Transforming Energy Exploration: Technology, Sustainability, and Innovation Symposium

About

23–25 September 2026
Bengaluru, India

The energy exploration landscape is undergoing profound transformation, driven by advancements in technology, and sustainable practices. As global energy demands evolve, organizations are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, optimize recovery, and unlock new opportunities – all while aligning with the broader energy transition.

This symposium will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and policy influencers to explore emerging trends shaping the future of energy exploration. This symposium is designed to foster collaboration, facilitate knowledge exchange, and cross-disciplinary dialogue to address challenges and opportunities across the energy value chain.

Symposium Objectives

The symposium provides a platform to:

Explore cutting-edge technologies that are shaping the future of energy sustainability across hydrocarbon resources, new energy solutions, and critical mineral exploration.
Share best practices and case studies from global operations to inspire innovation and improve outcomes.
Foster collaboration between technology providers, operators, research communities, and policymaking authorities.
Discuss strategies for balancing energy security, sustainability, and innovation in a rapidly evolving landscape
Highlight the critical role of mineral exploration—such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements (REEs)—in enabling the next generation of sustainable energy solutions and supporting the global energy transition.

Technical Committee

Management Committee:

Nebula Bagchi, GEOPIC-ONGC
Sanjeev Tokhi, ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL)
Anup Kumar, Oil India Limited
Deepak Agarwal, SLB
Angeni Jayawickramarajah, bp
Adam Fischer, ExxonMobil
Shanto Mukherjee, Mining Tech Consultancy Services Limited
Sujoy Mukherjee, Chevron

Lead Convenors:

Rupam Chakraborty, SLB
Kondal Reddy, Cairn Oil & Gas,VEDANTA LIMITED
Swapnesh Shukla

Technical Committee:

Ajit Singh, Absolute Imaging International (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Akash Mathur, Geosoftware
Alessandro Mannini, Seisquare Group
Amine Ourabah, Stryde
Anish T K, ExxonMobil
Anurag Pandey, ExxonMobil
Ashok Yadav, Reliance Industries Limited
Avirup Chatterjee, Baker Hughes
Bharath Shekar, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Bhargav Boddupalli, Sintef
Cyrille Reiser, Sharp Reflections
Davina Kerai, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute Pty Ltd
Deepankar Borgohain, TGS
Dibakar Ghosal, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Eena Dadwal, Halliburton
Girish Gupta, SLB
Gunaseelan Nandan Cumaran, DUG
Hemant Kumar Dixit, Geosoftware
Hugo Ruiz, Reach Subsea
John Coffin, Delft Inversion
Koushik Biswas, ONGC
Mahadevan S Iyer, Halliburton
Mahesh Raghvani, Woodside Energy
Mengli Zhang, Colorado School of Mines
Naresh Kumar, Coal India
Nicolas Daynac, Eliis
Partha Pratim Mandal, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad
Paul Helps, Halliburton
Puja Prakash, ExxonMobil
Raghava Tharimela, EMGS
Ravi Kant Pathak, Geocoin Global
Richard Walters, bp
Ritesh M Joshi, Aspen Tech (An Emerson Company)
Sanjay Kumar Singh, GEOPIC-ONGC
Sanjukta De, Chevron
Shivaji Maitra, Viridien
Sourish Roy, ONGC
Subhash Kumar Sharma, ONGC
Subodh Notiyal, TGS
Subrata Banerjee, Adani Welspun Exploration Ltd
Tanvi Arora, CSIR-NGRI
Unni Chambath, Shearwater
Vinay Bhardwaj, Rezlytix

Attend

Visa

To assist with the Visa Letter for your participation we kindly request that you complete the form and submit the required details at your earliest convenience. This will enable us to proceed with issuing your visa letter.

Once you receive the Visa Letter, please apply for your visa online for a business visa at the consulate. For your Visa Online application, please view this step-by-step procedure to assist you with the process.

For Visa in Arrival, please visit – India Visa Online. For any questions or require further assistance, please reach out to Roshna Fathima, Event Lead at [email protected]

Please note that per SEG policy, travel expenses, visa and registration for the symposium will be the individual’s responsibility.

We look forward to seeing you in Bengaluru, India. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Who Should Attend?

This symposium is designed for a diverse audience, including:

Exploration and production professionals seeking to stay ahead of industry trends.
Technology innovators and service providers driving advancements in energy exploration.
Researchers and academic institutions contributing to the development of new solutions.
Policy makers and regulators shaping the future of energy and resource management.
Investors and stakeholders committed to supporting the energy transition and sustainable growth.

By connecting a diverse group of stakeholders, the Transforming Energy Exploration: Technology, Sustainability, and Innovation Symposium 2026 aims to inspire transformative thinking and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth in the evolving energy landscape.

Registration Fees

Includes Coffee breaks (during the meeting) and lunches (Wednesday–Friday)

Join & Save! Non-members will gain further access to the world of applied geophysics through the SEGratis Membership — a complimentary one-year membership included with a paid non-member workshop registration.

India National Delegate Rates

Early Bird Registration Fee (must be registered and paid by 23 August 2026)
US$550 (Member) | US$660 (Non-member)

Full Registration Fee (effective 24 August 2026 onwards)
US$650 (Member) | US$750 (Non-member)

Group of 5 Registration Fee
US$600 (rate per person)

Academia Registration Fee
US$450 (Member) | US$550 (Non-member)

Student Registration Fee
US$220 (Member) | US$240 (Non-member)

For Student & Academia Registrations:
All student non-members must submit a copy of their valid student ID to [email protected] to complete registration.

International Delegate Rates

Early Bird Registration Fee (must be registered and paid by 23 August 2026)
US$1,080 (Member) | US$1,280 (Non-member)

Full Registration Fee (effective 24 August 2026 onwards)
US$1,380 (Member) | US$1,480 (Non-member)

Group of 5 Registration Fee
US$1,100 (rate per person)

Academia Registration Fee
US$450 (Member) | US$550 (Non-member)

Student Registration Fee
US$220 (Member) | US$240 (Non-member)

For Student & Academia Registrations:
All student non-members must submit a copy of their valid student ID to [email protected] to complete registration.

Visa Information

For Visa in Arrival, please visit – India Visa Online. For any questions or require further assistance, please reach out to Roshna Fathima, Event Lead at [email protected]

Please note that per SEG policy, travel expenses, visa and registration for the symposium will be the individual’s responsibility.

We look forward to seeing you in Bengaluru, India. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Call for Abstracts

Submit your abstracts to [email protected] based on the following key themes and focus areas.

Emerging Exploration Technologies: Advancements in imaging, predictive analytics, and real-time data integration to improve decision-making and operational outcomes.
Digital Transformation: Leveraging AI/ML and high-performance computing to automate workflows across all the domains of an E&P cycle.
Sustainable Energy Solutions: Integrating low-carbon strategies, alternative energy sources, and sustainable resource development approaches.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Enabling partnerships between national oil companies (NOCs), international oil companies (IOCs), service providers, and academia to accelerate technology adoption and build capabilities across the industry.

ABSTRACT FORMAT

Abstract: Max 2-page abstract + 1 figure, single column

Abstracts should include sufficient details for the committee to judge the quality of the submitted work. Abstracts should be a minimum of 1 page, text plus 1 figure, with a maximum of 2 pages. Submissions should be in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.

Submit Abstracts