Houston will once again become a focal point for digital transformation in the energy sector when the 11th Annual AI in Oil & Gas Conference convenes on April 8–9, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Houston West. Organized by the Energy Conference Network, the event is expected to attract more than 500 senior executives, technologists, and
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READ MORE »Funded with a $1.1 million grant under the Federal Government’s National Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP) and announced by the Federal Member for Jagajaga Kate Thwaites MP, the project brings together La Trobe researchers with leading industry and university partners to develop and deploy a fully functioning prototype within one of Australia’s major data centre facilities. Professor Damminda Alahakoon, project leader and Director of La Trobe’s
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