11th Annual Energy Supply Chain & Procurement Summit November 12-13, 2025

Hyatt Regency Houston West | Houston, TX

Registrants from ISM will receive 12 CEH credits

Our commitment – for over 11 years we have bought together senior executives from across the energy supply chain, procurement and logistics ecosystems — we are focused on continuing to foster dialogue, facilitate commercial relationships and contribute meaningfully to decarbonization, digitalization and efficiencies of the energy sector.

Key benefits of attending the 2025 Energy Supply Chain and Procurement Summit:

Exclusive Industry Insights
Gain a deep understanding of current energy supply chain dynamics, including resilience strategies post-pandemic and the latest responses to geopolitical shocks and tariff/lead-time challenges.

Actionable Strategies for Volatility and Risk Management
Learn scenario-planning, trade-war modeling, and supply-chain mapping techniques to secure operations and profit margins despite market instability.

AI, Digitalization, and Procurement Innovation
Discover how genuine AI solutions (not just task automation) can accelerate supply chain and procurement ROI, from pilot programs to enterprise-wide deployment. See case studies from early adopters in oil & gas using digital twin and visibility platforms.

Talent and Leadership Development
Take away frameworks for building resilient, agile teams. Explore ways to upskill and reskill for Industry 4.0, integrate emotional intelligence into leadership, and nurture talent pipelines for the AI-enabled future.

Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
Engage directly with supply chain leaders, procurement executives, technology innovators, and AI experts during interactive roundtables, panel discussions, and networking breaks throughout both days.

Resilience and Sustainability Roadmaps
Attend panels and dialogues focused on decarbonizing supply chains, meeting compliance, measuring real progress on Scope 3 emissions, and integrating climate transition action plans to unlock growth.

Supplier Diversification and Mid-Market Agility
Learn from practical playbooks on supply chain mapping, supplier management, contract innovation, and localization strategies to address tightening margins and regulatory changes.

Practical Tech Adoption Guidance
Explore sponsor showcases and expert spotlights on maximizing procurement tech ROI, including vendor analytics benchmarking and total cost ownership strategies.

Future Trends and Real-World Innovations
Stay ahead with rapid-fire sessions and lightning rounds focused on smart contracts (blockchain), edge analytics, circular economy, and DEI impact metrics.

Direct Access to Decision-Makers
Elevate your supply chain function to board-level conversations, learn how to communicate effectively with senior executives, and forge cross-sector alliances for future initiatives.

Resilience through Transparency: Energizing Today’s Supply Chains

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration and Coffee

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Opening Keynote: Navigating Volatility: The State of Energy Supply Chains

• Illuminating current industry dynamics post-pandemic and geopolitical shocks
• Highlighting the urgency of resilience against tariff and lead-time challenges
• Charting emerging priorities in cost management and sustainability

Matt Hale, Rystad Energy

9:30 AM – 10:10 AM
Panel Discussion: Tariffs: Strategic Responses and Opportunities

• Analyzing tariff impacts on import costs to secure greater cost predictability and protect profit margins
• Mitigating supply-chain disruptions by diversifying supplier bases
• Leveraging scenario-planning tools to model trade-war outcomes

Jesus De La Cerda Jr., Mitsui E&P USA
Joel Shibley, Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
Peter Dill, Huntsman
Maru Williams, Chevron

10:10 AM – 10:40 AM
Morning Networking Break

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
Tariff and Trade Playbook: Practical Compliance Workflows and Quick Wins

• Driving end-to-end supply chain insights with real-time data
• Leveraging predictive analytics for demand planning
• Streamlining supplier vetting and compliance checks
• Sharing lessons from early adopters in oil & gas

Thomas Cook, Blue Tiger International

11:00 AM – 11:35 AM
Dialogue: From Blind Spots to Insights: Mastering Supply Chain Mapping & Visibility

• Mapping each supplier tier to identify critical nodes and pre-empt disruptions
• Visualizing real-time flows of goods and information
• Integrating data into a centralized control-tower dashboard
• Optimizing supply-chain network design to uncover cost savings

11:35 AM – 12:00 PM
Dialogue: Forging Resilient Teams: Turning Failure into Fuel through Leadership Mindset

• Cultivating agility and ownership in mid-sized firms
• Aligning stakeholders using proven communication frameworks
• Turning setbacks into strategic wins
• Validating success with time-to-value metrics

