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April 18 - 20, 2012 | Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel | Washington, D.C.
"New Global Resource Development: Commercial, Financial, Legal and Policy Issues"
Approved for 9.5 CLE credit hours and 2.25 ethics hours (State Bar of Texas)
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Conference Co-Chairs:
Steven Miles, Baker Botts LLP
J.T. (Tom) Schmid, Jr., P.E., Chevron U.S.A., Inc.
The energy industry continues to evolve with new techniques to meet global needs. Speakers from the public and private sector will explore the many aspects of recent international resource developments and the industry’s response to the challenges we face. We are honored to have James A. Baker, III, 61st U.S. Secretary of State, as our keynote speaker.
Join your colleagues as we discuss:
- NOC’s in 2012 and Beyond: Opportunities and Challenges
- Anti-Corruption Challenges in the Energy Industry
- Financing Oil and Gas Development
- Stabilization in International Petroleum Contracts: What Works, What Doesn’t
- Renewables: Regulatory Risk Mitigation Tools in Emerging and Frontier Markets
- A Changing Offshore Environment after Macondo (HSE Regulatory Changes)
- Unconventional Resource Plays: Key Issues and Recent Developments
- Incorporating the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in Investor/State Contract Negotiations
- LNG Exports from North America: Commercial, Legal and Financial Issues in Developing an Export Project
You will also have many opportunities to network with colleagues and meet new friends, an essential ingredient of every AIPN conference.
Renaissance Hotel Washington, DC Dupont Circle
Hotel Web site
1143 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W | Washington, DC 20037 US
Phone: 1-506-474-2009 / 1-800-266-9432
The AIPN hotel room block is now sold out on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. The hotel deadline has now passed. Reservations can still be made at the best available rate by calling the toll-free reservations line at 1-800-266-9432 and mentioning you’re with AIPN. If you need a room for April 17th, rooms are available at the Washington Marriott Hotel,1221 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC, 20037-1203. Reservations can be made by calling 1 (800) 228-9290 or (202) 872-1500 or click here. Rates for April 17 are $279.00.
Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC. The gift and annual celebration honor the lasting friendship between the United States and Japan and the continued close relationship between the two countries. For more information on the National Cherry Blossom Festival, click here.
Spring break vacations in Washington, DC are inspiring – with cherry blossoms blooming, great outdoors activities along the National Mall, and festivals celebrating international cultures. For more ideas on what to do while you’re in D.C., click here.
Early Registration Fees - by March 23, 2012
Member: $1095 | Non-member: $1295 | Student: Sold out
Regular Registration Fees - after March 23, 2012
Member: $1195 | Non-member: $1395
Your conference registration fee includes continental breakfast, conference materials, lunch, breaks, the Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner. Your registration does NOT include hotel accommodations. If you are a government employee or an academic, please contact AIPN directly to determine if you qualify for special rates (aipnevents@aipn.org or +1 281-558-7715 ext. 107).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Conference fees are refundable until March 23, 2012 with a $250 administrative charge. After that date, fees are non-refundable. Timely delegate substitutions will be permitted. Total amount must be paid in full for registration to be processed.
To pay by check or wire transfer, please download the registration form and fax or e-mail it to the AIPN office. aipnevents@aipn.org or +1 281-558-7073.
Welcome Reception
7:30 - 9:30 p.m • April 18 • Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel Dupont Circle • City Center Ballroom
Come celebrate the start of a successful conference!
All conference attendees are invited to attend the Spring Conference welcome reception, which will be held from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the City Center Ballroom at the Renaissance Hotel Dupont Circle. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow conference attendees and speakers, enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres with musical entertainment.
Gala Dinner
7:00 - 10:30 p.m. • April 19 • Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
Please join us for cocktails and dinner at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The museum maintains the largest collection of historic air and spacecraft in the world. It is also a vital center for research into the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight, as well as planetary science and terrestrial geology and geophysics. Exhibit galleries will be open for attendees to explore. For more information about the museum, please click here.
Shuttles to the NASM will depart from the Renaissance Hotel Dupont Circle at 6:30 p.m.
Optional Tours
Click here for more information on each tour and to register!
Please note these tours are not managed by AIPN.
The Capitol Experience - A Tour of the Capitol Building and Library of Congress
Enjoy a guided tour of the nation’s most recognized location—the Capitol Building. Explore the new 580,000-square-foot (and $650-million-dollar) Visitor Center and exhibitions, including rare documents for the National Archives and Library of Congress, followed by a guided tour of the Capitol Building. The highlight of this tour is the mighty rotunda. Following this exciting guided tour, guests will enjoy a short tour of the historic Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. They will learn the story of the Library—America’s oldest cultural institution and research arm of the Congress—by talking about its history, its collections, and the services provided to Congress and the nation. (Please note – the Reading Room can be viewed, but the interior is not accessible).
The Distinctive District City Tour
Experience some of Washington’s iconic and most storied sites, such as the Capitol Building, the National Mall, Federal Triangle, the FBI Building, the landmark Old Post Office Pavilion, The National Archives, The White House and Ellipse, Washington Monument and more! See The Districts majestic monuments and memorials, including the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean and Vietnam War Memorials, the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, WWII Memorial, The Jefferson Memorial, and so much more! Guests will have the opportunity to hop off the bus to see many of the major monuments up close, and have an up-close and personal District experience!
