7:30 AM Registration / Conference Breakfast
8:00 AM Welcoming Remarks
8:05 AM Opening Keynote – Solving the Energy Problem
Ms. Karen Harbert, President & CEO, Institute for 21st Century Energy, US Chamber of Commerce
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8:35 AM Second Keynote - Leadership
Ms. Rosemarie Andolino, Commissioner of the Department of Aviation, City of Chicago
9:00 AM Break
9:30 AM Morning Breakout Sessions - Choose One
Energy Industry, The Media & Public Perception - Friends or Foes?
Industry public relations professionals and the media duke it out on the issues of media portrayal of the industry. Answers to questions on the perception, advice from companies who are appealing to the consumers' latest concerns and changing their outreach.
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Moderator:
Mr. Tom Fowler, Energy Reporter, Houston Chronicle
Panelists:
Mr. Stephen Harris, Public Relations Manager, Schlumberger
Mr. Don Clarke, American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Ms. Gina Gaston, Reporter and Co-Anchor, KTRK-TV, ABC 13 Eyewitness News
Cultural Difference: People who have been successful at Leveraging Cultural Differences
Survey results of people who have been successful at leveraging gender differences. Corporations and management have a chance to share what they are doing to incorporate diversity.
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Click here to see results from the Gelb Consulting conducted survey on Cultural Differences.
Moderator:
Mr. John McKeever, President, Gelb Consulting
Panelists:
Ms. Christina Ioannidis, Founder & CEO (Chief Engagement Officer), Aquitude
Dr. Tauseef Salma, Chief Engineer, Baker Hughes
Dr. Lorena Moscardelli, Research Associate, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin
Ms. JoEllen Helmer, Ernst & Young LLP
10:45 AM Switch Panels / Break
11:00 AM Mid-Morning Breakout Sessions - Choose One
Carbon Policy & The Impact on Business and Consumers
Public policy experts discuss the impact of the administration's new cap & trade proposals to business and industry. Special emphasis will be given to the impact on the upstream and downstream businesses.
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Moderator:
Ms. Gwen Weddington, Consultant
Panelists:
Ms. Deborah Byers, Ernst & Young LLP
Ms. Suann Nordrum, Greenhouse Gas Integration Consultant, Chevron Energy Technology Company
Dr. Michael E. Webber, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering / Associate Director, Center for International Energy & Environmental Policy / Fellow, Strauss Center for International Security & Law, The University of Texas at Austin
Ms. Jennifer Clymer, Austin Energy
Dual Career Couple – How do they do it?
Multiple couples gather for a discussion on how they made it work together. The good, the bad and the ugly - The truth uncovered and your curious questions answered! Hear from husbands and wives in dual career households and learn from their mistakes and their successes. Share your stories in this interactive discussion and give and get advice for your own dual career life!
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Moderators:
Mrs. and Mr. Louisa & Justin Renfrew-Hill, Dresser, Inc. & Employee Benefit Solutions
Panelists:
Mrs. and Mr. Alie & David Pruner, Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. & Wood Mackenzie
Mrs. and Mr. Kathy & Bill Hogenson, Zone Energy LLC
Mrs. Sherry Becker, ExxonMobil Exploration Company and Dr. Joseph Evensen, BRI
12:15 PM Lunch / Networking
1:30 PM Afternoon Breakout Sessions - Choose One
Innovative Technologies: What will Change the Energy Industry?
Discussion about which new technologies will allow oil companies to continue to meet the energy needs of the global markets.
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Moderator:
Ms. Emma Cochrane, Business Planning and Analysis Manager, ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing Company
Panelists:
Mr. Jonathan Lee, Oilfield Technology, Resistivity Product Line Leader, GE Energy
Mr. Jim Sledzik, Partner & President of US Office, Energy Ventures
Ms. Susan Rosenbaum, Director, Knowledge Management, Schlumberger
Ms. Amanda Brock, Chief Executive Officer, Water Standard
Transitioning in your Career & Achieving Results
Discussion about skills you need to become a leader and how to make positive changes in your future.
