Present
WHAT WE DISCUSSED
Connect with a select group of CIOs, CTOs, and Digital Leaders shaping the future of AI, infrastructure, and innovation in Oil & Gas.
Across the energy sector, leaders are under pressure to translate AI ambition into operational realityâwhile navigating legacy infrastructure, cybersecurity risks, and evolving sustainability mandates.
While the conference focuses on strategy and scale, this evening was designed for something more valuable: Honest conversations with peers facing the same challenges.
What Participants Gained:
- Unfiltered peer exchange:
Discuss whatâs actually working (and what isnât) in AI, data, and infrastructure transformation - Real-world perspectives on ROI:
How leading organizations are moving beyond pilots to measurable business outcomes - Strategic connections:
Build relationships with senior leaders across upstream, midstream, and downstream - A relaxed, high-value setting:
No presentations. No sales pitches. Just meaningful dialogue over dinner
Who Should Attend?
This dinner was curated for senior decision-makers, including:
- CIOs & CTOs
- VP / Head of IT
- Chief Digital & Innovation Officers
- Heads of AI, Data & Analytics
- Heads of Infrastructure, Network & IoT
AGENDA
6:30 PM â 7:00 PM
Welcome & Introductions
7:00 PM – 8:50 PM
Dinner & Networking
8:50 PM – 9:00 PM
Closing
SOLUTION EXPERTS
Parm Sandhu
Group Vice President Enterprise 5G Products and Services at NTT DATA Inc.
Parm Sandhu is the Group Vice President Enterprise 5G Products and Services at NTT Data Inc. He has over 30 years of industry experience in leading transformative product & services initiatives for wireless and FTTH networks, enterprise managed services including wireless networks, IoT, voice, video, and broadband services. Prior to joining NTT, Parm was responsible for Product and Service Development at TELUS Communications Inc.
Deepak Achuthashankar
Industry Solutions & Strategy Leader – Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy & Utilities at NTT DATA Inc.
Deepak Achuthashankar is a solutions and business leader with 17 years of international experience, specializing in manufacturing, energy, and asset-intensive industries. While working with Fortune 500 companies, he has gained a deep understanding of mission-critical environments across industry domains. Deepak has led Industry 4.0 and data-driven transformations for global clients, with expertise at the intersection of business strategy and emerging technologies – including IoT, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and edge computing. Drawing on a strong foundation in industrial automation and advanced credentials in Data Science and Machine Learning from MIT, Deepak leads teams to advance innovation, resulting in enhanced operational resilience, accelerated digital adoption, and long-term value creation across global production ecosystems.
Aaron McWilliams
Managing Director and Industry Segment Leader for Energy and Resources at NTT DATA Inc.
Aaron McWilliams is Managing Director and Industry Segment Leader for Energy and Resources at NTT DATA Inc., where he leads the Energy and Resources portfolio across North America. With nearly two decades at NTT DATA, he has held senior executive roles across client delivery, operations, and business development, including Vice President Client Executive and Chief Operating Officer for Manufacturing and Life Sciences. Throughout his tenure, Aaron has driven growth through large-scale, information-driven transformation initiatives, bringing deep expertise in enterprise strategy, client leadership, and manufacturing-focused digital transformation.
