Bid Book – September 2023 – Bid to Proudly Host the 2023 World Petroleum Congress
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CALGARYBID BOOK – SEPTEMBER 2023 – BID TO PROUDLY HOST THE 2023 WORLD PETROLEUM CONGRESS TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome 4 Be Part of the Energy 6 TABLE OF A Top Meeting Destination 8 A Welcoming Destination 10 Reasons to Gather Here 12 A Global Resource 14 CONTENTS Technical Tour Programs 16 The Heart of the Canadian West 18 The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre 20 BMO Centre | Stampede Park 22 Opening and Closing Ceremonies 24 Future Leaders Gala 26 Spousal Programs 28 Family Adventures 30 Pre- and Post-Conference Tours 32 Attractions 34 Hospitality Central 36 Visa Requirements 38 Calgary International Airport 40 Local Transportation 42 Local Flavours 44 Building a Legacy 46 Legacy for the Future 48 Letters of Support 50 Supporters 68 2 3 headquartered, Calgary will showcase advanced industry technology, highlight world-class innovation and provide technical tours of Canada’s oil sands and shale gas facilities. Canada has implemented sustainable resource development practices, along with leading-edge technology that can be shared and adopted to address global challenges. Canadians are known worldwide for their open nature and welcoming character. As a nation, Canada is recognized for its global outlook and its savvy and progressive approach to the production, consumption and sustainability management of energy resources. This is an exciting time in the oil and gas industry. Challenges and opportunities are being addressed with innovation and optimism by an emerging generation who are fuelled by the open exchange of ideas and ongoing dialogue. With this spirit, we believe there is nowhere better on our planet than Calgary for our industry to come together in congress to talk about our common future. We are honoured to invite the world’s oil and gas industry to assemble in Calgary in 2023 and respectfully request your support for our bid to host the 24th World WELCOME Petroleum Congress. ome and be part of the energy. We technical, social, environmental and Respectfully yours, Cinvite the world to gather together sustainable management of resources in The Canadian Association of under the umbrella of the World the global energy industry. WPC Canada is Petroleum Council to engage in open committed to this purpose and takes this the World Petroleum Council dialogue in what has to be the ultimate mandate very seriously. host city: Calgary, Canada. In this A successful congress starts with the strong (WPC Canada) is proud to naturally beautiful and welcoming support of a robust national oil and gas environment, global industry leaders sector. Canadian political and industry will come together as a community to leaders have come together in support of nominate the iconic and exchange ideas in a united effort to Calgary as the epicentre of the nation’s promote sustainable management of energy industry. As the fifth largest oil and resources and find solutions to the gas producer in the world, Canada has some progressive city of Calgary, world’s energy challenges. of the largest reserves on the planet, with The Canadian spirit, Calgary’s unique significant production of both conventional Canada to host the 24th World Western character and the stunning Alberta and unconventional resources. A member of landscape are catalysts that will spark influential global organizations such as the Denis Painchaud Dr. Randall Gossen OECD and the G7, Canada enjoys a strong, dialogue and facilitate active promotion of Chairman, World Petroleum Past President, World open and active investment market. Petroleum Congress in 2023. the World Petroleum Council’s purpose: Council Canada Petroleum Council to improve the lives of people around the As host of the 2023 Congress, where world through a forum that addresses Canadian oil and gas companies are 4 5 BE PART OF THE ENERGYalgary has a proven track record of have been known to book trips back to Canada is ranked as one of the safest Kananaskis Country Golf Course. Chosting successful international Calgary before they even leave. countries in the world and, as such, it is the Experience the excitement of international WPC Canada believes events, including the 2013 World perfect place to visit, not for just you but equestrian events and show jumping at the Calgary is easy to get to, with convenient Petroleum Council Future Leaders Forum, also for your family. WPC Canada has Spruce Meadows Masters. travel connections through international the 16th World Petroleum Congress in partnered with local tourism agencies and airlines servicing Europe, Asia, North On the following pages we have highlighted that Calgary is the perfect 2000 and the 1988 Winter Olympics. tour providers to offer some of the most America and South America. Canada these and many more opportunities for you entertaining and enlightening programs It is an honour and privilege to have the provides safe and secure entry to a world and your family to discover. for spouses and family members. opportunity to demonstrate, once again, of visitors every year. In Calgary we like to let our reputation destination to host the Calgary’s internationally recognized and There’s just so much to see and do when Located in the foothills of the majestic precede us. The 16th World Petroleum respected reputation for exceptional you visit Calgary. Rocky Mountains, Calgary is perfectly Congress held there in 2000 was an western hospitality. 