Name
Panel Discussion: Edge AI Built for the Real World: Harsh Conditions, Limited Connectivity, Reliable Results
Date & Time
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
Speakers
David Crawley, UH College of Engineering
Blake Gilson, ExxonMobil
Bemi Shola Anjous, Noble Drilling
Deepak Shankar, NTT DATA
Kenneth Bhalla, Stress Engineering Services Inc
Jeff Monk, COHERE
David Crawley Blake Gilson Bemi Shola Anjous Deepak Shankar Kenneth Bhalla Jeff Monk
Description
  • Deploying AI models capable of operating reliably in harsh environments with limited power, connectivity, and computing resources.
  • Managing model drift at the edge by establishing triggers for retraining and developing efficient data syncing strategies with the cloud.
  • Ensuring the robustness and failure-resilience of edge AI systems to maintain operational integrity and data continuity in remote locations.