SGA Supply Chain Roundtable Conference

July 22-24, 2008

Hyatt Regency Downtown Hotel - Atlanta, GA

(part of the SGA Operating Conference & Exhibit)

Co-Chairmen:

Sean Dineen, Spectra Energy

James Matthews, Alabama Gas Corp.

The conference will focus on key issues facing Supply Chain professionals. Topics will be covered in a combination of presentations by subject matter experts and roundtable discussion with your peers in the industry:  Preliminary topics for the 2008 program include:

• Global Sourcing Strategies - Wed. 8:45 - 10:00
• The Green Supply Chain - Whats It Mean? - Wed. 10:15 - 11:30
• Project Management /Supplier Reliability Issues-  Wed. 1:30 - 2:30
• Risk Management - Wed. 3:00 - 4:00
• Supplier Diversity - Thurs. 8:30 - 9:15
• Roundtable Discussion - Thurs.  9:15 - 11:30 ------- Topics:  Impact of New Pipe Mills;  Hot topics on the supply chain radar;  Metals - iron ore, copper, steel - whats ahead?;  Hedging fuel;  Fleet Practices;  Contracts/legal issues ; Damage prevention; Distribution Integrity Management

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday July 22, 2008

• Exhibits and Business mixer (3:00 to 6:30 pm)
• Dinner on your own

Wednesday July 23

• Full breakfast with exhibits (7 to 8 am)
• Round table sessions (8 am to 5 pm)
• Lunch with exhibits (11:30 am to 1:30 pm)
• Business mixer (4:00 to 5:30 pm)
• Reception and Dinner - Atlanta Aquarium (5:30 - 8:30)

Thursday July 24

• Continental breakfast (7 to 8 am)
• Round table sessions continue (8 to 11:30 am)

Who Should Attend

• Supply Chain Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, Specialistsand Supervisors
• Contracts and Purchasing Professionals
• Project Managers
• Engineering personnel involved in project procurement and management
• Commodity Specialists
• Investment Recovery Personnel
• Associate Members - may attend BUT a separate registration is required from Operating Conference Exhibit registration due to space considerations.

REGISTRATION:        Click here for online registration

Conference Exhibit
The Roundtable is part of the SGA Operating Conference and Exhibit. Make plans to visit the exhibit hall, which will include over 100 suppliers showcasing the latest products and services available to the gas industry.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

Elster Gas North America Wednesday p.m. refreshment break

Hunt, Guillot & Associates Thursday a.m. refreshment break

Hackney Ladish Inc. Tuesday p.m. refreshment break

Cameron Valve & Measurement  and Cameron Flow Control - Thurs. continental breakfast

Neptune Technology - Wednesday a.m. refreshment break

Big Warrior Corp. - CyberCafe

SGA Contact: Pat Downey (972) 620-4026;

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