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The IADC ART Conference & Exhibition serves as a leading forum to explore the state of the art in rig technology, downhole operations, and integrating the two seamlessly with minimal human intervention. The event will also review activities of the IADC ART Committee, which has steadily advanced drilling technology, by exploring future technology, drilling control systems, automation, questions of reliability and more. The committee has developed operational guidelines, assessed pros and cons of advanced drilling technology, developed new definitions and more.

Call for abstracts: EXPIRES Wednesday, 19 February

The 2020 IADC Advanced Rig Technology Conference & Exhibition will be held on 1-2 September at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Austin, Texas. For consideration, an abstract for each proposed paper must be submitted to IADC no later than 19 February 2020. General subject themes envisioned for the conference include the following, though abstracts exploring other areas will also be considered:

Transforming the Process

• Training
• Success stories
• Workflow Processes
• AI Assisted operations

Data & Automation

• Smart Communications, WebRTC
• Data Management: Quality, Collection and Removal
• Automation and Control Systems
• Autonomous inspection and repair
• Digital Twins, Robotics, SDx

Rig Upgrades & Re-Activation

• Capability Upgrades (20k, 12,000ft WD, …)
• Integrating drilling systems
• Reactivation challenges and possibilities

Drilling 2030 & Beyond

• What’s next in drilling
• Drilling economics post 2030
• Program your own rig…

Renewables – Future Opportunities

• Low emission drilling rigs
• Economics of drilling for renewables

Out of the Box Technologies

• AI as a Service
• 5G Data Networks
• Autonomous Control (non O&G)
• Computer Vision, Extended Reality
• Advanced Computing (Edge, Cognitive, Web scale)
• 3D Printing

NOTE: Selected abstracts might be assigned to interactive panel discussions, rather than scheduled as conventional presentations.

Authors are invited to submit proposals for presentations at the conference. For consideration, an abstract for each proposed paper must be submitted to IADC no later than Wednesday, 19 February 2020. Authors of papers selected will receive confirmation and guidelines by Thursday, 9 April 2020. Please note that formal papers are encouraged, but are NOT required for this conference.

Prior to paper proposal submission, management clearance must be obtained. Any issues concerning clearance should be outlined when the paper proposal is submitted.

We look forward to your participation and hope to see you at this important event!

Hyatt Regency Austin
208 Barton Springs
Austin, Texas 78704
Phone: +1.512.477.1234
Single/Double Occupancy……..$239
Rates available until 10 August 2020.
Click here to view the hotel website.