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background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: cover;" " > <div class="mb-4"> </div> <h1>Frequently Asked Questions - Forums</h1> <p>Click on the different questions for more information</p> <div id="accordion-443207" class="mb-2"> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443208 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443208"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> How does an SPE forum differ from an SPE workshop or conference?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443208" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p>The SPE forum focuses on the future, participants are selected by the committee based on their application information and is a peer-to-peer exchange of ideas. In contrast, an SPE workshop focuses on current technology, data and best practices. Workshops are open to all, and are considered a learning opportunity with CEUs available for certification programs. An SPE conference is opened to all, with exhibits and call for papers. Technical sessions allow authors to present papers. </p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443210 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443210"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> What is the purpose of an SPE forum?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443210" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p>The purpose of the SPE forum is to gather together of the best minds to discuss new ways of viewing the future that could not be achieved individually. This collaborative, idea-generating event is designed to stimulate new ideas and innovation about future challenges facing the E&P industry. It is focused on the future - where the technology could or should go, generating ideas rather than solving problems, and emphasizing discussion rather than presentation.</p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443212 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443212"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> What are the benefits of participating in an SPE forum?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443212" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p>Benefits of the forum include:</p> <ul> <li>Stimulate thought and accelerate technology development.</li> <li>Collaborate with your fellow participants to generate ideas and innovations about future challenges facing the E&P industry.</li> <li>Take the 5 days to explore the future.</li> <li>Envision where the technology could or should go.</li> <li>Discuss the controversial issues that could move the industry out of the past and into the future.</li> <li>Leave with new ideas, perspective and contacts.</li> </ul> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443214 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443214"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> What does the SPE forum registration fee include?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443214" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p>The forum registration fee includes meals and breaks inclusive of the forum, networking social activities such as receptions and dinners, and the forum event itself. You reserve your hotel room and tax separately.</p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443216 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443216"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> What documentation does a participant receive at the end of a forum?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443216" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p>The participant may receive an optional summary report after the forum at the discretion of the steering committee and SPE approval. This document is a high-level summary of the forum, and is distributed to the participants only.</p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443218 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443218"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> Who attends SPE forums?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443218" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <ul> <li>Are you a young professional with relevant experience and knowledge of the forum topic? Forums are a window on the future that belongs to the next generation of professionals.</li> <li>Do you want to exchange ideas with others in your technical area of expertise? Participation in a forum builds a professional network that will last a career. Forums offer an exclusive opportunity to interact with innovators, seasoned professionals, and leading technologists. </li> <li>Are you looking to establish your technical reputation throughout the industry in a way that benefits your company? Forums provide the perfect setting because they serve as early incubators for future trends and technologies. </li> </ul> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443220 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443220"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> Why does a forum have Discussion Leaders rather than speakers or presenters?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443220" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p>Discussion leaders do not deliver a presentation. Rather, they drive or lead a discussion amongst peers to generate peer-to-peer discussion and idea generation. </p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443222 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443222"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> Where do the topics for the SPE forums come from?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443222" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p>Topics for forums are suggested by members and non-members alike. The Forum Governance members receive suggestions from the Technical Advisory Boards, and participants at current forums. Contact the Forum Governance Committee with a suggestion for a forum at <a href="mailto:forums@spe.org">forums@spe.org</a> or go to the <a href="http://go.spe.org/workshopform" target="_blank">Topic Submission Form</a>. </p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443224 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443224"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> Who chooses the topics for the SPE forums?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443224" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p>The Forum Governance Committees look at the suggestions for forums, along with an abstract for the idea, and determine its marketability, timeliness, and other factors. They meet yearly to review and choose the forums for one year in the future.</p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443226 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443226"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> Who develops and implements the SPE forums?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443226" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p>The Forum Governance Committee members volunteer to be a Liaison for each forum. The Forum Liaison works with the Forum Chairpersons to develop the Forum Steering Committee. The Forum Steering Committee, Forum Chairpersons, and Forum Liaison work with the Discussion Leaders to develop and implement the forum. The SPE Staff Event Manager works with these volunteers to market the forum, build the technical content, and coordinate all venue logistics.</p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443228 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443228"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> What is a typical agenda for a forum?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443228" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p>Generally, the forum days and sessions are structured as follows:</p> <table style="width: 100%;"> <tbody> <tr> <th>Day 1</th> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li>Morning Session</li> <li>Afternoon Session</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th>Day 2</th> <th>Day 3</th> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li>Morning Session</li> <li>Afternoon Relaxation and Recreation</li> <li>Evening Session</li> </ul> </td> <td> <ul> <li>Morning Session</li> <li>Afternoon Relaxation and Recreation</li> <li>Evening Session</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <th>Day 4</th> <th>Day 5</th> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li>Morning Session</li> <li>Afternoon Session</li> </ul> </td> <td> <ul> <li>Morning Session</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </p> </div> </div> </div> <style> .card-header .fa { transition: .3s transform ease-in-out; float: right; } .card-header .collapsed .fa { transform: rotate(-90deg); } </style> <!-- This is the collapible_card --> <div class="bg-white old-accordion" class="component-style-443230 card" style="opacity: 1.0;"> <div class="card-header"> <a class="card-link collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-content-443230"><span class="accordionBtn"><i class="fa fa-chevron-circle-down" aria-hidden="true"></i> </span> How do I get involved in the SPE Forum Series?</a> </div> <div id="collapse-content-443230" class="collapse" data-parent="#accordion-443207"> <div class="card-body"> <p class="card-text"> <p>Discover ways to volunteer through the spe.org website. 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