Theme: Academia and Industrial Roles in the Era of Energy Diversification
The upcoming Educational Forum Day promises to be a pivotal event focused on bridging the gap between academia and industry in the context of energy diversification.
Speaker:
Dr. Muhammad Al-Saggaf
President of KFUPM
Format: A diverse panel of invited speakers from both academia and industry will discuss the forum theme and explore collaborative pathways.
Attendees will engage with state-of-the-art research facilities and active projects at KFUPM.
An opportunity for informal networking and continued dialogue.
Embark on unique experiences beyond the technical sessions—explore the historic Dammam Dome, gain insider access to a leading service company, or discover the cultural landmark Ithra, all proudly hosted by Aramco.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 30 OCTOBER, 2025
Field Trip to Dammam Dome
Capacity: max 50 persons
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Register here: Field Trip
Visit to Weatherford:
Capacity: max 40 persons
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Register Here: Service Company Visit
Visit to Ithra
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The IGS AI Lab aims to spark innovation, connect talent, and apply AI to real energy challenges while promoting a more digital and sustainable future.
Held as part of the International Geomechanics Conference (IGS)—organized by SLB in partnership with SEG, with the valued support of Dhahran Geoscience Society. Together, we aim to empower participants with real-world tools, mentorship, and challenges that drive meaningful impact across the energy sector bridging the gap between science, data, and digital transformation.
Each team will work virtually on 1 challenge to be solved within 1 month
Weekly knowledge sharing sessions delivered by SLB experts
What We Expect from You:
Over the course of the AI Lab, you’ll gain hands-on experience with SLB’s digital tools, access real industry datasets, and receive guidance from experienced mentors. Expect engaging knowledge sharing sessions, technical challenges, the opportunity to showcase innovative solutions.
Two Streams, One Journey: Online Learning Meets Real-world Impact
AI Lab Live (Stream 1)
A 4-week virtual series of interactive sessions exploring how AI is transforming the energy sector.
All sessions from AI Lab Live are now available on-demand for the next one year. Whether you’re revisiting topics or joining for the first time, you can access the full learning experience anytime, anywhere.
Click here to register and start learning
AI Hands-on Missions (Stream 2)
This stream challenges participants to tackle real-world industry problems, applying AI to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and reimagine geoscience workflows.
Participants will work on up to three practical missions designed to bridge digital technology and geoscience insight:
Winners will be recognized at the IGS 2025 Conference, celebrating innovative approaches to applying AI across energy and geoscience disciplines.
Project submissions are open, deadline for submission: 9 November 2025. Submit your projects
The IGS AI Lab sparks innovation, connects talent, and applies AI to real energy challenges — promoting a smarter, more digital, and sustainable future.
Held as part of the International Geomechanics Conference (IGS)—organized by SLB in partnership with SEG, and supported by the Dhahran Geoscience Society (DGS)—the initiative empowers participants with real-world tools, mentorship, and problem-solving experience that bridge science, data, and digital transformation across the energy sector.
Over the course of the AI Lab, participants will gain hands-on experience with SLB’s digital platforms, access real industry datasets, and receive expert guidance through knowledge-sharing sessions and applied technical challenges.
Two Streams, One Journey: Online Learning Meets Real-World Impact
AI Lab Live (Stream 1)
A 4-week virtual learning series exploring how AI is transforming the energy sector.
All sessions are now available on-demand for one year — allowing participants to revisit or start learning anytime, anywhere.
➡️Register and start learning.
AI Hands-on Missions (Stream 2)
This stream challenges participants to tackle real-world industry problems, applying AI to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and reimagine geoscience workflows.
Participants will work on up to three practical missions designed to bridge digital technology and geoscience insight:
Winners will be recognized at IGS 2025, celebrating innovation in applying AI across energy and geoscience disciplines.
📅 Project submission deadline: 9 November 2025 ➡️ Submit here
Here is a quick look at the key milestones and activities throughout the AI Lab journey . The sessions will run three times a week on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with each session lasting 1 hour to keep learning focused and efficient.
Theme: Geomechanics Role in the Era of Energy Diversification
To align with the forum’s core theme and foster student engagement across disciplines
Chair: Talal Al Shafloot
Co-chairs: Israa Abu-Mahfouz, Mustafa Al Ramadan, Murtada Al Jawad, Thomas Finkbeiner
This initiative serves as a valuable platform for students to showcase research, critical thinking, and innovation in geomechanics and energy-related disciplines.
Deadline: September 5, 2025
Dual Submissions and Best Student Paper Award
Abstracts must be submitted through https://forms.gle/
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