Workshop Brochure - Society of Petroleum Engineers
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Registration Deadline:<br />
13 October 2012<br />
<strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Petroleum</strong> <strong>Engineers</strong><br />
13 November 2012 | Park Rotana Hotel | Abu Dhabi, UAE<br />
SPE Talent and Retention <strong>Workshop</strong><br />
Bridging the Expectation Gap<br />
Who Should Attend<br />
Present and future industry<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and decision makers.<br />
Committee Members<br />
Co-Chairperson<br />
Marianne Espinassous<br />
ADMA-OPCO<br />
Co-Chairperson<br />
Mohammed Al Burashdi<br />
Schlumberger<br />
Abdullah Al Shami<br />
<strong>Petroleum</strong> Institute<br />
Amy Omar<br />
ExxonMobil<br />
Aseel Humoodi<br />
ADCO<br />
Faeeza Al Katheeri<br />
ADNOC<br />
Fatima Al Najjar<br />
ZADCO<br />
Gwen Stirton<br />
Baker Hughes<br />
Hind Al Ghais<br />
Weatherford<br />
Janine Lau-Pope<br />
NPCC<br />
Muna Al Alawi<br />
ADNOC<br />
Sultan Al Hajji<br />
TOTAL<br />
Susan Snelling<br />
BP<br />
Yasmine El Sayegh<br />
Shell<br />
Zoya Libzo<br />
Schlumberger<br />
<strong>Workshop</strong> Abstract<br />
Oil and gas companies are faced today with the so-called “two-humped demographics curve”, with a high<br />
population <strong>of</strong> high expertise seniors soon to leave while onboarding more junior staff to replace them. It is also<br />
now well known that women represent a growing part <strong>of</strong> this crew change and will play a major role, not only in the<br />
energy sector as in the UAE, 70.8 percent <strong>of</strong> students attending university are women* and the country’s vision will<br />
be shared to show how it builds on these new talents.<br />
Generations or gender differences are only the visible branches <strong>of</strong> the diversity tree, whose roots support a wealth<br />
<strong>of</strong> talents and breadth <strong>of</strong> expectations. Capturing these expectations is key to attract, develop, and retain, as well<br />
as acknowledging experienced staff’s motivations to ensure proper knowledge transfer and transition. In a fast<br />
changing world, some progress has been made already to adapt and accelerate the development and career <strong>of</strong> the<br />
new diverse generations. Sharing how it is perceived in reality, in the field, the core <strong>of</strong> the oil industry, is also key to<br />
continuous improvement: what are the obstacles that have been overcome, what are the remaining ones, especially<br />
in the GCC?<br />
Business management also comes with aspiration to develop a multi-skilled, competent workforce that will be<br />
fully committed to efficiently manage and optimise more and more complex projects, in a safe and harm-free<br />
environment. During the breakout session, we will consider the roles <strong>of</strong> the different stakeholders in bridging those<br />
expectations, from the role <strong>of</strong> the employee and education to the one <strong>of</strong> leadership and policy. Building on the<br />
former sessions, Q&A and success stories will be shared through the Executive Roundtable.<br />
The main objectives <strong>of</strong> this workshop are to discuss the required strategies to ensure business growth and<br />
sustainability while helping everyone to reach their full potential, and to promote ideas and visions <strong>of</strong> feasible<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional success for all.<br />
In summary the scope and aim <strong>of</strong> this workshop will be to discuss the following:<br />
• Painting the diversity challenge, the two-hump demographics curve challenge, and the need to accelerate<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the graduates, with potential for women.<br />
• Highlighting the different expectations between old and new generations and investigating how to bridge them<br />
through the eyes and roles <strong>of</strong> all stakeholders.<br />
• Women in leadership in the oil and gas industry–challenges and success stories<br />
• How governments, companies, and pr<strong>of</strong>essional organisations address those challenges and make sure they<br />
retain the talents they developed. What are the lessons learnt and new strategies to be developed?<br />
• The role <strong>of</strong> education and pr<strong>of</strong>essional learning to prepare for a diverse work environment in the petroleum<br />
industry.<br />
*Sources: www.sheikhmohammed.co.ae; www.uaeinteract.com; www.ecssr.ac.ae<br />
www.spe.org/events/12aab8
WORKSHOP<br />
Bridging the Expectation Gap<br />
Sponsorship Support<br />
Sponsorship support helps <strong>of</strong>fset the cost<br />
