Media Advisory - The Canadian Institute's 9th Annual Oil Sands Symposium

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Oct 29, 2010, 10:30 ET

CALGARY, Oct. 29 /CNW/ - The Canadian institute's Oil Sands Symposium gathers the top minds in Alberta's energy sector discuss critical updates on the politics, economics, and technologies shaping the future the industry.

Keynote Speakers:

  • Diana McQueen, MLA, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, Province of Alberta
  • Don Thompson, President, The Oil Sands Developers Group

Program highlights include:

  • In-depth analysis of economic and political factors influencing the oil sands business outlook from experts including Tim Shipton (AEG), Paul Michael Wihbey (GWEST LLC), Patricia Mohr (Scotiabank Group), James K. Vines (King & Spalding), and Dale Botting (formerly Enterprise Saskatchewan).

  • Assessing the influences of the gulf coast spill, the 2010 midterm elections, and changing US energy policy on Canada's oil sands

  • Discussing the options to access new markets in Asia and on the Gulf Coast and in situ innovations to improve economic performance and environmental outlook

  • Showcasing working green technology innovations from organizations such as E-T Energy Inc., Petrobank Energy & Resources Ltd., the Petroleum Technology Research Centre, the Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada.
Conference Title:  The Canadian Institute's 9th Annual Oil Sands Symposium
Date:  November 29 & 30, 2010
Location:   The Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://canadianinstitute.com/oilsands

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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: Jessika Hunt, 416-927-0718 Ext. 324or [email protected].

For further information:

Jessika Hunt
The Canadian Institute
1329 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario  M5R 2C4
416-927-0718  Ext. 324
[email protected]

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