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Moderator:
Ms. Annell Bay, Senior Vice President, Exploration, Marathon Oil Company
Panelists:
Ms. Reem Al-Ghanim, Supervisor, Career Development Division, Aramco Services Company
Ms. Susan Cunningham, Senior Vice President, Exploration, Noble Energy
Ms. Marian Davenport, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater - Houston
Ms. Melissa Law, Director - Gulf Coast Manufacturing, Baker Petrolite
2:45 PM Switch Panels / Break
3:00 PM Mid-Afternoon Breakout Sessions - Choose One
Oil vs. the Environment – Breaking down stereotypes
Consumer groups, environmentalists and energy executives discuss the positive impact this industry can have on world. They break down the poor stereotypes.
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Moderator:
Ms. Cindy Schild, Refining Issues Manager, Downstream Segment, American Petroleum Institute
Panelists:
Ms. Janeen Judah, President, Chevron Environmental Management Company
Ms. Cindy Yeilding, Exploration Renewal Manager, Gulf of Mexico, BP
Ms. Manoelle LePoutre, Vice President, HSE, TOTAL
Mr. David Holt, President, Consumer Energy Alliance
The Secret of Effective Executive Leaders: How to leverage leadership into business success
How to improve your current leadership skills and to further your business success. C – Level executives share their success stories and discuss ways to raise the bar.
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Moderator:
Ms. Ginger Napier, Partner, Clarey/Napier International
Panelists:
Mr. Johnny Hall, Executive Vice President, ExxonMobil Exploration Company
Ms. Lory Barnhill, Senior Vice President, Chevron Pipe Line Company
Ms. Barbara Heim, Vice President - Human Resources, BG Americas & Global LNG
Ms. Kim Ruth, President of Texas, Bank of America
4:15 PM Switch Back To Main Ballroom / Break
4:30 PM Wrap up of breakout sessions
5:15 – 7:00 PM Wine Tasting Reception
November 4, 2009
7:30 AM Continental Breakfast
8:15 AM Opening Keynote - The Bridge - A Global Energy Education Documentary
"Our food and water, shelter and transportation, communications, light, heat and cooling - every function and facet of modern life is built upon energy. And globally, 87% of it comes from fossil fuels. But, with carbon and supply concerns, we have begun the shift to alternatives. We must navigate this transition very carfully to ensure the stability of economies and the health of the environment. And for this, a solid energy education is essential".
- Dr. Scott Tinker, Director, Bureau of Economic Geology and State Geologist of Texas / Professor, Edwin Allday Chair of Subsurface Geology, The University of Texas at Austin
Learn more: http://foundation.aapg.org/thebridgefund.cfm
8:45 AM Second Keynote
Judge Eva Guzman, Texas Supreme Court
9:15 AM Break
9:30 AM Morning Breakout Sessions - Choose One
Global Economics – How to Predict the Impact of the Economy on energy?
A group discussion on how this latest recession affects the energy industry and how this cyclical industry affects the global economy.
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Moderator:
Ms. Michelle Foss, Chief Energy Economist and Head, Center for Energy Economics, Bureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin
Panelists:
Ms. Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Ms. Margo Thorning, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, American Center for Capital Formation
Ms. Jeanie Wyatt, CEO, South Texas Money Management
Dr. Latha Ramchand, Associate Dean, Programs and Administration, Professor, Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
Having a Career and Having a Life - Being Single and Successful
Struggle with getting your AC fixed and holding a conference call and nobody to help? Feeling the pressure to work later and put in more hours because you don't have a family at home? Hear panelists tell their stories about being successful and balancing a personal life too. Find out ways to get ahead at work without getting behind in life.
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Moderator:
Ms. Denise Patrick, Vice President, Marketing & Creative Services, Pierpont Communications, Inc.
