ABOUT EVENT

DATE: April 17, 2026
TIME: Friday, April 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT

THEME: Leveraging PIDX Standards and AI Technologies: Exploring the Next Generation of Tax eInvoicing & the U.S. Exchange Framework

WHERE: Microsoft Innovation Hub – Houston | 750 Town and Country Blvd Suite #1000, Houston, TX 77024

As tax eInvoicing requirements evolve, energy companies are adapting to increased automation and digital reporting expectations. This year’s 2026 PIDX Spring Conference will explore how PIDX standards—combined with AI technologies—can support structured data exchange and scalable tax processes in alignment with the evolving U.S. Exchange Framework.

Aligned with PIDX International’s mission to advance global digital standards for the energy industry, the conference will provide practical insights into AI-driven validation, standardized data models, and cross-system interoperability to support modern digital commerce.

AGENDA

SPEAKERS & PRESENTERS

Miledy Paris

Title: PIDX President & eCommerce Manager
Organization: Halliburton

Miledy Paris joined Halliburton in 2008 and has over 15 years of experience in various Finance roles. Since May 2019, she has been a Manager overseeing the eCommerce department at Halliburton. In this role, Miledy is responsible for the strategy, execution, and delivery of customer invoicing, as well as Halliburton’s global eCommerce capabilities and support. She has successfully led multiple projects in countries with tax-mandated electronic invoicing (e.g., India, Egypt, Malaysia, Argentina, and Colombia). Miledy is currently leading the HAL S4 HANA implementation for Halliburton’s global eBilling operations.

Michelle Lanh

Master of Ceremonies

Title: Operations Manager
Organization: PIDX International

Michelle Lanh serves as the Operations Manager at PIDX International, where she drives global electronic commerce standards in the petroleum industry. Renowned for her meticulous organization, she ensures seamless operations while enhancing marketing efforts and orchestrating engaging events.

Michelle holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology & Marketing from the University of Houston and is currently pursuing her CAPM Certification. Beyond work, she enjoys pickleball, sushi, and staying informed on global issues.

Mimi Stansbury

PIDX President & Chair of the Board

Mimi Stansbury, CEO of OFS Portal, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board, succeeding Chris Welsh of OFS Portal.

Mimi Stansbury serves as the CEO and Chair of the Board of Managers of OFS Portal. After an esteemed career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Mimi joined OFS Portal as Vice President of Control and Administration in December 2015, where she oversaw financial reporting, budgeting, and the management of electronic data agreements.

In December 2018, she was promoted to Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration, expanding her responsibilities to include serving as Treasurer and Deputy COO of PIDX International. From November 2022 to April 2023, Mimi led the Interim Oversight Committee for the Exchange Framework Market Pilot, a project convened by the Business Payment Coalition (BPC) of the Federal Reserve Bank. In this role, she led a team of global, multi-company representatives to develop policies, rules, and guidelines for the U.S. Exchange Framework, paving the way for the successful launch of the Digital Business Networks Alliance (DBNAlliance).

Mimi also currently serves as President of PIDX International and is a member of the Board of Directors of DBNAlliance.

Gorpam Khan

Title: EVP – Enterprise Solutions / Global Operations
Organization: Promantus Inc.

Presentation: Standards + Data + AI: Field Evidence on Closing the EAM Data Quality Gap That Has Plagued Energy Operations for Decades

Gorpam Khan is a global enterprise technology leader specializing in Artificial Intelligence, enterprise automation, and data-driven transformation for asset-intensive industries. As an executive at Promantus, he works closely with enterprises to operationalize AI at scale, moving organizations from experimentation to production-grade AI deployments.

He focuses on helping organizations transform operational and customer data into actionable intelligence using advanced AI systems, intelligent workflows, and agentic automation. His work bridges strategy, technology, and enterprise adoption to deliver measurable business outcomes.

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