Prashant Soni
CEO
VISCO
Prashant Soni is the CEO of VISCO, bringing deep technical and commercial experience from senior roles at DNV and Aker BP. With a PhD in hydrodynamics and leadership of the SUBPRO Zero research centre, he specialises in applying advanced engineering, data and visualisation technologies to improve performance across the energy sector. At VISCO, he will focus on scaling digital-first solutions that support safer, more efficient and more sustainable operations.
David Havas
Head of Industrial Data & AI
MOL Group
David Havas is a senior data leader with a proven track record of driving digital transformation through scalable data solutions and cloud architecture. He has built and led high-performing data teams delivering measurable impact across sales, production, and finance. David has designed robust data products and implemented comprehensive data governance frameworks to ensure trusted access, quality, and lineage.
He brings deep hands-on experience across architecture, cloud platform deployments, migrations, budgeting, product management, and delivery, and has successfully developed and scaled ML solutions while leading genAI initiatives from concept to enterprise-wide adoption, with a strong focus on secure and governed AI.
Michel Teughels
Operations Digital Innovation and Strategy Manager
ExxonMobil Europe
Michel Teughels is Process Operations & Quality Management Innovation and Strategy Manager at ExxonMobil, where he leads initiatives to drive operational excellence, quality improvement, and digital transformation across process operations. With strong experience in complex industrial environments, he focuses on applying data-driven approaches and emerging technologies to improve performance, reliability, and operational resilience. Michel is recognised for translating innovation strategies into practical, scalable solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
Jackson Okpetu
Head of Projects Commissioning
TotalEnergies EP
Dr. Jackson Onobume Okpetu is Head of Projects Commissioning at TotalEnergies EP, bringing more than 20 years of global experience across the oil and energy sector. He is a transformational leader and innovation strategist with deep expertise in operational excellence, asset integrity, decarbonisation, energy management, and digital transformation. Jackson has led managed multidisciplinary teams in multibillion-dollar FPSO projects across continents and is a certified leadership and sustainability practitioner with a strong focus on net-zero transition and carbon footprint reduction. He has also contributed to research in enhanced oil recovery, business analytics, and AI/ML applications in energy.
Saud Al Zakwani
VP, IDS & CI
OQ Exploration & Production
Saud Al Zakwani is Vice President of Information & Data Services and Continuous Improvement, driving digital innovation and data-led transformation in the energy sector. With over 15 years of experience, he has built and led teams focused on data science, digital strategy, and technology adoption to enhance operational performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Saud is recognised for his leadership in shaping digital futures, advancing data-driven decision-making, and fostering capability development across organisations.
Ajish Verghese
Senior Technology Lead
Harbour Energy
Dr. Jackson Onobume Okpetu is Head of Projects Commissioning at TotalEnergies EP, bringing more than 20 years of global experience across the oil and energy sector. He is a transformational leader and innovation strategist with deep expertise in operational excellence, asset integrity, decarbonisation, energy management, and digital transformation. Jackson has led managed multidisciplinary teams in multibillion-dollar FPSO projects across continents and is a certified leadership and sustainability practitioner with a strong focus on net-zero transition and carbon footprint reduction. He has also contributed to research in enhanced oil recovery, business analytics, and AI/ML applications in energy.
Saud Al Zakwani
VP, IDS & CI
OQ Exploration & Production
Saud Al Zakwani is Vice President of Information & Data Services and Continuous Improvement, driving digital innovation and data-led transformation in the energy sector. With over 15 years of experience, he has built and led teams focused on data science, digital strategy, and technology adoption to enhance operational performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Saud is recognised for his leadership in shaping digital futures, advancing data-driven decision-making, and fostering capability development across organisations.