Plenary Session

GIS is at the forefront of today’s energy industry

Join thought leaders and technical experts to discover how GIS is being used to spatially enable key business systems and drive efficiencies and innovation across energy sectors.

Discover the power of enterprise GIS

Learn how GIS can easily integrate with existing systems across your organization to improve planning, forecasting, and results.
Explore the latest technology trends

Discover the newest advancements in ArcGIS and how they can enhance exploration, production, and operations in diverse energy sectors.
Learn from your peers’ successes

Experience real-world examples and success stories that demonstrate how GIS has been applied effectively in energy projects. Get practical insights and best practices from industry leaders.
Unlock insights with enterprise analytics

With location as the connecting thread, discover how geospatial analytics can reveal hidden patterns, improve decision-making, and create a competitive edge.

Ben Tilley, The Crown Estate

Ben Tilley is the lead GIS analyst at the Crown Estate. He has over 10 years of experience using GIS and the Esri platform to deliver powerful geospatial tools and insights, driving business decisions across both public and private industries.
Graham Savage, BP

As BP's geospatial pipeline subject matter expert (SME), Graham plays a pivotal role in managing and optimizing BP's pipeline data and the Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) data model on a global scale.
James Faroppa, Fugro

As the director of geoconsultancy for Europe and Africa, James is in the middle of supporting energy transition with Fugro and the customers they support. James and his team work with experts across the geosciences and environmental disciplines to find innovative solutions to support offshore wind, carbon capture/storage, and hydrogen.
Joe Sykes, The Crown Estate

Joe Sykes is a senior marine spatial planning professional at The Crown Estate. With a strong geospatial background, he looks to leverage The Crown Estate’s world-class GIS capabilities to inform data-driven decision-making in the marine environment around England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Mark Jones, Shell

Mark Jones is a senior geospatial consultant at Shell, with over 25 years of experience in the geospatial field across various industries. Mark is passionate about geospatial technology and promoting the pivotal role it continues to play in the future of energy.
Niilo Nurmi, Plugit

As a seasoned professional with three years of experience in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, Niilo currently leads the business intelligence team at Plugit, driving strategic decisions through advanced analytics.
Patricia Teixeira, Ørsted

Patricia Teixeira graduated with a degree in geography and urban planning followed by an MSc in GIS. She is the lead specialist at Ørsted in Denmark.
Steven Bjerring, BP

Steven is currently head of geospatial at BP and leads a team of 70 GIS professionals. In addition to his primary role, he is a member of the BP crisis response team.