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SUMMARY:Register Now for the Society of Petroleum Engineers Gulf Coast Section (SPE GCS) Young Professionals Drill Down Summit – Sept 24, 2026 – Houston, TX
DESCRIPTION:Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 5:00–8:00 PM\nCollide Headquarters\n1410 Brittmoore Rd #302\nHouston, TX 77043\nThe SPE GCS YP Drill Down Summit brings together five voices from across the petroleum industry for an open, unscripted discussion about the future of American oil and gas production. The panel will bring perspectives from drilling engineering, E&P leadership, oilfield services, regulation, and energy policy.\nWith no PowerPoints or rehearsed talking points, the two-hour conversation will focus on the real issues influencing decisions in the field, boardroom, and government. Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit questions and engage directly with the panelists.\nTopics of Discussion\n\nDrilling performance\nRegulatory challenges\nCapital strategy\nOilfield service innovation\nStrategies for drilling more efficiently and effectively\n\nFeatured Speakers\nChristopher Schilling, Kosmos Energy\nChristopher Schilling brings more than 12 years of experience in offshore and onshore drilling operations, with expertise in deepwater well design and drilling engineering. As Senior Wells and Drilling Engineer for Global Wells at Kosmos Energy, he brings experience spanning offshore operations in West Africa and the Gulf of America.\nAmar Vankardari, Wood Group\nWith nearly 15 years at Wood, including his current role as Lead Drilling Riser Engineer, Amar Vankardari brings extensive experience in subsea drilling riser design and operability analysis. His previous work as an Account Manager for Seadrill adds project leadership and oilfield services expertise to the discussion.\nAditya Raizada, Stress Engineering Services\nAditya Raizada’s experience as a Global Riser Analysis Specialist and Downhole Failure Analysis expert at Stress Engineering Services includes offshore drilling systems, riser operations, and well integrity. His technical background provides a strong perspective for the summit’s high-level discussion.\nPricing\n\nMembers – In Person: $10\nNon-Members – In Person: $15\n\nPricing listed through September 25, 2026.\nCome prepared for an open conversation about the challenges, decisions, and opportunities shaping the future of drilling and American petroleum production.\n
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ORGANIZER;CN=Jayant Bangia:MAILTO:jayant.bangia3@woodgroup.com
CATEGORIES:2026 Conferences in Oil and Gas,2026 Oil and Gas Industry Events,Houston Oil and Gas Events Calendar,Society of Petroleum Engineers - SPE Events Calendar
LOCATION:1410 Brittmoore Rd #302 Houston, TX 77043
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