Media Advisory - Calgary's Global Petroleum Show kicks off
World's premier oil and gas event expected to draw more than 60,000 visitors and international delegates to Calgary
CALGARY, June 7 /CNW/ -
WHAT: Global Petroleum Show (GPS) 2010, one of the world's largest oil and gas events, is being held in Calgary today through to June 10th. More than 60,000 visitors from over 100 countries are expected at GPS. Attendees will experience exciting events and visit 2,000 exhibiting companies who will showcase their latest technological innovations, products and services. Of particular interest today through to June 10th are the following conference and delegate features: June 7, 2010: ------------- - Shale Gas Resource Development 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, North Building - International Delegate Open House 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - Opening Night Reception 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Calgary TELUS Convention Centre June 8th, 2010: --------------- - Global Petroleum Conference - Day 1 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Palomino Rooms - Stampede Park - Mayor Bronconnier - Tour of Global Petroleum Show 11 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. Unconventional Gas Presentation Theatre, Hall B - BW Technologies by Honeywell - Press Conference 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Press Office, Quarter Horse B & C, Palomino Rooms, BMO Centre - Innovation Theatre and Unconventional Gas Theatre 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. BMO Centre, Stampede Park - Alberta International House - DAY 1 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Corral Area, Stampede Park - GPS Rodeo 12:45 p.m.- 3:10 p.m. daily Outdoor Area - Freestyle Motocross Arena 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Outdoor Area June 9th, 2010: --------------- - Global Petroleum Conference - Day 2 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Palomino Rooms - Stampede Park - Freestyle Motocross Arena 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Outdoor Area - International Energy Ministers Forum 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Hall D, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre June 10th, 2010: ---------------- - Global Petroleum Conference - Day 3 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily Palomino Rooms, Stampede Park - Freestyle Motocross Arena 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Outdoor Area - Heavy Oil Recovery Methods 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Palomino Rooms, Stampede Park PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Particular to each event. WHEN: Global Petroleum Show 2010 events will occur throughout the day from Tuesday June 8th to Thursday June 10th (with the Opening Night Reception occurring June 7th). GPS exhibition hours run Tuesday, June 8th and Wednesday, June 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Thursday, June, 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Media will be required to register for the event and show accreditation at the press office, located in Quarter Horse Rooms A, B & C, BMO Centre, Stampede Park. For pre-show registration or for more information please visit: www.globalpetroleumshow.com.
For further information: Primary Media Contact: Shauna MacDonald, Brookline Public Relations, Inc., W: (403) 538-5645, C: (403) 585-4570, [email protected]; Secondary Media Contact: Elizabeth Westersund, Brookline Public Relations, Inc., W: (403) 538-5641, ext. 106, C: (403) 461-9399, [email protected]
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