ACCELERATE | MEA 2025

As organizations around the world face mounting environmental, economic and operational challenges, the role of digital software—particularly Industrial AI—has become critical for businesses to meet their goals for performance, resilience and sustainability.

This keynote will explore how advanced digital solutions enable organizations to address sustainability imperatives while driving operational efficiencies and innovation. Join Antonio Pietri, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Technology, as he delves into the transformative impact of digital technology in building resilient, sustainable and high-performing industrial companies for the future.

Following the keynote by Antonio Pietri, join a 30-minute plenary fireside chat with a prominent executive from a key industrial company in the region. In conversation with Antonio, they will explore the digital transformation journey that is shaping the future of industries such as energy, chemicals, engineering, procurement and construction, and power and utilities.

As digitalization and AI adoption accelerate, particularly in the MEA region and the Kingdom, this session will highlight how strategic collaboration and innovation are overcoming some of the industry's most complex challenges. Attendees will gain valuable insights and practical guidance on leveraging Industrial AI to drive performance, resilience and sustainability in a rapidly evolving landscape.

As companies face increasing demands for resilience, sustainability and performance, technologies like Industrial AI and advanced data management are proving essential. This session brings together industry experts to explore how these innovations are reshaping industrial processes and enabling new levels of operational excellence.

Panelists will share real-world insights into the transformative impact of AI on decision-making, predictive maintenance and process optimization, as well as the critical role of effective data management in unlocking value from these technologies. This discussion will also address the often-overlooked barriers related to organizational competency—ensuring that teams have the skills, alignment and readiness to leverage these tools effectively.

Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how to navigate these challenges and build the technical and organizational capabilities needed to drive sustainable growth in an increasingly digital world.

Unlock the future of Production Optimization with Industrial AI in this dynamic breakout session. Discover how technology innovations are transforming production environments by enabling predictive maintenance, informed decision-making and optimized production processes to drive new levels of operational excellence.

Insights from industry experts and real-world examples will showcase how technology is aligning business processes with advanced data management to increase efficiencies, minimize downtime and drive sustainability goals. Attendees will learn about practical strategies for applying these technologies to enhance performance, resilience and sustainability.

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Designed for professionals in subsurface science and engineering, this session will highlight cutting-edge advancements in Industrial AI-powered solutions that are transforming subsurface analysis and decision-making. Attendees will gain insight into powerful new tools and workflows that improve accuracy, efficiency and collaboration across subsurface projects.

Industry peers will share real-world case studies and insights on leveraging digital technology to drive success with an exclusive preview of future developments and a live demonstration of yet-to-be-released capabilities. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with our technical team and industry peers to help shape the future of our solutions.

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The modern electric grid is under increasing pressure from aging and stressed infrastructure, rising energy demand and the complexities of transitioning to new energy systems. Grid management resilience is more critical than ever for utilities challenged with ensuring continuous, reliable service while addressing cybersecurity and operational risks.

This session will highlight the latest advancements in digital grid management, focusing on how innovative technologies, including Industrial AI, are transforming grid operations. We will delve into strategies for integrating advanced cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure from evolving threats. Join us to hear from experts and peers about practical approaches for enhancing system resiliency, streamlining operations and leveraging solutions for real-time decision making to secure the future of grid operations.

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