AI in Oil & Gas Series

Join Domino & Activera at Yellow Rose Distillery

June 18th | 4:00 PM | Houston, TX

Join Domino and Activera Consulting at Houston's first legal whiskey distillery.

Join us for an evening of networking with fellow leaders in Oil & Gas to discuss how AI has the potential to transform the industry. You won't want to miss your chance to hear from industry experts from NVIDIA, Digital Wildcatters, and one of the largest oil producers in the US.

During this "Ask the Experts" series our experts will discuss what they're excited about as well as what keeps them up at night including:

  • Responsible AI
  • Security by obscurity
  • Build vs Buy vs Wait

We encourage you to bring your own topics and questions as well. Throughout the evening a curated selection of the finest whiskeys crafted by Yellow Rose Distillery will be available for you to enjoy. Don't miss your chance to take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the distillery and witness firsthand the craftsmanship and dedication that goes into every bottle.

This event presents a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders, exchange insights, and gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between AI and the oil and gas sector.

Agenda

4:00 pm - Registration, Bites and Drinks

4:30 pm - Ask the experts

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm - Networking

Featured Speakers

Ahsan Yousufzai

Global Head of Business Development and Strategy


Ahsan Yousufzai, Global Head of Business Development and Strategy for Nvidia Energy, is responsible for thought leadership and building the ecosystem for energy transition by harnessing the power of Generative AI, Simulations, and Metaverse technologies. Bringing over 20 years of experience in the development and adoption of digital technologies in O&G, Refining, Power Generation, and Renewables. Ahsan has a proven track record of building and managing successful technology startups and mature business lines. He has built and managed high-performing tech teams at Siemens, GE, and Baker Hughes, developing cutting-edge digital platforms and products across the globe. Ahsan's passion for sustainable development stems from his diverse work experience in Belgium, Germany, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the USA which instilled in him a deep understanding of the world's energy challenges. He is committed to building a future powered by low-carbon energy, using cutting-edge technology to create a more sustainable tomorrow.

Jake Corley

Co-Founder, Chief Community Officer


After Jake got out of the USMC, he took dove headfirst into oil & gas tech scene to help the energy industry evolve or die. From bringing the first cloud-based SaaS product to the industry to co-hosting the very first oil & gas podcast, Jake is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology & the energy industry. Since 2018, Digital Wildcatters has cultivated an engaged community of forward thinkers in the energy industry. They've have accelerated the adoption of technology in a traditional industry by producing content that inspires the brightest minds to think outside of the box and challenge the status quo.

Tommy Ogden

Director


Tommy Ogden is a Director at Activera Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm based in Houston, Texas, focused on accelerating business outcomes for the future of energy. With expertise in Merger Integration, Business Excellence, and Cloud/Data/AI, Activera's collaborative teams approach complex challenges with a mindset of inquiry. They tailor and custom-build solutions with a dedicated focus on measurable impact for clients.

Possessing a diverse skill set across many industries and educational pursuits, Tommy has developed business acumen through 22 years of experience working in myriad capacities, including – investment advisor, financial analyst, business analyst, management/strategy consultant, and project/program manager. He has earned certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), and SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC). He is known for his ability to produce unique ideas for solving problems, offer an innovative perspective, and lead a team to accomplish results within assigned deadlines, having consistently provided actionable deliverables in the agility, analytics, and energy arenas.