Guests at the Southern Extravaganza Gala Dinner were treated to a spectacular performance by one of Australia's highest selling singers on the world stage, Tina Arena.
"I love performing in Australia" said Ms Arena, "The atmosphere was amazing and I was honoured that I could be a part of this years APPEA conference, what a beautiful night. Thank you APPEA".
A total of 1580 guests attended the Gala Dinner at the Adelaide Event & Exhibition Centre which was proudly sponsored by John Holland.
Wednesday, 4 April 2012
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA), the peak body representing Australia's oil and gas industry, has received an unprecedented response through early bird registrations to its upcoming annual conference in Adelaide.
By the time early bird closed APPEA had received more than 2000 registrations, the biggest number received in the event's 52-year history.
More than 2700 delegates from around Australia and across the world are now expected to gather at Adelaide's Conference and Exhibition Centre from 13-16 May 2012.
APPEA Chief Executive David Byers said the response highlighted intense interest in this year's conference and exhibition amid significant investment in oil and gas projects now underway in Australia.
"This is an unparalleled opportunity to build relationships between individuals and organisations involved in the oil and gas industry," Mr Byers said.
"The conference and exhibition will make available an extraordinary display of oil and gas technologies, products and services.
"It will also deliver delegates a comprehensive program with presentations by leading experts addressing the entire supply chain in today's industry."
APPEA has assembled an impressive line-up of national and international speakers. The first plenary session will feature:
Full three-day and one-day registrations are available up until the conference opening.
For more information visit www.appeaconference.com.au
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The APPEA 2012 Conference and Exhibition is delighted to support the invaluable community work of our official conference Charity, Phoenix Society.
The Foundation
Phoenix exists to employ, train and develop people with disabilities to attain an improved quality of life.
Their Purpose
Phoenix is an innovative and dynamic employer of people with disabilities, which operates a successful business that provides outstanding opportunities for the development of our greatest asset......our people.
During the past year Phoenix grew its employee numbers to 472 people with disabilities and supported well in excess of 800 people with disabilities. Formed in Adelaide in 1958, Phoenix now operates across five metropolitan sites as well as a regional facility in Whyalla.
More than 1,000 secondary students with disabilities have graduated from the Phoenix 'School to Work' transition program, since 2007. Almost 160 of them have been employed by Phoenix.
For more information and to donate to Phoenix Society visit www.phoenixsociety.com.au