The First Ladies Tour of Washington
Travel in the footsteps of the women who have helped shape our American culture and the role of women throughout American history. This tour focuses on the lives, times and stories of our nation’s First Ladies. Led by a First Ladies connoisseur, guests will be introduced to the first ladies and will gain insight into what it was actually like to walk in their shoes. Travel past the White House and Lafayette Square, hear stories of what is what like to be Abigail Adams and live there!! Hear letters sent by children of the Depression to Eleanor Roosevelt, listen to the story of Dolley Madison recalling the arrival of the British during the War of 1812, learn about Jackie Kennedy and the legacy that she left.
NIGHT TOUR - DC by Moonlight
The vibrant glow of the majestic monuments against the night sky is sight to be cherished for years to come! As the city calms from the hustle and bustle of the day, the monuments shine brightly under the magical glow of the moon, creating the best photo-ops! View the city in a different light as you see sites from the illuminated dome of the US Capitol to the World War II Memorial. Pass by the Capitol Building, see the National Mall and Smithsonian. See the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial and the stunning WWI Memorial. Pass along the tidal basin to see the beautiful Jefferson Memorial. This will be an enchanting experience that you will never forget!
An Afternoon of Elegance in Georgetown - Historical Walking Tour and Shopping
Take a journey back in time with a walking tour of Historic Georgetown! Washington’s tony Georgetown neighborhood is a venture through time — of 200-year-old mansions and their eccentric owners, of fortunes in trade won and lost, of marvelous architecture from Federal to Victorian, of the once-bustling freedman community Herring Hill, of political intrigue, of green preservation and urban renewal. And, of course, no one can mention Georgetown without the Kennedys! In the 1950s John F. Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline almost single-handedly turned the neighborhood into the city’s politically fashionable place to live. The guide(s) will point out the houses of the movers and shakers.
DC Confidential-Secrets and Spies of Washington
Spend the day discovering the secrets of some of the world's most notorious spies on this one-of-a-kind tour of the District! From the Civil War and World Wars, to the Cold War to the present, guests will see the sites of some of the most famous acts of espionage within DC. Guests will go deep undercover while a "spy specialist" guides guests to famous sites around the District and uncovers the secrets of the world's most famous—and infamous—spies.
In the Footsteps of Our Forefather - A Tour of the Washington Estate at Mount Vernon
As George Washington's Estate, Mount Vernon is the most popular historic estate in America. Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington's death in 1799. Located just 16 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 8 miles south of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, the plantation rests on the banks of the Potomac River.
Old Town Alexandria - Historical Walking Tour and Boutique Experience
Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and Robert E. Lee along brick-lined streets and cobblestone alleyways, bordered by elegant Federal homes. Old Town Alexandria is a quaint historic town just on the other side of the Potomac River from Washington, DC. Dating back to 1749, Alexandria's riverfront was an important colonial port during the colonial, revolutionary and Civil War periods. Today, Old Town Alexandria is a revitalized waterfront with cobblestone streets, colonial houses and churches, museums, shops and restaurants.
Segway in the City - Rolling through the District
The Segway is the revolutionary way to see all of the major sites of the city up close!!! The tour starts with a short instructional video and training session on Segway use, followed by sightseeing around the city. For those who are new to the city, see all the major sites that you have always heard about! For veterans of DC, learn new and interesting facts that will change your perspective on those sites you thought you knew! Guests see famous sites such as the White House, Washington Monument, Smithsonian Castle, Lincoln Memorial, monuments and more! The best part: after seeing ALL these major sites, guests will still have enough energy to enjoy DC’s vibrant nightlife!
Golf Tournament
1:30 - 6:30 p.m. • April 18 • Westfields Golf Club
Westfields Golf Club
13940 Balmoral Greens Avenue
Clifton, VA 20124
Registration fee: $150
At Westfields, Fred Couples has built a course that is, at once, fun and accessible for the novice, while challenging and thought-provoking for the experienced golfer. Fred's professional play on hundreds of courses around the world coupled with his experience in countless tournaments and team competitions have given him exceptional insight into golf course design. It is perfectly exhibited at Westfields.
Yet, what sets Westfields apart from other golf clubs is not only its exceptional playability, but the interest it takes in the traditional elements of the game.
Carved through natural wetlands, rolling hills, and majestic beech and oak trees, Westfields offers golfers a setting that is virtually free from distraction. No residences line its links, creating a course that is truly a golfer's dream.
Clubs can be rented for $50/set. For club rental, please contact Ashley Wolfe at (703) 631-9370 ext. 21 or awolfe@westfieldsgolf.com.
Your registration includes:
- transportation (bus will leave at 11:45 a.m. from hotel),
- greens and cart fees,
- practice range balls,
- boxed lunch, and
- dinner buffet.
Please note that the club enforces a dress code policy. Denim, cutoffs and short shorts are prohibited. Men are required to wear a collared shirt.
Check out this year's prizes!
Closest to the Pin:
Hole #3
Bushnell Tour V2 Rangefinder w/ Slope
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Longest Drive:
Hole #11
Skygolf SGX GPS Digital SkyCaddie
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Putting Contest
Odyssey Putter
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