Asian Bitumen 2012

The Leading Dedicated Bitumen Event in the Region Entering Its 8th Year!

New Thai Oil Group CEO, Khun Veerasak Kositpaisal To Deliver Opening Address At Asian Bitumen 2012

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About the Conference

The Conference Connection Inc is pleased to announce the EIGHTH ASIAN BITUMEN CONFERENCE 2012 (AsB 2012), will be held in Bangkok for the second time on 20-21 September 2012. Hosted by Thai Oil Public Company Limited, Asian Bitumen 2012 (like past Asian Bitumen events) will continue to provide insights into the changing bitumen market picture and the resultant new challenges and opportunities. Since its inception in 2004, this exceptionally timely conference has become the annual meeting place for senior decision makers and key players in the bitumen industry with over 900 delegates from 30 countries having attended the past seven events.

Do not miss this MUST-ATTEND Conference which provides outstanding networking opportunities and unrivalled worthwhile opportunities to forge business ties!

Unrivalled Speaker Line-up

Khun Veerasak Kositpaisal, Chief Executive Officer, Thai Oil Public Company Ltd, Thailand
Khun Abhinant Supatrabutra, Managing Director, Thai Lube Base Public Company Ltd, Thailand
U Kyaw Linn, Managing Director, Public Works, Ministry of Construction, Myanmar
Pongpun Amornvivat, Corporate Commercial Planning Manager, Thaioil Group, Thailand
Zhang Ruihu, Technological Exchange Director, CNOOC Refining & Marketing Group, China
Niraj Singh, Joint General Manager - Direct Sales, Essar Oil, India
Dr. Kunnawee Kanitpong, Associate Professor, School of Engineering and Technology, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Ir. Hedy Rahadian, Directorate of Technical Affairs, Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Public Works, Indonesia
Dr. Montri Dechasakulsom, Department of Highways, Ministry of Transport, Thailand
C. K. Lim, Executive Director, Hin Hin Group, Singapore
Vivek Dwivedi, Director – Shipping & Logistics, TIPCO Asphalt Public Company Limited, Thailand
Capt. Allen R. Pinto, General Manager (Shipping and Logistics), Richmond Mercantile Ltd FZC, UAE
Nattapong Tumsaroj, Corporate Commercial Planning Manager (Non-Petroleum Market), Thai Oil Public Company Ltd, Thailand
Farhad Yousefi, R&D Expert, Pasargad Oil Company, Iran
Andrey Maximov, Managing Director, Egyptian Castle Investments, Egypt
Michel Lenfant, Product Research & Development Group Manager, TIPCO Asphalt Public Company Limited, Thailand
John Vautrain, Distinguished Associate – FGE & President--Vautrain & Company Pte. Ltd, Thailand
A. J. Troner, President, Asia Pacific Energy Consulting, USA
James Gavin, Middle East Analyst, iEmergingMarkets, UK
Gerald Butt, Senior Analyst, Petroleum Policy Intelligence (PPI), UK
Brian Gordon, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan Singapore LLP, Singapore
Sharmilpal Kaur, Senior Managing Editor, Platts Asia & Middle East Oil and Shipping Markets, Singapore
Dr. M. C. Jain, Scientist Emeritus, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, India

This is only a partial list of speakers. The final agenda will feature additional speakers & sessions. Speakers & Sessions are subject to change.

Please click here to view full details/biodata of Speakers

Conference Highlights

Iran in a Changing Middle East
Asian Crude and Refining Update
Changing Choices: A Look at Future Asia Pacific Bitumen
Review & Outlook of Asian Residual Fuels Market
Clients’ Panel (Indonesia, Thailand)
Technology & Shipping Logistics
Bitumen Supply Panel (Iran & Thailand)
Country Focus on Key & Emerging Markets:

* Africa * Australia * China * India * Indonesia * Myanmar

Testimonials

“Update on latest technology and knowledge on other country market outlook.” - Petronas"

“Bitumen market update was appropriate and accurate from supply, demand and logistics perspective. Table discussions allow small group dialogues to get the insight on technology challenges to meet road building requirements.”- Chevron

“The networking sessions were really useful and set the tone for participants to actively get to know one another during the conference.”- Vopak Asia

“An excellent platform to network and meet fellow traders that add value to regional/global business development.”- ENOC

"It widened my horizon and perspective of the asphalt market and requirement by the end users." – Singapore Refining Co

"Communication with people from similar background, sharing the same interest was a great opportunity coming true in this conference." – Jordan Petroleum Refinery

