Oil and Natural Gas Services Sector Innovation and Macroeconomic Trends

The oil and natural gas services industry is expected to see continued technology development in areas like digitalization and automation for further efficiency gains and improved economics. Join us for an in-depth discussion on market drivers and the next era of innovation in the oilpatch with Lyndall Cissell, President Americas Land for SLB, the world’s largest oilfield services company.

Infrastructure, Molecules and Delivering Positive Energy

Energy infrastructure is vital to connecting surging demand with the productive American shale fields. Join us for a comprehensive discussion with Mike Howard, Chairman and CEO of Howard Energy Partners, on the latest industry trends, oilfield innovation, the importance of effective advocacy and the interconnectedness between supply, economic growth, and quality of life.

In-depth State Regulatory Discussion

With recent changes to the UIC permitting program, new Chapter 4 rules going into effect on July 1, and the inactive well plugging bill passed this past legislative session that will require new rules and process in place by September 2027, we will hear from RRC Chairman (on June 17) Jim Wright, and the agency's Director for Technical Permitting in the Oil and Gas Division, Paul DuBois, on those important topics and will have a chance to ask them questions about their implementation. 

Candid Perspectives on the Energy Market and Deal Making

Energy markets are in flux, and the path forward is neither simple nor obvious. Is the industry at the end of a multi-year consolidation phase or will current lower commodity prices be a catalyst for continued deal making? Capital has begun returning after an ill-conceived stampede away from fossil fuels, private companies are thriving, and innovation is redefining what's possible—but can this momentum survive a downcycle? And where does a vocally pro-energy administration fit into the equation? Join panelists John Fossum, Managing Director, Petrie Partners, and Austin Hughes, Senior Vice President, Petrie Partners, for this insightful discussion.

Oil and Gas Price Outlook for 2026

Over the past year, the global oil and U.S. natural gas markets have experienced significant volatility with meaningful changes in the key supply and demand drivers for both hydrocarbons. Marshall Adkins, Head of Energy for Raymond James, will update us on the latest changes in this rapidly evolving energy macro environment and help us understand what we might expect for both oil and gas prices in 2026.

Additional speakers will be announced in the coming days.