IPLOCAREGISTRATION BROCHURE

50th Annual Convention12 - 16 September 2016 Paris

Contents

Message from the President 3

Paris 4

Convention Programme 6

Business Meetings, Social Functions 7

Dress Code 7

Tour Programme 9

Golf Tournament 14

Hotel & Room Information 15

Convention Registration Information 21

Cancellation Terms & Conditions 22

Passport & Visa Requirements 22

Getting to the Hotel 24

General Information 26

Convention Sponsorship 29

Welcome to IPLOCA’s 50th Anniversary ConventionThis year’s special convention will be the first one held in the city where the International Division of the Pipeline Contractors Association put down its roots.

The IPLOCA Convention is a unique forum for Regular Members, Associate Members, Corresponding Members, Academic Members, Honorary Members, Media Partners and guests to gather together during five days and hold business meetings in an informal setting.

During a series of technical sessions, meetings, social events and tours, senior executives from the pipeline industry, accompanied by their spouses, are able to build relationships, network and share ideas with their peers from over 40 countries.

At the Open General Meetings on Thursday and Friday high profile speakers will focus on shared experiences of projects undertaken, future large projects, new technologies and trends in the current economic environment.

IPLOCA awards will also be presented at the convention to recognise the most significant achievements and contributions of our members to the pipeline industry.

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Paris is one of the world’s top tourist destinations

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Paris is synonymous with “haute couture”...

Our hotel, Le Méridien Etoile, is strategically located facing the Paris Convention Centre in the 17th district and is just a few minutes’ walk from the legendary Champs-Elysées.

Online registration opens on 1 June 2016 and, given we are expecting a high level of attendance at this special anniversary event, I would recommend that you register as soon as you can.

We are pleased to say that following enthusiastic feedback from the convention questionnaire, a smartphone application will once again be available for this year’s event.

I would like to particularly thank our regular sponsors who have once again demonstrated their on-going support during the convention. We do still have some opportunities, however, if other industry players wish to help contribute to making this an event to remember.

Looking forward to seeing you in Paris!

Regards,

Atul PunjIPLOCA President 2015-2016

Message from the PresidentI am honoured to preside over this 50th anniversary convention in Paris, a city where the association was first established in June 1966 – a return to IPLOCA’s origins. As we look back at the evolution of our association we can feel gratified by what we have achieved, proud of our history, and what better place to celebrate in than this City of Light, soaked in its own history.

This convention promises to be particularly memorable, as a number of surprising venues await us. We look forward to an excellent week of technical presentations and discussions, tours and social events, filled with opportunities to meet with old and new friends and network with business contacts.

During the Open General Meetings this year we will be announcing the students who have been selected to receive the first IPLOCA Scholarships, and the 4th edition of the book “The Road to Success” will be issued as an app.

To create the tour programme, we have selected some of the best known sites and most popular attractions, with visits to the impressive monuments of Paris that witnessed history in the making over the last 5 centuries. These include a whole day spent at Chantilly castle, one of France’s finest cultural jewels, and also a full day tour to the palace of Versailles, which has featured on the World Heritage List for 30 years.

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ParisParis received 22.4 million visitors in 2014, making it one of the world’s top tourist destinations. France’s capital city is also the country’s cultural centre with 1,803 monuments, 173 museums, iconic cathedrals and bridges, splendid boulevards, parks, shopping centres, flea markets, and sidewalk cafés.

Paris is synonymous with “haute couture”, being one of Europe’s major fashion centres holding the twice-yearly Paris Fashion Week. It is equally renowned for its gastronomy.

Paris remains and has always been at the heart of French history. The city, known as Lutetia, was founded 2,200 years ago by the Gauls of the Parisii tribe as a fishing village on an island in the River Seine that is the present-day Ile de la Cité: the centre around which Paris developed. The city was conquered by Julius Caesar in 52 BC and became a regional centre under the Romans.

In 987, Hugh Capet, Count of Paris, became king of France, a nation the boundaries of which included all of modern day France with the exception of the Royaume de Bourgogne, the Lorraine and the provinces east of the Rhone south of Lyon. Under his successors, the Capetians, the city’s position as the nation’s capital became established.

