2022
EVENTS OVERVIEW CANADIAN HEAVY OIL ASSOCIATION
CHOA CONTACTS Caralyn Bennett, President cbennett@choa.ab.ca | 403.266.9552 Allan J. To, Vice President ato@choa.ab.ca | 825.431.9132 Andreea Munteanu, Ops Coordinator amunteanu@choa.ab.ca | 647.210.5370
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CHOA ORGANIZATION
OUR PURPOSE We are a member focused, volunteer driven not-for-profit organization dedicated to transforming our industry into the world's most responsible and innovative oil producer. Founded in 1986, we work to strengthen Canada's energy sector and accelerate the careers of members through a wide range of technical, education, and networking resources and events.
OUR EVENTS CHOA embraces the vision of Canada being the world's most innovative, sustainable oil producer, and is here to create opportunities and space that can spark the shift and drive the advances our industry needs. Working closely with our sponsors and stakeholders, the CHOA events program is designed to create connection, build and share knowledge, and inspire leadership contributing to our future.
OUR WAY OF WORKING 1
We partner with you, our stakeholders, and members to shape and share a compelling vision for the heavy oil industry
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We focus on issues and topics that are most relevant to our industry and those that work in it
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We design events that spark connection, create delight, and inspire leadership
PREMIUM LIVE EVENTS
APR
19-20
JUN
7-9
JUN
16
JUL
5
AUG
27
NOV
22
SPE/CHOA SLUGGING IT OUT CONFERENCE Going to its 30th year, the Slugging It Out Conference is a partnership between CHOA and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) to discuss key technical and business issues impacting heavy oil.
HEAVY OIL 101 Heavy Oil 101 is a series of interactive courses (live and virtual) focused on the end-to-end overview of our heavy oil industry, from extraction to retail.
FORE!CHOA GOLF INVITATIONAL Hosted at Priddis Greens, Alberta's exclusive golf course, FORE!CHOA celebrates the many relationships formed in our industry and is a golf event like no other.
STAMPEDE SOCIAL Socialize and network with industry movers and shakers at our Stampede Social. With live music entertainment, this event will get you and your guests warmed up for the Calgary Stampede.
HERITAGE STOMP! This family social event celebrates energy past, present, and future. Working in partnership with Heritage Park, this fun-filled family event will explore past innovation to inspire optimism for our future.
CHOA INDUSTRY FALL CONFERENCE Our premier conference features industry updates, corporate project outlooks, and topics on innovation and sustainability.
WEBINAR AND COURSE THEMES The following educational themes have been selected for 2022 as they are of great interest to our members and industry stakeholders. If you would like to codesign and/or contribute content for the subjects below, please contact us. We target a 3-month lead time for the development of webinars and live courses.
INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIP IN HEAVY OIL
ESG 101 AND HEAVY OIL
Explore a framework for Indigenous truth and economic reconciliation and discuss the experiences of our Indigenous partners, what's working and what can be improved.
A primer on ESG and key activities/updates on driving ESG performance in heavy oil. We will touch on the role of government, industry, and associations.
CARBON CAPTURE IN HEAVY OIL
OIL SANDS PATHWAYS TO NET ZERO
Introduce early players in this space, their aspirations, progress, and systemic improvements required to accelerate technology adoption.
Updates from groups within the oil sands working collectively with the federal and Alberta governments to achieve net zero GHG by 2050.
COP26 AND HEAVY OIL
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
Share and discuss the key signals from COP26 and implications for heavy oil.
Sharing and inspire learnings on advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in heavy oi.
SAGD PRODUCTION OPTIMIZATION
DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY FLASHTALKS
The application of virtual metering as a techology to optimize SAGD production.
Introduce digital and technology providers accelerating the innovation in our industry.
LONG REACH SAGD WELLS
INTRO TO CCUS (EDMONTON)
The challenges in executing longer wells and potential benefits. The expert panel will discuss current industry trends.
Discussion on the technology, its application, and the economic and regulatory factors to encourage wide-spread adoption.
OUR VALUE TO SPONSORS
CONTRIBUTE TO A VISION FOR HEAVY OIL CHOA embraces the vision of Canada being the world's most innovative, sustainable oil producer and is here to create opportunities and space that can spark the shift and drive the advances our industry needs. As a Sponsor and supporter of CHOA, you can actively work with us to shape this vision and contribute to the active progression to a shared future.
AMPLIFY YOUR BRAND With a reach of over 11,000 members and industry professionals, CHOA is a credible and powerful platform to amplify your company's brand and presence. CHOA's events and differentiated industry engagement model provide unique opportunities for impactful market impressions.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT Building human connections and engagement is a part of our DNA. Our events offer tremendous opportunities for your employees to network and learn about the key issues, challenges, and opportunities affecting our industry. We also offer experiential learning and development opportunities through our volunteer program. Move away from the classroom and actively apply leadership, communication, project management, and event planning skills in a fun and rewarding team environment.
WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF SPONSORSHIP ENGAGEMENT MODELS DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR BRANDING AND MARKETING GOALS
CHOA Engagement Models
CHOA has serviced the heavy oil industry for over 35 years and with a reach to over 11,000 members and industry professionals, we have the experience and insights to help you make an impactful and lasting impression. Our unique event design approach provides your organization with a powerful platform to interact with key industry professionals and decision makers.
Customized Sponsorship
Content contributor
A fully customizable model to meet your specific branding and marketing goals. Our experts will work with you to co-design an event, enrich your content, and target specific markets within CHOA's reach. Propel your brand to new heights through this differentiated market engagement.
Contribute content to the event themes scheduled in 2022 and showcase your innovation, lessons learned, project status, and/or insights contributing to the future of our industry. We will work with you to curate an event that sparks connection, creates delight, and inspires leadership.
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Amplify your brand presence in Canada's heavy oil industry and support CHOA's efforts in transforming our industry to be the world's most responsible and innovative oil producer. Create positive brand impressions to operators, suppliers, and service providers.
Our CHOA 2022 Event Plan represents a wide range of networking and technical events, augmented with podcasts and written content that span a range of technical, project, and commercial subjects. Contact us today and maximize your brand prominence and exposure with industry leaders and decision makers.
CHOA CONTACT Caralyn Bennett, President cbennett@choa.ab.ca | 403.266.9552
Allan J. To, Vice President ato@choa.ab.ca | 825.431.9132
Andreea Munteanu, Ops Coordinator amunteanu@choa.ab.ca | 647.210.5370
CONNECT. SHARE. LEARN. LEAD INVESTING IN A SHARED VISION FOR CANADIAN HEAVY OIL