Future Digital Twin

🌟 Dive into our latest newsletter edition, where we recap the highlights from the Future Digital Twin Amsterdam conference! Innovators and thought leaders in the energy industry explored how Digital Twin implementation and the use of generative AI are transforming their activities. Not to worry if you missed our recap video, you can check it out in our newsletter! Read the full newsletter for more details and upcoming events! 👇 #digitaltwin #technology #genai #AI #generativeai #energy #oilgas

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🎥 Recap Video Alert! 🎥 🚀 What an incredible start to October with the Future Digital Twin & Generative AI Conference in Amsterdam! This event, in collaboration with Shell, drew 400 innovators and thought leaders from 120 organizations who are at the forefront of the energy and technology industries. Attendees gathered at Shell’s Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam to explore how Digital Twin technology and Generative AI are revolutionizing the way we understand, optimize and transform energy operations. From predictive modeling to real-time AI insights, digital twins are empowering companies to navigate the energy transition with unprecedented precision and foresight. Highlights included: 🌍 Major discussions on collaboration within the energy sector and beyond, pushing the envelope on secure data sharing and digital twin advancements. 📈 Insights into how AI complements human ingenuity, making digital twins more user-friendly and impactful than ever before. 🤝 A collective push for open, cross-industry knowledge sharing, led by visionaries from Shell, Kongsberg Digital, bp, TotalEnergies, Saudi aramco, Equinor, AVEVA and many others. Shane McArdle, CEO of Kongsberg Digital and Chairman of the event’s Advisory Board, said, “A digital twin is a transformative tool. We’ve observed the positive impact this technology has made on our industry over the last couple of years by unlocking efficiency gains, predictive insights, and smarter and better decision making. Bringing GenAI and digital twin technology together offers us a very powerful opportunity to address future challenges head on by integrating real time data with AI driven analytics.” Our CEO Adam Soroka said, “Technology needs to advance rapidly to ensure we can provide the energy the world needs as efficiently as possible while we undertake the energy transition. Digital twins are now accepted as a crucial part of the process, so sharing ideas on their evolution at forums like this conference is key to their effective deployment.” As we reflect on Amsterdam’s vibrant exchange of ideas, we also look back on last week’s Future Digital Twin & Generative AI Middle East Conference in Abu Dhabi – both events demonstrating why Future Digital Twin events are must-attends for industry leaders. These conferences are more than just gatherings; they are launchpads for #innovation that drive the #energy transition forward, fueling new ways to solve industry challenges and embrace tomorrow’s #technology today. A huge thank you to our partners and sponsors for their support in making these events a success. Catch the energy and insights from Amsterdam! 👇 🌐 Want to stay in the loop? Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/eTkkS4VA #FDTAM Simone Kranendonk, Karina Fernandez, Nina Reiersgaard, Lars Meløe, Rolf Einar Saeter, Hemanth Sheelvant, Merijn Backx, Diego Vale da Nobrega, Taoufik Ait Ettajer, Nadir Azam, Stephanie Goseine-Minderhoud, Rodrigo Martins, Joanna Jedrys, Owen O'Connell

🌟 Celebrating Excellence at the Digital Twin Excellence Awards Middle East 2024! 🌟   We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the Digital Twin   Excellence Awards Middle East 2024, presented recently at the Future Digital Twin & Generative AI Middle East Conference in Abu Dhabi. The awards, recognizing transformative innovation and leadership in digital engineering, were presented by Wassim Ghadban, VP of Global Innovation and Digital Engineering at Kent and Chairman of the ME Advisory Board.   🏆 AI Application in Driving Operational Efficiencies Pedro Carreiras, ADNOC Group – VCO VAST Shutdown Optimization   🏆 Operations Digital Twin of the Year Sara Bakhti, ADNOC – Autonomous Well Control   🏆 Digital & AI Innovation Project of the Year Abbas Husain Almutawa, PMP, RMP, FE, Saudi Aramco – Refining & NGL Projects   🏆 “Digital by Design Facilities” Ali Al Jaradah, Aramco Europe – Riyas NGL Project   We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Wassim Ghadban for recognizing our CEO, Adam Soroka, and our team with awards for our dedication and hard work in organizing this conference. This acknowledgment inspires us to keep pushing the boundaries in digital transformation and innovation.   Congratulations to each of the winners for their exceptional contributions to the industry, and a huge thank you to everyone who made this event a success!    #DigitalTwin #AI #Innovation #FDTME #DigitalTransformation #Energy #OilandGas

