The 2009 APPEA Conference provides delegates with the opportunity to get a real 'Taste of the Territory' as the social program associated with this event is planned to offer delegates numerous opportunities to experience all that Darwin and its surrounding areas have to offer whilst being carefully intergrated into the main conference activities.

The social program provides delegates with a number of networking opportunities in different locations, settings and formats around the conference venue.

Click here to view the 2009 social program (as included in the registration brochure)

	Sunday 31 May 6.00pm - 9.00pm, Darwin Sailing Club Ice Breaker - 'Tropical Delights' Sponsored: Australian Satellite Communications Pty Ltd, CGGVeritas, Hudson, Magellan Petroleum Australia Limited, MBA Petroleum Consultants, Mosaic Oil Limited, OMV, Predrill Stresses International Pty Ltd, Piper Alderman, Samson International Ltd, Tenaris Global Services Australia, Technip Subsea 7 Asia Pacific Pty Ltd. Get straight into the relaxed feel of the 'Top End' as delegates gather at this much anticipated meeting of the Energy Industry. At the largest annual gathering of the upstream industry in the southern hemisphere, engage with the 'who's who' of oil and gas overlooking the spectacular Arafura Sea.
	Monday 1 June   5pm - 6pm Happy Hour in the Exhibition Hall Sponsored by: AJ Lucas Group Limited Followed by a delegate free night, this is an opportunity for companies to host their clients and for delegates to simply explore the sights and sounds fo the Top End city of Darwin.
	Tuesday 2 June 5pm - 6pm Happy Hour in the Exhibition Hall Sponsored by: RPS 7.30pm for 8.00pm Official Conference Dinner - 'One EnchaNTed Evening. Sponsored by: Westpac Institutional Bank and ConocoPhillips Australia Pty Ltd A more formal seated dinner with superb entertainment in a spectacular Darwin outdoor location of SKYCITY.
	Wednesday 3 June 5.30pm - 7.30pm Farewell Cocktails Sponsored by: Cue Energy Limited A short stroll from the Convention Centre at the Waterfront Precinct and a final opportunity to mix with colleagues from the industry.