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Where Infrastructure, Energy & Digital Transformation Converge
September 17th
HOUSTON ENERGY & CLIMATE WEEK SEPTEMBER 13-18, 2026
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Tentative Schedule
Digital Twin Crash Course
4 Professional Development Hours (PDH)
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Topic |
Presenter(s) |
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8:00 – 8:50am |
Digital Twin Fundamentals and Architectural Components |
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8:50 – 9:00am |
Break |
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9:00 – 9:50am |
Digital Twin Infrastructure: Software Tools, Platforms, and AI accelerating the time to value |
Malay Ghose Hajra |
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9:50 – 10:00am |
Break |
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10:00 – 10:50am |
Digital Twins at the Intersection of Energy and Climate |
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10:50 – 11:00am |
Break |
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11:00 – 11:50am |
Legal, Financial, and ROI considerations in the governance of Digital Twins |
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11:50 – 12:00pm |
Closing Remarks |
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12:00 – 1:00pm |
Luncheon Keynote Presentation Student Poster Presentation awards |
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1:15 – 2:15pm |
Fueling the Future: Bridging Early-Stage Innovation and Corporate Investment in Louisiana’s Energy Sector Panelists: Ana Sanz of EcoGlobe; Elliot Metzger of Talisea; Aimee LaFleur of Shell Ventures |
Moderated by (FUEL) |
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2:15 – 3:15pm |
Planning, Design, Engineering and Construction of Energy Infrastructure through Digital Transformation |
Moderated by (Digi Twin Global) |
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3:30 – 4:30pm |
Workforce development and Academic Training and Research Interests in Digital Innovation |
Moderated by (Digi Twin Global) |
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4:30 – 7:00pm |
Professional Mixer Reception |
Student Poster Competition
Students: Showcase your work at the Digital Delta Symposium.
Submit your poster abstract by August 17, 2026 for a chance to present, network with industry leaders, and compete for scholarship funds.
Speakers
Joey J. Coco, P.E., MBA
JCoco@DigiTwinGlobal.com
Russell “Joey” Coco, P.E., MBA, brings exceptional engineering leadership and pioneering digital twin expertise to his role as President and CEO of Digi Twin Global. As President and CEO of Forte and Tablada, Inc., one of Louisiana’s most respected civil and structural engineering firms, Joey has built a career defined by technical excellence, innovative thinking, and strategic vision. A graduate of Louisiana State University with degrees in civil engineering and business administration, Joey also holds a coastal engineering certificate from Old Dominion University. His engineering portfolio spans bridge design, building infrastructure, water resource structures, forensic investigations, and flood-resistant design, including service on the national ASCE 24 committee standardizing flood resilience practices. Joey co-authored the cover story “Digital Twins: The Next Frontier of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure” in the ASCE Louisiana Section’s Louisiana Civil Engineer and led a landmark digital twin pilot study at the 17th Street Canal pump station, demonstrating practical implementation of data-federated digital systems for critical infrastructure. He was also recognized with the A.B. Paterson Award for an Engineer in Management by the Louisiana Engineering Society. A multi-award-winning engineer and dedicated ASCE leader, Joey’s unique fusion of engineering depth, business acumen, and digital twin advocacy positions Digi Twin Global to lead the industry globally.
Education
- B.S. in Civil Engineering, Louisiana State University, 2000
- MBA, Louisiana State University, 2006
James Scott Fargason, JD, CPA
sfargason@digitwinglobal.com
Malay Ghose Hajra, Ph.D., P.E., BC. GE, ENV SP, F.ASCE
mghosehajra@digitwinglobal.com
Dr. Malay Ghose Hajra, brings over two decades of expertise in civil, geotechnical, and coastal engineering to his role as Vice President of Digital Twin Design and Implementation at Digi Twin Global. A licensed professional engineer and Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Dr. Ghose Hajra combines deep technical engineering knowledge with hands-on experience in digital twin development and infrastructure data systems. As Chief Engineer at the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East, he directly contributed to the development of digital twin capabilities for the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System, leveraging drone photogrammetry, laser scanning, 3D modeling, and data federation. He also advanced drone and sensor technology for infrastructure inspection and maintenance, establishing a practical foundation for scalable digital systems in the built environment. A prolific researcher, educator, and published author, Dr. Ghose Hajra has secured research funding and supervised numerous graduate researchers across geotechnical, coastal, and infrastructure disciplines. His work bridging engineering practice, emerging technology, and academic research positions him as a leading voice in digital twin adoption for civil infrastructure. He is actively engaged in ASCE leadership and industry outreach at the national level.
Education
- Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, Kansas, USA, May 2001
- M. Tech., Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T.), Kharagpur, India, , July 1998.
- B.E., Civil Engineering, University of North Bengal, India, August 1996.
Student Poster Competition Judges
Shreya Hegde
Shreya Hegde is a Sr. Product Manager Tech with Amazon RME, where she collaborates with AWS, Work Health Safety and the People Experience Teams. Starting her career as a software developer, her passion towards building scalable enterprise products led to a transition into product management. Over the past 17 years, Shreya has launched technical products for airlines industry, healthcare startups, revenue cycle management companies, and US government programs. Shreya is a staunch advocate of women in tech, and serves as a circle leader for the Lean In (Non- Profit) Circle in Austin.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Morning
Digital Twin Crash Course
SESSION 1
Digital Twin: Definition, Architecture & Components
Core concepts, data architecture, component layers from sensors to visualization.
~50 min
SESSION 2
Tools & Platforms for Designing Digital Twins
Hands-on survey of platforms including Bentley iTwin, Cesium, reality capture, and GIS integration.
~50 min
SESSION 3
Digital Twin Integration Across Disciplines
Cross-sector applications — energy, water, transportation, coastal resilience, construction.
~50 min
SESSION 4
Legal, Ethical & Business Considerations
Governance, data ownership, liability, and the business case for digital twin adoption.
~50 min
4 PDH Credits · In-person + virtual simulcast option
Afternoon
Louisiana Future Energy Panels
Contractor-Led Technology
Featuring Louisiana-based industrial contractors (e.g., Turner Industries, Cajun Industries, and others) who are investing in digital transformation — with decision-makers headquartered in or deeply connected to Houston.
Digital Assets & Transformation
How Louisiana companies and institutions are leading the adoption of digital assets, BIM/digital twins, and datadriven infrastructure management across the Gulf Coast.
Workforce & Graduate Pipeline
LSU, Rice, UH, UT and the broader university system are producing graduates trained in digital twin technology — a direct talent pipeline for Houston energy employers.
Sustainability & Resilience
Louisiana’s unique position at the intersection of energy production, coastal resilience, and climate adaptation — and how digital twins drive better outcomes in each.