"The conference is an excellent platform in networking with captains of industry on a regional basis." – Universiti
Teknologi Petronas

“This conference has a good combination in the content: supply side, demand side and technology development in bitumen industry. A real valuable conference which is professionally organized.”- PT Wijaya Karya (Persero)

Who You Will Meet at Asian Bitumen

Snapshot of Participating Companies for AsB 2012:


Click here to view Attendance By Region	Click here to view Attendance By Industry

Bitumen Alumni

A.R. Thermosets Pte Ltd * AB Nynas Petroleum * ACE Shipping Consultancy * ADCO * Advanced Pavement Technologies * International Afro Asian Commodities LLC * Agarwal Petrochem Pvt. Ltd * Al Jaber Bitumen L.L.C. * Al Jaber Transport & General Contracting * Al Kaleej Bitumen Co. LLC (KBCO) * Al Mashael Group * Al Sherouk Chemicals * Alborz Chelic Iran Co * Amari Countertrade Pte Ltd * AMB Minerals & Energy INC * Anderson Asphalt Ltd * Apex Energy Asia Pte Ltd and many more

Sponsorship & Networking

Sponsorship Opportunities
As the premier bitumen conference in Asia, the Eighth Asian Bitumen Conference 2012 will provide the ideal opportunity to enhance your company's profile and increase your business potential through direct exposure to an audience of high-level bitumen executives.

The organisers are inviting endorsement and support for the conference through corporate sponsorships and hosting of various functions. Opportunities and benefits include:

Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorships will provide as many as four complimentary registrations according to the value for each level in addition to maximum profile for the sponsor
Two guest passes will be extended to host of each official function
Conference documentation, lanyards and bags can also be sponsored

Please email abby@cconnection.org / alycia@cconnection.org for a sponsorship kit and full information on sponsorship & exhibition opportunities and benefits.

Networking Opportunities
The combined profile of attendees at Asian Bitumen provides the event with a strong delegate base of not only senior company representatives and policy makers but also buyer-seller, principal agent and other synergistic relationships, providing the event with unrivalled opportunities for networking and exploring new business opportunities.

IN CONCERT with JRP Little Big Band.
Jazz Inspirations under the leadership of Professor Nick La Fleur

This 20 September 2012, delegates from over 30 countries will come together at the 8th AsB 2012 gala dinner in Bangkok and the Conference Connection team has choreographed a special segment for all participants with a performance
from the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Children’s Choir, comprising of young talents from all races joining
hands at the opening of the gala dinner with 2 very heartwarming songs.

All registered AsB 2012 delegates are invited to a very enchanting evening with a jazz concert, cocktail and gala dinner on 20 September 2012. Come and experience over 1.5 hours of saxophone instrumentals and jazz performance by the
JRP Little Big Band, featuring 8 musicians and a duet of very charming vocalists; arguably Bangkok’s finest Big band.

Lead singers Altapol and Supansa will entertain you with classic oldies in a style reminiscent of great jazz
Spandau Ballet, Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole.

Highlights

SAVE US$500
Take Advantage of our new Bitumen Industry & Team Fee (when you send 2 persons)

Unparalleled
Networking Opportunities

Delegates are given the opportunity to get the
most out of the
networking sessions below:

1	Dedicated Meet & Greet
6	Networking Coffee & Tea Breaks
2	Networking Round Table Lunch Breaks
1	Networking Cocktail
1	In Concert cum Networking Gala Dinner

PLUS, many other compelling reasons to attend 8th AsB 2012!

Over 20 industry experts @ AsB 2012
Brand New Agenda with over 75% New Topics
Participation by Global Offices of the various companies
Over 600 minutes of Highly Targeted Networking Opportunities
Guaranteed Deal-Making Possibilities over 2 days
Key Focus on New Emerging and Growing Markets like Africa, Australia and Myanmar
Shipowners and industry leaders in Interactive Shipping Panel on shipping & logistics issues
In-depth focus on large scale Road and Highway Projects in the region by Transport & Highway Authorities in Myanmar, Thailand and Indonesia

4 Easy Ways To Register
CALL: +65 - 6338 0064
FAX: +65 - 6338 4090
EMAIL: Click here
WEB: Register Online

Fees

Full Fee	US$ 1995 per person
Alumni Fee	US$ 1795 per person
Group / Team Fee	US$ 1595 per person (2nd & subsequent delegate)
Bitumen Industry Fee	US$ 1895 per person

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