IADC Young Professionals Summit August 1, 2024 – Houston

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Fueling Ambition, Powering Progress: IADC Young Professionals Summit

IADC’s Young Professionals (YP) Committee is excited to offer this one-day summit specifically designed for YPs in the drilling industry. The event will offer a platform for YPs to network, exchange knowledge, and discuss key trends and challenges with peers as the next generation of talent in the industry.

The event will take place on 1 August at Transocean in Houston, TX.

7:30 am
Registration, coffee service and networking

8:15 am
Welcome and Safety Briefing
Keynote Presentation
Jason Gahr, Operations Manager, ExxonMobil

9:00 am
Oilfield Services as a Technology Leader
Nathan Moralez, Senior Wells Engineer, BP

9:45 am
Stand & Deliver: Perfecting your Presentation Skills
Paige Donnell, Founder & CEO, Paige PR

10:30 am BREAK

10:45 am
Field Perspective
Kenny Baker, Director of Personnel Development, Cactus Drilling

11:30 am LUNCH
Bridging Generational Gaps
Bianca Richards Agar, HR Manager – Sales & Commercial, SLB

12:45 pm
The Archetype of a Career in Oil & Gas
Vicky Jackson Nielson, Director – Drilling and Completions – Bakken, Hess Corporation
Pete Miller – Retired Industry Professional
Clint Ford – Vice President of Sales, Big E Drilling

2:00 pm
Breakout Sessions (Chose One)

Financial Planning
David Crawford: Financial Consultant, Fidelity, CFP®
Derrick Carter: Financial Consultant, Fidelity, CFP®
Putting your Best Foot Forward – Tips on Self Promotion
Cindi Boudreaux, Commercial Partner, HelloKindred
2:45 pm BREAK

3:00 pm
The Politics of Oil & Gas
Jake Menefee, Vice President, Federal and State Government Affairs, Marathon

3:30 pm
Planning for the Future of Oilfield Services
David Reid, Chief Technology Officer & Chief Marketing Officer, NOV

4:00 pm
Networking & Happy Hour
Watson’s House of Ales (14656 Grisby Rd)