The 20^th World Petroleum Congress kicks off with an opening ceremony and dinner at Doha Exhibition Center (DEC). Join fellow delegates for a 5-star dinner reflecting the richness of Arabian cuisine. The night includes a performance by the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.

Due to the large number of delegates expected to attend the Opening Ceremony, the event is being held at the Doha Exhibition Center. Car parking is limited at this venue, so we advise all guests use the complimentary congress shuttle bus services provided from the hotel hubs by the 20^th World Petroleum Congress.

If you are driving your own car to DEC, please follow the directional signs for parking. Only holders of VIP parking permits will be admitted to the VIP parking area.

Dress code: Formal Business Attire / National Dress.

Please Note: You will need to present your delegate badge to gain entry to this and all social events so it is advisable to collect your delegate badge from the QNCC as early as possible beginning 3 December.

Khalid Al-Falih, the President and CEO of Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, Saudi Aramco, will address the theme of “Crafting a Sustainable Future: Promoting Pragmatism and Partnership“.

The high-level Special Session on the second day of the Congress (Tuesday, 6 December 10h15 to 11h00) will be chaired by the WPC President, Dr Randy Gossen. Read more.

We now have over 5000 registered delegates from 81 countries, confirming the 20^th WPC as one of the best attended World Petroleum Congresses in history.

For your information and to facilitate your networking opportunities at the congress, we have provided the delegate list on the 20^th WPC website.

On Monday, 5 December at 13h00 in the Theatre Hall, H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Emiri Diwan of Qatar will announce the winners and present the WPC Excellence Awards.

The objective of the WPC Excellence Awards is to reward companies, institutions or any public or private organizations engaged in the oil and gas industry for promoting or operating with high excellence. The prizes get awarded in two categories – Technological Development and Social Responsibility. Read more.

A special networking breakfast, including a lively panel discussion, will be held for female professionals in the oil and gas sector on Sunday, 4 December between 8am and 10am at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. 50 extra places have been made available for women attending the 20th WPC as delegates on a first come, first served basis. There is no charge and to apply for one of the places you will need to send your Name/ Company Name / Country to Bezuidenhout@qp.com.qa.

Major national and international petroleum companies and their contractors welcome you to one of the world’s largest oil and gas exhibitions from 5 - 8 December in Halls 3 to 9 of the Qatar National Convention Centre.

View the full list of exhibitors, including the WPC Digital Poster Plaza, Social Responsibility Global Village and Youth Lounge.

Entry to the exhibition is free and registration online is recommended.

Keep up to date on the move with all the WPC news and use it as your mobile companion for the 20^th WPC Congress. Plan your visit, find your way around the exhibition, manage your agenda and network with other delegates.

Download the free mobile app by searching for “World Petroleum Council” in your App store or by pointing your browser to http://www.world-petroleum.org/app, or by scanning the QR code here.