The people of Paris have often shown their rebellious nature, first declaring themselves an independent commune under the leadership of Etienne Marcel in 1355-58. The storming of the Bastille by the Parisians in 1789 began a series of key events leading to the success of the French Revolution. Paris also played a major role in the revolutions of 1830 and 1848.

Following the Siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War, the capital fell in January 1871. A revolutionary uprising called the Paris Commune seized power in the capital for two months, until it was bloodily suppressed by the regular French army in May 1871. The Germans were prevented from reaching Paris during World War I but they occupied the city for four years in World War II. The people of Paris rose up against the Nazis in the days leading to its liberation by the Allies in August 1944. Paris was again the scene of violence during the student riots of 1968, seriously challenging the government of Charles de Gaulle.

Paris is the home of the most visited art museums in the world, the Louvre, as well as the Musée d’Orsay or the Orsay Museum, noted for its collection of French Impressionist art, and the Musée National d’Art Moderne or National Museum of Modern Art. Parisian examples of European architecture date back more than a millennium; including the Romanesque church of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés (1014-1163); the early Gothic Architecture of the Basilica of Saint-Denis (1144), the Notre Dame Cathedral (1163-1345), the Flamboyant Gothic of Saint Chapelle (1239-1248), the Baroque churches of Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis (1627-1641) and Les Invalides (1670-1708). The 19th century produced the neoclassical church of La Madeleine (1808-1842); the Palais Garnier Opera House (1875); the neo-Byzantine Basilica of Sacré-Cœur (1875-1919), and the exuberant Belle Époque modernism of the Eiffel Tower (1889). In the second half of the 19th century, Baron Haussmann laid out the city’s iconic tree-lined boulevards with their distinctive cream-grey “Paris stone” building ornamentation and aligned top-floor balconies.

Modern Paris has maintained its character and charm due to strict urbanism laws first introduced in the early 17th century. Today building height is limited to 50 metres (160 ft) in central areas and 180 metres (590 ft) in some of Paris’ peripheral quarters.

A transformation of the city’s appearance began in the early 1970s with the Centre Pompidou in the Beaubourg. In the 1980s, President François Mitterrand initialled his ambitious “grands projets” building programmes, including La Défense arch and business centre and the Bastille opera, as well as the renovation of the Louvre, the La Villette complex to the north east of the city, and, in the south east, the Bibliothèque (or library) de France.

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Convention ProgrammeSunday 11 September

09:00 – 10:00 Executive Committee Meeting (executive committee members only)

10:00 – 16:30 Board Meeting 1 (board members only)

17:30 – 23:00 IPLOCA Directors & Wives Dinner (board members & wives only)

Monday 12 September

09:00 – 13:00 Tour 1 - Notre-Dame & Ile Saint Louis

09:30 – 13:00 Tour 2 - Paris City Tour

14:00 – 17:30 Tour 3 - Eiffel Tower

14:15 – 17:30 Tour 4 - Louvre Museum

18:00 – 19:00 First-time Attendees Reception (first-time attendees only)

19:00 – 20:00 Welcome Cocktails

20:00 – 23:00 Worldwide Group Welcome Dinner (limited space available*)

Tuesday 13 September

07:00 – 15:00 Maats Golf Tournament

09:00 – 17:00 Tour 5 - Chantilly Castle

09:30 – 13:00 Tour 6 - Montmartre

14:00 – 17:30 Tour 7 - Eiffel Tower (repeat)

19:00 – 23:00 President’s Dinner (by invitation only)

Wednesday 14 September

09:00 – 17:00 Tour 8 - Versailles

09:30 – 13:00 Tour 9 - Paris City Tour (repeat)

14:00 – 17:30 Tour 10 - Orsay Museum

17:30 – 18:30 World Federation Meeting (by invitation only)

Thursday 15 September

09:00 – 12:30 1st Open General Meeting

13:00 – 15:00 CRC-Evans Luncheon (limited space available*)

15:30 – 16:30 Election Meetings (member representatives only)

