10:30 AM

RFID Basics
New to RFID? Here's your opportunity to gain a basic introduction to the fundamentals of the technology. The differences between the various classes of tags will be explained, including active and passive systems, and the need for additional IT systems to build upon RFID in real-world applications will be highlighted. The session will also include a brief overview of the EPCglobal network, the future of ISO standards, ETSI reader regulations and the latest standardization efforts worldwide. Finally, the relationship between different standards in the area of RFID and EPC technologies, including the latest EPC Gen 2 standard, will be presented.

Speaker:

Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal

11:30 AM

RFID in Oil and Gas 101
Texas A&M University will provide a technical lecture covering various RFID technologies within the petroleum and petrochemical sector, the important characteristics of each and key considerations that need to be understood and addressed when deploying these systems. The university has been at the leading edge of RFID advancements within the oil and gas sector. With its outdoor lab facilities and deep ties to the oil sector, it is widely considered to be among the world's premier oil and gas technology institutes. The lecture will provide insight into the most advanced RFID systems seen in the industry today, and will offer industry professionals a comprehensive understanding of the technology, setting the stage for the remainder of the workshops case studies.

Speakers:

Dr. Pat King, Founder, Technologies ROI, LLC
Dr. Ben Zoghi, Professor & Director, RFID/Sensor Laboratory, Texas A&M University

Takeaways:

• Understanding the physics of RFID
• Comprehending the applications of RFID in the petroleum sector
• Knowledge of key considerations governing the success of an RFID project

12:15 PM

Overview of Worldwide RFID Deployments
The Oil & Gas RFID Solution Group will outline the current state of the world's wireless and RFID deployments. Presenters will provide an overview of the latest advancements for the petroleum and petrochemical market space. The group's case studies will include applications of RFID in the upstream, midstream and downstream. Topics will include production facilities, pipelines, refineries, oil-production platforms and rigs, laydown yards, subsea assets, geo-fencing for security and safety, and more.

Speakers:

Sam Falsafi, Co-Founder, Oil & Gas RFID Solution Group Consortium
Konrad Konarski, Co-Founder, Oil & Gas RFID Solution Group Consortium

Takeaways:

• Insight into how oil and gas companies are deploying RFID technology
• Two workshop-exclusive white papers from the Oil & Gas Solution Group's worldwide RFID deployments portfolio

1:00 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM

Using RFID in the Oil Field
In this session, FMC Technologies, one of the world's largest oil-field product manufacturers and service companies, will discuss how it employs next-generation RFID technology to service and support oil-field assets across its supply chain, from production to oil rig and back. The company will share the technical aspects of its deployments, discuss best practices in deploying the technology, and provide insight into its business benefits.

Speaker:

Adam Berg, Engineering Services Manager, FMC Technologies Inc.

Takeaways:

• Insights for oil industry professionals and technology providers regarding the use of RFID in the upstream
• The quantitative and qualitative benefits of RFID for large oil-field companies

2:30 PM

Using RFID in the Gulf of Mexico
In this session, learn how a leading oil conglomerate utilizes RFID technology across its laydown yards and on its oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. The company will discuss the types of RFID technologies used for the project's success, the financial return on investment and the long-term plans of deploying RFID across the entire Gulf.

Speaker:

Curt Smith, Director of Applications, Chief Technology Office, BP

Takeaways:

• The potential ROI for RFID at large integrated oil companies
• Future plans for the techhology, as well as opportunities for scalabilty

3:15 PM

Break

3:30 PM

The RFID Business Case in the Oil and Gas Industry
This session will focus on presenting quantitative ROI metrics and measurement methods for building business cases for RFID within the oil and gas market space. In this session, hear from experienced users of radio frequency identification, as well as recognized experts in the field.

Takeaways:

• Real-world examples of RFID solutions implemented in the oil and gas sector
• How to build a business case for using RFID

4:15 PM

Preconference Seminar Ends