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Exploration & Production Standards Conference on Oilfield Equipment and Materials

 
 

June 28 - July 2, 2010
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC

Plan now to attend the API’s 87th Exploration & Production Standards Conference on Oilfield Equipment and Materials, June 28 - July 2, 2010.  The development of consensus standards is one of API’s oldest and most successful programs. It covers about 550 standards for all segments of the oil and natural gas industry. The breadth of this vital program is an important indication of the varied industry contacts that attendees can make during the sessions and networking opportunities.

Preliminary Program and Registration Information
Please use the links below to view the preliminary program and registration information.

  • Preliminary Program (will be available approximately the first week in April)
  • Print and Fax a Registration Form (will be available approximately the first week in April)
  • Register Online (will be available approximately the first week in April)

The deadline for pre-registration is June 11, 2010.

If you have questions, encounter any problems using the on-line registration software, or if you do not receive a confirmation showing that the payment was successfully processed and indicating a zero balance, contact Liz Goemaat, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or goemaate@api.org.

Advance Your Standards
Your participation keeps API standards going strong, and we would like you to share your standards expertise with the next generation.  API invites you to sponsor first-time attendees from your company complimentary at all API 2009 standards meetings.

This program is limited to first-time attendees who are sponsored and accompanied by a prior API standards meeting participant from the same company.  The sponsoring participant must pay the full registration fee.  Pre-registration is required.  Sponsored attendee registrations will not be accepted on-site.  All hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant/attendee.

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application and Agreements
Sponsoring or exhibiting at standards meetings is a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you might not reach otherwise.   The deadline for returning Sponsorship/Exhibitor Applications and Agreements is May 28, 2010Sponsorship items requiring artwork should be returned by May 10, 2010.

  • Sponsor and Exhibitor Applications and Agreements

Hotel Information

THE ROOM BLOCK OPENS OFFICIALLY ON March 1, 2010.

Reservations may be made directly with Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill by calling 202-737-1234.  The deadline for making reservations is 5:00 pm, local time at the hotel on May 31, 2010.  The group rates are $215 single and $240 double occupancy.  Identify yourself as attending the API conference to receive the group rate.  The group rate is available three days prior to and after the dates of the meeting based on availability only.  In addition, reservation requests received after 5:00 pm, local time at the hotel will be accepted on a space available basis at the group rate for a limited time.

The Hyatt Regency Washington is located at 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Spouse/Guest Program

Breakfasts will be provided Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings.  In addition to breakfasts, other activities are being planned.  More details will be available in March or sooner.  In the meantime, if you have questions, please email Christy Howard at christy@christyhillevents.com.

Early registration is required for all activities.  If you register on-site, participation in activities will be based on availability at that time.  All participants must be 18 years of age or older.

The fee for spouses and guests to participate for the three days is $125 which will include all activities unless otherwise indicated.  One-day participation is $75.  If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, please provide information in your online registration or on your written registration form.  The Spouse/Guest fee is valid only to a spouse or personal friend, not a business associate or staff colleague.

We must be able to plan accordingly for how many will participate, so please be sure to include your spouse's home address, email, and contact information so we will have it should we need to confirm their participation and specific details with them directly.

Spouses and guests may also attend the reception on Wednesday evening.

Reasons for Attending

Here are just some of the benefits you’ll gain by participating:

  • You will be able to keep up with the latest ideas and technologies, gain knowledge, and stay technically competent, while helping to keep industry advances rolling out.
  • Participate in a proven method of information exchange about problems and opportunities, sharing knowledge with international experts.
  • Learn the “story behind the standard” or the reasoning and perspective that let you apply industry specifications with sound judgment.

Who Should Attend

(Note: You don’t have to be an API Member to participate in API Exploration & Production Standards Conference on Oilfield Equipment and Materials.)

API’s standardization meetings are open to all interested parties. Input and ideas are always welcomed to help the sessions achieve balance, consensus, and due process. 

The conference is especially beneficial for:

Members of API Exploration & Production Standards Committees and subgroups, as well as:

  • Engineers
  • Equipment and Material Buyers
  • Manufacturers and Suppliers
  • API Monogram Licensees

Other parties interested in the standardization of oilfield equipment and materials such as:

Environmental and Safety Executives
Oil Company Management
Researchers, Technical Advisors and Trainers

Questions?

We look forward to your participation.  If you have technical questions, please contact:

David Miller, Director, Standards, at 202-682-8159 or miller@api.org (Program)
Roland Goodman, Manager, Upstream Standards, at 202-682-8584 or goodmanr@api.org (Program)
Arnetta Smith, Senior Events Manager, at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org (Logistics)
Liz Goemaat, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or goemaate@api.org (Registration)

Future Meetings

2011 E&P Standards Conference on Oilfield Equipment and Materials

June 27-July 1, 2011
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
San Francisco, California


 


 
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