Join EWTC for their annual Supply Chain Conference hosted by the Supply Chain Committee on Wednesday, September 23 at HMH (3300 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77032).
The conference will bring together industry leaders to examine the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping today’s energy supply chain.
Supply Chain Outlook, Customer Panel & Market Outlook | 10:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Attendees will kick off the morning with a Supply Chain Outlook, Customer Panel and Market Outlook, offering perspectives on market conditions, customer priorities and the broader economic landscape.
Nigel Bell, General Manager and Managing Director at Deloitte, will deliver the Supply Chain Outlook, providing an overview of the market forces influencing the future of the supply chain, including demand forecasts, procurement trends, inventory management and capacity constraints.
The Customer Panel, featuring panelists from Chevron and Chord Energy, will offer perspectives from industry customers on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping today’s supply chain environment.
PANELISTS:
- Meraj Huq, General Manager, Supply Chain Management (SCM) for Chevron’s Gulf of America (GOA), Chevron
- Faith Phillips, Sr. Director, Supply Chain, Chord Energy
Rounding out the morning, Chad Fleeger, Senior Director at Riveron, will deliver the Market Outlook, examining economic, industry and market trends. Fleeger will discuss market opportunities, potential risks, and strategies for maintaining supply chain resilience and competitiveness in an evolving global landscape.
Breakout Sessions: AI Strategy, Human Capital, Tariffs, International Trade & Power Markets | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
In the afternoon, attendees will have the opportunity to choose from five interactive breakout sessions on topics most relevant to their organizations, each offering practical strategies for navigating today’s evolving market conditions. Learn more about each session:
AI Strategy: Explore practical AI tools that can automate supply chain work, streamline processes and improve efficiency across functions such as sourcing, procurement, forecasting and inventory management.
Human Capital: This breakout will focus on the workforce challenges and opportunities facing the industry. The discussion will be focused on strategies for building a skilled workforce, addressing labor shortages, upskilling employees for evolving technologies, and fostering workplace cultures that support long-term organizational success.
Tariffs: This session will examine the impact of trade policies and tariff measures on the supply chain, including the sourcing of critical materials, equipment, and manufactured goods. Discuss strategies for managing rising costs, supply chain disruptions, compliance challenges, and procurement risks in a rapidly evolving global trade environment.
International Trade: Explore the opportunities and challenges shaping global energy markets, including market access, trade agreements, and geopolitical developments. Discuss how international trade influences supply chain resilience, investment decisions, and the movement of energy technologies, products, and services around the world.
Power Markets: Examine the supply chain implications of growing power demand, including whether projected demand is materializing, current equipment and component lead times, and sourcing strategies to manage constraints and uncertainty.
For more information or to register please visit Supply Chain Conference – Energy Workforce & Technology Council.
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