Preliminary program of the 31st International Scientific & Expert Meeting of Gas Professionals is revealed

31 mar 2016
Be sure to take this opportunity to present activities, products and technical solutions in front of 500 professionals, mainly managers of leading Croatian and international gas and energy companies, who will gather traditionally from 4th to 6th of May 2016 in the Congress Centre of Grand Hotel Adriatic, Opatija, Croatia on the 31st International Scientific & Expert Meeting of Gas Professionals

The three-day international gas conference and exhibition, the largest annual gas events in South-East Europe will gather more than 500 influential gas and energy experts, representatives of more than 200 gas companies, organizations and institutions. 60 speakers and 45 exhibitors from 20 countries have already confirmed their participation. Speakers include renowned experts from prominent Croatian and European universities and institutes.

 

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM is available here.

Opening Ceremony will start on 4th of May, 2016 at 8:45 am.

REGISTER NOW on the following link.

 


The most influential international gas event in South-East Europe will cover a number of current issues of gas industry like the effect of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions on gas and future energy systems, new technological solutions for gas and energy industries (hybrid solutions and the use of renewable energy sources), development of smart technologies for use in gas and energy systems and gas development projects in Croatia (LNG terminal, Ionian-Adriatic Pipeline, compressor stations etc.), panel discussion on the topic “Gas supply in a liberal market economy” and issues relating to gas meters and calibration equipment. Technical and economic issues relating to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will be tackledas well as the technical regulations and rules of the profession for safe and efficient use of gas.

 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EXTENSIVE CONFERENCE PROGRAM:

Invited Presentations: The Effect of CO2 Emissions on Gas and Future Energy Systems - Paper Presentations and Panel Discussion

  • D.Sc.Vladimir Jelavic, Head of Expert Project, Ministry of Environmental and Nature Protection of Republic of Croatia, "Basis for Development of Low-Carbon Strategy of Republic of Croatia until 2030 with a View to 2050 – Approach to Preparation and Current Results"
  • D.Sc. Stevo Kolundzic, Croatian Gas Association, Croatia: "Market Position of Gas and Low Carbon Strategy"
  • Prof. Catrinus Yepma, University of Groningen, Netherlands: "Offshore Wind Power and Gas Installations - Can it Be a Happy Marriage?"
  • M.Sc. Lisa Andresen, Prof.Dr.Ing. Gerhard Schmitz, Hamburg University of Technology, Germany: "Dynamic Simulation of Coupled Gas and Electricity Grids with High Share of Renewable Energy"

Planned Development Projects in Republic of Croatia (Pipelines, Compressor Stations and LNG Terminal)

  • Vladimir Djurovic, Plinacro Ltd., Croatia: " Natural Gas in Croatia - Croatia in Natural Gas"
  • Zoran Bulic, Hrvoje Krhen, Plinacro Ltd., Croatia: "Project of Constructing a Compressor Station on the Transmission System of Plinacro Ltd."
  • Marcel Kramer, president of Energy Delta Institute, Netherlands: "The Latest Developments in the LNG Trade"

Introductory Speeches and Panel Discussion: "Gas Supply in a Liberal Market Economy"

  • Pavao Vujnovac, Prvo plinarsko društvo d.o.o., Croatia: "The Influence of Liberalization and Natural Gas Market Development on Gas Supply in Republic of Croatia"
  • Panel Discussion on the Topic: "Gas Supply in a Liberal Market Economy" with participation of representatives of Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency as well as representatives of gas suppliers and gas distributors

To find out about other important conference topics kindly read the Preliminary Program.

 


BOOK YOUR EXHIBITION SPACE NOW!

Only few more booths are available on the three-day advanced gas technology exhibition which will take place simultaneously in the exhibition area that surrounds the congress hall. The expo will gather more than forty exhibitors, mostly gas equipment manufacturers and traders from Croatia and abroad. Exhibitors have the opportunity to exhibit gas equipment in indoor and outdoor exhibition booths. 

Exhibition Floor Plan is available here. Please read the general conditions of exhibiting.

The price of the lease of the exhibition unit includes: registration fee for one personone printed and CD copy of the Proceedingspossibility of video presentation on the video wall in exhibition areahighlighting the company' s name on the conference program, brochure, Proceedings and roll up posters and free exhibition passes for 4 visitors (business partners of the Exhibitor) on a one-time basis.

EXHIBITION BOOTH RENTAL is available here.


ADVERTISE IN THE PROCEEDINGS

Proceedings (book and CD) will be distributed in 500 copies to all participants of the gas event. The available position for your advert is one the inside page.

Prices and conditions for advertising and the order from are available here.


To find out more about the scope of the traditional gas event in Opatija kindly read the review of the jubilee 30th International Gas Professionals Meeting held on 6th till 8th of May, 2015.

For more information regarding the sponsorship and availability of exhibition booths and all other ways of participation kindly contact:
Anita Dubravica Baricevic, Croatian Gas Centre Ltd.
e-mail: Anita.DubravicaBaricevic@hsup.hr
Phone +385 (0)1 6189 590, fax: +385 (0)1 4636 735

More info is available via the official website EVENT WEBSITE or e-mail: opatija@hsup.hr