MEDIA ADVISORY: Global Petroleum Show Continues to Connect and Redefine the Energy Sector

CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - Feb. 22, 2016) -

WHAT: Global Petroleum Show (GPS), one of the world's largest oil and gas networking events, is now open for registration. The annual event kicks off in Calgary, Alberta from Tuesday, June 7 to Thursday, June 9 at Stampede Park, and welcomes leading oil and gas companies, business partners, media and business analysts from more than 84 countries.

With the theme of "Explore and Develop," GPS offers executives, engineers and industry leaders the opportunity to connect with clients, suppliers and potential customers from across the globe. Exhibiting companies will showcase the latest technologies, perform live demonstrations and be featured in an expansive outdoor display of field equipment.

International representation will include China, Korea, Indonesia, India, Nigeria, Italy, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom, South America and Mexico. To better represent the changing industry, this year's show features several new areas, including the Global Logistics Zone, Fracking Innovation Zone, Natural Gas Pavilion and Digital Oilfield Experience. For more information on what's new at GPS 2016, please visit: http://globalpetroleumshow.com/whats-new-2016/

GPS will be hosting a number of career development workshops and networking opportunities to provide professionals with insight into the changing energy landscape and advice on how to optimize professional skillsets. On June 9, 2016, the Indigenous Conference on Energy and Mining will provide Indigenous business and government leaders the opportunity to continue the dialogue surrounding energy.

GPS will also celebrate global leaders driving impactful industry change at the GPS Awards ceremony on June 7, 2016. Nominations for this ceremony are still being accepted and can be submitted under several categories here: http://globalpetroleumshow.com/event/awards/

Early bird registration is now open. Register before May 31, 2016 for a free, three-day exhibition pass to the most comprehensive energy event on the planet. Canadian residents who register with a valid address before April 21, 2016 will receive their Attendee Pocket Guide and visitor badge in the mail. Advanced registration is open from June 1 - 6 for $75; standard registration is open as of June 7 for $125.

For more information or to register for GPS 2016, please visit: http://globalpetroleumshow.com/register/

• Tuesday, June 7, 2016 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 8, 2016 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Media are required to pre-register in order to obtain a show badge for the event and will need to provide accreditation (a piece of photo identification and an official business card) upon arrival. For further information on GPS, to pre-register as a member of the press, or to inquire about attendance please visit http://globalpetroleumshow.com/.

Visit http://www.spe.org/events/choc/2016/ for more information.