The convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is a critical step towards achieving a more efficient, data-driven manufacturing environment. This panel will explore the strategies and best practices for integrating IT and OT systems, focusing on overcoming the significant barriers that organizations face. By addressing these challenges, companies can streamline their processes, enhance data utilization, and ultimately drive innovation and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector. The discussion will provide insights from industry experts on how to navigate the complexities of IT/OT integration and leverage the benefits of a unified approach.

• What are the most common challenges organizations encounter when attempting to integrate IT and OT systems, and how can these be mitigated?
• How can companies ensure data security and integrity during and after the integration of IT and OT systems?
• What role do emerging technologies, such as IoT and AI, play in facilitating IT/OT convergence, and how can organizations effectively implement these technologies to maximize their benefits?

This presentation delves into the revolutionary role of Generative Artificial Engineering Intelligence (GenAeI) in well construction. By harnessing the power of data, machine learning, AI, automation, and human expertise, we are advancing towards autonomic systems that enable self-configuring, self-diagnosing, self-healing, self-optimizing, and self-managing well operations. The digital well program integrates engineering microservices and data interpretation to create a dynamic link between mathematical models and physical reality. This talk will outline the context and requirements for engineering microservices combined with GenAeI models, showcasing a new paradigm for well construction that operates at scale, speed, and edge precision.

• Autonomic Well Operations: Exploring how GenAeI enables self-configuring, self-diagnosing, self-healing, self-optimizing, and self-managing well systems.
• Engineering Microservices: Discussing the role of engineering microservices in bridging mathematical formulations with real-world elements.
• New Paradigm in Well Construction: Highlighting the integration of GenAeI models for scalable, rapid, and precise well construction at the edge.

• How do we build trust in Machines/Technologies/System?
• How do we establish contextual standards?
• What Effect Will Automation Have on the Environment?