AUTOMA is a leading annual B2B event that explores the intersection of digital technologies and the entire oil and gas value chain — Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream. We bring together key leaders from the oil and gas industry for productive networking, knowledge sharing, and in-depth discussions on the sector’s most pressing topics. Our primary focus is on digital transformation, leveraging AI, advanced data analytics, IoT, automation, and digital twin solutions to optimise performance and shape the future of the industry. 
 
The business programme will focus on scaling digital transformation across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Key discussion areas include:

  • AI-powered transformation in energy operations and governance

  • Digital twins and asset intelligence

  • Digital refineries and downstream optimisation

  • Smart midstream infrastructure and secure assets

  • Autonomous IoT and cloud-based industrial systems

  • Digital decarbonisation, emissions monitoring, and CCUS integration

  • Predictive maintenance and measuring ROI of digital investments

AUTOMA 2026 will bring together major oil and gas companies, EPCs, pipeline operators, refineries, service providers, and equipment manufacturers.

Among the participants are Shell, Fluor, Linde, Repsol, MOL Group, JGC Corporation, Stamicarbon B.V., ORLEN Lietuva, Slovnaft, REN, FGSZ, JANAF, Italgas, MERO ČR, and many others.

The audience will include the following job titles:

  • C-level management (CEOs, CIOs, CDOs, COOs)

  • Heads of technical departments (IT, SCADA, digital transformation, innovation, maintenance)

  • Senior technical specialists (industrial solution managers, automation leads, data scientists, digital project managers)