If you are looking for answers on the digital tools that can supercharge efficiency and deliver rapid ROI, then this is the event for you. This March in Houston, examine how connected worker technologies can enable smarter, safer and more efficient plant and field operations. The 2026 Connected Worker: Energy Summit is packed with real-world case studies, hands-on solution showcases, and interactive panels that will go beyond theory to deliver actionable strategies.
Join your energy peers and:
Dive into 30+ operator-led case studies that showcase how connected worker technologies are solving challenges in the real world
Discover how to overcome resistance from frontline workers and drive successful user adoption across your digital transformation projects
Uncover successful strategies to scale digital tools from initial pilot phase to enterprise-wide integration
Discover how operators are revolutionizing plant and field operations with Agentic AI solutions that can deliver measurable ROI and long-term strategic value
Plus much more!
Join us and learn how to:
Build a Connected Worker Ecosystem That Works: Learn how to build a scalable and user-friendly connected worker ecosystem that workers want to adopt. Gain valuable insights to balance internal development with vendor solutions and ensure long-term scalability and user adoption.
Connect your People, Assets and Workflows: Transform decision making and operational efficiency by unlocking the insights to move from pilot to scale and centralize information across maintenance, quality, and production systems.
Ensure ROI on Connected Worker Tech: Keep up with the rapidly evolving connected worker tech landscape, accelerate ROI and avoid tech debt by prioritizing projects and evaluating their value and resilience to change.
Augment Your Workforce with AI: Gain insights to automate troubleshooting and routine tasks, support field technicians, and understand cause and effect and enhance asset reliability.
Drive Decisions with Data: Learn how to turn pilots into enterprise-wide success and turn connected worker technologies into a strategic advantage with advanced analytics.
Secure Buy-In and Reduce Change Fatigue: Discover how your peers are securing leadership support, navigating app fatigue and ensuring long-term support, usability, and effectiveness of connected worker tech post-rollout.
The thought leaders throughout our industry that attended the event are top notch! I met so many amazing people, learned what others are doing in our industry and had deep discussion on what the future looks like for our workers. I would highly recommend this event and look forward to attending again in the future
This event helped gain insight to some successful solutions/strategies that worked for people that faced pain points/issues that we are facing now!
Fantastic job at the conference! Thanks for everything. My team loved the event!
I enjoyed taking part and was very impressed with the organization, the content of the sessions, and the vendors taking place in the conference expo area. We were able to catch up with industry peers, deep dive on topics with our existing strategic vendors, and got inspired by the technology solutions offered by some of the vendors in the expo area
Industry Expert Speakers Include
Deepak Sachdeva, Chief Information Officer, United States Air Force
Brent Railey, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
Bemi Anjous, CISO, Noble Corporation
Joe Carroll, Chief Information Officer & Head of Cybersecurity, Citgo Petroleum Corp
Josh Viets, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Expand Energy
Soma Venkat, SVP & Chief Information Technology Officer, Cooper Standard
Steve Herrin, ITS DIrector, CISO/Cybersecurity Strategy, Risk and Engagement, DTE Energy
Kyle Daughtry, Digital Reality (XR and 3D Digital Twin) Strategy Manager, ExxonMobil Corp
Seth Taylor, Digital Twin Product Owner, Asset Performance and Reliability, Chevron
Mark Sternberger, Chief Enterprise Architect, Cybersecurity and Operational Technologies, Pacific Gas and Electric
Michael Hotaling, Executive Advisor Technology Scouting, Innovation and Ventures, ExxonMobil
Damian Gomez, Global Technical Projects and Drone Operations, Valero Energy
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March 23, 2026 - Pre-Conference Workshop & Masterclass Day
March 24-25, 2026 - Main Conference
Venue
The Westin Galleria Houston 5060 W Alabama St, 77056 Houston, TX, USA
+1 713-960-8100
We're excited to be returning to The Westin Galleria Houston for the 5th Annual Connected Worker: Energy Summit. Explore Uptown Houston and all it has to offer, plus benefit from excellent accommodation and facilities including the state-of-the art fitness center and outdoor pool.
Book your discounted stay during the event at The Westin Galleria Houston by clicking this link. Discount expires on March 2, 2026.
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