Consider the importance and benefits of becoming a Symposium Sponsor!

For over 30 years the Society of Petroleum Engineers Mid-Continent Section in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the U.S. Department of Energy have hosted an international conference and exhibition on improving recovery from oil and gas reservoirs. Once again we have an outstanding meeting planned for April 2008 covering the newest in upstream technology with leading industry speakers, approximately 120 cutting edge technical papers, many technical and equipment exhibits, 11 short courses, field trips and peer networking.

The quality and vitality of this important Symposium has been guaranteed by generous sponsors in all past symposia in this series.  This year is no exception.  We depend on the generosity of industrial, governmental and other entities to make this meeting not just meaningful, but possible.  Please consider becoming a Sponsor of the Sixteenth Improved Oil Recovery Symposium.  It is important to industry, academia, and oil producers and consumers around the world.  The United States is a particularly significant recipient of the benefits of this Symposium as the world’s most mature petroleum province.

In addition, various social events will highlight Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a wonderful city and state to live, work and host this truly international meeting. These social functions include a Monday Recognition Luncheon, a Monday Evening Casino Night, and a Tuesday Evening Beer and Bratwurst on April 21 and 22, 2008, respectively.

With the ongoing changes in the industry, the IOR Symposium must find new ways to balance budget demands and at the same time continue the high quality meeting in which we can all be proud. Your  financial sponsorship is needed to keep this top quality, international meeting in Tulsa.

General meeting sponsorships are available at several levels:

Platinum - $3,000

Gold - $1,000

Silver - $ 600

Bronze - $ 300

Higher levels of recognition are available upon request.

Recognition for each level will be given at every opportunity during the meeting, including posters at the Registration Area and announcements at all social events. In addition to the other recognition efforts, we are pleased to offer Monday Recognition Luncheon and Evening Social tickets to all Platinum level sponsors (8 extra tickets each), Gold sponsors (4 extra tickets each) and Silver level sponsors (2 extra tickets each) and also tickets to the invitation only Sunday Evening Reception. A Sponsorship reply letter and donation must be received by April 4, 2008, to be fully recognized.

This Symposium’s theme is “IOR – Now More than Ever….”   We need your help to keep this event in Tulsa for years to come. Thank you for your consideration for supporting this event. If you have any questions please visit the website listed on the letterhead or contact me at 918-629-1056 or IOR@SPEIOR.ORG.

Bill Lawson

General Chair