| The Meeting |
| Invitation |
| Athens |
| Schedule |
| Technical Programme |
| Courses |
| Field Trips |
| Special Events |
| Registration |
| Exhibition |
| Guest Activities |
| Hotels |
| General & Travel Information |
| Become a Sponsor |
| Committees |
AAPG Convention Dept.
P.O. Box 979
Tulsa, OK 74101-0979 USA
Phone: +1 918 560 2617
Fax:
+1 918 560 2684
Email : convene@aapg.org
We invite you to join fellow colleagues 18-21 November 2007 for an exciting scientific conference, exhibition, field trips and short courses. The European Region of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, in full partnership with our parent organization, will present a programme sure to appeal to explorationists and research geoscientists from the Circum- Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa, as well as current hot spots in the North Sea, Russia, the Caspian, Black Sea and West Africa.
Technical sessions on carbonate and clastic reservoirs, structural geology, heavy oil and new theories on global geology and hydrocarbon generation are important elements that will be presented. The conference – topical, timely and broad in appeal – will be held in Athens, ancient city of culture, philosophy, science and mythic tradition.
Our goal is for you to challenge your own myths over the course of the four-day event and thus return to the business of finding more oil and gas, willing to take risks with new thinking. Prometheus serves as our guide: stealing fire from the gods was a risky venture, but humanity benefited immeasurably from his risk-taking. Consider that when the exploration community discovered the Goliath oil field in the Barents Sea, several myths were challenged:
We proved these myths to be false, and additional ‘myth-challenging’ facts seemed to become available with each new exploration well. You know many more examples in our discipline.
You also know that, while challenging myths often reaps rewards, there can also be risks – as many of us have experienced in our work in the petroleum industry. (We must not forget Prometheus’ unfortunate end!) Risk-taking must always be tempered by practicality and pragmatism.
Athens continues to bask in the afterglow of hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 2004. The new airport, hotels, public transport, streets, attractions and general atmosphere all reflect Athens’ newly revitalized prominence at the world’s crossroads. You will be delighted at the city’s beauty, comfort and accessibility.
You will find the very modern Megaron conference facilities a perfect venue, with exhibits and posters convenient to the conference halls.
We encourage students to apply for support and to participate in the free student short course. We will deliver a guest programme and social events that will make you remember the conference with pleasure.
You will note that our technical programme committee has put together an impressive array of technical papers. This could not have been accomplished without the work of Bjørn Wandås, in whose memory we are dedicating this conference.
Regardless of whether you are a speaker, attendee, sponsor, exhibitor or student, we are certain you will be professionally enriched by your experience in November. Do join us!