Networking
FutureGAS offers delegates unrivalled networking opportunities with prospective clients, suppliers, contractors, recruiters, senior management, international guests and captains of industry in a professional and accessible setting. Networking opportunities are abundant with five designated networking events across three days as well as the Exhibition Hall for informal meetings and the opportunity to meet with product and service providers. Rub shoulders with the industry’s most prominent players!
Exhibition opening
Tuesday 27 March
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$88 or free with full registration
The event sponsored by Tremco Pipeline Equipment, will be officially opened on Monday evening as delegates and exhibitors gather together in the Exhibition Hall to enjoy a cocktail party including canapés and a range of drinks. Meet old friends and build new relationships as the event officially gets underway.
Sponsored by Tremco Pipeline Equipment
Engineers at the exhibition drinks
Wednesday 28 March
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Free
On Wednesday evening, engineers, project managers and like-minds are invited to take part in social drinks in the Exhibition Hall before ushering in the night of nights – The Gala Dinner. The Engineers’ Drinks is an extended networking opportunity, drawing in industry professionals who are on their way home from work or unable to attend the exhibition during the day. Enjoy complementary drinks and nibbles, at one of our most loved social events.
Sponsored by Careers in Gas
Gala Dinner and Awards evening
Wednesday 28 March
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$189 or included with full registration
This highly enjoyable night, is not to be missed and provides a great opportunity to network with your industry colleagues. The FutureGAS Gala Dinners in 2009, 2010 and 2011 have been one of the standout highlights of the event, and this year promises to be even better.
The 2012 dinner will see the first FutureGAS Awards – see page 10 for nomination details. The dinner will include a three-course meal beginning with pre-dinner drinks and canapés.
The Gala Dinner is the perfect function to entertain clients by reserving a whole table for your company. Numbers are strictly limited, so make sure you book early to secure your place.
Sponsored by CNC Project Management
Foreign trade business lunch
Thursday 29 March
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Guest speaker: Ian MacFarlane, Member for Groom and Shadow Minister for Energy, Resources and Tourism.
Australia’s trade relationship with Asia in particular has been strengthened due to the role played by export LNG. During this business lunch officials from foreign trade departments and representatives from international organisations are welcomed to the Exhibition Hall to meet with delegates and exhibitors, discuss international opportunities and strengthen relationships.
Sponsorship still available!
Women in energy: Gas Networking Breakfast
Thursday 29 March
The Exhibition Hall will open early on Thursday morning to welcome women of the industry for a networking breakfast and panel discussion which will address the role of women in the gas industry and how we can work towards encouraging more women to pursue careers in the industry.
While the gas industry has traditionally been a male-dominated sector, more
young Australian women are being encouraged to consider careers in engineering and resources. Events such as the Women in Energy: Gas Networking Breakfast facilitate development opportunities for professionals (male or female) to ensure that there are positive role models to ‘blaze the trail’.
Sponsorship still available!
