Managing the Transition in Competency Based Learning and Development in the Energy Industry Conference

Date: October 6th & 7th 2024

Location: University of Doha for Science and Technology - Doha, Qatar

Our Objectives:

Join us for a transformative event in Doha, where UDST and Petroskills will showcase how their partnership is shaping the framework of training and services provided to the oil and gas industry in Qatar and the region.

Our Background:

The hydrocarbon sector plays a significant role in Qatar's economy. Given the key role that oil and gas play in Qatar's economy, and at a time when the industry is facing a growing skills gap worldwide, this partnership is committed to constantly searching for innovative educational solutions to ensure the right training is available to Qatar's workforce.

This event offers a unique platform to further expand our impact by sharing our expertise with senior leaders in the energy sector.

Who should Attend:

This event is ideal for senior leaders from oil, gas and petrochemical companies, as well as officials from Energy, Oil & Gas ministries. It is also open to those interested in the latest trends in competency-based learning and the challenges of the energy transition.

Agenda:

Conference Day 1 - Sunday, 6th October 2024

0800 - Registration and Networking

09:00-10:00 : Keynote - Key Trends and Challenges in Competency-Based Learning and Development
(Ford Brett and Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, President - UDST)
10:00-10:30 : Sharing Best Practices in Leading-Edge Learning and Development
(Ford Brett)
10:30-11:00 : Addressing the Challenges of the Energy Transition
(Ron Frend)
11:00-11:30 : Leveraging Digital Solutions to Enhance L&D
(Andy Gibbins and Conrad Dziobon)
11:30-12:30 : Coffee and Networking
12:30-13:00 : Making the Most of the UDST and PetroSkills Partnership
(Professor Rachid Benlamri, Vice President, Academics - UDST)
13:00-13:30 : Enterprise Risk Management Strategies and Benefits
(Tony Anderson)

Outside Auditorium - PetroSkills/UDST courses 2024 - Desk UDST

Day 2 - Monday, 7th October Workshops 0900-1500

Workshop 1 - 0830-1030 - Energy Transition and Carbon Capture and Storage Overview
(Ron Frend & Conrad Dziobon)

The Energy Transition has created many challenges for energy companies. To be a leader, organizations need to understand the challenges and develop plans to address them.

This half day workshop will:

Identify the main focus areas of the Energy Transition.
Share the technical and staffing challenges associated with Energy transition.
Develop strategies to move organizations from being a oil and gas company to being a best-in-class energy company.

Workshop 2 - 1030-1300 (with 30 minute break at 11.30 for prayers) - The Importance of Human Factors in Process Safety Management
(Andy Gibbins)

Human factors play a critical role in process safety, influencing the likelihood of incidents and the effectiveness of process safety systems.

This half day workshop will:

Review the role of human factors in process safety, focusing on how organizational practices and management decisions contribute to accidents.
Explore systemic issues and the interplay between organizational behavior and safety outcomes.
Examine how well teams communicate, share information, and coordinate their actions, which is crucial in maintaining safe operations and responding to emergencies.

Workshop 3 - 1300-1500 - Mastering Project Risk Management
(Tony Anderson)

For many organizations, project management fails to effectively align to their risk management framework.

This half day workshop will:

Guide you through the fundamental concepts of project risk management, how it supports all stages of the project from concept through to delivery and Business as usual.
Help develop your understanding of the importance of alignment of project methodology with risk management strategies.
Demonstrate how aligning project management and risk practices through actionable strategies that mitigate risks can enhance project outcomes.
The workshop has broad application to multiple types of projects and is designed to bring a foundational understanding of project risk to non-risk professionals, and project management to risk professionals. The course will appeal to those involved in project development and delivery, as a project manager, a risk professional, or for those with the need to have a greater understanding of how to align both to increase the likelihood of project success on time, on budget, in accordance with scope and design.

Managing the Transition in Competency Based Learning and Development in the Energy Industry Conference

Our Objectives:

Our Background:

Who should Attend:

Agenda:

Conference Day 1 - Sunday, 6th October 2024

0800 - Registration and Networking

Outside Auditorium - PetroSkills/UDST courses 2024 - Desk UDST

Day 2 - Monday, 7th October Workshops 0900-1500

Workshop 1 - 0830-1030 - Energy Transition and Carbon Capture and Storage Overview (Ron Frend & Conrad Dziobon)

The Energy Transition has created many challenges for energy companies. To be a leader, organizations need to understand the challenges and develop plans to address them.

This half day workshop will:

Workshop 2 - 1030-1300 (with 30 minute break at 11.30 for prayers) - The Importance of Human Factors in Process Safety Management(Andy Gibbins)

Human factors play a critical role in process safety, influencing the likelihood of incidents and the effectiveness of process safety systems.

This half day workshop will:

Workshop 3 - 1300-1500 - Mastering Project Risk Management(Tony Anderson)

For many organizations, project management fails to effectively align to their risk management framework.

This half day workshop will:

Workshop 1 - 0830-1030 - Energy Transition and Carbon Capture and Storage Overview
(Ron Frend & Conrad Dziobon)

Workshop 2 - 1030-1300 (with 30 minute break at 11.30 for prayers) - The Importance of Human Factors in Process Safety Management
(Andy Gibbins)

Workshop 3 - 1300-1500 - Mastering Project Risk Management
(Tony Anderson)