2017 Oil & Gas Institute

Webcast Schedule:

8:00 a.m. – Energy Markets and Policy in the Trump Era

Examine how although a new administration entered Washington earlier this year, uncertainty persists on trade, taxes and geopolitics, with future outcomes that might not be sector supportive.

Garrett Golding/Vice President/The Rapidan Group/Dallas

8:50 a.m. – What We Know About Potential Securities Law Changes Six Months into the New Trump Administration

Gain an update on potential changes to securities laws and implications to oil and gas companies under the new administration.

Brian Fenske/Partner/Norton Rose Fullbright/Houston

9:40 a.m.  – BREAK

9:55 a.m. – Workforce Planning: Future of Labor in a New Oil Environment

Review how changes in labor policy, emergence of robotics and millennials in the workforce are changing the status quo in oil and gas. Discuss trends and case studies for how oil and gas companies are approaching workforce planning as a strategic exercise to meet the changing supply and demand needs of the business.

Rachel Everaard/Principal/EY/Houston

10:45 a.m. – Texas Gas Severance Tax Form Deconstructed

 Correlate the form to the Texas laws and rules and gain an explanation of the most common errors encountered and what should be done. Discuss the best practices in managing the natural gas severance tax.

John Abernethy/VP/KE Andrews Severance Tax and Sales and Use Tax/Dallas

John Bolin/Director Tax Policy/KE Andrews Severance Tax/Austin

Sarah Magruder/Senior Manager/KE Andrews Severance Tax/Houston

11:45 a.m. – LUNCH BREAK

12:25 p.m.  – Current Trends and Opportunities in the Midstream Industry

Learn from a panel of professionals about current trends and opportunities in the midstream industry.

Nathan McEown, CPA/Audit Partner/Whitley Penn/Houston (Moderator)

Chandler Phillips/VP/Energy Spectrum Capitol/Dallas

Tom Roberts/EVP/CFO/Cardinal Midstream II/Dallas

1:15 p.m. – Current Pricing Considerations and M&A Trends in the Energy Industry

Be part of a panel discussion on pricing considerations and M&A trends in the energy industry.

Billy Quinn/Managing Partner/Pearl Energy Investments/Dallas

Jason Webb/Partner/TenOaks Energy Advisors, LLC/Dallas

2:05 p.m. – BREAK

2:20 p.m. – Tax Legislative and Policy Update: What’s Ahead for the Future?

Discuss how with a Republican Congress and U.S. president, tax reform may become a new priority. Examine the potential tax legislative changes that are being evaluated by Congress and the Trump administration that focus on promoting significant economic growth. Explore legislative change, gain insights on changes in the regulatory environment and its impact on the energy industry.

Tim Urban

3:10 p.m. – IPO Readiness

Learn more about key financial statement considerations and SEC hot buttons to consider when preparing initial offering documents.

Wade Stubblefield, CPA/Managing Director/Opportune/Houston

4:00 p.m. – ADJOURN

Basic Course Information

*Energy Markets

*Law Changes to the Trump Administration

*Workplace Planning

*Texas Gas Tax Form

*Current Trends and Opportunities

*Policy Update

*IPO Readiness

*Oil and Gas Industry