Annual Convention Retrospective

Sorrento, Italy

Annual Convention Retrospective

More than 520 members and guests had the pleasure of meeting up once again at the Annual Convention held in Sorrento, Italy from 9 to 13 September 2024.

This year, the programme incorporated two days of Open General Meetings and three days of cultural programmes. An excellent line-up of speakers included Diana Anghel, Mark Bridgers, Michele Caramuta, Peter Cox, Darren Matkin, Maria Sferruzza and Duncan Stevens. Topics discussed included effective leadership, health & safety, energy transition and AI’s role in the industry. Delegates had the privilege to listen to presentations from two major European operators, IPLOCA CorrespondingIn addition t the business meetings, registered delegates were able to take part in many social events. This year’s tour programme included visits to the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the quaint coastal town of Positano, the National Museum in Naples – without doubt, one of the best archaeological museums in the world, and Sansevero Chapel where delegates discovered the Veiled Christ – a masterpiece fashioned from a single block of marble.

Members Eni and Snam, about their projects and strategies. Further information on all the speakers can be found on page 27.

In addition to the business meetings, registered delegates were able to take part in many social events. This year’s tour programme included visits to the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the quaint coastal town of Positano, the National Museum in Naples – without doubt, one of the best archaeological museums in the world, and Sansevero Chapel where delegates discovered the Veiled Christ – a masterpiece fashioned from a single block of marble.

Maats/Liebherr Golf Tournament

This year’s golf tournament was held at Salerno Golf Club in Salerno, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Sorrento.

This year, the players competed on a 9-hole course, therefore places where limited. Although the group was smaller than usual, the golfers enjoyed a fun day with good weather conditions. Maats and Liebherr would like to thank everyone for their support, and we look forward to seeing you in Izmir, Turkey in 2025.

Congratulations to all trophy winners, namely:

First Place: Eduardo Rivera, Elizabeth Evans, Jim Watkins

Second Place: Richard Turner, Andreas Fuchs, John Walsh

Third Place: William Corbett, Sean Haberer, Pablo Brottier

Nearest the Pin Men: Andrea Colombo

Nearest the Pin Ladies: Elizabeth Evans

Longest Drive Men: Karl Leidenfrost

Longest Drive Ladies: Gabriele Halatschek