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SHAPING THE DIGITAL FUTURE OF ENERGY

How can digital technologies, robotics, and AI drive the transition towards more autonomous operations in the energy sector? This session explores the journey from vision to reality—where collaboration, interoperability, and autonomy shape the future of industrial efficiency and safety.

Morten Heggernes

Head of Digital Projects & Innovation, Technology, Digital & Innovation, Equinor

Morten Heggernes leads O&G FOS Digital Projects and Innovation within Equinor’s Technology, Digital, and Innovation business area. With 28 years of experience in oil and gas, he has driven numerous digital transformation initiatives, including leading the Echo Digital Twin Project—a high-priority program integrating 3D visualization, AR/VR, and spatial data to enhance operational efficiency. Morten is dedicated to enabling sustainable and competitive energy facilities through digital innovation.

Magnus R. Brandtzæg

Head of Asset Autonomy, Technology, Digital & Innovation, Equinor

Magnus R. Brandtzæg heads Asset Autonomy within Equinor’s O&G Facilities and Operations Solutions. With 14 years of experience in oil and gas, he specializes in developing AI-driven autonomy and robotics to revolutionize operations. Passionate about radical innovation, he challenges conventional thinking to shape a future where autonomous systems play a central role in industrial operations.

Stine Vemmestad Vatneberg

Vice President, Vice President Facilities & Operations Solutions, Technology, Digital & Innovation, Equinor

Stine V. Vatneberg leads O&G Facilities and Operations Solutions within the Technology, Digital, and Innovation business area at Equinor. With 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, she has held multiple professional and leadership positions. Stine previously led the Autonomy, Interoperability, and Robotics Project, a flagship program accelerating the adoption of digital technologies across Equinor’s assets. Passionate about innovation, she focuses on how collaboration and technology can drive the transformation of the energy sector.