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Clean Fracing Communication & Technology Conference

October 8-9, 2013 | Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, Beaver Creek, CO

The Clean Fracing Communication & Technology Conference showcased emerging technologies that make the frac’ing process cleaner, and addressed the vital public relations and communications issues surrounding the industry. Numerous networking opportunities and expert speakers made for a successful start in our series of informative conferences on these topics.

Agenda – Day 1

  • An Overview of Hydraulic Fracturing
    - Chris Robart, PacWest Consulting
  • An Eagle Ford Perspective
    - Omar Garcia, STEER
  • Emerging Technology and Clean Innovations Panel #1
    - Omar Garcia, STEER
    - Bob Hall, Energy & Environmental Services
    - Bill Charneski, OriginOil
    - Frank Zamora, Trican Well Service L.P.
  • Networking Break
  • Harnessing the Sun to Clean Frac Water
    - Tom Joseph, Epiphany Solar Water Systems
  • Innovations in the Field
    - Brad Holms, FTS International
    - Mike Hurey, Cabot Oil and Gas Corporation
  • Imagine a World without Fracing
    - Gale Ann Norton, Norton Regulatory Strategies & 48th United States Secretary of the Interior
  • The Human Factor: Thoughts on Imagination, Emotion & Perception
    - Jeffrey Presberg, Petroleum Connection
  • Networking Break
  • Natural Resources & Public Policy Panel: Air, Oil, Sand, Water & Gas
    - Shawn Martini, Consumer Energy Alliance
    - Anders B. Helquist, Wield, Riley, Prenn & Ricci S.C.
    - Greg Brophy, Colorado State Senator
  • Media Relations Strategies: Engaging Community Stakeholders
    - Amy J. Sampson, SampsonPR
  • Networking Reception

Agenda – Day 2

  • A Perspective on Public Communication, Perception & Policy
    - Tim Wigley, Western Energy Alliance
  • FracFocus and the States' First Initiative
    - Carl Michael Smith, Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission
  • A New Communications Initiative
    - Jon Haubert, Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development
  • Industry Communications Panel
    - Jon Haubert, CRED
    - Amy Emmert, American Petroleum Institute
    - Doug Hock, Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.
    - Larry Holdren, Pure Brand Communications
  • Networking Break
  • Hydraulic Fracturing: The Hypes and Realities A Look at Regulations & Lawsuits
    - Barclay Nicholson, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
  • Networking Lunch
  • Concerning Proppants
    - Joe O'Rourke, Rainbow Ceramics
  • Emerging Technology & Clean Innovations Panel #2
    - Pete Cook, The Petroleum Connection
    - Mark Wald, Blaise Energy
    - Alex Moore, HalenHardy
    Chad Leier, Calfrac Well Services Corp.
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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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