SGA Supply Chain Management Conference  

February 17-19, 2010 - Westin Savannah Harbor  - Savannah GA

GAS COMPANY REGISTRATION

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This one of a kind annual meeting brings together supply chain professionals from pipeline company's, mid-stream and LDCs, along with companies who provide goods and services to the natural gas industry.   Presentations focus on strategic supply chain and project development issues impacting the industry,  while group receptions and dinners provide opportunities for informal discussions and networking. 

Conference Co-Chairmen:

Sean Dineen, Spectra Energy;   Jon Noland, American Steel Pipe Co.

PRESENTATIONS FROM THE CONFERENCE:

US and Global Economic Outlook - Jeff Dietrich, Institute for Trend Research

Third Party Logistics - Jim Butts, CH Robinson

Project Forecast and Future Business Outlook - contact Jeff Henry, Industrial Info Resources for information

Inventory / Asset Management - Darron Hanner, Network International

ArcelorMittal

Nucor Steel

SSAB America

New Technology for Supply Chain - Spectra/KMPG

TOPICS:

• rSteel / Pipe / Metal Outlook - a panel of senior industry executives will provide insight into the pipe/steel market, and share their outlook for pricing and availability.  This outstanding panel will include:  Roy Platz, Director of Marketing, Arcelor Mittal USA;    Hunter McDonald, Product Marketing Manager, Nucor; and Chuck Schmitt, Vice President, Southern Business Unit, SSAB America

• US and Global Economic Outlook - Guest Speaker:  Jeff Dietrich,  Institute for Trend Research  ITR has a proven track record of forecasting the economy.  This will be the 3rd SGA conference for their firm, which includes presentations by Alan Beailieu at the 2009 Supply Chain Conference, and his brother Brian at the 2008 Management Conference.

•  The Role and Impact of New Technology in Supply Chain - Guest Speakers:  John Adams, Vice President, Supply Chain, Spectra Energy ; and Samir Khushalani, Partner, KPMG – National Sourcing and Procurement

• Project Forecast and Future Business Outlook - Guest Speaker:  Scott Henry, Vice President, Industrial Information Resources (www.industrialinfo.com)

IIR is a Bentek Energy vendor partner.  They collect a massive amount of data on the supply side of the pipeline and related natural gas projects in the US.  Mr. Henry will share the latest information on the status of gas projects, shale production growth, and where capital dollars will be going in the future.

• Inventory / Asset Management:  Growth of the Secondary Market - Guest Speaker:  Darron Hanner, Network International

• Third Party Logistics - Guest Speaker:  Jim Butts, Senior Vice President, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc 
  1. 6 trends leading towards outsourcing logistics
  2. Collaborative outsourcingi
  3. Innovations or industry practices

For Associate Member (Vendor) Registation

Click here to go to associate member information and registration.

PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE

Wednesday February 17: 

12:30                Golf  Tournament - The Golf Club at Savannah Harbor

                          Beverage Cart Sponsored by:  Network International

6:30 - 9:00        Welcome to Savannah Networking Reception and Dinner

Chairman Remarks

Golf Awards

Thursday February 18: 

7:30 a.m.          Conference Breakfast - Sponsored by C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.

8:30                    General Session I

Welcome and Opening Remarks

US and Global Economic Outlook - Keynote Speaker:  Jeff Dietrich,  Institute for Trend Research.  ITR has a proven track record of forecasting the economy.  Hear what the prospects are for the stock market, unemployment, and inflation.

9:45                    Refreshment Break - Sponsored by:  VSI Meter Services Inc.

Project Forecast, Capital Expenditures, and Future Business Outlook

Guest Speaker:  Scott Henry, Vice President, Industrial  Information Resources

11:30                Conference Luncheon

1:00                    General Session II

The Role and Impact of New Technology in Supply Chain

Guest Speakers:  John Adams, Vice President, Supply Chain, Spectra Energy ; and Samir Khushalani, Partner, KPMG – National Sourcing and Procurement

2:00                    Refreshment Break - Sponsored by Cameron Flow Control and Cameron Valve & Measurement

2:15                    Inventory / Asset Management:  Growth of the Secondary Market -

Guest Speaker:  Darron Hanner, Network International

Third Party Logistics

Guest Speaker:  Jim Butts, Senior Vice President, C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc

4:00                   Adjourn

6:00 p.m.           Conference Reception and Dinner

                            Guest Speaker:  Comedian Jeff Havins - "How to Decrappify Your Life"

Friday February 19: 

7:30 a.m.          Conference Breakfast

8:30                   General Session III

Steel / Pipe / Metal Outlook - Panel Discussion

Roy Platz, Director of Marketing Arcelor Mittal USA

Hunter McDonald, Product Marketing Manager Nucor

Chuck Schmitt, Vice President, Southern Business Unit SSAB America

Open Discussion / Q & A with Panel

9:30                   Refreshment Break - Sponsored by AECOM         

10:30                 Closing remarks

                            Adjourn

GAS COMPANY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

$595 for the first registrant per company. Up to 4 additional registrants per gas company may register at no additional charge.   The registration fee includes 2 dinners,  2 cocktail receptions, 2 breakfasts, 3 refreshment breaks, and one lunch.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Westin Savannah Harbor, One Resort Drive, Savannah GA 31421, is the site of the 2010 Conference. For online reservations, click  Southern Gas Association Online Reservations;   or call Westin Reservations at 912-201-2000 and request the special Southern Gas conference rate of $185.

Hotel Cutoff:   Please make your reservation by February 1, 2010. 

The resort normally charges a $19 per day resort fee.  However,  that fee is included in your room rate for the Conference.  It covers free in-room internet access;  self parking;  on-resort shuttle;  and fitness club access including workout room, steam room and sauna at the resort's Greenbrier Spa.

TRANSPORTATION

Information regarding directions and transportation from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport can be found at  this link.  

GOLF

The Club at Savannah Harbor is the home to the PGA Champions Tour Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.
The beautiful Troon-managed course was designed by Robert Cupp and Sam Snead.

Gas company attendees will receive a discounted fee for the SGA tournament scramble of only $95, which includes cart, green fee, range balls and box lunch. 

VISIT SAVANNAH:    For information on Savannah events and activities, go to www.visitsavannah.com

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. - Thursday Conference Breakfast

Network International - Golf Beverage Cart

VSI Meter Services - Thursday a.m. Refreshment Break

Cameron Flow Control and Cameron Valve & Measurement - Thursday p.m. Refreshment Break

AECOM - Friday a.m. Refreshment Break

Sponsorship opportunities are available.   Click here for the form or contact Pat Downey pdowney@southerngas.org

REGISTRATION FORM - GAS COMPANY ATTENDEES ONLY

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