13th Annual Arctic Oil & Gas Symposium

Covers all the most pressing issues – offshore, infrastructure, policy, oil & gas opportunities, and more – the 2013 features keynotes, panel discussions and an unparalleled speaker faculty.

North America's Premier Arctic Oil & Gas Conference

Covering the latest developments and exciting opportunities in the North since 2001, the Arctic Oil & Gas Symposium is the gathering place for industry players, community leaders, government and regulators involved in northern projects.

It’s the only event of its kind in Canada that acts as a forum for you to gain valuable awareness into the progress, policy, challenges and solutions around oil and gas development in the North and engage with the key players involved.

The Arctic continues to evolve and show much potential for business opportunities.

Featuring high level keynotes, in-depth presentations, dynamic panel discussions and an unparalleled speaker faculty, this annual event will address the most pressing issues in the Arctic today.  Emerging shale plays; a revival of offshore activity; the LNG race - the landscape is shifting and now is the time to be informed and get involved. 

Speaker Spotlight



  • Bharat Dixit, Ph.D
    Technical Leader, Exploration and Production

    National Energy Board


    Brad Hayes
    President

    Petrel Robertson Consulting Ltd.


    Derek Brown
    Principal

    Strategic West Energy Ltd.


  • Doug Matthews
    Energy Analyst/Writer

    Matthews Energy Consulting


    Dylan Jones
    President and CEO

    Canada West Foundation


    Eric Hanson
    Supervisor Central Mackenzie Valley Exploration Canada

    ConocoPhillips


  • Ethan Schutt
    Senior Vice President, Energy Development

    Cook Inlet Regional Inc.


    Kevin Williams
    Manager of Exploration Operations

    Chevron Canada


    Larry Persily
    Federal Coordinator

    Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects


  • Michel Chénier
    Director, Northern Petroleum Resources Directorate Northern Affairs Organization

    Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada


    Peter Howard
    President and CEO

    Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI)


    Jim Stevens
    Director Mackenzie Valley Highway

    Government Northwest Territories


  • Shaleen Woodward
    Executive Director, Devolution Implementation & Planning

    Government, Northwest Territories


    Stephen Van Dine
    Director General, Devolution and Territorial Relations

    Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada


    John Webb
    Director, Russian and Caspian Energy

    IHS CERA


  • Mark Henry
    Energy Planner

    Government, Northwest Territories

New this Year!

  • Focus on the Central Mackenzie Valley’s Canol Shale Play: the geology; recent activity and future plans; navigating the regulatory framework
  • Learn from experiences in the Beaufort and Chukchi Sea in Canada and Alaska
  • Critical pipeline infrastructure for Canada — getting product to market and new markets
  • The latest on Russia’s offshore oil and gas plans and progress
  • In-depth workshop on water and waste management for energy production in the Central Mackenzie Valley

 

Back by Popular Demand!

  • Details on the progress of the Mackenzie Valley Highway and international standards for offshore oil and gas development
  • The latest on Alaska’s plans for commercializing North Slope natural gas
  • Northern leaders’ panel - perspectives on Arctic oil and gas development in their communities

Register today and reserve your place to join the who’s who of oil and gas development in the Arctic.  
Call 1-877-927-7936, email customerservice@canadianinstitute.com or register online.

Rave Reviews for the Arctic Oil & Gas Symposium

Take a look at what some of your colleagues had to say:
"Great networking ability! This is the conference to attend for project updates and to hear directly from federal and northern governments."
John Hogg, Vice President, MGM Energy (March 2012)
"I like that this conference brings together many Northerners and is a very good networking opportunity."
Patricia McNeely, Manager Finance/Admin, Sahtu Land & Water Board (March 2012)
"I attend the symposium each year to hear industry updates and northern perspectives but it’s also a great opportunity to meet old friends and make new contacts."
Ernest Taylor Pokiak, President, IMG-Golder Corporation (March 2012)
"Very informative; a great conference to ensure you update and maintain your knowledge of new legislation and its implications."
Camille Vezina, Manager Legislation & Policy, AANDC (March 2012)
Hear what delegates said about the March 2011 conference:

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