Konnect | Re-Imagining Operations

C. Baldwin Hotel, Houston
February 3-5, 2026
8:00 AM CET
Free
Three Days

Join us at Konnect - our global user group conference, bringing together KBC clients, partners, and industry thought leaders to explore what’s next in smarter, more connected operations.

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Konnect 2026 is our global user group conference, this year focusing on “Re-Imagining Operations.” This challenges us to think differently, act boldly, and connect technology with real-world performance.

What to Expect

  • Multi-Track Agenda: Explore energy transition, digital transformation, operational excellence, and a dedicated Upstream Oil & Gas track
  • 100+ Global Clients: Expand your network with industry leaders and technology users from around the world
  • 1 Clear Goal: Empowering smarter, data-driven operations through innovation and collaboration

Agenda Highlights

  • Main Sessions - Customer-led panels and presentations, Peer-to-peer exchanges
  • Solutions Hub - Live demos and tech showcases
  • Networking - Evening socials, Fun activities including quizzes and competitions
  • Training - Multiflash simulation, Petro-SIM learning lab, and refreshers

Session Topics

  • Digital Twins
  • AI & Digitalization
  • Energy Transition
  • Real-Time Optimization
  • Emissions Management
  • CCS & Hydrogen

Why Attend Konnect?

See What’s Next

Explore cutting-edge tech shaping the future of operations

Meet the Right People

Build relationships with industry leaders and peers

Apply It Fast

Walk away with practical tools, use cases, and ideas you can implement now

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Pre-Konnect Training - Mon 5
Day 1 - Tue 6
Day 2 - Wed 7
Day 3 - Thu 8
Post-Konnect Training - Fri 9
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Training Sessions

Pre-Konnect Training - Mon 5
General

Registration

Day 1 - Tue 6 12:00 - 1:00 PM
General

Welcome & Introductions

Day 1 - Tue 6 1:00 - 1:10 PM Prachi Chapman
General

Keynote

Day 1 - Tue 6 1:10 - 1:30 PM Takayuki Matsubara, CEO
General

KBC Technology: Vision and Strategy

Day 1 - Tue 6 1:30 - 2:00 PM Simon Rogers, CTO
Panel

PANEL 1: Use of AI in the Industry

Day 1 - Tue 6 2:00 - 2:45 PM KBC & Clients
General

Coffee Break

Day 1 - Tue 6 2:45 - 3:30 PM Solutions Hub
Presentation

Presentations

Day 1 - Tue 6 3:30 - 5:30 PM
General

Client Appreciation Event

Day 1 - Tue 6 5:30 - 7:00 PM
General

Registration & Coffee

Day 2 - Wed 7 8:00 - 8:30 AM
General

Welcome & Recap

Day 2 - Wed 7 8:30 - 8:40 AM Juan Chiovetta
General

Keynote

Day 2 - Wed 7 8:40 - 9:00 Pablo Jimenez Asenjo, KBC
Panel

PANEL 2: Barriers to the Adoption of Software Tools

Day 2 - Wed 7 9:00 - 9:40 AM
Presentation

Presentation

Day 2 - Wed 7 9:40 - 10:10 AM
General

Coffee Break

Day 2 - Wed 7 10:10 - 10:50 AM Solutions Hub
Presentation

Presentations (Upstream & Downstream Tracks)

Day 2 - Wed 7 10:50 AM - 12:10 PM
General

Lunch

Day 2 - Wed 7 12:10 - 1:10 PM
Presentation

Presentations (Upstream & Downstream Tracks)

Day 2 - Wed 7 1:10 - 3:00 PM
General

Coffee Break

Day 2 - Wed 7 3:00 - 3:45 PM Solutions Hub
Presentation

Presentations (Upstream & Downstream Tracks)

Day 2 - Wed 7 3:45 - 5:30 PM
General

Client Appreciation Event

Day 2 - Wed 7 5:30 - 7:00 PM
General

Registration & Coffee

Day 3 - Thu 8 8:00 - 8:30 AM
General

Welcome & Recap

Day 3 - Thu 8 8:30 - 8:40 AM
Presentation

Presentations (Upstream & Downstream Tracks)

Day 3 - Thu 8 8:40 - 10:00 AM
General

Coffee Break

Day 3 - Thu 8 10:00 - 10:20 AM Solutions Hub
Presentation

Presentations (Upstream & Downstream Tracks)

Day 3 - Thu 8 10:20 - 11:20 AM
Panel

Panel

Day 3 - Thu 8 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
General

Closing Statements

Day 3 - Thu 8 12:00 - 12:30 PM Prachi Chapman & Takayuki Matsubara

Training Sessions

Post-Konnect Training - Fri 9

We can't wait to Konnect with you!

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