Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the oil and gas industry, with AI copilots already helping professionals access information, summarize data, and accelerate decision-making. Yet, despite these advancements, humans remain responsible for evaluating recommendations, taking action, and owning outcomes.

Agentic AI represents the next evolution—intelligent digital co-workers capable of planning, reasoning, and executing complex, multi-step workflows across subsurface, drilling, production, and operations. As organizations move beyond AI assistance toward AI-driven execution, a critical question emerges: Is the industry ready to trust AI not only to advise, but to act?

This executive panel brings together leaders from operators, service companies, and technology providers to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and realities of deploying agentic AI in E&P. Panelists will share early use cases, lessons learned, and examples of where autonomous AI systems are beginning to deliver measurable value. The discussion will also explore the foundations required for broader adoption, including trust, governance, safety, accountability, and appropriate levels of human oversight.

Attendees will gain insights into how organizations are preparing for a future where humans and AI collaborate more closely, and where digital co-workers may become an integral part of the energy workforce. The session will challenge conventional thinking around decision-making, autonomy, and the evolving role of AI in shaping the next generation of oil and gas operations.