On behalf of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2010 Saudi Arabia Section Young Professionals Technical Symposium. Congratulations to the Technical Committee for developing the outstanding program covering important topics in reservoir, drilling, production and geology.

The courses planned at this event in Dhahran will help young professionals develop both their technical skills and critical interpersonal skills required to improve their performance today, and prepare them for the challenges of the future. Training and mentoring young professionals is a valuable investment in future prosperity of the industry.

I urge young professionals to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from industry experts. This region holds a huge supply of the world’s resources. Sharing our collective experiences and knowledge will be the key to unlocking its full potential. 

Some of the best opportunities for growth can occur when you become involved in SPE. You will find many ways to expand your comfort zone, so that you gain new knowledge and practice skills in new areas.

You have taken an important step in your personal development by choosing to attend. I hope you will enjoy the conference.

Best regards,