The Next Wave, a program for young professionals
The Current State of the Energy Industry and What Is in Store for Us in the Future
Thursday, 3 May
9 am–3 pm
After a stellar introduction at OTC .06, The Next Wave returns in 2007 with much promise for success. This exciting program is designed for E&P professionals under the age of 35 who are looking to expand and grow their role within the industry.
Download The Next Wave Brochure (PDF)
Reception
The Next Wave Reception on 2 May will be at the Hotel Intercontinental. This hotel is in close proximity to the Houston Galleria Mall. Here is the address for the hotel:
Intercontinental Hotel Houston
2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027
Preliminary Program
The Next Wave Program and meals on 3 May will all take place in room 310 on the second floor of the Reliant Center. The full two day programs will be as follows:
Wednesday 2 May Intercontinental Hotel Houston |
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| Reception | 6-7:30 pm |
Thursday 3 May Reliant Center, Room 310 |
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| Speaker and Facilitator Breakfast | 8-9 am |
General Session
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9-10:15 am |
| Coffee Break | 10:15-10:45 am |
Career Insight Panel
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10:45 am-noon |
| Lunch | Noon-1:30 pm |
| Roundtable Breakouts | 1:30-3:30 pm |
| Adjournment | 3:30 pm |
Registration
Tickets for this special session is US $40 (includes Wednesday evening reception and Thursday lunch). Because seating is limited, participants are encouraged to purchase tickets with advance registration.
Who Should Attend?
Professionals 35 years of age and younger as well as all those interested in meeting and interacting with The Next Wave of the offshore industry should attend this new program at OTC.
General Session
The general session features industry leaders discussing technology, policy and career paths that are relevant now and 5–10 years from now.
Speakers
Jeff Spath, President Reservoir Management, Schlumberger
Jeff Spath is president of reservoir management at Schlumberger, a position he assumed in April 2006. Based in London, he oversees the identification and delivery of products and services for reservoir management. Prior to this position, he served as president of data and consulting services at Schlumberger, where he directed operations of the industry’s largest data processing and geotechnical consulting organization for clients worldwide.
Spath also has served as vice president of Schlumberger Information Solutions. In previous positions, he was responsible for data and consulting services in Indonesia. Earlier, he served as manager for Schlumberger Production Enhancement for operations in Asia.
Spath holds bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University and the Mining University of Leoben, Austria.
Belinda Robinson, Chief Executive, Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association
Belinda Robinson is the chief executive officer of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association, a position she has held since joining the association in July 2005.
Robinson came to the industry from the Australian Plantation Products and Paper Industry Council (A3P). As the chief executive officer at A3P, she tackled issues such as resource security, energy policy, manufacturing industry policy, trade policy and climate change. Robinson spent nine years with the Commonwealth government, including six years in senior and senior executive positions within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet where she was responsible for policies on a range of resource, industry and environmental issues. She has also worked in a variety of resource planning roles in state and local governments.
Robinson holds three degrees, including a master’s degree in environmental law from the Australian National University.
Career Insight Panel
During this exciting time in the offshore E&P industry, many young professionals are faced with daily decisions regarding the path of their career. These decisions are not easy to make. The Next Wave at OTC brings in a panel of professionals with various technical, educational and managerial experiences to answer the tough questions about careers in the industry - your questions.
- What are companies looking for in their employees and how do I meet those needs?
- Will an advanced degree open up more options?
- Should I choose a technical or managerial path in my career?
Speakers
- Claire Farley, Co-President, Jefferies Randall & Dewey
- Jon Glesinger, Managing Director, Norman Broadbent
- Castlen E. Moore, Manager Governmental Affairs, Apache Corporation
Lunch
Lunch is included with the $40 registration and offers attendees the chance to have more informal discussions with their peers and the general session speakers.
Roundtable Breakouts
The afternoon session enhances the level of interaction among the attendees by involving them directly in dialogues on various industry-relevant topics. Over 20 unique discussions are facilitated by industry experts, giving attendees the opportunity to network, learn and share with peers from around the world. The goal is to share best practices, brainstorm solutions, discover resources and address current issues and trends.
Take this opportunity to view the topics and choose the three discussions you are going to participate in at The Next Wave.
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