Info Booklet of Caspian Regional Student Forum

SPE ASOIU AND SPE BHOS PRESENTS

CASPIAN REGIONAL STUDENT FORUM'20 MARCH 16-19, 2020 BAKU, AZERBAIJAN

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Table of Contents

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General Information

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Forum Theme

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Agenda

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About Azerbaijan

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About the hosting city

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Code of Conduct

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Meet the Officials

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Contact Info

General Information From March 15th to 19th of 2020, SPE Journey will take you to the Land of Fires, to the one of the oldest oil-producing countries in the world – Azerbaijan, Baku! Society of Petroleum Engineers Baku Higher Oil School Student Chapter in collaboration with Azerbaijan State Oil Industrial University Student Chapter organizes the first SPE CASPIAN REGIONAL STUDENT FORUM 2020!

The Forum is a remarkable opportunity for the students to gain an invaluable technical experience as well as to socialize, network and build new connections with the industry professionals and students from all over the Caspian Region.

What is CSRF? The Caspian Student Regional Forum is a multipurpose event designed to enhance your technical & soft skills. You will be given a great chance to put your knowledge into practice through the series of different activities, offer non-standard, but effective solutions to the problems, learn and network.

Moreover, the time of the event falls on one of the most wonderful time periods in our country – Nowruz Holidays. Nowruz holiday is one of the most important and highly-cherished holidays of the Azerbaijani people. It is a symbol of winter's end and the advent of spring, an affirmation of life in harmony with nature, indication of equality and fraternity and renewal of nature. Novruz is an old holiday which reflects the culture, national and spiritual values of our people. Therefore, it is a brilliant opportunity for you to get acquainted with profoundly rich Azerbaijani culture, to explore the oriental traditions and to have a fun!

About us SPE BHOS SPE Baku Higher Oil School Student Chapter was officially found in Baku, Azerbaijan in the year of 2014. From this day on, SPE BHOS has been an active, dynamic and exciting studentled, not-for-profit, non-political organization.

Found in 2014

Awarded twice the Section Excellence Award which is the second highest honor a section can get.

SPE ASOIU SPE Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University Student Chapter was officially found in Baku, Azerbaijan in the year of 2009. SPE ASOIU was the first SPE Student Chapter in the Caspian Region.

Found in 2009 First ever SPE Student Chapter in the Caspian region.

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Forum Theme The program of the Forum includes multiple technical, soft-skills and panel sessions, field trips to the companies, interactive team projects, competitions and entertaining cultural programs. The winners of the team projects and competitions will be awarded with valuable prizes! The agenda of the CRSF is given below and you can get all necessary details read about the events on the third page.

Our Mission Knowledge - We promote scientific and technicalactivities to enhance and expandour knowledge whilst training to become professionals of the future!

Development – We build SPE CRSF as a tool for collection, dissemination and exchange of technical knowledge among the society members both locally and internationally, develop technical programs and activities that provide opportunity for the Community to play its important role in assisting Azerbaijan’s Petroleum Industry in fulfilling its capability needs.

Networking – As the future engineers, we aim to build and maintain a good relationship among our colleagues in Caspian Region.

What do you get from participating in the CRSF? Development of technical knowledge as well as interpersonal skills; Acquaintance and communication with experts of the region; Hospitality of Azerbaijani students along with Novruz delicates.

How will this go?

The Forum is designed for 5 days (March 15-19) in which events at two universities await you. Our program is aimed at both technical development as well as building strong communication among students of Caspian region with the purpose of maintaining close relations and further collaborations.

How to apply?

All that is required is filling in the registration form: http://bit.ly/crsf2020 With great pleasure, we will provide accommodation for you at the Campus of Baku Higher Oil School for free; food costs will be covered as well. We would be happy to see you at our event and spend time to learn and develop together!

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Panel Session - motivates, inspires and educates. You will get updated about the current industry trends including, but not limited to: -information about the future of energy industry, -skills and abilities, you will be needing to get ahead and become a strong competitor in the job market contribution of various tools in shaping of your future.

Technical Sessions - highly – interactive series of lectures focusing on specific topics designed to deepen your technical background. It is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the last technological advances in the petroleum industry through the material delivered by industry professionals who will be sharing their expertise.

