The Marcellus Shale Coalition is sponsoring an event September 25-26 in Philadelphia, Pa.  The event is called “Shale Insight” and it will provide the opportunity for you to learn pretty much anything about natural gas development.  If you have the two days free it will certainly be worth attending! 

The upcoming “Shale Insight” conference has three main goals: Provide attendees with more information about the industry; to encourage those who support natural gas to contact the legislature; and to provide a forum for attendees to hear from experts in the oil and gas field.

A forum such as this is just what the doctor ordered for landowners stressed out by the non-stop baseless attacks of a vocal ideological minority. The reality is that, as “Shale Insight” will show, natural gas development is one of the best job machines that rural America has going for it right now.

There will be a technology showcase at the event, which will be a series of presentations based on selected emerging technologies.  These will show how innovation creates value, reduces costs and generates competition throughout the Appalachian Basin Shale Industry.

There is a new addition to the conference this year, which will feature natural gas projects and research, and display the latest innovations.  There will be several different topics covered in the new addition, including but not limited to natural gas vehicles, commercial and industrial projects, power generation, and liquefied natural gas or LNG.

Another great aspect of the conference is the mobile app.  This will make it easy for people to access the conference and connect with others using their smartphones.  It will provide real-time information on everything from the sponsors, program details, speakers, exhibits, and more!

If your company has started using natural gas or is in the process of completing a project, Shale Insights could be a great opportunity for you to showcase your work during the poster session. Topics range from vehicles to power generation and everything in between. Please find more information here, and details are copied below for your convenience.

Abstract Submission Deadline: July 12, 2013 Poster Session: September 25, 2013

The Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) today announced a call for poster abstracts for its Third Annual SHALE INSIGHT^TM 2013 Conference at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa. The Poster Session is designed to provide an opportunity for those who have completed Natural Gas Use projects, or have Natural Gas Use projects underway, to present their projects, findings, research, or innovations. This session will also include educational posters for those considering the benefits of Natural Gas Use. The Poster Session will take place in the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday, September 25.

Suggested topics include:

• Natural Gas Vehicles  – technology, conversions,      refueling infrastructure and innovations
• Commercial and Industrial projects – case studies and      examples of increased natural gas use
• Power Generation – innovations, conversions, and      challenges met
• Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) – development, use, and      exporting
• Ethane – challenges met, uses and innovations
• Natural Gas Use and Sustainability – case studies      and/or education
• Combined Heat & Power – case studies and/or      education

TOPICS
Poster abstracts must be professional in nature and directly related to the use of Natural Gas. Posters are not intended to be advertisements for a particular company, proprietary tool or service. Company advertisements and/or distribution of related commercial marketing materials will be limited to the Exhibit Hall.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS – PROCESS FOR SELECTING PARTICIPANTS
Poster proposal applications must be submitted via email by July 12, 2013 to the Marcellus Shale Coalition at posters@marcelluscoalition.org. Applicants must submit a proposal application form which may be downloaded using this link: http://shaleinsight.com/posters/

Posters are NOT submitted during the selection process – only the application form with the poster abstract.

The Marcellus Shale Coalition Natural Gas Use Committee will review proposal application forms and select poster presenters to participate in the SHALE INSIGHT^TM 2013 Conference. Applicants will be notified via e-mail by August 2, 2013.

POSTER ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS
Presenters are required to submit an electronic version of their posters for reproduction and distribution by the Marcellus Shale Coalition, in its sole determination, in an electronic read-only format on the SHALE INSIGHT^TM Conference website. Presenters must use a graphic file that cannot be altered, i.e. JPG, GIF, TIFF, PDF, etc.

Electronic copies are due September 13, 2013. Instructions on uploading the electronic file will be provided to accepted poster applicants in August. The Marcellus Shale Coalition reserves all rights to deny any poster submissions that do not conform to the organization’s and conference’s mission of expanding outreach and education on the benefits of natural gas development.

POSTER DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS
Presenters are required to mount their own materials at their own expense. All posters must be one sided and must fit into the assigned space of (dimensions 8 ft wide x 4 ft tall / 243.84 cm x 121.92cm).

POSTER PRESENTATION AT THE SHALE INSIGHT^TM CONFERENCE
On September 25, the poster author(s), or designated person who is knowledgeable about the project and can answer questions, will be required to be at the poster stations during specified times so conference attendees may discuss the project.”

Have questions?  Visit the website or contact a person below!

General Inquiries
Sarah Smith, Events Coordinator
412-706-5160 ext. 123

Sponsorship Inquiries
Helen J. Goodman, Conference and Events Director
412-706-5160 ext. 124

Exhibit Inquiries
Lara Fitts Gamache
Exhibit Manager, Corcoran Expositions
312-541-0567 ext. 639

Marcellus Shale Coalition http://www.MarcellusCoalition.org
412-706-5160

MSC Membership Information
Dave Brocious
Business Development and Membership Director
412-706-5160 ext. 107