Operating Conference & Exhibits

July 22-24, 2013

Hyatt Regency - Houston, TX

About This Conference

The Operating Conference format is focused round table discussion. Attendees learn smart practices and lessons learned from their peers with 15 concurrent facilitated sessions to choose from. Breakout sessions with presentations from subject matter experts open the conference. The 100+ exhibit adds value to the program. Make plans to visit the exhibit hall, which will include over 100 suppliers showcasing the latest products and services available to the industry.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

• Gas Breaker/UMAC - Tuesday AM & Wednesday AM Refreshment Breaks
• Itron - Tuesday PM Refreshment Break
• Miller Pipeline - Hotel Key Cards
• Troy Construction - Conference Bags
• Enertech- Notepads/Pens
• Cameron - Monday Refreshment Break
• PolyPipe by Dura-Line - Wednesday Breakfast
• Paradigm Liaison Services - Tuesday Breakfast
• Laney Directional Drilling - Monday Reception

Sponsorship

Contact Jane Butler for information about current sponsorship opportunities.

Exhibit

Click here for the Freeman Service Kit.

Breakouts

Breakout sessions will cover topical areas that are typically cross-functional in any given organization.  These are short 2-3 hour sessions that will be available on the Monday afternoon of the conference.  Click here for a list of proposed breakout sessions for 2013.

Roundtables

• Distribution Construction, Operations and Maintenance
• Distribution Engineering
• Distribution Integrity Management
• Gas Control
• Legal
• LNG Operations
• Midstream
• NGV Operations
• Pipeline Construction, Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management
• Public Awareness and Damage Prevention
• Right of Way
• Supply Chain Management
• Transmission Integrity Management
• Transmission Measurement
• Underground Storage

Notes:

1. Even though you will be selecting a primary roundtable that you plan to attend, you are welcome to move around the Conference and participate in any of these roundtables.
2. Most roundtables listed above (with the exception of the Supply Chain Management Roundtable) are open to gas company attendees only. Please check individual roundtable web pages and agendas for exceptions and more details.

Event Information

Registration Fees

• Gas Company
  • Member: $495
  • Non-Member: $695
• Exhibitors & Service Providers
  • Please review "Exhibit Hall" information on this web page for additional information on registration for exhibitors.
  • Note: Please remember to ensure that your additional booth personnel must be registered as well for the conference!
• Day Passes
  • Member: $295
  • Non-Member: $345
  • Available for Tuesday, July 23rd only
  • Available only to gas operators
  • Tuesday evening baseball game not included with day pass

Attire - Business casual

Hotel

Hyatt Regency Houston

• • Room Rate: $175/night (Single/Double Occupancy)
    • Ask for the Southern Gas Association Operating Conference rate
    • Rate available 3 days prior and 3 days following the conference
  • Call In Reservations: (402) 592-6464 or (888) 421-1442
    
  • Online Reservations - click here
  • Block Rate Cut-off Date: June 28, 2013

Professional Development Hours

Professional development hours (PDH) are available for certain sessions.  Click here for the PDH form.

Questions

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• July 28-30, 2014: New Orleans, LA (Hyatt Hotel)
• July 21-23, 2015: Nashville, TN (Omni)
• July 25-27, 2016: Houston, TX (Hilton Americas)

____________________________________Past Events_______________________________________

Past event information may include presentations, documents, agendas, photos, or other information. Click on a link below to view more information for a particular event:

2012

2011