<strong>of</strong> producing workshops and allows SPE<br />
to keep the attendance price within reach<br />
<strong>of</strong> operations-level individuals, those<br />
who benefit most from these technical<br />
workshops.<br />
Sponsors benefit both directly and<br />
indirectly by having their names<br />
associated with a specific workshop.<br />
While SPE prohibits any type <strong>of</strong><br />
commercialism within the conference<br />
hall itself, the society recognises that<br />
sponsoring companies <strong>of</strong>fer valuable<br />
information to attendees outside the<br />
technical sessions.<br />
Sponsorship Categories<br />
Sponsorships are <strong>of</strong>fered on a first come<br />
basis. Please contact SPE to verify the<br />
availability <strong>of</strong> a particular sponsorship.<br />
Existing sponsors have the opportunity to<br />
renew the same level <strong>of</strong> sponsorship for<br />
annual workshops.<br />
• Platinum Sponsorship<br />
• Gold Sponsorship<br />
• Silver Sponsorship<br />
• Bronze Sponsorship<br />
• Audio-Visual Equipment Sponsorship<br />
<strong>Workshop</strong> Sponsors<br />
Gold Sponsor Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor<br />
<strong>Workshop</strong> Schedule<br />
Tuesday, 13 November 2012<br />
Network Luncheon Sponsor<br />
0800–0900 hours Registration, Welcome C<strong>of</strong>fee, Collection <strong>of</strong> Badges and Delegate Packs<br />
0900–0915 hours Seating, Safety Briefing and Opening <strong>of</strong> <strong>Workshop</strong> by Co-Chairpersons<br />
0915–1000 hours Keynote Speaker: H.E. Ali Al Ketbi, Assisant Secretary General, Executive Council<br />
C<strong>of</strong>fee Breaks Sponsor<br />
1000–1100 hours Session 1: Diversity–Between Expectation and Reality<br />
Session Chairs: Aseel Humoodi, ADCO; Yasmine El Sayegh, Shell<br />
Speakers: David Scott, Executive Director <strong>of</strong> Economic Affairs, Executive Affairs Authority;<br />
Shajan Maani, Operations Manager, Schlumberger; Khadija Al-Daghar, ADCO<br />
The oil and gas industry’s fast changing demographics created by the influx <strong>of</strong> a young generation <strong>of</strong> industry pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and an<br />
ageing, experienced crew present a new set <strong>of</strong> challenges that need to be fast transformed into opportunities. Increasing awareness<br />
on the expectations <strong>of</strong> both generations as well as the employing companies and contrasting them with the realities is a first step<br />
towards addressing this issue. The fact that the industry is regionally undergoing accelerated growth plans to meet rising energy<br />
demands further compounds the need for timely action. The case for embracing diversity in all its manifestations becomes a key<br />
strategic choice enabling the attraction, development, and retention <strong>of</strong> talent.<br />
1100–1115 hours C<strong>of</strong>fee Break<br />
1115–1215 hours Session 2: Leadership<br />
Session Chairs: Audrey Reznik, ExxonMobil; Fatima Al Najjar, ZADCO; Faeeza Al Kathiri, ADNOC<br />
Speaker: Khaled Nouh, President Middle East Region, Baker Hughes<br />
Sponsorship Benefits<br />
In addition to onsite recognition; SPE<br />
will recognise sponsors on the SPE<br />
website and in all printed material for the<br />
workshop. Based on the sponsorship<br />
selected, sponsoring companies also<br />
receive logo visibility on promotional<br />
workshop items.<br />
For More Information<br />
For a detailed list <strong>of</strong> available<br />
sponsorships, including benefits<br />
and pricing, contact Norvie Tungcul, at<br />
ntungcul@spe.org.<br />
This session will address the following:<br />
• Role <strong>of</strong> Leadership–What can leadership do today to influence the roles <strong>of</strong> the different stakeholders in bridging the<br />
expectations gap (gender/generations) and embracing diversity within the company/workforce and how do they impact<br />
organisational core values?<br />
• Role <strong>of</strong> Policy–With increasing globalisation the definition <strong>of</strong> “difference” is becoming increasingly complex; how in<br />
organisations do we find appropriate measures, approaches, or systems to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment?<br />
How do we translate these into global contexts?<br />
• Role <strong>of</strong> Education–How do we leverage sustainability and the community to invest in people for future leadership and society?<br />
• Role <strong>of</strong> Employees–How can the employers and employees work to influence social change?<br />
1215–1330 hours Luncheon and Prayers<br />
1330–1430 hours Session 3: Executive Roundtable Discussion<br />
