Event Advisory - The Canadian Institute Unveils Its Latest Shutdowns Program - Shutdowns Fort McMurray

FORT MCMURRAY, AB, Jan. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - On February 28-29, 2012, The Canadian Institute will unveil its first Shutdowns Superconference spin-off program, Shutdowns Fort McMurray. This conference will take place in Fort McMurray, Alberta and will focus on overcoming the turnaround challenges in the upgrading, mining and SAGD plants in Fort McMurray and the near-by region. Sessions, led by top companies, contractors and solution providers will provide the tools and knowledge companies need in order to improve performance during their next turnaround.

During this two day conference, delegates will:

• Learn to manage unique infrastructure requirements and overcome challenges of site logistics from Syncrude
• Get important insights on lean maintenance principles from Suncor
• Assess the role of the Rose Committee and turnaround safety from the Rose Committee Chairman and turnaround manager at the Shell Scotford Upgrader
• Learn to overcome the execution challenges of a major turnaround at a heavy oil upgrader from Husky Energy
• Discover how to engage a transient contract workforce during a concentrated multi-million dollar shutdown from Syncrude and CLG (Continuous Learning Group)
• And much more!

Conference Title: Shutdowns Fort McMurray
Date: February 28-29, 2012
Location: Sawridge Inn - Fort McMurray, Alberta
Website: www.shutdownsfortmcmurray.com

About The Canadian Institute

For over 25 years, The Canadian Institute's conferences, summits and executive briefings have provided the business intelligence that Canadian decision makers need to respond to challenges and opportunities both here at home, and around the world.  The Canadian Institute operates as a think tank, monitoring trends and developments in all major industry sectors, in the law, and in public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge.  Headquartered in Toronto, The Canadian Institute produces over 180 events a year, attended by thousands of senior and C-level delegates from across the country. For more information, visit www.CanadianInstitute.com.

Media passes are issued at the discretion of The Canadian Institute and must be arranged in advance. Passes require two business days to process. Media can register in advance. For media accreditation contact:

Joanna Chung
Marketing Manager 
416-927-0718 Ext. 7308 or [e-mail].