Two LinkedIn Groups, Two Conferences, Two Tips

“The global importance of the Middle East is that it keeps the Far East and the Near East from encroaching on each other” -- Dan Quayle (American 44th US Vice President under George Bush (1989-93). b.1947)

Thanks to my membership in the LinkedIn groups Petroleum Downstream and Heavy Oil, I was alerted to the following two conferences …

\\\\\\\3rd Annual Global Refining Technology Forum///////
3rd Annual Global Refining Technology Forum will showcase exciting presentations and case studies by the experts in the industry.
29th April 2013 till 1st May 2013
More Information: http://www.fleminggulf.com/conferenceview/3rd-Annual-Global-Refining-Technology-Forum/388?goback=%2Egmp_152320%2Egde_152320_member_211547942
\\\\\\\ Heavy Oil Latin America///////
Heavy Oil Latin America, September 24 - 26, 2013,  International Convention Center,  Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Call for technical papers. Deadline to submit is March 1, 2013
More Information: http://heavyoillatinamerica.com/2013/?goback=%2Egde_1846215_member_189031002

TODAY’S TIP #1: Join LinkedIn, if you haven’t already done so. 

TODAY’S TIP #2: Join a few groups.  You can search the the LinkedIn Group Directory.  Another approach is to see what groups people in your network are following, and join those that seem promising.