🌟 Highlights from our Final Panel of the Day at #FDTME: “The Industrial Field Worker – Adopting Digital Twins Dynamically in Engineering Simulation” 🌟 Wrapping up an incredible day, Panel Five brought insights into how digital twins are transforming fieldwork and expanding the potential of remote operations. Speakers: Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy, CEO, Reignite Future Manish Thakur, OT Network & Cybersecurity Manager, Kent Maxim Krayushkin, Growth & Partnerships Lead, AIQ Here are some of the key takeaways: ⮕ Security Comes First: While digital twins are enhancing remote operations, panelists highlighted the need for strong cybersecurity measures. Some parts of the industry aren’t prioritizing cybersecurity on par with other sectors. Positioning the Chief Information Security Officer high within the organization is crucial to safeguarding remote site communications. ⮕ Integrating VR and the Metaverse: Panelists discussed how the metaverse could create immersive experiences for remote consultations, with virtual reality (VR) enhancing collaboration and troubleshooting from afar. ⮕ Optimizing Wearables through an Operational Twin: Implementing augmented reality (AR) wearables within operational twins can empower field workers with real-time data and support, driving efficiency and safety. ⮕ Reliable Connectivity with Low Latency Communications: Enhancing offshore operations relies on stable, low-latency communication networks. Improved connectivity strengthens remote operations while maintaining cybersecurity. ⮕ Assisting the Remote Worker: From VR and drones to robotic assistance, these tools are revolutionizing support for field workers and overcoming technical challenges in remote locations. Thank you to our panelists and to moderator Khadija Mazouari, Digital Projects Lead, Digital Transformation, Mubadala Energy, for an engaging final session! #DigitalTwin #Engineering #Innovation #Energy

🌟 Key Takeaways from Andreas Gaarder’s Thought Leadership Presentation at #FDTME: “Establishing the Digital Foundation in the Early Project Phase to Enable AI Analysis in Later Phases” 🌟 Today, Andreas Hoel Gaarder, VP of Middle East & Asia Pacific at FutureOn, shared an inspiring look into how digital foundations set the stage for powerful AI-driven insights in later project phases. Here’s what we learned from his presentation on FutureOn’s FieldTwin Open Data Platform: ⮕ A Smarter, Sustainable Approach: The FieldTwin Open Data Platform empowers energy operators with a visual, data-driven approach to make faster, smarter project decisions, addressing energy security while navigating Net-Zero imperatives. Early-stage digital foundations pave the way for streamlined workflows and data mobilization throughout a project’s lifecycle. ⮕ Seamless Collaboration with an Open API: With a cloud-first, API-driven strategy, FieldTwin integrates seamlessly with proprietary and third-party solutions, creating a comprehensive digital twin of each project. This open API design supports multi-vendor integrations, aiming to become the offshore industry standard for data consumption, visualization, and analysis. ⮕ Core Focus & Emerging Use Cases: FieldTwin is currently enabling transformative outcomes for offshore deepwater projects, covering everything from early-phase Pre-FEED to detailed FEED. Beyond traditional E&P projects, the platform is expanding to support subsea field operations, offshore wind, CCS, hydrogen and onshore developments, making it adaptable to a wide range of project needs. A big thank you to FutureOn for being a Silver Sponsor of #FDTME and for driving innovation in digital foundations and energy efficiency! #DigitalTwin #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInnovation #Sustainability #Energy

🌟 Key Takeaways from Panel Four at #FDTME: Enabling Value Creation through Generative AI – Understanding the Limitations and Controls of AI Models through Digital Twins Deployment" 🌟 Today’s discussion explored how to unlock real value with Generative AI, emphasizing the need for purpose-driven AI in digital twins and the energy sector. 🎙️ Speakers: Saad Tounzi, Digital Projects Department Manager, ADNOC Distribution Yara Alatrach, EMEA Energy Industry Advisor, Microsoft Dr Chris Cooper, Executive Advisor, ADNOC Group Professor Merouane Debbah, Director of the KU 6G Center, Khalifa University Here’s what we learned from our incredible panel of industry leaders: ⮕ AI with Purpose: Dr. Chris Cooper highlighted that AI should be built with specific solutions in mind, rather than creating AI tools and then searching for applications. “GenAI must either save costs or improve business,” added Dr. Satyam Priyadarshy. ⮕ Asking the Right Questions: The quality of what we get from AI depends on asking the right questions. Professor Debbah shared that understanding how to frame questions is essential for maximizing AI’s potential. ⮕ The Cost-Benefit Balance: Generative AI can handle complex tasks like document generation, but Professor Debbah noted that human involvement often remains simpler and cheaper for certain tasks. Over time, as costs balance out, AI may handle more, but it’s essential to recognize it isn’t always the best tool for every repetitive job. ⮕ Upskilling for the Future: For AI to be effective, people need to understand it! Panelists emphasized the importance of upskilling staff to see AI’s potential in their roles, enabling them to come up with innovative applications. Thank you to our fantastic speakers and Dr. Dalia Abdallah, Technology Manager at ADNOC, for moderating such an engaging session on AI-driven value creation! #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #DigitalTwin #Innovation

