Mishref, Kuwait: Over 6,000 global energy leaders, stakeholders and executives will gather in Kuwait for the 4th Society of Petroleum Engineers Kuwait Oil & Gas Show and Conference (KOGS 2019) in October for 4 days of strategic dialogue and business opportunities.
The event will take place from 13-16 October 2019 at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmed Cultural Centre and the Kuwait International Fair in Mishref, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah the Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, with official support from Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Under the theme ‘New Energy Transition: delivering value through collaboration and capability’ the broad-spectrum conference programme features over 200 expert speakers and covers topics across the full value chain focusing on today’s industry trends and challenges. The conference opening ceremony and executive plenary session on Sunday, 13 October will be attended by ministers, chief executives of NOCs and IOCs, intergovernmental organisations and professional associations. 5 panel sessions and over 100 technical presentations will run alongside the exhibition.
More than 190 companies from 30 countries will be in attendance at the parallel exhibition taking place from 14-16 October 2019. The 14,000 sqm international showcase features flagship participation from NOCs and IOCs, state-of-the-art equipment, machinery, technological advancements and innovative services in the oil, gas, refining and petrochemical sectors.
“The current growth witnessed in Kuwait’s oil and gas industry holds much promise for domestic and foreign oil and gas service companies. Meeting at KOGS 2019 will facilitate an important technological exchange between industry leaders, professionals and government officials as we look to the future,” said His Excellency Dr. Khaled Al-Fadhel, Minister of Oil, Electricity & Water of the State of Kuwait.
“The stature of this major international oil and gas exhibition and conference benefits Kuwait’s international standing as one of the world’s leading oil producing nations and mirrors the great strides we have made in the petroleum industry and in overseas activities.”, he continued.
Over 4 days, Kuwait’s largest oil and gas event is set to attract over 6,000 attendees from the region and beyond.
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For further information please contact:
Deepa Choitram, Society of Petroleum Engineers: dchoitram@spe.org
Maude Wong, Informa Markets maude.wong@informa.com
Or please visit www.kogs-expo.com
About the Society of Petroleum Engineers:
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional association whose members are engaged in energy resources development and production. SPE serves more than 164,000 members in 143 countries worldwide. SPE is a key resource for technical knowledge related to the oil and gas exploration and production industry and provides services through its publications, events, training courses, and online resources at www.spe.org
About Informa Markets:
KOGS 2019 is organised by Informa Markets. Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Our portfolio comprises more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction & Real Estate, Fashion & Apparel, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, and Health & Nutrition, among others. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organiser, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com
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