HIGHLIGHTS: Special Events
All events will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre unless otherwise noted.
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Opening Ceremony
- Date:
- Sunday, 26 October
- Time:
- 17:00 – 18:15
- Fee:
- Included with conference registration
Start off your South African experience with an adventure that you’ll never forget. Sunday’s colorful Opening Ceremony – the official start of Cape Town 2008 – will introduce you to AAPG’s first international conference in South Africa in a dramatic and electrifying way that will inspire your spirit even as it excites your senses.
Sipho Mkhize
General chair Sipho Mkhize, PetroSA, will preside over a multi-media event in the modern and beautiful Cape Town International Convention Centre. Joining him at the podium will be AAPG President Scott Tinker and other government and cultural dignitaries, all of whom will welcome you with words that pave the way to an entertaining session and unforgettable conference.
Duncan Clarke
You’ll experience the culture of Cape Town via a dazzling, world-class group of singers – the South African Youth Choir – who will immerse you in the sights and sounds of South Africa. And as a special treat, this year’s opening ceremony will feature a keynote talk by Duncan Clarke, Chairman and CEO of Global Pacific & Partners, titled “Africa: Great Frontier in World Hydrocarbons, Past, Present and Future.”
Immediately after the ceremony will be more music, more sights and more fun at the Icebreaker celebration in the exhibition hall. Don’t miss the ceremony that will have everyone talking.