Operation excellence & Digital transformation go hand-in-hand

SPEAKERS

Arun Kumar GM- Head of Maintenance & Reliability., HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited

ABOUT THE SESSION

Arun Kumar, General Manager – Operation Excellence & Engineering at HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited, has over 34 years of experience in the hydrocarbon industry. His expertise includes reliability, maintenance, asset performance, and digitization, with a strong focus on rotating equipment. He has led projects in commissioning, troubleshooting, and turnaround strategies for world-class refineries. He will share his views on how operational excellence and digital transformation complement each other. Arun will discuss how digital tools can optimize performance, reduce downtime, and boost reliability. His insights bridge deep technical experience with modern innovation.

He will share his views on how digital transformation serves as a critical catalyst in driving the next wave of operational excellence across the energy sector. Moving beyond buzzwords, he will explore how strategic digital adoption helps companies transition from average to top-quartile performers by harnessing advanced analytics, automation, and real-time decision-making. Through the lens of operational improvement, he’ll dive into how data-driven systems enhance reliability, reduce downtime, and streamline maintenance planning. His insights will cover how integrating AI, IoT, and cloud platforms can transform day-to-day operations into predictive and performance-oriented ecosystems. He will also reflect on the cultural shifts required to embrace these technologies at scale — from empowering frontline teams to aligning leadership goals with digital KPIs. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how digital transformation impacts productivity, drives cost efficiencies, and ensures consistent delivery of value. With real-world examples and actionable strategies, he will emphasize how digitalization shapes the future of operational success in a competitive and evolving landscape.

Key Topics-

1. Digital Transformation – Driving the adoption & Future of Operation Excellence
 

2. Operational efficiency improvement opportunities from average to top quartile performers with dx
 

3. DX impact on Operation Excellence 

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