ENDORSED EVENTS One of the benefits of being an <strong>AIPN</strong> member is reciprocal member rates at other educational events, presented by non-profit organizations similar to <strong>AIPN</strong>. APPeX - Istanbul “The Crossroads of East and West Upstream Deal Making” November 5 - 7, 2012 | Ceylan InterContinental Hotel Istanbul, Turkey • Your one-stop shop for global upstream opportunities • The key forum for networking and international deal development, carefully designed to let you do real business • Connect with properties, prospects and clients from around the globe – find the next deal first • Explore a programme of regional and topical speakers to keep you on top of worldwide trends and discoveries • Gather new ideas, information and insights, and stay ahead of your competitors • Discover thousands of exploration products and services from around the world • Meet, discuss and negotiate deals with global decision makers from the majors to independents of all sizes, financiers, governments and NOCs 2013 International Upstream energy Transactions Conference The University of Texas School of Law; <strong>AIPN</strong> and The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas January 16*, 17-18, 2013 | Four Seasons Hotel | Houston, Texas USA The International Upstream Energy Transactions conference, co-chaired by John Bowman of King & Spalding and Timothy R. Brown of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, attracts leading members of the international energy sector—corporate counsel, NOCs, IOCs and related industry experts—and features a stellar faculty, two keynote luncheon presentations and a reception offering valuable networking opportunities. *New in 2013 is the Wednesday afternoon Primer—The Law, Science and Finance of International Energy Projects—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners. 2013 conference topics include: • Equator Principles: Project Finance and Emerging Sustainability Requirements • Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) for International Over two days, attendees will explore current and future trends in international business, new oil and gas hotspots, and discover and debate dozens of upcoming prospects from the following countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovinia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgystan, Lebanon, Macedonia, Mongolia, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, plus some Mediterranean Countries (Cyprus , Italy, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Jordan). <strong>AIPN</strong> Members receive the member rate! Register online at www.appexregional.com/istanbul2012/index.cfm. Unconventional Projects: (How) Have Horizontal Drilling and Fracturing Changed the Game? • Managing Political Risks • International Boundary Disputes: Issues and Considerations • Anti-Corruption Overview • Elements of Drafting Anti- Corruption Program • Frontier Plays and Trends • Host Country Instruments Developments • Special Issues in Host Government Granting Instruments (HGIs) • Ethics of Negotiation: Are There Any? Visit www.utcle.org/conferences/IE13 for a complete agenda and list of speakers. Registration: Primer - January 16, 2013: $175 | $225 after January 9, 2013 Conference – January 17-18, 2013: $595 | $645 after January 9, 2013 - Gabor Zelei SEPTEMBER 2012 • 7
Rio International Conference Special thanks to 2012 International Conference Sponsors SEPTEMBER 2012 • 8 MAIN EVENTS International Oil Industry Going to Rio: Capitalizing on Latin American Growth Thank-you for your support