Soft-Skill Sessions - it's no longer adequate to become solely an expert in your own field of profession. You will delve into the science of interpersonal communication with our soft skill sessions on Leadership and Emotional Intelligence.

Competitions - build a suitable environment through which one can develop his/her competitive skills and learn while sticking to reaching the top of the competition.

Team projects - an important part of the path in becoming a good leader/professional is being a real team player. With the help of this event you will develop your teamwork and leadership skills as well as build a tighter network with people all around the globe.

Field Trip - what might be a better opportunity for learning than backing up your theoretical knowledge with the hands-on experience?! This activity will surely be a leap ahead.

Cultural program - It's fun, it's interesting, it's beneficial.

Learn about the culture of Azerbaijan, its history, its values, and of course, have a taste of it's deep-in-history and rich food culture.

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Agenda

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About Azerbaijan Welcome to Azerbaijan – Take another look!

Welcome to Azerbaijan! The Land of Fire, where eastern colors combine magnificently with western progress. Azerbaijan is a country of unique nature, unmatched culture, centuries of history with its customs and traditions and fine cuisine; a place which will satisfy the expectations of the most sophisticated guest, and finally, it is the country of Caucasian hospitality and friendliness. Historically, a part of the Great Silk Road and situated at the crossroads of the geopolitical, economic and cultural interests of many nations and civilizations, Azerbaijan has, since ancient times, aroused the interests of great minds, scientists, travelers and historians. Being situated on the Great Silk Road, the nation is no stranger to travelers and traders from faraway lands. Nestled within the Caucasus mountains, Azerbaijan is not a large country, but is one of great ambition, world-class infrastructure and dazzling venues. The nation is contemporary, crisscrossed by history: the combination of cultural heritage, welcoming spirit, and modern city life will be sure to leave a lasting impression. Azerbaijan – a modern, ambitious, developing and progressive country. Azerbaijan has stepped into the XXI century not simply as democratic and independent, but also as politically mature and getting stronger economically state. This transition simultaneously opened for the country the door to a new level of the international relations and financial prosperity.

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About the Host City Being located on Absheron Peninsula and washed by the waters of Caspian Sea, Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is thought to be a meeting point of East and West. The old city with engrossing history encrypted to the fortress walls of Icheri Sheher (Inner City), giant fortifications remaining from the ancient times, alleys and labyrinth old streets takes you to the prehistoric times. Thrilling legends of the Maiden Tower, entangled stories hidden in the rooms of ancient rulers in the Palace of Shirvanshahs will amaze you no more than glorious Flame Towers, the Heydar Aliyev Centre, considered as the modern architectural heart of Baku. To the list of contemporary complexes to be visited can be added Crystal Hall, multifaceted sports & leisure center, where Eurovision Song Contest was held. By night falls, you can be a witness of great magic - bright lights and cheerful illuminations spread all over the city: Boulevard make you almost sense the bustling life of ever lively Baku. But there is a tricky trap you should be aware of, as it can lure you away from your adventurous tour – national cuisine that encompasses numerous dishes based on the recipes of our ancestors. Here you can try delicious shekherbura, pakhlava, qogal, badambura - the traditional pastry served at Novruz holiday which is the celebration of “New Year” with coming of spring, twitter of birds, blooming of flowers.

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Code of Conduct Session language The working language at CSRF'20 is English.

Leaving the Official Program Please note that all participants are expected to participate in all the official session elements listed in this Program. Participants should understand that managing a forum like this entails legal and insurance obligations for the Organizing Team. This means that you can not leave without the permission of an Organizer.

Alcohol and Drug Policy No alcoholic beverages will be permitted at the session to participants due to restrictions imposed by the policies of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. The Organizing Team of the session reserves the right to confiscate alcoholic drinks on the ground of high alcohol content, under-age drinking or overindulgence.

Furthermore, SPE operates with the principle of a total zero tolerance in terms of illegal drugs.

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Our Team Toghrul Tahirov Vusal Iskandarov Peri Habibova Jala Mammadova Orkhan Khankishiyev Rashad Ahmadov Aytac Isgandarova Arif Rustamov Tofik Mirzoyev Zohra Hajı-zadeh Turan Kuliyeva Khadija Aghazadeh

Contact Us If you have any questions, please, feel free to contact us!

spe.crsf@gmail.com SPE Caspian Regional Student Forum @spe.crsf @specrsf

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