Session Chairs: Abdullah Al Shami, <strong>Petroleum</strong> Institute; Janine Lau-Pope, NPCC<br />
Speakers: Suzanne McCarron, President ExxonMobil Foundation and General Manager Public Affairs,<br />
ExxonMobil; Fareed Abdulla, Senior Vice President (BAB.Gas), ADCO;<br />
AbdulKarim Al-Mazmi, General Manager, BP Middle East;<br />
Ismail Tag, Senior Vice President and Provost, <strong>Petroleum</strong> Institute<br />
In this interactive roundtable session, you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts on a variety <strong>of</strong> topics pertaining to<br />
diversity with our senior executive panel. Topics to be discussed include:<br />
• Gender–Why are there so few female executives? What are the challengeils? How do you overcome them?<br />
• Diversity Challenge–Paint the current diversity picture (age, nationality, gender) how would you address these?<br />
• Expectation–What are the expectations <strong>of</strong> both sides? Bridging the expectation gap: how the industry can adapt to meet the<br />
expectations?<br />
• The role <strong>of</strong> education and pr<strong>of</strong>essional learning–How to prepare for a diverse work environment in the petroleum industry?<br />
• The role <strong>of</strong> policy in enabling the diversity agenda<br />
This is an opportunity to share with today’s decision makers the progress that has been made and what issues still remain.<br />
Following the roundtable feedback, there will be a panel session with the executives to share the roundtable’s conclusions and<br />
areas to focus on going forward.<br />
1430–1530 hours Panel Session<br />
Session Chairs: Amy Omar, ExxonMobil; Muna Al Alawi, ADNOC<br />
1530–1600 hours Closing Remarks by the Co-Chairperson
Register by 13 October 2012<br />
www.spe.org/events/12aab8<br />
General Information<br />
<strong>Workshop</strong> Venue<br />
Park Rotana Hotel<br />
P.O. Box 43377, Abu Dhabi, UAE<br />
T: +971.2.657.3333<br />
F: +971.2.657.3000<br />
www.rotana.com<br />
<strong>Workshop</strong> Guidelines<br />
Format<br />
One (1) day <strong>of</strong> informal discussions prompted by selected keynote presentations and discussions. <strong>Workshop</strong>s maximise the exchange <strong>of</strong><br />
ideas among attendees and presenters through brief technical presentations followed by extended Q&A periods. Focused topics attract<br />
an informed audience eager to discuss issues critical to advancing both technology and best practices. The majority <strong>of</strong> the presentations<br />
are in the form <strong>of</strong> case studies, highlighting engineering achievements, and lessons learnt. In order to stimulate frank discussion, no<br />
proceedings are published and the press is not invited to attend.<br />
Documentation<br />
• Proceedings will not be published; therefore, formal papers and handouts are not expected from speakers.<br />
• Work in progress, new ideas, and interesting projects are sought.<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essionally-prepared visual aids are not required; handwritten view graphs are entirely acceptable.<br />
• Note-taking by participants is encouraged.<br />
Attendance<br />
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Steering Committee encourages attendance from those who can<br />
contribute to the workshop most effectively either in discussions or with posters. A mix <strong>of</strong> attendees in terms <strong>of</strong> geographic origin,<br />
companies, and disciplines will be encouraged.<br />
<strong>Workshop</strong> Deliverables<br />
• The Steering Committee will appoint a “scribe” to record the discussions and to produce the full workshop report for SPE.<br />
• This report will be circulated to all attendees as the workshop deliverable within 4–6 weeks following the workshop. The copyright <strong>of</strong><br />
the report is with SPE.<br />
• PowerPoint presentation materials will be posted on a specific SPE URL address after the workshop. Provision <strong>of</strong> the materials by<br />
the speakers will signify their permission for SPE to do so.<br />
Commercialism<br />
In keeping with workshop objectives and the SPE mission, commercialism in posters or presentations will not be permitted. Company<br />
logos must be limited to the title slide and used only to indicate the affiliation <strong>of</strong> the presenter and others involved in the work.<br />
Attendance Certificate<br />
All attendees will receive an attendance certificate attesting to their participation in the workshop. This certificate will be provided in<br />
exchange for a completed <strong>Workshop</strong> Questionnaire.<br />
Continuing Education Units<br />
