Luncheons
Please join us in welcoming our two Keynote Speakers for our Tuesday and Wednesday Conference Lunceons. Our Conference Luncheons will take place between 12:00pm and 1:00pm in Exhibition Hall E (Upper Level, North Building, TELUS Convention Centre). The details are:
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The End of Energy Obesity: Challenges and Opportunities for the Petroleum Industry in a Changing World
Peter Tertzakian,
Chief Energy Economist, ARC Financial Corporation
Best selling author of A Thousand Barrels a Second, published by McGraw-Hill, Peter Tertzakian is the Chief Energy Economist of ARC Financial Corporation, one of the world's leading energy investment firms.
Peter's background in geophysics, economics and finance, combined with his entrepreneurial spirit, helped him rise from the trenches of hands-on oil exploration fieldwork to become an internationally recognized, top-ranked expert in energy matters.
Often seen and heard through media outlets around the world, Peter's been a featured guest on many high-profile radio and television shows including The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. In print, Peter has been featured in US News and World Report and has contributed editorials to widely read publications. He also writes a weekly column, ARC Energy Charts, and is a sought after public speaker.
Peter has an undergraduate degree in geophysics from the University of Alberta, and a graduate degree in econometrics from the University of Southampton, U.K. He also holds a Master of Science in Management of Technology from the Sloan School of Management at MIT.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Timely and Targeted - Innovative Government Responses to the Global Economy
Honorable Len Webber,
Member of the Alberta Legislative Assembly for Calgary Foothills (Parliamentary Assistant for Alberta Energy)
Len Webber was elected to his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Calgary Foothills on November 22, 2004.
For the past 3 years as an MLA, Len has worked hard for the well-being of seniors and disabled persons in long-term care facilities, the homeless community and affordable housing, community safety and the education system. He also has a particular interest in promoting programs and initiatives which improve environmental performance and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Prior to running for provincial office, Len was the vice-president and director of Webber Academy, a non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational university preparatory private school in Calgary.
Len Webber was born in Calgary, raised in the northwest community of Brentwood, and is the son of former Calgary MLA and cabinet minister, Dr. Neil Webber. Len received his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary and his Journeyman Communications Electrician certificate from SAIT. He worked as an apprentice electrician out of high school and ran his own contracting business for 10 years before starting with Webber Academy.
Len has a history of involvement and volunteerism with community groups, including Hospice Calgary, The Calgary Foundation, MS Society and served on the board of the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC). He is a loyal volunteer in many fundraising events promoting breast cancer awareness and research and is a proud recipient of the Alberta Centennial Medal for his contributions to the province of Alberta.
Len and his wife, Heather, have three teenaged daughters: Lauren, Jaime, and Kelly.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
For Thursday's luncheon, we will host a Buffet for our guests. This is a great opportunity to network with your colleagues, and discuss the high points of this year's CIPC. The buffet will be in Exhibition Hall D.