24th World Petroleum positioned for access to Canada’s primary Discover the thrill of riding horseback amazing success, demonstrating that the Calgary’s balance of big-city energy and energy-producing region and the scenic across a clear mountain stream. Stand in culture of volunteerism is alive and well wondrous natural beauty is a source of beauty of Southern Alberta. You will be awe of the fossilized remains of mighty in Canada. That spirit remains true today community pride. In this culturally diverse able to experience some of the most dinosaurs at the award-winning Royal Tyrrell and guarantees another world-class Congress in 2023. city – home to over 1.5 million people – interesting and innovative energy-producing Museum in nearby Drumheller. Marvel at Calgary-hosted event just like the 2013 visitors enjoy world-class accommodations, technology in the world. Workshops, majestic scenery towering above perfect, WPC Future Leaders Forum and the 1988 spectacular restaurants, vibrant arts and seminars, trade show-inspired displays turquoise blue lakes with a short drive to World Olympics. entertainment, gorgeous urban parks and and industry-focused tours will fuel dialogue Banff National Park or Waterton Lakes Calgary is ready to do it again. We invite river pathways, and unique shopping and and promote the enlightened discussion National Park. Book a spectacular round of you to come and be part of the energy! retail outlets. With a host of tourist attractions of our common future. golf beneath the clear skies and craggy located in and around the area, visitors peaks of the newly restored, 36-hole 6 7 CALGARY: A TOP MEETING DESTINATION Calgary is a destination like no other: a mix of big-city energy, community pride and wondrous natural beauty. An urban centre surrounded on all sides by scenic Canadian vistas, Calgary’s diversity as a meeting and convention destination is one of its greatest strengths. Along with our famous hospitality, our visitors enjoy uncompromised convenience and a meeting destination they will not forget. 9 1 2 There is no better Awards and Honours CALGARY: A WELCOMING DESTINATION city to host the 5th Largest Oil and Gas Producer World Petroleum in the World Congress than Investing News 2018 3rd in Top 10 Large North American Calgary. Not only Cities of the Future for Business Friendliness do we inherently FDI Magazine 2017/18 understand the 2nd of Major Cities in Canada energy industry, for Healthy Lifestyle and Life Satisfaction and Grade “A” Overall we have decades Coty Health Monitor, Conference of experience Board of Canada, 2016 Most Beautiful Countries hosting major in the World events. We would Condé Nast Traveller 2017 be thrilled to Top Cleanest Cities in the World CITI.IO 2018 welcome the world Best Places to Visit, to Calgary for the Top Travel Destination WPC and showcase Travel + Leisure 2018 3rd Best Country to Live In our innovative, Best Countries Report, 2019 entrepreneurial 20th of 52 Places to Travel in 2019 and creative spirit. New York Times 52 Places to Go in 2019 Naheed K. Nenshi, Mayor of Calgary 11 THE HEART OF CANADA’S ENERGY REGION CALGARY: Calgary is Canada’s energy centre, the globally REASONS TO GATHER HERE recognized home of Canada’s oil and gas industry. Home to the headquarters of every major company in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. And that energy goes beyond our natural resources. Calgary is charged with the entrepreneurial spirit THE HEART where opportunities are endless. Leading the way SPECTACULAR OF CANADA'S MEETING is our city’s most valuable resource, its people – BY ACCOMMODATIONS ATTRACTIONS SAFETY young, diverse, educated, affluent and innovative. ENERGY FACILITIES NATURE REGION SPECTACULAR BY NATURE Home to spectacular mountain parks, charming 1 2 3 4 5 6 villages and resorts, the Canadian Rocky Mountains are a sight worth seeing – and less than an hour away from the city. Calgary is also in close proximity to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Banff and Jasper National Parks, Waterton Glacier International Peace Park, Dinosaur Provincial Park and Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump. MEETING FACILITIES Calgary features Stampede Park and the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (CTCC) for the WPC Congress. Stampede Park is a winner for the 2018 Empire Awards – Venue of the Year and Consumer’s Choice Award for Business Excellence and the CTCC, a winner of the 17th Annual Star Awards for the Best Event Produced for a Corporation by an In-House Team or Planner.