Susan Spark of Schlumberger appointed as Co-Chair of VRARA Energy Committee

Email info@thevrara.com if you’re interested in participating

The Energy Committee of the VR/AR Association serves as a resource to promote the application of VR/AR technology in confronting the challenges posed by the energy transition. The committee will enable the sharing of best practices and information on VR/AR related applications in the energy industry as well as curate industry relevant case studies. Furthermore, the committee will, as necessary, shape and recommend best practices for the scaling of VR/AR applications across the energy industry.

I believe we are at a critical juncture for immersive technologies. The value and potential of these is tremendous, particularly for a high consequence industry such as energy. Use cases stretch from product and service design, manufacturing, marketing, training to operations support. Despite the potential, wide enterprise implementation is often still a challenge due to a number of reasons.

Opportunities will continue to expand exponentially, as AI, haptics and other technologies become interconnected with advances in Virtual and Augmented Reality technology. As an industry committee, I look forward to working together to establish best practices and gain momentum for wider adoption of VR/AR within and across industries and applications.

Susan Spark

Goals of the Committee include:

  • Simulation and human capability development equivalency considerations

  • Performance support applications in manufacturing, field services, and other areas

  • Virtual remote collaboration platforms

Susan Spark is the Learning Technology Manager at Schlumberger. Along with her exceptional team, she is focused on bringing L&D into the fold of the corporate strategy toward digital platforms, big data, and innovative technologies. Susan is responsible for the development of emerging learning technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, as well as implementation of a modern, adaptable, learning ecosystem. She effectively integrates over 15 years of Schlumberger experience across diverse roles in data management, recruiting, HR compliance, and training center management.