Postponement of 82nd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition to June 2021
Announcing the EAGE2020: Annual Conference Online
Following consultation with various stakeholders, we have decided to postpone the 82nd EAGE Annual Conference & Exhibition (including SPE EUROPEC) to 14-17 June 2021 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The decision has been made in light of the continued global health concerns and the travel and quarantine restrictions which remain in most countries to contain the COVID-19 virus. The current situation still carries a great deal of risk and uncertainty for an international gathering of our size and it is thus with our delegates, sponsors, exhibitors and other partners in mind that we see it fit to postpone this meeting. Consequently, the Annual scheduled for Madrid will also now be rescheduled to 2022.
We believe that the June 2021 move will provide us with a more sufficient timeline in which we can expect a shift towards safer large in-person gatherings and reduced uncertainty for international travel. This also gives our speakers, delegates, exhibitors and sponsors the opportunity to maximize the value and rich networking experiences associated with a physical event.
The industry has been catapulted into a major transformation with an accelerated shift towards digitalization and a renewed urgency in adapting to lower carbon energy production. This creates an even greater need for dialogue and exchange of ideas amongst peers in the industry and academia. As such, our other large conferences NSG and GET 2020 will continue as scheduled albeit now completely online.
While we wait with anticipation for Amsterdam 2021, we are also happy to announce a special ‘EAGE2020: Annual Conference Online’ which will be held between 8-11 December 2020. The addition of this virtual event aims to bridge the networking and knowledge exchange void between the 81st and the 82nd EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition. The streamlined programme will feature a wide range of technical and strategic elements addressing the unique events of the past months and dramatic transformations taking place in the industry and education sectors. Participants can look forward to panel discussions, EAGE community activities, strategic forums and selected technical workshops.
Coronavirus advisory
EAGE would like to make clear that we are carefully monitoring the possible impact of any further spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on all our scheduled events. Our first priority is the health and welfare of the wider EAGE community. Based on the advice of the World Health Organization, as well as appropriate national and local authorities, EAGE has thus far been broadly unaffected by the outbreak, with relatively little disruption to our global operations.
However as a global organization EAGE hosts events all around the world, and monitors each local context and decides policy for each event on a case-by-case basis. If you are attending, or planning to attend an event with EAGE, please consult the specific event website for the most up-to-date information and guidelines. Find your event at: www.events.eage.org.
All intending participants at upcoming meetings should be assured that we will issue immediate notice if advised that a particular conference, workshop, etc. is no longer appropriate in the current environment.
In the meantime we would suggest that members follow current assessments of the impact of the COVID-19 as indicated by the WHO on its website. If traveling, immigration advisories issued by individual countries should also be checked.
If you are attending one of our events, we recommend following the hygiene guidelines offered by the WHO. You can find these guidelines here: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
We at EAGE wish the very best to all those affected directly and indirectly by the outbreak of COVID-19. We remain optimistic that this situation will soon run its course, but are ready, willing and able to make the right decisions for attendees, should the need arise.
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