Sonia V. Clayton, Virtual Intelligence Providers
Pearl Chu, SLB
Kathy Khuu, Shell
Raquel Costa, EDP Renewables North America
Stuart Timson, E2 Consulting Engineers

12:00 PM – 12:05 PM
Lunch Break Welcome
Joe Alvillar, ATPI Energy Travel

12:05 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch and Networking Break

1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
Sponsor Spotlight: Turning Divergence into Advantage

• Activating leadership mindsets that embrace volatility
• Elevating supply-chain functions to board-level visibility
• Embedding antifragility principles
• Securing timely buy-in from senior executives

1:20 PM – 2:05 PM
Lightning Rounds – Part A: Rapid-Fire Innovation

• AI in Procurement: From Pilot to Scale
  Narahari Rao, SLB
• Talent Pipelines: Upskilling in the Age of Automation
  John Atasie, J5 Global Synergy Group

2:05 PM – 2:35 PM
Dialogue: Futureproofing Supply Chains Against Market Volatility

• Applying top energy sector resilience trends
• Scenario-planning for price swings
• Leveraging multi-tier visibility
• Agile procurement playbooks

Sarah Jane Sherman, Excelerate Energy
Merajul Huq, Chevron
John Coyle, DNOW

2:35 PM – 3:05 PM
Afternoon Networking Break

3:05 PM – 3:50 PM
Lightning Rounds – Part B: Case Clinics

• Data Visibility Wins
• Tariff & Trade Playbook
• Local Empowerment

3:50 PM – 4:20 PM
Dialogue: Decarbonizing Supply Chains: Beyond Compliance

• Driving supplier engagement
• Embedding sustainability into procurement
• Measuring Scope 3 performance
• Success stories and pitfalls

Eric Shultz, Dow Chemical
Julia Salant, EcoVadis
Walter Egbueze

4:20 PM – 5:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Sustainability Roadmap: Real Progress vs. Marketing

• Evaluating 3–5-year decarbonization progress
• Adapting to evolving sustainability regulations
• Climate Transition Action Plans

Sean Barnes, Wolf Executives

DAY 2 – NOVEMBER 13
Futureproofing People & Platforms: AI, Talent & Transformation

Thursday, November 13, 2025

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration and Coffee

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Presentation: Opportunities for collaboration between ports, producers, and service companies

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Fireside Chat: AI’s Transformational Role in Energy Procurement

• Differentiating automation vs. true AI
• Talent shifts driven by AI adoption
• Scalable AI-integration roadmaps

John Atasie, J5 Global Synergy Group
Micah Garrison, Patterson-UTI

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Presentation: Leading with EI in the Age of AI

Jeff Frey, FurtherFaster | Rice University | Vital Competence

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Morning Networking Break

11:00 AM – 11:25 AM
Fireside Chat: ERM in Action

Tosin Odetola, Dow

11:25 AM – 11:50 AM
Fireside Chat: End-to-End Supply Chain at Indorama

John Smith, Indovinya

11:50 AM – 12:20 PM
Presentation: Master Data, Real Value: AI at Scale

Gee Lauder, Shell

12:20 PM – 1:20 PM
Lunch and Networking Break

1:20 PM – 1:50 PM
Dialogue: Supplier Management for Mid-Market Agility

Dmitriy Monakhov, ColdStream Energy

1:50 PM – 2:50 PM
Interactive Roundtable Discussions

Leaders include:
Waleed Haque (SLB), Uma Taylor (4D Logistics), Walter Egbueze, Max Miquelarena (BASF), Lynn Buckley (Baker Hughes), SK Roy (Graynomics), Suhail Siddiqui (Seven Sigma Consulting), Jeff Frey (FurtherFaster)

2:50 PM – 3:20 PM
Dialogue: Upskilling Strategies for the AI-Enabled Supply Chain

Abdul Muqeet Mir, SLB

3:20 PM – 3:40 PM
Afternoon Networking Break

3:40 PM – 4:10 PM
Modernizing Supply Chain & Cyber Risk Management

Al Lindseth, CI5O Advisory
Barry Yim, Enterprise Products

4:10 PM – 5:00 PM
Closing Panel: Setting the Course for 2026

Luke van der Waals, SLB