International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)

Register now to attend the IADC Subsea BOP Future Technology Workshop, and learn how future technology can improve deepwater BOP equipment.

The IADC Subsea BOP Workshop, organized under the auspices of the IADC Future Technology Subcommittee, will first seek to identify BOP-related problem areas for operators, drilling contractors and OEM, and foster discussion among BOP technology developers and users. The half-day event will feature presentations representing operators, drilling contractors and OEMs, followed by an interactive panel discussion. The workshop will convene at 1:00 pm in Training Room 4 at the NOV Parkwood Facility, 7909 Parkwood Circle Drive, Houston.

Mission:

To identify industry pains and future technology needs of deepwater BOP equipment.

Goals:

- Identify pains of Operators, Drilling Contractors and OEMs with respect to BOPs.

- Foster discussion between BOP technology developers and users.

IADC Subsea BOP Workshop Agenda:

12:00 pm Registration & Coffee Service  Training Room 4 Lobby

12:55 pm Welcome & Introductions: Dustin Torkay, Vice Chairman-Future Technology, IADC ART Committee; Technical Superintendent, Seadrill

1:00 pm Operators Perspective: William Averill, BOP Reliability Team Lead, Chevron

1:30 pm Contractors Perspective: Peter Bennett, Director of Subsea Support & Kevin Rhodes, Assistant SSE Manager, Pacific Drilling Services Inc.

2:00 pm Coffee & Networking Break   Sponsored by National Oilwell Varco

2:15 pm OEM Perspective: Frank Springett, Vice President of Engineering, National Oilwell Varco

2:40 pm OEM Perspective 2: Johnnie Kotrla, Sr. Engineering Manager, Cameron Drilling Systems

3:05 pm Technology Presentation: Margaret M. Buckley, Product/Project Manager, DTC International, Inc.

3:30 pm Coffee & Networking Break  Sponsored by National Oilwell Varco

3:45 pm Guided Roundtable Discussion 

4:45 pm Adjourn

Workshop Planning Committee:

Mark Derouen, 5D Rentals & Sales LLC
Travis Barnette, BP
Nathan Moralez, BP
Thomas Geehan, M-I SWACO, A Schlumberger Company
Brian Anders, National Oilwell Varco
Cody Beyer, National Oilwell Varco
David Reid, National Oilwell Varco
Stan Stephen, Odfjell Drilling AS
Kevin Rhodes, Pacific Drilling Services Inc.
Randy Kirkland, Rockwell Automation
Dustin Torkay, Seadrill
Rolf Gullaksen, Cameron
Tim Mournian, GE Hydril
Richard Duff, Chevron
Charles Graff, Paker Hannifin
Keith Womer, KW Technologies
Jan Brakel, Shell
Scott Maddox, IADC

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors, Platinum Sponsors, Gold Sponsors, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before, during and after the conference.
Diamond $25,000 (10 Comps*)	Platinum $15,000 (5 Comps*)	Gold $10,000 (3 Comps*)	Silver $5,000 (1 Comp*)
* Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships are also available! For more information please contact: Stephanie Carling, stephanie.carling@iadc.org, or Lori Gagula, lori.gagula@iadc.org at +1 713 292 1945.

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