2025 Integrated Technologies MWD/LWD Forum
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Introduction, Safety Briefing & Welcome
Speakers:
- Carlos Contreras, TAQA
- Eric Rothe, Reuter-Stokes
Industry Update
Speaker:
- David Bat, Kimberlite Research
Session 1: From Problem to Solution
Moderators: Eric Rothe & Seth Lastrapes
Speakers:
Session 2: Innovative Measurements
Moderators: Carlos Contreras & Ron Deady
Speakers:
- Boris Tchakarov, Well Resolution Technologies
- David Erdos, Erdos Miller
- Chandramani Shrivastava & Anell Borbor, SLB
- Jim Mather, Oliden Technologies
- Paul Neil, NOV
Coffee Break, Exhibits Open, Announcements
Session 3: Reliability & Hot Hole Advancements
Moderators: Steve Krase & Darren Terrell
Speakers:
- Steve Krase, Hephae Energy Technology
- Kevin Diao, KeyDrill Technology
- Andy Biem, Altitude EP
- Chris Hughes, KLX
- Lindsey Hughey, JAE
Lunch, Exhibits Open
Lunch Speaker:
- David Gibson, Gibson Reports
Session 4: Downhole Comms - Linked In
Moderator: Blaine Comeaux
Speakers:
- Jawad Alsadah & Jay LaCombe Quantum Energy Technologies
- David Erdos, Erdos Miller
- Jeff Lasater, Kinetic Upstream Technologies
Break, Exhibits Open
Session 5: AI- What Have You Done For Me Lately?
Moderator: Brad Watson
Speakers:
- Malini Manocha, Halliburton
- Raju Gandikota, InEarth Ventures
- Venky Kantaran, BP
Wrap Up/Open Discussion
Conference Chair and Co-Chair
Carlos Contreras, TAQA
Eric Rothe, Reuter-Stokes
