Application Information

How to Apply

Participants at SPE Forums are selected by a steering committee on the basis of ability to contribute to the discussion of the topic. To apply, complete and return the application form by 31 May 2010. Please include enough information about your experience and knowledge to enable the SPE Forum Series Steering Committee to evaluate your potential contribution to the forum. Please obtain appropriate approvals from your supervisor PRIOR to applying to the forum.

Submit the completed application online, by mail, fax, or email. Do not send payment with the form.

  • Application Process is now closed.

Accepted applicants will receive their registration form and other materials (housing, transportation, etc.) within two weeks of the application deadline. Accepted applicants must return their registration form with payment by 24 June 2010.

Forum Registration Fee

The Forum fee is USD 2,995 per person and includes:

  • Registration to attend all forum sessions
  • Five nights of hotel accommodation based on single or double occupancy, Sunday through Thursday
  • Monday evening reception and dinner
  • Daily breakfast buffet, Monday through Friday
  • Thursday farewell reception
  • Morning and afternoon continuous coffee breaks throughout the duration of the forum

Please note: Attendees are expected to attend the full forum. The full fixed registration fee is charged regardless of the length of time a registrant attends the forum. The base registration fee does not include accompanying persons. The registration fee is not transferable. Gratuity for exceptional services is discretionary. Details of accommodation and rates for spouses and family members will be sent with the registration packet that will be mailed to each delegate upon acceptance.

The Forum Series Format

The SPE Forum Series provides nine alternate morning, afternoon, and evening sessions of scheduled and unscheduled presentations with maximum time available for informal discussions and exchange of experience. Presentations are generally limited to three or four slides. Breakout sessions for discussions are common. A short, written summary of major issues and consensus arising from the forum may be prepared and distributed to attendees after the forum at the discretion of the program committee and with appropriate SPE approval.

 

Forum Guidelines

  • Lengthy, formal presentations are discouraged to promote maximum discussion.
  • SPE Forums are conducted off the record to support the free interchange of information and ideas.
  • Written papers are prohibited, and extensive note taking is not allowed.
  • Mechanical recording of any portion of the forum in any form (photographic, electronic, etc.) is prohibited.
  • Information disclosed at a forum may not be used publicly without the originator’s permission.
  • Participants are requested to omit reference to forum proceedings in any subsequent published work or oral presentation.
  • Participants are expected to attend every session.