Global challenges in the oil and gas industry continue, with fluctuating prices and increasing costs under an umbrella of economic uncertainty. Worldwide oil demand has been forecast to “double by 2030.” The crisis in the Gulf of Mexico has highlighted the critical importance of the procurement, supply chain and demand planning roles, as strong business relationships prove monumental in the execution and deployment of time sensitive, vital supplies.

Never before has planning and collaboration, risk, cost reduction and the need for a more efficient business model been this crucial for the Oil and Gas Industry.

The upstream oil and gas sector with its sophisticated and financially demanding supply chain, provides an ideal opportunity for International and National oil companies to maximise their profitability through developing a more robust, efficient supply chain ecosystem.

SMi’s forthcoming Oil and Gas Supply Chain Management event will address challenges, innovation, solutions and lessons learned, as influential players from the oil and gas landscape come together to understand how to generate value, create efficiency, and improve productivity.

We will address best practice models in; procurement, asset management, planning, collaboration, fulfillment, sourcing, contract and purchasing, as well as logistics

We will also be providing an invaluable cross sector session from demanding supply chain industries such Defence and Aerospace, and a rare opportunity to hear from futurologists "Future Laborotories" on the "future of the supply chain industry."

Do not miss this educational opportunity to gain competiitve advantage, create a common voice for the oil and gas industry, as well as hear how to maximise profitability through innovation and strategic collaboration.

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Why should you attend this event?

• Develop further understanding on how your organisation can maximise profitability through transformation and optimisation of the supply chain 
   
• Hear from key Oil and Gas providers about their achievements and lessons learned 
   
• Understand key drivers in supply chain performance initiatives, procurement strategies and asset management 
   
• Gain invaluable insight into the importance of supplier relationships, planning and collaboration 
   
• Engage key stakeholders with direct purchasing responsibility and meet future suppliers critical to your business
  
   

SMi offer sponsorship, exhibition, advertising and branding packages, uniquely tailored to complement your company's marketing strategy.  Prime networking opportunities exist to entertain, enhance and expand your client base within the context of an independent discussion specific to your industry. Should you wish to join the increasing number of companies benefiting from sponsoring our conferences please contact: sponsorshipdept@smi-online.co.uk

Hear keynote addresses from:

• Centrica, Heather Rodgers, Head of Procurement and Supplier Management
   
• Centrica, Greg McKenna, Commercial Director
   
• Mol Group, Lajos Alacs, Group SCM VP
   
• RWE Dea AG, Hans-Wolfram Nolte,  Head of Purchasing 
    
• Bahrain Petroleum Company B.S.C, Gary Gribben, eProcurement, Project Leader
   
• BP Angola, Joao Xavier, PSCM D&C Category Manager Drilling & Completions
   
• BP Exploration and Production, Chloe Lingard, PSCM Specialist Global Seismic Team
   
• Cairn Energy, Daryl Jones, Head of Supply Chain
   
• Petrofac, Bede Nwete, Supply Chain Team Leader
   
• AMEC, Sidney Dantuma Johnson, Head of Supply Chain Europe and West Africa
   
• Decom North Sea, Brian Nixon, Chief Executive
  
   

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

• International Institute for Advanced Purchasing & Supply (IIAPS), Professor Andrew Cox, Chairman, Advisory Board
  
  
• Champion Technologies, William Lynch, Global Supply Chain Director
  
  
• Cranfield University Defence and Security , Shane Targett, Lecturer
  
  
• Carisma Rct, Marco Busi, CEO and Head of Research
  
  
• Hamilton Hall Consultants, Lt Colonel (Ret’d) Neal Yeoll
  
  
• Biznet Solutions, Daryl Fullerton, CEO
  
  
• OFS Portal, Dave Wallis, Europe Africa Middle & Far East Representative
  
  
  

Who should attend?

• Supply Chain Directors, Managers, Specialists
   
• Procurement Directors Managers, Specialists
   
• Asset Directors, Managers, Specialists
   
• Head of Supply Chain
   
• Head of Procurement
   
• Head of Asset Management
   
• Head of Logistics
   
• Global Directors
   
• Group Supply Chain Vice Presidents
   
• Heads of Purchasing and Contracts
   
• Commercial Directors
   
• Supplier Management
   
• Planning and Collaboration Directors
   
• Rig and Drilling directors, Managers and Specialists
   
• Materials Advisors
   
• Supplier Performance Management
   
• Decommissioning Directors, Managers and Specialists
   
• Drilling & Completions
   
• Category Managers
   
• PSCM Specialists
   

Venue details

Take advantage of our envied location in the heart of Kensington, an oasis of calm and tranquillity, where no detail is overlooked, where the only acceptable standard is excellence. It's the perfect place to stay and create special memories.

Hyde Park, Kensington Palace and Gardens, The Royal Albert Hall, The Natural History Museum, Science and Victoria & Albert Museums as well as Earl’s Court and Olympia Exhibition Centres are a short walk away.
 
DIRECTIONS
 
By Car
From London Heathrow (30 – 60 minutes)…turn right at traffic lights by Cromwell Hospital into Knaresborough Place, then left (follow road round corner) after 2 blocks into Courtfield Road. Hotel is located off Gloucester Road. Parking is available at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel – turn right into Gloucester Road and then first right into Harrington Gardens, then after 50 metres right into the Millennium Gloucester Hotel covered entrance.

By Underground
Gloucester Road station on the Piccadilly Line, 45 minutes from London Heathrow.

By Train
Heathrow to Paddington Station, 20 minutes on the Heathrow Express Train (2 – 4 trains per hour) Gatwick to Victoria Station, 30 minutes by Gatwick Express Train (2 – 4 trains per hour) Take Underground to Gloucester Road Tube Station

Accommodation rates
 
Standard Room @ £120.00 + VAT per night, per room – inclusive of English Breakfast
 
Millennium Club Room @ £165.00 + VAT per night, per room – inclusive of English Breakfast
 
Club room rates also inclusive complimentary access to the Club Lounge

Book your accommodation at SMi discounted rates by calling us on +44 (0)870 9090 713, sending a fax to +44 (0)870 9090 714, or emailing hotels@smi-online.co.uk.