Location: Hotel Arts, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The oil & gas industry currently finds itself in a rapidly changing and challenging environment; there are signals of disruption in the overall business environment that necessitate an understanding of the basics and potential implementation of technology. As the global energy system evolves and environmental, social and regulatory expectations change, there is a need for the industry to increase its awareness of, develop, and support technologies to decrease costs and carbon intensity.

Subject Areas of Interest (not exhaustive)
Suncor’s Technology Development activities are organized into three broad Strategic Focus Areas or SFA’s:
1. Bitumen Value Chain Optimization (BVCO);
2. Low-Intensity Electricity, Heat and Hydrogen (LIEH);
3. Renewable Liquid Fuels (RLF);

Key Dates:
April 10th, 2018 – Announcement and Call for Abstracts
June 18th, 2018 – Deadline for Abstract Submissions
July 3rd, 2018 – Deadline for Organizers to Invite Full Paper Submissions based on Abstracts Received
August 27th, 2018 – Full Papers Due
October 9th to 11th, 2018 – Forum Dates

Abstract Submission:
Abstracts should not exceed one page in length and must be submitted by June 18th, 2018. Abstracts must follow the format shown in the attached template. Abstracts should be submitted as a Word file via email to this address: SuncorAcademicForum@suncor.com.

Please find more details from here and download the abstract template from here.

Contact Information:
For additional information or questions, contact the Conference Organizing Committee: SuncorAcademicForum@suncor.com.