The Canadian Institute's 8th Annual

Oil Sands Symposium

Ensuring Secure Supply, Sustainable Growth and Access to Markets

Tuesday, November 17 to Wednesday 18, 2009

Explore Emerging Opportunities in Alberta’s World Class Oil Reserves

The Alberta oil sands hold the promise of being a secure source of supply for North American and international oil demand - but policy and operational changes are coming that will have substantial impacts on oil sands operations. Producers and operators need to know what has changed in the regulatory and economic environment that will affect their access to market and ultimate profitability.

The Canadian Institute’s 8th Annual Oil Sands Symposium will address the critical changes and challenges of the industry that will shape the oil sands landscape for years to come. Hear from an outstanding faculty of industry experts and leaders on the projects, policies and practices that will define the future of oil sands operations. Get critical information on issues including:

  • US policy changes impacting access to markets for Canadian crude
  • Raising project capital in times of economic crisis and uncertainty: What makes a project attractive to investors both at home and abroad?
  • Material and labour challenges impacting project economics and timelines
  • Changes to environmental regulation and policy including CO2 management and tailings treatment practices
  • Major infrastructure projects improving product deliverability

Read the special welcome message from Premier Stelmach

Major changes have occurred in the past twelve months that will impact how you do business today, and for the foreseeable future. Now is the time to update your oil sands strategy to ensure the success of your oil sands operations. Register today for this annual must-attend event by calling 1-877-927-7936 or register online.

Conference Chairmen

Garth E. Parker
Partner
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

Paul Michael Wihbey
President
GWEST LLC

Keynote Presenter

Jonathan Denis
Parliamentary Assistant
MLA for Calgary-Egmont