🌟 Thought Leadership in Action: Wassim Ghadban on “The Twin of Twins” at #FDTME! 🌟 Today, Wassim Ghadban, VP of Global Innovation and Digital Engineering at Kent, delivered an inspiring Thought Leadership Presentation on “The Twin of Twins.” Wassim explored the wide-reaching potential of digital twins, not just as an innovative concept but as a transformative tool that’s reshaping the entire energy landscape. So, what are digital twins? According to Wassim, it’s about the 'outcome'—safer, more efficient, and increasingly autonomous operations driven by AI. As he put it: “This shift is not just about optimizing existing processes—it’s about redefining the future of energy production.” 🚀 Welcome to the AI Industrial Revolution! 🚀 Wassim shared how the fifth Industrial Revolution, powered by generative AI, is unfolding right before us, which he marks as having begun just two years ago. This era is transforming industries with autonomous operations and innovative approaches. From enhancing productivity to revolutionizing personal and business interactions, AI is marking a stark line between the past and future of how we work, create and connect. Thank you, Wassim, for guiding us through the incredible journey of digital twin technology and the future of AI! And a huge thank you to Kent for their invaluable support as our Headline Sponsor, helping us bring these transformative discussions to life here today! #TechnologyTrends #Innovation #AIRevolution #Innovation #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence

🌟 Key Takeaways from Panel 3 at #FDTME: "Digital Twins and Asset Performance Management – Establishing Generative AI to Populate Asset Information and Facilitate Autonomous Operations" 🌟 Today’s discussion on Digital Twins and Asset Performance Management brought fascinating insights into the impact of Generative AI on asset information and autonomous operations. Speakers: Adam Williams, Senior Manager, Engineering Technology & Design, Motiva Enterprises LLC Ahmed Fathi (AHMED FATHY ELEZBAWY), Senior Engineer, AI, Digital Division, ADNOC Distribution Dr. Ozan Koseoglu Koseoglu, Global Head of BIM, Siemens Energy Prahallad CR, Head of Customer Solutions, Bosch Digital Twin Industries Moderated by: Mikael Berthod, Head Business Development & Sustainability Growth, OMV Here’s what we learned from our industry experts: ⮕ Digital Twins Driving Tangible Value: As Mikael Berthod noted, digital twins may not be new, but their ability to generate real, tangible improvements is now more evident than ever. This technology is taking asset performance to the next level. ⮕ Autonomous Operations on the Rise: Ahmed Fathi shared how digital twins are already playing a key role in running assets autonomously. The journey, much like teaching a child, starts off challenging but grows easier and more efficient over time. The shift towards semi-autonomous and autonomous operations is gaining speed! ⮕ Human Expertise + AI: Human expertise remains essential in the equation. Prahallad CR emphasized that bringing in the right subject matter expert first is crucial before applying GenAI and digital twin tech—ensuring a well-rounded approach to autonomous operations. ⮕ Understanding Data for Predictive Success: Adam Williams highlighted the importance of giving the industry enough time to fully understand data before using it in Generative AI models for predictive maintenance and other applications. Thank you to our insightful panelists and moderator for an engaging session on the future of digital twins and AI in asset performance! #DigitalTwin #AI #GenerativeAI #AssetManagement #Innovation #AutonomousOperations

🌟 Thought Leadership Spotlight: Shane McArdle, CEO of Kongsberg Digital, on AI’s Evolution and Lessons from Chess! 🌟 Today at #FDTME, Shane McArdle, kicked off his presentation with an unforgettable analogy: the story of Garry Kasparov, the Russian chess grandmaster who faced off against IBM’s Deep Blue in 1997. Kasparov’s epic defeat by AI had people convinced that the future of chess—and maybe all strategic games—would be dominated by machines alone. But today, we know that’s far from the truth. As Shane explained, AI didn’t replace humans—it *elevated* them. The best chess players now incorporate machine learning and game preparation with AI into their training, evolving the game in ways Kasparov could never have imagined. The takeaway? AI, when integrated thoughtfully, enhances our skills and capabilities rather than replacing them. Shane continued with an inspiring discussion on today’s advancements, from large language models like ChatGPT connecting millions to AI, to the transformative impact AI can have in the workplace. While challenges exist—such as the energy-intensive demands of GPUs—Shane’s optimism for AI’s role in reshaping industries shines through. Thank you, Shane, for sharing your vision, and to Kongsberg Digital for leading the charge as our Official Digital Twin Partner. Together, we’re setting the board for a powerful future in AI. Checkmate. AI wins. ♟️ #DigitalTwin #AI #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #technology #chatgpt