating new cybersecurity risks that must be governed and managed across operations, IT, and third parties.
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Julio Cesar Ardita
Director CISIARSpeakerBiographyJulio Cesar Ardita is an expert cybersecurity consultant with over 30 years of practical experience in cybersecurity strategy and transformation, cybersecurity in industrial environments (OT), payment security, and cyber-incident investigation and response. He is currently the Director of…
MoreJulio Cesar Ardita is an expert cybersecurity consultant with over 30 years of practical experience in cybersecurity strategy and transformation, cybersecurity in industrial environments (OT), payment security, and cyber-incident investigation and response. He is currently the Director of CISIAR and provides cybersecurity advisory services.
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Edge AI in the Field: PLCs, SCADA, Historians and Local Intelligence
As operators seek faster and more resilient decisions, intelligence is moving closer to the process. This session examines how PLCs, edge devices, SCADA, historians and hybrid architectures can support field operations without compromising safety...
Digital Twins for Critical Infrastructure: Gas, Offshore, Pipelines and FPSOs
Digital twins should be discussed only where they improve operations. This session examines digital twins for gas infrastructure, offshore assets, pipelines, compressor stations, FPSOs, lift/flow systems and integrity management...
From SCADA to Cyber-Physical Systems: Securing Connected Oil, Gas and Pipeline Operations
As oil and gas assets become more connected, cybersecurity becomes an operational reliability issue. This session examines practical risks around SCADA, communications, vendor access, legacy systems, remote assets and incident recovery...
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Ezequiel Alejandro Saponaro
IT/OT Architect PluspetrolSpeakerFuture sessionsBiographyEzequiel Alejandro Saponaro is an Electronic Engineer and IT/OT Architect at Pluspetrol, specializing in industrial networks, SCADA, automation and control systems, and OT cybersecurity. He has experience designing and integrating IT/OT architectures for Oil & Gas operations, including PCS,…
MoreEzequiel Alejandro Saponaro is an Electronic Engineer and IT/OT Architect at Pluspetrol, specializing in industrial networks, SCADA, automation and control systems, and OT cybersecurity. He has experience designing and integrating IT/OT architectures for Oil & Gas operations, including PCS, PMS and safety systems, industrial communication protocols, virtualization, and resilient infrastructure. His work covers greenfield and brownfield projects, FAT/SAT activities, network segmentation, and cybersecurity architectures aligned with ISA/IEC 62443 principles, with a focus on the secure integration of increasingly connected industrial environments.
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Argentina’s Digital Energy Investment Case: Policy, Incentives, Data and AI Infrastructure
Policy should support the operating agenda, not dominate it. This fireside examines how Argentina can align investment incentives, regulatory predictability, public-private data sharing and AI infrastructure with oil and gas digitalization...
Latin America Digital Oilfield Forecast: What Scales by 2030 and ...
Latin America Digital Oilfield Forecast: What Scales by 2030 and What Gets Stuck? A final synthesis on what is likely to scale fastest across Argentina, Colombia and Brazil: AI drilling, remote operations, predictive maintenance, digital twins, drones, supply-chain AI, edge architectures, cyber resilience or policy/data infrastructure...
