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ECIM 2026
The 29th ECIM Conference took place in Haugesund, Norway, from 14-16 September 2026 introducing the motto "Connecting Data, Information and People." ECIM is recognized as a leading international conference for data professionals in the energy industry and serves as a non-profit, community-driven forum for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and professional development.
The conference brought together professionals from across the energy sector, including data and information managers, AI and analytics leaders, subsurface specialists, data engineers, architects, software engineers, consultants, and project managers. The conference combined technical content with networking activities and industry engagement.
Some highlights include:
• Bootcamp sessions, "Vibe Coding on OSDU" and "Storytelling for Data Management Professionals."
• Opening keynote by James Elgenes (Senior Manager Subsurface, Equinor).
• Plenary sessions covering cross industry learnings, collaboration, AI and data quality
• 8 Parallel workstream sessions covering OSDU, AI Data Governance etc.
• Exhibition networking
• Poster session
• Icebreaker, dinner and networking event
ECIM 2026 Program
Monday September 14
| 11:00 | Registration Opens - Exhibition Area |
| 12:00 | Exhibition Opens - Outside Auditorium |
| 12:00 - 15:00 | Bootcamp 1: Vibe coding on OSDU - Auditorium (pre-registered only) |
| Bootcamp 2: Storytelling for Data Management Professionals Utsira 1st Floor (pre-registered only) | |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee Break with snacks |
| 15:30 - 17:30 | Industry Update - Maritim Hall - Ground Floor |
| 18:00 - 18:45 | Newcomers' Meet-Up (by invitation only) |
| 19:00 - 19:10 | Opening and Introduction |
| 19:10 - 19:45 | Keynote Speaker, James Elgenes, Senior Manager Subsurface, Equinor |
| 19:45 | Ice Breaker - Buffet in Restaurant 1st Floor hosted by SLB and Cegal |
Tuesday September 15
| 08:20 - 09:45 | Plenary Session - Maritim Hall - Ground Floor |
| 09:45 - 10:15 | Coffee break |
| 10:15 - 11:30 | Plenary Session - Maritim Hall - Ground Floor continued |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30 - 15:15 | Workstream Sessions |
| 15:00 | Coffee Break with Foccaciabread - Hosted by Viridien |
| 15:30 - 17:30 | Workstream Sessions continued |
| 18:45 - 19:30 | Welcome to Reception & Happy Hour - Maritim Hall - Ground Floor - Hosted by Google Cloud |
| 19:30 - 22:00 | Conference Dinner |
| 22:00 | Networking - Band hosted by Google Cloud |
Wednesday September 16
| 09:00 - 11:00 | Workstream Sessions |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Poster Session |
| Cegal Workstream Continued | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 - 14:30 | Plenary Session |
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