This one of a kind meeting brings together supply chain professionals from pipeline company's and LDCs, along with companies who provide goods and services to the natural gas industry. Presentations focus on strategic supply chain and project development issues impacting the industry, while group receptions and dinners provide opportunities for informal discussions and networking. SGA Associate Members consistently rank this as the most valuable SGA event they attend each year.
TOPICS:
Steel / Pipe / Metal Outlook
A panel of senior industry executives will provide insight into the pipe/steel market, and share their outlook for pricing and availability. Panelists will include: Roy Platz, Director of Marketing, Arcelor Mittal USA; Hunter McDonald, Product Marketing Manager, Nucor; and Chuck Schmitt, Vice President, Southern Business Unit, SSAB America
US and Global Economic Outlook
Jeff Dietrich, Institute for Trend Research. ITR has a proven track record of forecasting the economy. This will be the 3rd SGA conference for their firm, which includes presentations by Alan Beailieu at the 2009 Supply Chain Conference, and his brother Brian at the 2008 Management Conference. Jeff will share his thoughts regarding inflation, credit markets, and the job market.
The Role and Impact of New Technology on Supply Chain Management
Guest Speakers: John Adams, Vice President, Supply Chain, Spectra Energy ; and Samir Khushalani, Partner, KPMG – National Sourcing and Procurement
Project Forecast and Future Business Outlook
Guest Speaker: Scott Henry, Vice President, Industrial Information Resources (www.industrialinfo.com) Industrial Info is a Bentek Energy vendor partner. They collect a massive amount of data on the supply side of the pipeline and related natural gas projects in the US. They will share the latest information on the status of gas projects, shale production growth, and where capital dollars will be going in the future.
Inventory / Asset Management: Growth of the Secondary Market
Speaker: Darron Hanner, Network International
Third Party Logistics
Guest Speaker: Jim Butts, Senior Vice President, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc
- 6 trends leading towards outsourcing logistics
- Collaborative outsourcingi
- Innovations or industry practices
Conference Co-Chairmen:
Sean Dineen, Spectra Energy; Jon Noland, American Steel Pipe Company
Associate Member (Vendor) Registation:
$745 per person. The registration fee includes 2 dinners, 2 cocktail receptions, 2 breakfasts, 3 refreshment breaks, and one lunch, plus meeting materials.
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE
Wednesday February 17:
12:30 Golf Tournament - The Golf Club at Savannah Harbor
Beverage cart sponsored by: Network International
6:30 - 9:30 Welcome to Savannah Networking Reception and Conference Dinner
Chairman Remarks and Golf Awards
Thursday February 18:
7:30 a.m. Conference Breakfast - Sponsored by C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.
8:30 General Session I
Welcome and Opening Remarks US and Global Economic Outlook - Jeff Dietrich, Institute for Trend Research.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
US and Global Economic Outlook - Jeff Dietrich, Institute for Trend Research.
10:00 Refreshment Break - Sponsored by: VSI Meter Services Inc.
Project Forecast and Future Business Outlook Guest Speaker: Scott Henry, Vice President, Industrial Information Resources
Guest Speaker: Scott Henry, Vice President, Industrial Information Resources
11:30 Conference Luncheon
1:00 General Session II
The Future of Supply Chain Management: The Role and Impact of New Technology Guest Speakers: John Adams, Vice President, Supply Chain, Spectra Energy ; and Samir Khushalani, Partner, KPMG – National Sourcing and Procurement
The Future of Supply Chain Management: The Role and Impact of New Technology
2:00 Refreshment Break - Sponsored by Cameron Flow Control and Cameron Valve & Measurement
2:15 Inventory / Asset Management: Growth of the Secondary Market -
Guest Speaker: Darron Hanner, Network International
Third Party Logistics Guest Speaker: Jim Butts, Senior Vice President, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc
6:00 p.m. Conference Reception and Dinner
Guest Speaker: Comedian Jeff Havins - "How to Decrappify Your Life"
Friday February 19:
7:30 a.m. Conference Breakfast and General Session
8:30 General Session III
Steel / Pipe / Metal Outlook - a panel of senior industry executives will provide insight into the pipe/steel market, and share their outlook for pricing and availability. The panel will include: Roy Platz, Director of Marketing, Arcelor Mittal USA; Hunter McDonald, Product Marketing Manager, Nucor; Chuck Schmitt VP, Southern Business Unit, SSAB America Open Discussion / Q & A with Panel
Steel / Pipe / Metal Outlook - a panel of senior industry executives will provide insight into the pipe/steel market, and share their outlook for pricing and availability.
The panel will include:
Roy Platz, Director of Marketing, Arcelor Mittal USA;
Hunter McDonald, Product Marketing Manager, Nucor;
Chuck Schmitt VP, Southern Business Unit, SSAB America
Open Discussion / Q & A with Panel
9:45 Refreshment Break - Sponsored by AECOM
10:30 Closing remarks
Adjourn
HOTEL INFORMATION
Westin Savannah Harbor. One Resort Drive, Savannah GA 31421, is the site of the 2010 Conference. For online reservations, click Southern Gas Association Online Reservations; or call Westin Reservations at 912-201-2000 and request the special Southern Gas conference rate of $185.
Hotel Cutoff: Please make your reservation by February 1, 2010.
The resort normally charges a $19 per day resort fee. However, that fee is included in your room rate for the Conference. It covers free in-room internet access; self parking; on-resort shuttle; and fitness club access including workout room, steam room and sauna at the resort's Greenbrier Spa.
REGISTRATION
-- $745 SGA member company employee. Includes 2 receptions, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, refreshment breaks and meeting materials. -- $945 Non-member company. Scroll down to register online.
Click here to download a form and fax back.
TRANSPORTATION
Information regarding directions and transportation from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport can be found at this link. Drive time is approximately 30 minutes.
GOLF
The Club at Savannah Harbor is the home of the PGA Champions Tour Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf. The challenging Troon-managed course was designed by Robert Cupp and Sam Snead.
Visit Savannah: Go to www.visitsavannah.com for events and activities in Savannah and surrounding areas.
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Thursday Conference Breakfast
Network International - Golf Beverage Cart
VSI Meter Services - Thursday a.m. Refreshment Break
Cameron Flow Control and Cameron Valve & Measurement - Thursday p.m. Refreshment Break
AECOM Friday a.m. Refreshment Break
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click here for a Sponsorship Form, or contact Pat Downey for information.
QUESTIONS? Contact Pat Downey pdowney@southerngas.org or Carol Breeding (972) 620-4011 cbreeding@southerngas.org
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