Event Details
📅 February 18th 2025
⌚ 09:00 – 17:00 GMT+4
📌 Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island, United Arab Emirates
🗣️ Expert guest speakers from leading companies.
📝 There are limited seats, so fill out the form below to secure your spot!
What can you expect?
The Reliability and Integrity Summit is a Cenosco event that features a comprehensive agenda with key presentations on industry developments and trends, future-proof technologies, and expert insights from renowned guest speakers.
The session is an in-person event, so you can also expect ample opportunity to network during coffee breaks, lunch, or our post-event networking drink session.
- Key Note
- Industry Development and Trends
- Future Proof Technology
- Expert Guest Speakers
- Deep dive on Reliability Strategy Libraries
- Exploring the Degradation Management Framework
Why Attend
If you’re a professional in the Oil and Gas or Chemical industries, the Reliability and Integrity Summit is an event you simply can’t miss. Here’s why you should join us in Abu Dhabi:
- Learn from Experts: Gain insights from industry leaders at the forefront of their fields. Our guest speakers come from top companies and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience.
- Discover New Technologies: Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest advancements and innovations. From future-proof technology to new reliability strategies, you’ll leave with actionable ideas to implement in your own work.
- Network with Industry Professionals: Connect with like-minded professionals and expand your network. This summit provides the perfect platform to build relationships, share experiences, and collaborate on new opportunities.
- Engage in In-Depth Discussions: Participate in meaningful discussions and deep dives into critical topics like degradation management frameworks and reliability strategies. This is your chance to engage with experts and peers in a collaborative environment.
- Stay Competitive: Keep your finger on the pulse of industry trends. By attending, you’ll gain valuable insights that will help you stay competitive and ahead of the game in an ever-evolving industry.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.
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Expert Speakers
Dr. Hanan Farhat
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Hanan Farhat is a Corrosion and Materials Engineering expert with 25+ years of experience. She is Senior Research Director at Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute and founder of the Corrosion Center. A registered Canadian Engineer (PEng) with a PhD and MSc from the University of Saskatchewan, she founded the Qatar Women Engineers Association and MENA Women in Engineering, earning several awards including the Distinguished Women Engineers Contribution Award.
Marko Verdes
Global expert in Asset Integrity and Reliability Management
Marko Verdes is a globally recognized expert in the petrochemical industry with 30+ years of experience in asset integrity and reliability. A pioneer in Asset Integrity Management Systems (IMS), he has led global initiatives, optimized frameworks, and integrated IMS with systems like SAP. With expertise in inspections, audits, and corrosion management, he is a trusted advisor known for technical excellence.
Paul van de Pas
Inspection and integrity specialist
Paul van de Pas is a inspection and integrity specialist with over 20 years of experience in the energy and marine sectors. He has a track record in implementing risk-based inspection systems, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and managing quality assurance in an internal inspection body. Paul brings expertise in plant integrity, pressure vessel inspection and project coordination.
Ali Akesh
of Inspection and Integrity Manager at Saudi Aramco Jubail Refinery
Ali holds the position of Inspection and Integrity Manager at Saudi Aramco Jubail Refinery (SASREF), bringing with him 17 years of experience in Inspection and Static Equipment. He has previously worked as a Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) Engineer and played a pivotal role in leading an asset integrity transformation project. Additionally, he has led various optimization processes aimed at enhancing safety and operational availability
Omar El Sinnary
Manager, Engineering Services
Omar El Sinnary is the Manager of Inspection & Corrosion at ADNOC Gas, with 33 years of experience in both upstream and downstream Oil & Gas sectors. He specializes in Material Selection, Asset Integrity Management, Corrosion Management, and Risk-Based Inspection. A certified AI and ML leader, El Sinnary champions digital tech, using innovations like Robotic Inspection, Digital Twin, and corrosion prediction ML applications for enhanced efficiency and safety.
Ahmed AlGoburi
Senior Integrity Engineer\Terminals & Pipelines
With over 25 years of experience in oil and gas and power sector, a metallurgist who is pursuing a PhD in erosion corrosion for HVOF coating. Has a master’s degree in material science and engineering\Corrosion. A researcher who focuses on Erosion Corrosion, Cavitation, Stress Corrosion Cracking, Top Of Line Corrosion. An integrity specialist who has expertise in asset management, quality, environment, and process safety management systems.
Arvin Singh
Partner, Head of Digital Advisory MEA and SE-Asia
Arvin Singh is an Executive Leader with 25+ years in Digital Asset Life Cycle Management. He has led teams in technology, innovation, and delivery, with expertise in engineering and operational readiness. Arvin has held key roles like Head of Asset Management, driving initiatives that improve efficiency and asset performance. Focused on digital transformation, he creates sustainable solutions that align business goals with strategic objectives.
Venkat S
Venkat, Business Development Director at ImageGrafix Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, brings decades of expertise in industrial process design, specification engineering, business development, CAD, and project management. Known for his strategic leadership and problem-solving skills, he expertly manages risks and resources to deliver complex projects successfully. Venkat’s strong business acumen, combined with his compassion, empathy, and work ethics, enables him to build collaborative relationships and drive significant global business results.
Sherin Ashraf
Senior Industry Consultant at Hexagon
Sherin Ashraf, Senior Industry Consultant at Hexagon ALI, UAE, has 14+ years of experience in digital transformation and asset information management. She specializes in optimizing operational efficiency across the asset lifecycle. Previously, she worked in a leading national oil and gas company and is now pursuing a doctorate on agile, data-driven projects in the UAE’s oil and gas sector.
Sridhar Mekala
Pre-Sales Director at Hexagon
Sridhar Mekala, Head of Pre-Sales Middle East, is a digital transformation expert with 16+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Information Management, and Solution Architecture. He has worked with Natural Resources clients across MEA, delivering tailored digital solutions that optimize processes and drive growth. Known for his strategic vision, Sridhar is a trusted advisor in the sector.
Anupam Acharya
Sr. BD Manager
Anupam is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from IIT Madras and a Management postgrad from ISB Hyderabad. With rich experience in commissioning and Reliability Centered Maintenance, he previously led Digital Transformation and Value Engineering programs at Hexagon for Oil & Gas multinationals. He now manages Business Development for Technip Energies’ Asset Lifecycle portfolio, focusing on value-driven digital transformations in Asset Lifecycle and Smart Maintenance.
Luiz Curado
Solution Engineer & Business Development Manager
Senior mechanical engineer and MBA with over 20 years of international experience in the field of mechanical integrity, inspection, testing and maintenance, who now helps companies with high-risk assets to manage and optimize their maintenance, inspection and test programs with cutting-edge technology.
Omar Rugebani
Partner & Alliance Director
Omar is the Partner & Alliance Director at Cenosco. He is a Senior Materials Engineer with over 25 years of Oil & Gas global experience in In-Service Inspection, and Asset Integrity Management.
He is NDT Level III in several methods and an Active ASTM member – NDT subcommittee E07 for NDT and ASTM /NACE committee J01 for corrosion.