18:15 – 20:00 PipeLine Machinery International Cocktails

20:00 – 23:00 Caterpillar Party

Friday 16 September

08:15 – 08:45 Board Meeting 2 (board members only)

09:00 – 09:45 Annual General Meeting

09:00 – 12:30 Ladies Brunch (ladies only)

10:15 – 12:30 2nd Open General Meeting

12:30 – 15:00 IPLOCA Membership Cocktails & Lunch (member representatives only)

15:15 – 15:45 Board Meeting 3 (2015-2016 and 2016-2017 board members)

15:45 – 17:30 Board Meeting 4 (2016-2017 board members)

18:30 – 20:00 Gulf Interstate Cocktail Party

20:00 – 23:30 Final Banquet

23:30 – 03:00 Dancing ‘til Dawn

* Unfortunately we may not be able to confirm attendance at this event for all registered convention participants due to the limited space available in the ballroom. Please register for the event online and an email will be sent after the cut-off date of 3 August 2016 to advise if you are confirmed or if you are on the waiting list. Thank you for your understanding.

Sunday 11 September Dress code

09:00 – 10:00 Executive Committee Meeting (executive committee members only) Smart casual

10:00 – 16:30 Board Meeting 1 (board members only) Smart casual

Wednesday 14 September

17:30 – 18:30 World Federation Meeting (by invitation only) Smart casual

Thursday 15 September

09:00 – 12:30 1st Open General Meeting Business suit

15:30 – 16:30 Election Meetings (member representatives only) Business suit

Friday 16 September

08:15 – 08:45 Board Meeting 2 (board members only) Business suit

09:00 – 09:45 Annual General Meeting Business suit

10:15 – 12:30 2nd Open General Meeting Business suit

12:30 – 15:00 IPLOCA Membership Cocktails & Lunch (member representatives only)

Business suit

15:15 – 15:45 Board Meeting 3 (2015-2016 and 2016-2017 board members) Business suit

15:45 – 17:30 Board Meeting 4 (2016-2017 board members) Business suit

Sunday 11 September Dress code

17:30 – 23:00 Directors & Wives Dinner (board members & wives only) Smart casual

Monday 12 September

18:00 – 19:00 First-time Attendees Reception (first-time attendees only) Smart casual

19:00 – 20:00 Welcome Cocktails Smart casual

20:00 – 23:00 Worldwide Group Welcome Dinner (limited space available*) Smart casual

Tuesday 13 September

07:00 – 15:00 Maats Golf Tournament Golf attire

19:00 – 23:00 President’s Dinner (by invitation only) Black tie/formal

Thursday 15 September

13:00 – 15:00 CRC-Evans Luncheon (limited space available*) Business suit

18:15 – 20:00 PipeLine Machinery International Cocktails Casual

20:00 – 23:00 Caterpillar Party Casual

Friday 16 September

09:00 – 12:30 Ladies Brunch (ladies only) Smart casual

18:30 – 20:00 Gulf Interstate Cocktail Party Black tie/formal

20:00 – 23:30 Final Banquet Black tie/formal

23:30 – 03:00 Dancing ‘til Dawn Casual

IPLOCA Dress code Men Ladies

Black tie/formal Tuxedo Long dress or cocktail dress

Business suit Jacket/business suit and tie Business suit, dress or trousers

Smart casual Jacket, tie optional Business suit, dress or trousers

Casual Relaxed clothing, trousers/shorts/jeans and comfortable shoes

Relaxed clothing, trousers/shorts/jeans/dress and comfortable shoes

Dress code for all tours: casual with comfortable walking shoes!

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Business Meetings

Dress Code

Social Functions

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Tour Programme The ground agent, Metropolis, has put together an extensive tour programme for you that includes all the iconic monuments of Paris as well as two – not to be missed – full day tours outside the city.

If you have any other requirements for private touring, transportation or hospitality services, please contact Anna Tononcelli anna.tononcelli@metropolis-dmc.com who will be pleased to assist with any arrangements.

IMPORTANT!When you reserve a place on a tour you are making a commitment to participate. A place is reserved for you and the number of participants and financial guarantees are made to the suppliers of the coaches, restaurants, museums etc.

