Call for Abstracts Available!
Extended deadline 28 May 2012
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
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The inaugural IADC Critical Issues Middle East 2011 Conference & Exhibition was a successful event for the Middle East drilling industry. We are pleased to announce the ”Critical Issues Middle East 2012 Conference & Exhibition”. Critical Issues are market, technology and commercial factors shaping business today and tomorrow. These factors present either opportunities or challenges to the global drilling industry. Regional operations have their own unique requirements and IADC’s Critical Issues Middle East will explore those opportunities and challenges important in the region. Mark your calendar for the conference that will be held 20-21 November 2012 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai.
General subject themes envisioned for the event include the following:
- Health, safety & environment:
- Process safety
- Regulatory compliance & impact
- Environmental regulations & best practices
- Nationalization/localization of workforce
- Human resources: recruitment, training, retention
- Well control
- Drilling & completions challenges
- Innovative application of technical solutions
- Equipment maintenance: assurance of technical integrity of assets
- Regional economic drivers
- Operator/contractor partnership
- Project planning, implementation and development
- PLC control systems integration on rigs
- BOP design: Post Macondo and the impact on the industry
- Globalization: learn from other company experiences
- Automation
- Challenges national oil companies
- Young leaders
- Legislation: liability contracts
- Software to identify trends
For consideration, an abstract for each proposed presentation must be submitted to IADC no later than 28 May 2012. Abstracts should include recommended or proven solutions whenever possible. Please include a statement of why you see the topic as a “Critical Issue” in the Middle East region. Authors of selected presentations may be asked to participate in panel discussions. Authors of papers selected will receive confirmation emails and guidelines by Mid June 2012. Formal papers are not required, but will be posted along with conference proceedings if provided.
We look forward to your participation and hope to see you at this important event!
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For more information, contact IADC the Netherlands at +31 24 675 2252, email: europe@iadc.org
CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Yousef Abdulrahman, Kuwait Oil Company
Salman AlShidi, Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production
Ali Al Qarni, Saudi Aramco
Steve Brady, Ensco plc
Umar Loan, Arabian Drilling Company
Ghassan Muhanna, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO)
Yoichi Onoe, Gulf Drilling International Ltd
Pat O’Shaughnessy, United Gulf Energy Resources LLC
Manoj Raghavan, KCA DEUTAG Drilling
David Ray, Rowan Drilling Company Middle East
Kosay El Rayes, National Oilwell Varco
Jay Shipman, Nabors Arabia
Steve Sparks, Helmerich & Payne
Jim Ulch, Hercules
Brian Woodward, Noble Corporation
Dave Geer, IADC
Steve Kropla, IADC
EXHIBITORS
EXHIBITION INFORMATION
The cost of each 6m2 (3 x 2 m) space is $2,750.
The booth will be set with a skirted table, two chairs, access to electricity and a fascia with company name. With the space, you receive one complimentary conference registration and up to two additional registrations at half price or $425.
Exhibitions at IADC events will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take space at IADC events.
Click here to download the floor plan
Click here to download the letter of agreement
For more information, please contact Anouk van de Water,
anouk.vandewater@iadc.org or call +31 24 675 22 52.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESThere are four levels of sponsoring: Platinum Sponsors, Gold Sponsors, Silver Sponsors and Event Sponsors. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before and during the conference. IADC also offers companies the opportunity to host one of the events during the conference. |
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| Platinum $20,000 (5) Comps* | Gold $15,000 (3) Comps* | Silver $9,500 (2) Comps* |
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* Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations
Event sponsorships are also available! |
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HOTEL INFORMATION
JW Marriott Dubai Hotel
PO Box 16590, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 2624444 – Fax: +971 4 2626264
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/dxbae-jw-marriott-dubai/
Click here to download the hotel reservation form
Please make your room reservation directly with the hotel before 28 October 2012 and make sure to mention IADC to obtain discounted rate.
Deluxe King Single Room: Dhs. 800.00 excluding taxes, including breakfast
Deluxe King Double Room: Dhs. 850.00 excluding taxes, including breakfast
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IADC Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor, writer, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event.