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Preliminary Daily Activities Agenda 

Note: While every attempt will be made to adhere to the schedule, the status/availabilities of session topics, discussion leaders and moderators are subject to change. For updated agenda information, please visit the SPE website at www.spe.org/events/09ypw/

Sunday, 1 November
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Programme Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m. Hotel Check-in
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. SPE Registration
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Discussion Leaders and Session Managers/Moderators Briefing
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception/Dinner

Monday, 2 November
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Session 1: Introduction/Opening/Keynote Address

Keynote Address by Dr. Behrooz Fattahi, 2010 SPE President

  • Current Challenges in Oil and Gas Industry
  • How Does Companies Overcome These Challenges?
  • How YPs can Overcome These Challenges and Get Ahead?
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Group Photo / Coffee Break
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Session 2: Icebreaker Activities
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Session 3: Breakout Session – Current Practices and Challenges Faced : Best Practices to Overcome Challenges
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Coffee Break
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Session 4: Emerging Technology and Future Trends in Technical Disciplines
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Group Dinner

Tuesday, 3 November
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Session 5: Essential Soft Skills in Oil & Gas Industry
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Coffee Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Session 5: Essential Soft Skills in Oil & Gas Industry (Con’t)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Session 6: Activity to Enhance Soft Skills – Putting the Puzzles Together
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch
Afternoon Networking Opportunities/ Team Building Activities/Rest & Recreation/Dinner on Own

Wednesday, 4 November
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Session 7: Micro Debates – Your Opinion on Issues Related to Oil & Gas Industry
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Coffee Break
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Session 8: Career Progression in Oil & Gas Industry
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Session 9: “Walking the Talk” : The Way Forward
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Coffee Break
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Session 10: Parking Lot/Summary and Wrap-Up
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Group Dinner

Thursday, 5 November
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at Leisure
12:00 p.m. Hotel Check Out