MCGPA Annual Conference

The GPA Midstream Midcontinent Chapter will be hosting its Annual Conference on Thursday, May 2th, 2024 at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Tulsa, OK.

Details & Pricing

Date: Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
Time: 7:30am-4:00pm Conference, 4:00pm-5:30pm Happy Hour
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa Downtown, 616 W 7th St, Tulsa, OK 74127 (Mention “MCGPA” for a special rate)
Cost to Attend: $100 for corporate or individual members / $175 for non-members

Johnny Quinn autographed book “Push” available to first 75 registered participants at book setup table!

Agenda

7:30–8:15am – Breakfast
8:15–8:30am – Intro and State of Chapter
8:30–9:30am – Liz Bowman, VP Government Affairs, Williams, “Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future”
Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future is a bi-partisan coalition that promotes the vital role of natural gas in our nation’s economic, security, and climate leadership. Our work is focused on building support for natural gas, and we have a targeted audience that includes left-of-center federal policymakers, especially on legislative committees or regulatory agencies of jurisdiction (and the current Administration)
9:30–10:00am – Coffee Break
10:00–11:00am – Jeff Applekamp, Director of Government Affairs, Energy Transfer, “Assessing the Current Legislative Environment”
This presentation will cover some of the major legislative issues of the current session and provide outlook on the coming elections.
11:00–11:45am – Jan Boshoff, Chief Executive Officer, Nu:ionic Technologies, “Redeeming our existing energy infrastructure: ultra-low carbon hydrogen production from natural gas”
Learn how electrified methane reforming can help in the decarbonization efforts by producing affordable, distributed, low-carbon hydrogen close to the end users avoiding all the problems associated with hydrogen transportation.
11:45–12:00pm – Present Scholarships, Awards & Nominations
12:00am–1:00pm – Lunch
1:00–1:45pm – Johnny Quinn, Olympian and Keynote Speaker, “BREAKING THROUGH BARRIERS: Unleash Resilience, Determination and Growth for Unbounded Success”
1:45–2:45pm – Kindra Snow-McGregor, Technical Director, PetroSkills, “CCS – What is it, the drivers for it and the challenges ahead”
This presentation will discuss what CCS is, review the primary drivers for it, describe the challenges ahead including the actual costs of the alternatives as the US plans to fully decarbonize the grid by 2035.
2:45–3:00pm – Cookie Break
3:00–3:45pm – Beau Galloway, Director of Learning & Development, Diversity & Inclusion; and Leonelle Thompson, Manager Early Career, Williams, “You Actually Do Want to Work Here:  Attracting, Recruiting and Retaining Early Career Talent”
Hear how a strong employer brand and value proposition, leveraging social media to reach and engage potential candidates, delivering a positive and memorable candidate experience, and onboarding and integration into the organization are all key components to attracting, recruiting and retaining early career talent.
3:45–4:00pm – Closing Announcements
4:15pm – Happy Hour Social

Our Speakers

Sponsorship Opportunities

Title Event Sponsor: $4,000 (1 Available)

1 complimentary booth & 2 general admission event tickets
Featured placement on print marketing @ venue
Website recognition – primary placement on website
10 complimentary client event tickets

Happy Hour Sponsor: $3,000 (SOLD OUT)

2 general admission event tickets
Exclusive placement on print marketing @ happy hour venue
Marketing material placement with attendees during conference prior to happy hour
Website recognition – primary placement on website and brochure
5 complimentary client event tickets

Lunch Sponsor: $2,500 (SOLD OUT)

2 general admission event tickets
Company logo @ lunch set-up
Website recognition – primary placement on website and brochure
5 complimentary client event tickets

Breakfast Sponsor: $1,500 (SOLD OUT)

2 general admission event tickets
Company logo @ breakfast set-up
Website recognition – primary placement on website and brochure
5 complimentary client event tickets

Book Sponsor: $1,500 (SOLD OUT)

2 general admission event tickets
Company logo @ book set-up table
Website recognition – primary placement on website and brochure
5 complimentary client event tickets

Coffee Sponsor: $1,500 (SOLD OUT)

2 general admission event tickets
Company logo on coffee cups and logo at coffee set-up
Website recognition – primary placement on website and brochure
5 complimentary client event tickets

Dessert Sponsor: $1,000 (1 Available)

2 general admission event tickets
Website recognition – primary placement on website and brochure
2 complimentary client event tickets

Exhibit Booth Sponsor: $500 (8 Available – Sold Out!)

Table top in hallway
Website recognition – primary placement on website and brochure

General Event Sponsor: $250 (Unlimited)

Website recognition – primary placement on website and brochure

For all interested sponsors, please reach out to: Kamron Ballard at kamron.ballard@enlink.com
For other event-related questions, please reach out to: Bret Hunter at bret.hunter@energytransfer.com