InstMC Technical Event: Transforming Projects with AI

Topic: This session will explore how AI is driving transformation in capital projects, using real world examples from the oil and gas sector. Drawing on recent work done with Shell, the talk will show how large language models, intelligent agents, and structured knowledge bases have been used.

It will also share how AI is being applied responsibly by ensuring accuracy, avoiding hallucinations, and embedding trust in high stakes environments.

This session is ideal for those working in digital transformation, engineering, capital projects, and operations who are keen to understand the role of AI beyond the hype.

Key Takeaways: • Real world impact of AI in capital projects • Human AI collaboration in decision making • How to get started with AI in your projects • Lessons learned from deploying AI at scale

About the Speaker: Sankesh Sundareshwar is an experienced engineering and technology leader with over 20 years in the oil and gas industry. He has led major capital projects across the globe and played a pivotal role in integrating digital innovation into traditional engineering workflows. While at Shell, he spearheaded the creation of the company’s first AI powered tool for capital projects, transforming how teams access data, ensure decision quality, and reduce delivery risk. Today, as Co-founder & Chief Commercial Officer at Voltquant, he continues to drive the use of AI to solve complex challenges in engineering and energy, combining deep domain knowledge with advanced technology to create lasting impact.

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