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3rd Annual Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference

August 21-22, 2014 | JW Marriott Hill Country Resort, San Antonio, TX

The 3rd Annual Frac Sand Supply & Logistics Conference addressed the supply constraints and logistical challenges brought on by the growing demand for silica sand and proppants. Numerous networking opportunities, presentations by industry leaders, roundtable discussions, a golf outing and the beautiful venue continued to make this one of our most sought-after conferences!

Agenda – Day 1

  • Energizing America: Facts for Addressing Energy Policy Description
    - Dr. John Felmy, American Petroleum Institute
  • Frac Sand Supply & Demand
    - Samir Nangia, PacWest Consulting
  • Networking Break
  • Roundtable Discussions
    See below
  • Networking Lunch
  • Transload Panel Discussion
    - Ryan Smith, GE Transportation
    - Sharon Hicks, FTS International
    - Troy Wilson, Imerys Oilfield Solutions
  • Frac Sand Terminal Expansion Considerations
    - Robert Ober, Plant Architects
  • Silicosis Prevention
    - Bob Glenn, Glenn Consulting Group
  • Networking Break
  • Remarks by Ryan Sitton, Candidate for Texas Railroad Commission
    - Introduced by: Weston Martinez, Texas Real Estate Commission & Global Frac LLC
  • A Case Study in Proppant Procurement and Forecasting
    - Sharon Hicks, FTS International
  • Proppant Use Trends
    - Todd Bush, Energent Group
  • Remarks by George P. Bush, Candidate for Texas Land Commissioner
  • Networking Reception

Agenda – Day 2

  • The Impact of Logistics on the Frac Sand Market
    - Jennifer Casebier, Down Hole Trader
  • Panel Discussion: Innovations & Issues in Frac Sand Logistics
    - Richard McClure, ARC Strategic Advisors Group
    - Steve McGill, Union Pacific
    - David Lakin, Weatherford
    - Dennis Ward, Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure
    - George Piccioni, AEP River Operations
  • Networking Break
  • Safety Comments
    - Randy Gallaway, Gallaway Safety Solutions
  • International Opportunities Panel
    - Pete Cook, Petroleum Connection
    - Sam Pick, MPC3
    - Carlos Marron, ProMexico
    - Tim Spencer, Proppants Worldwide (Australia)
  • Proppant Supply & Demand Moving Forward
    - Brian Olmen, Kelrik
    - Ian Renkes, PropTester
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SPONSOR ADD-ONS

  • EXPO: 20'x40' Equipment Display Space $3,500
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  • CONFERENCE: VIP Dinner November 18th $6,000
  • CONFERENCE: Coffee Mugs $4,500
  • CONFERENCE: Notebooks SOLD
  • CONFERENCE: Speaker/Sponsor Reception  November 17th $4,000
  • CONFERENCE: Mobile App $3,000
  • CONFERENCE: Day 1 Kick-Off SOLD
  • CONFERENCE: Day 2 Kick-Off $3,000
  • CONFERENCE: Lanyards SOLD
  • CONFERENCE: Networking Lunch  November 18th SOLD
  • CONFERENCE: Networking Reception Glasses $3,000
  • CONFERENCE: Day 1 Morning Break (Video ad) $2,500
  • CONFERENCE:Day 1 Afternoon Break (Video ad) $2,500
  • CONFERENCE: Day 2 Morning Break (Video ad) $2,500
  • CONFERENCE: Case Study 1 $2,500
  • CONFERENCE: Case Study 2 $2,500
  • CONFERENCE: Charging Station $2,500
  • CONFERENCE: Printed Program $2,500
  • CONFERENCE: Wifi $2,500
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  • GOLF: Water Bottles SOLD
  • GOLF: Hosted Hole (Beverage Station & Contest) $3,700
  • GOLF: Hats $3,500
  • GOLF: Cigars $3,200
  • GOLF Divot Tools $3,200
  • GOLF: Balls $3,200
  • GOLF: Towels $3,200

AGENDA - NOV 17

  • Pre-Conference Golf Outing Begins 1:00 pm

    - separate golfer registration required

  • Exhibitor Setup Begins 1:00 pm
  • Speaker/Sponsor Reception 6:00 pm
  • Exhibitor Setup Concludes 10:00 pm

AGENDA - NOV 18

AGENDA - NOV 19

AGENDA - NOV 18

  • Frac Sand Equipment Expo Begins 9:00 am
  • Shuttle Service from Hyatt to Expo Begins 10:00 am
  • Welcome Reception at the Expo 4:30 pm
  • Shuttle Service from Hyatt to Expo Ends 6:00 pm

AGENDA - NOV 19

AGENDA - NOV 20

SPONSOR ADD-ONS

  • Frac Sand Equipment Expo 20'x40' Space $3,500
  • VIP Dinner on November 19th $7,500
  • Coffee Mugs SOLD
  • Notebook SOLD
  • Speaker/Sponsor Reception on November 18th SOLD
  • Conference Mobile App $3,000
  • Day 1 Kick-Off SOLD
  • Day 2 Kick-Off $3,000
  • Lanyard SOLD
  • Networking Lunch on November 19th SOLD
  • Networking Reception Glasses SOLD
  • Day 1 Morning Break (Video ad) SOLD
  • Day 1 Afternoon Break (Video ad) $2,500
  • Day 2 Morning Break (Video ad) $2,500
  • Day 2 Afternoon Break (Video ad) $2,500
  • Case Study 1 $2,500
  • Case Study 2 $2,500
  • Charging Station $2,500
  • Printed Program SOLD
  • Conference Wifi SOLD
  • Golf: Water Bottles SOLD
  • Golf: Hosted Hole (Beverage Station & Contest) $3,700
  • Golf: Hats $3,500
  • Golf: Cigars $3,200
  • Golf: Divot Tools $3,200
  • Golf: Balls $3,200
  • Golf: Towels $3,200

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