Attendees at this workshop qualify for SPE Continuing Education Units (CEU) at the rate <strong>of</strong> 0.1 CEU per hour <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Workshop</strong>.<br />
Registration Information<br />
This is a nonresidential workshop. The registration fees include all workshop sessions, c<strong>of</strong>fee breaks, and luncheons. The registration<br />
fees are as follows:<br />
USD 250 SPE Member<br />
USD 300 Nonmember<br />
Cancellation and Refund Policy<br />
• A processing fee <strong>of</strong> USD 100 will be charged for cancellations received before the registration deadline 13 October 2012.<br />
• For cancellations received after the registration deadline, 13 October 2012, 25% refund will be made to the registrant.<br />
• No refund on cancellations received within seven (7) days prior to the workshop date, i.e. on or after 6 November 2012.<br />
• No refund will be issued if a registrant fails to attend the workshop.<br />
Registration Policy<br />
• Registration fee MUST be paid in advance for attending the workshop.<br />
• Full fixed fee is charged regardless <strong>of</strong> the length <strong>of</strong> time that the registrant attends the workshop.<br />
• Fixed fee cannot be prorated or reduced for anyone (workshop co-chairpersons, committee members, speakers, discussion leaders,<br />
students, and registrants).<br />
• Attendees are expected to attend all workshop sessions and are not permitted to attend on a partial basis.<br />
• Delegates with no pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> advance payment are required to pay onsite by cash or cheque, present a copy <strong>of</strong> the wire transfer, or<br />
submit a letter from their company guaranteeing payment <strong>of</strong> the workshop fees.<br />
PLEASE USE INSIDE FORM FOR REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION FORM<br />
Bridging the Expectation Gap<br />
13 November 2012 | Park Rotana Hotel | Abu Dhabi, UAE<br />
Important: Attendance is limited and is not guaranteed. Early registration is recommended. Please print or type in black ink.<br />
Registration Fee MUST be paid in advance for attending this <strong>Workshop</strong>.<br />
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WORKSHOP<br />
<strong>Workshop</strong> Fee includes: Technical sessions, materials, luncheon, and c<strong>of</strong>fee breaks.<br />
Accommodation is NOT included in the workshop registration fee.<br />
<strong>Workshop</strong> Fee: ❒ USD 250 for SPE Members ❒ USD 300 for Nonmembers<br />
IMPORTANT: All fees paid to SPE are net <strong>of</strong> taxes. The registration in this form do not include any or withholding taxes. All such taxes will be added to<br />
the above-mentioned registration fees in he invoice.<br />
Credit Card (Check One): ❒ American Express ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa<br />
NO REFUNDS will be granted on cancellations after 6 November 2012.<br />
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If yes, please indicate which subject you would like to present on: ____________________________<br />
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Payment by Bank Transfer: IMPORTANT–For reference: Please quote “12AAB8” and name <strong>of</strong> delegate<br />
Make Payment to: HSBC Bank Middle East, Jebel Ali Branch, P.O. Box 66, Dubai, UAE<br />
Account Name: SPE Middle East DMCC Account Number: 036-217131-100 (USD) Swift Code: BBMEAEAD<br />
IBAN: AE180200000036217131100<br />
Cancellation and Refund Policy:<br />
• A processing fee <strong>of</strong> USD 100 will be charged for cancellations received before 13 October 2012.<br />
• For cancellations received after 13 October 2012, 25% refund will be made to the registrant.<br />
• No refund on cancellations received within seven (7) days prior to the workshop date, i.e. on or after 6 November 2012.<br />
• No refund will be issued if a registrant fails to attend the workshop.<br />
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Visa:<br />
SPE Middle East, North Africa, and India will assist in providing a visa invitation letter, upon request in writing, to confirmed registrants after receiving full payment <strong>of</strong> registration fees.<br />
Visa invitation letters take five days to issue from the date <strong>of</strong> request and it is the delegate’s responsibility to obtain their own visa. SPE cannot issue the visa nor can we guarantee it<br />
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For questions or additional information contact: Norvie Tungcul at ntungcul@spe.org.<br />
To submit your registration online, please visit the event’s website at: www.spe.org/events/12aab8.<br />
Alternatively, you can email this form to: formsdubai@spe.org, or fax it to: +971.4.457.3164.