The AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition (ACE) being held 19-22 June 2016 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada offers several valuable training opportunities as well as a great student activities allowing you to network, gain industry insights and gather career tips from geoscientists representing every discipline at one of the industry's most highly regarded science and technology programs and exhibitions.
Training Opportunities
Increase Your ACE 2016 Experience With These Valuable Training Opportunities
Short Courses
A wealth of information in a short period of time, ACE Short Courses are an effective and efficient way to learn about the industry.
Field Trips
Get out in the field to touch, see and feel the objects of your training. ACE Field Trips are designed to maximize your time, money and travel.
CSPG International Core Conference
The Core Conference being held post convention on 23–24 June will offer a dynamic display of 30+ core examples accompanied by poster presentations and exhibitor scheduled talks summarizing the concepts and features of their displays.
Luncheons
Join your colleagues, grab a bite to eat and listen in on an informative discussion during one of the many luncheons scheduled at ACE.
Workshop
EMD/SEG/DEG Oil Sands and Heavy-Oil Workshop: Furthering the Collaborations and Sharing the Learnings.
The day will be comprised of three sessions each beginning with three presentations and ending with a panel discussion.
- Session 1: future oil supply outlook to geology to new technology
- Session 2: advancements in geophysics
- Session 3: environmental protection and sustainable energy development.
Social Activity
Experience the Glenbow Museum — Explore the Historical Stories of Western Canada and Enjoy Treasures of the Mineral World (CSPG)
The Glenbow showcases world-renowned traveling and permanent exhibits that are meaningful to many diverse groups in our community and also boasts the largest art collection in Western Canada.
Students
Students, take this opportunity and register now to get the most for your education dollars, pricing increases 31 May.
Student Members pay only US $55 for a four-day Technical Program & Exhibition registration - that's a savings of US $490 off the full member registration fee US $545.
Student Nonmembers pay only US $70 for a four-day Technical Program & Exhibition registration - that's a savings of US $580 off the full nonmember registration fee US $650.
Included in your four-day registration are the following: Access to the Opening Session, Icebreaker Reception, Technical & Poster Sessions, Refreshment Breaks, End-of-Day receptions and Exhibition as well as a CD of Abstracts and attendee amenity.
Check out all of these great student activities happening at ACE.