Oil & Gas Public Relations & New Media Conference

May 7-8, 2015 | Gaylord National, National Harbor, MD

The Oil & Gas Public Relations & New Media Conference addressed social media’s vital role in changing current public opinion of the oil and gas industry. With numerous networking opportunities, superb speakers, and customized working groups, this event began closing the gap in the oil and gas industry’s communication efforts.

Agenda – Day 1

  • Insights in New Media and Public Relations
    - Richard Levick, LEVICK
  • Energy Policy Panel
    - Max Hamel, Agenda
    - Michael Pawlowski, Committee on Energy and Natural Resource
    - U.S. Senate Kate MacGregor, Committee on Natural Resources
    - Congressman Henry Cuellar, 28th District of Texas
  • Networking Break
  • Panel of Association Executives
    - Tim Wigley, Western Energy Alliance
    - Dan Whitten, America’s Natural Gas Alliance
    - Wally Drangmeister, New Mexico Oil & Gas Association
  • Panel on Public Relations and Social Media
    - Jim McQueeny, Winning Strategies
    - Gerges Scott, Agenda Global
    - Edward Kim, SimpleReach
    - Jeff Pyatt, Outbrain
  • Networking Lunch
  • Conversations
    - Jeff Presberg, Petroleum Connection
  • Technology Tools for Communications and Building Media Relationship
    - Greg Galant, Sawhorse Media
  • Networking Break
  • Panel on Public Outreach Initiatives
    - Michael Zehr, Consumer Energy Alliance
    - Dave Spigelmyer, Marcellus Shale Coalition
    - Matt Letourneau, Institute for 21st Century Energy, US Chamber of Commerce
    - Nelson Balido, Energy Council of the Americas
    - Michelle Smith, The Quiat Company and NARO Colorado
  • The Rise of Activism
    - Matt Wagner, Edelman
  • Networking Reception

Agenda – Day 2

  • Shifting Paradigms: Broadening the Discussion on O&G Development
    - David Holt, Consumer Energy Alliance
  • Lessons from Other Industries
    - Kathy Cripps, PR Council
    - Gerry Gunster, Goddard Gunster
    - Michael Kehs, Hill+Knowlton Strategies
    - Steve Halsey, G&S Business Communications
    - Mike Hotra, APCO Worldwide
  • Roundtable Working Groups
    See below

AGENDA - NOV 18

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

The Frac Sand
Summer Happy Hour

Event Registration – $25