April 7–10, 2026, Santa Fe, New Mexico

i2k Connect’s Chief Technology Officer Eric Schoen and Chief Architect Joshua Eckroth will present at the SPE Forum focusing on AI in upstream E&P.

The April 7–10 SPE Forum: Artificial Intelligence in Upstream E&P 2030 and Beyond brings together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to explore how AI is redefining exploration and production. Over four days of focused discussions, participants will examine the evolving integration of machine learning, automation, and data-driven decision systems across subsurface characterization, drilling, reservoir management, and production optimization.

Set against the vibrant, creative backdrop of Santa Fe, this Forum fosters an open exchange of ideas about the technologies, business models, and ethical frameworks shaping upstream operations for the next decade. Attendees will collaborate to identify the key enablers, challenges, and transformative opportunities that will drive AI adoption across the energy value chain—helping define what “E&P 2030” looks like in practice.

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