Panelists:
Ms. Val Gibbs, President, Bank of Texas - Houston
Ms. Janet Clark, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Marathon Oil Company
Ms. Samina Farid, Chairman, Merrick Systems
10:45 AM Switch Panels / Break
11:00 AM Mid-Morning Breakout Sessions - Choose One
Alternative Sources of Energy: Barriers to Market Entry
The energy industry faces significant hurdles in bringing new sources of energy online to meet future demand. From delayed permitting decisions and the "not in my backyard" mentality to policy uncertainty and difficulty in obtaining necessary capital, these barriers are stopping energy projects in their tracks. Industry and policy experts will discuss these hurdles and their potential impact on new nuclear power plant construction, tapping oil sand resources, harnessing new natural gas finds, and even building wind, solar, and waste-to-energy projects.
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Moderator:
Ms. Marcela Donadio, Americas Oil & Gas Leader and Partner, Assurance Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Panelists:
Ms. Susan Wood, Chief Executive Officer, SCC Americas
Ms. Carey Jordan, Partner, Intellectual Property, Baker Botts LLP
Ms. Jamey Seely, General Counsel, Nuclear Innovation North Americas LLC ("NINA")
Ms. Janet Hughes, Executive Vice President - Solar and Training, Ontility
Mr. Barry Caldwell, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and Corporate Communications, Waste Management
How to Attract & Retain a Highly Skilled Workforce
discussion on how to feed the pipeline and keep the experience in a company after a person leaves. Education and training tools shared. AAPG will also share the survey results of why women leave the energy industry and give insights on how you can prevent that from happening. Find out results from text survey done throughout the conference on why women leave the industry!
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Moderator:
Ms. Denise Cox, Independent Geologist, American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Panelists:
Ms. Dina Pyron, Global Director - Human Capital, Ernst & Young LLP
Dr. Christine Williams, Professor of Sociology, The University of Texas at Austin on behalf of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Ms. Marilyn Tears, Staffing Training and Systems Manager, ExxonMobil Development Company
12:15 PM Lunch / Networking
1:15 – 5:30 PM Optional Additional Workshops (sponsored and additional cost per attendee)
1:30 - 3:30 PM - Choose One
Leveraging Gender Differences for a Competitive Advantage - Sponsored by Baker Hughes
Research has identified that each individual has different mental preferences; these preferences are, on average, different for men and women. This learning intervention will cover anthropological and biological differences that have guided the formation of these mental preferences and provide tangible strategies to leverage them in buisness. This interactive session will cover: Neuroscience and Nurture: the science behind gender programming and the impact of socialisation on gender differences / Our Mental Universe: how gender make-up impacts average mental preferences, value systems and behavior / Individual Constructs: the impact of individual identities and the tangible business benefits of appreciating differences for enhanced business productivity / The Power of Neurogenesis: strategies to embrace diversity by breaking gender stereotypes
Led by:
Ms. Christina Ioannidis, Founder & CEO (Chief Engagement Officer), Aquitude
Panelists:
Ms. Nicky Jenkins, Global Diversity and Leadership Manager, Baker Hughes
Ms. Teresa Schneider, Shareholder; Director, Professional Development; Director, Winstead's Women's Alliance, Winstead PC
Energy 101 - Sponsored by Shell Exploration & Production Company
Learn the basics of the energy industry in this workshop. The history of exploration and production of oil and gas, alternatives, and energy economics are covered by industry experts. Get well versed in the engineering language and walk away fully prepared to represent the energy industry.
Energy Economics Led by: Mr. Kenneth Medlock III, Fellow in Energy Studies, James A Baker III Institute for Public Policy / Adjunct Assistant Professor, Economics Department, Rice University
History of E&P Led by: Mr. Steve Jacobs, President, RMI
Alternatives Sources of Energy led by: Libby Cheney, Vice President, Corporate Support, EP Americas, Shell Energy Resources Company
How to read Financial Statements
Ernst & Young professionals will provide a basic overview of the Form 10-K components including MD&A and the financial statements. In addition, they will discuss the key financial ratios and metrics used to analyze financial performance. The discussion will also identify metrics that are specific to the oil and gas industry.
Led by:
Ms. Desirée C. Latimer, Senior Manager, Assurance Services, Ernst & Young LLP
Ms. Kara Goodloe, Senior Manager, Assurance Services, Ernst & Young LLP
3:30 PM Conference & Workshops Conclude