Agenda

• The Theme for this Symposium is "A New Reality - Advancing Innovation And Value From Data Management" and more details are available in our Call For Abstracts!

• The deadline to submit an abstract for the Calgary Symposium has now passed. The draft agenda is now available!

• Our Schedule of Events is coming soon!

• The draft agenda is now available!

Sponsors

• Thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:
  - geoLOGIC systems (Platinum Sponsor)
  - Stonebridge Consulting (Platinum Sponsor)
  - Katalyst Data Management (Pens & Bags Sponsor)
  - Digital Pages Inc (Print Materials Partner)

Tradeshow

• - geoLOGIC systems (Titanium Sponsor)

• In conjunction with our 2018 Calgary Data Management Symposium, we will have a new style of Tradeshow. This year, the Tradeshow will have a more informal feel with bistro tables and seating areas available as booths rather than the traditional 10x10 booths. This conversational style will encourage conversation, and is available at a much reduced rate to encourage new companies to come and meet our attendees. Exhibitors will only be expected to be at their stations during the lunches and networking reception(s). We are also structuring our agenda to include sessions in the Exhibitor area - giving you more chances to interact with the attendees. More information is available in our Sponsor & Exhibitor Kit. Please email events@ppdm.org to become an Exhibitor before September 21, 2018 - spots are available on a first come, first served basis.

• Information about how to be an Exhibitor is contained in our Sponsor & Exhibitor Kit. To sign up for your spot, please contact events@ppdm.org. The Show Information Package will be available soon with additional information for Exhibitors.

Field Trip

• Special this year we are running a Geology Field Trip to Banff on October 22, 2018. During this one day trip you will travel west of Calgary and visit the Foothills and Front Ranges of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This fairway has been a key focus region of the petroleum industry’s exploration, production and midstream operations for over one hundred years - and data management has evolved in tandem. The morning of the trip will focus on the technical and historical sides of the ledger. Lunch and the afternoon have been allocated to introducing participants to the town of Banff, nestled in the mountains, with a return to Calgary in time for the welcome reception. You must register in advance to be a part of this Field Trip. Waivers will be required to be signed in advance of attending the Field Trip. Spouses may also register - space is limited, so be sure to register early.

• Sponsors will make this Field Trip possible! Please review our Sponsor & Exhibitor Kit for more details.

• This Field Trip is timed as follows:
• - 7:45 AM - Attendees must be at the meeting place in downtown Calgary.
  - 8:00 AM - Departure from Calgary. Enjoy a four hour geological field trip as you ride out to Banff. Stops include being in or near Copithorne Ridge, Mt Yamnuska, Lac des Arcs and Mount Norquay.
  - 12:00 PM - Lunch and afternoon on own at the Banff townsite.
  - 3:00 PM - Attendees meet up at bus in Banff and return to Calgary in time for the Symposium Welcome Reception at 5pm.
  This Field Trip is $85 CAD per person for members and $125 CAD for Non-Members. You must register in advance to attend the Field Trip through the website.

Plan Your Trip

• The Calgary Data Management Symposium, Tradeshow & AGM will once again be returning to the Telus Spark Science Centre, located at 220 St. George's Drive NE,Calgary, AB, T2E 5T2. More information about the Telus Spark is available on their website: http://www.sparkscience.ca/

• There will not be a room block for this year's event.

• Free parking will be available at the Telus Spark during the Symposium. Parking codes will be available closer to the event, you will need to enter your license plate and codes to park. The Calgary Transit train (Saddletowne Train) can also be taken at a low cost to the 'Zoo' station, which is about a 10 minute walk from the facility - please note that payment will be required to travel to the Zoo Station of approximately $3.25CDN each trip. A transit map can be found at this link, and you can visit www.calgarytransit.com to find the schedules and plan your trip. Due to low usage in previous years, no shuttle will be organized for 2018.

• Beyond the networking opportunities during meals and breaks, this year the Symposium programming will include two networking receptions.

  The Welcome Reception will be an informal reception giving attendees a chance to catch up with each other in a more relaxed environment on October 23 before the sessions begin. This event is only possible with sponsorship!

  PPDM will continue tradition with the annual Tradeshow Reception at the Telus Spark on October 23, which gives attendees a chance to meet with the exhibitors and enjoy some social time with each other following the day of sessions and AGM.

• A Virtual Registration option is available, as long as a minimum of 6 individuals sign up to attend virtually. This will feature a Webex style webinar with presentation and audio.

• For those travelling from outside of Canada, please review the eligibility requirements with the Government of Canada. If you require a letter of introduction to attend, please email events@ppdm.org with your contact information.

Pricing

Additional Information

For more information on registration, sponsorship, speaking opportunities, or group pricing please contact Elise Sommer.

Cancellation Policy: Please visit our Terms and Conditions under "PPDM Events" to view our cancellation policy