If you are unable to participate it is essential that you notify the staff at the Registration Desk at least 24 hours prior to the departure of the tour. Each ‘no-show’ prevents us from offering a place to someone on the waiting list.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Metropolis DMC11 rue de Lille75 007 Paris

Tel: +33 (0) 1 42 60 06 60Fax: +33 (0) 1 49 27 91 41

www.metropolis-dmc.com

Monday 12 September Tuesday 13 September Wednesday 14 September

Tour 1

Notre-Dame & Ile Saint Louis 09:00 – 13:00

Tour 2

Paris City Tour (incl. 1hr cruise)

09:30 – 13:00Tour 5

Chantilly Castle(incl. lunch)

09:00 – 17:00

Tour 6

Montmartre09:30 – 13:00 Tour 8

Versailles(incl. lunch)

09:00 – 17:00

Tour 9

Paris City Tour(incl. 1hr cruise)

09:30 – 13:00

Tour 3

Eiffel Tower14:00 – 17:30

Tour 4

Louvre Museum14:15 – 17:30

Tour 7

Eiffel Tower14:00 – 17:30

Tour 10

Orsay Museum14:00 – 17:30

Tour 1 – Notre-Dame & Ile Saint LouisMonday 12 September 201609:00 – 13:00 Includes a 2-hour walking tour.

The tour of the “Ile de la Cité” and “Ile Saint Louis” begins at the “Hotel de Ville”, or City Hall, from where you will cross the Pont de l’Arcole to the Ile de la Cité and the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. Construction began in 1163 and finished in 1345 with the installation of the iconic rose windows. Notre-Dame is one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture and among the largest and best known church buildings in the world.

Badly damaged during the French Revolution, the cathedral was restored in the mid-19th century and completed in 1864. The spire and part of the treasury was reconstructed. The central portal, wall paintings, the great organ and many sculptures were restored and a new sacristy was built.

“The Hunchback of Notre-Dame” was published by French author Victor Hugo in 1831. Before leaving Notre-Dame to walk to Ile Saint-Louis, be sure to admire the famous gargoyles.

Ile Saint Louis was first inhabited by the Parisii tribe 2,200 years ago and later by the Romans. Clovis, first king of the Franks, established his palace there and the island remained an important military and political centre through the Middle Ages and was used in defence against Viking attacks in 885. 17th century entrepreneurs turned the island into a haven for the aristocracy and to this day it is the residence of prosperous Parisians and artists. These 17th and 18th century mansions are seen in Rue Saint Louis en l’lle and all along the river.

Tours 2 and 9 – Paris City TourMonday 12 September AND Wednesday 14 September09:30 – 13:00

This coach tour will take in some of the most beautiful sites of Paris. You will first drive by the “Arc de Triomphe”, commissioned in 1806 after the victory at Austerlitz by Emperor Napoleon. The arch lies at the top of the Champs-Elysées, one of the world’s most beautiful avenues. Next is the magnificent “Place de la Concorde”, adorned with sumptuous fountains, statues and the 3,300 year old Obelisk from the Temple of Luxor, followed by the Palais Garnier opera house.

Crossing the River Seine, you will discover “Les Invalides”, an ancient hospital commissioned by Louis XIV in 1676 to care for wounded soldiers, as it still does to this day. The “Dôme des Invalides” church is the last resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte and other French war heroes.

Next is the “Champ de Mars”, a large public greenspace located between the Eiffel Tower and the “École Militaire”, or Military School. Jacques Charles and the Robert brothers launched the world’s first hydrogen-filled balloon from the Champ de Mars in 1783.

The tour includes a one-hour cruise on the River Seine. You will travel upstream from the Eiffel Tower, gliding under the beautiful bridges and passing some of the city’s most famous sites – the Grand and Petit Palais, the “Assemblée Nationale” or National Assembly, the Tuileries gardens and the Louvre (home of the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo), Notre-Dame, the Orsay Museum, and the Conciergerie.

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BACK-UP PLAN if we are not able to purchase enough tickets for the two Eiffel Tower tours.

Tours 3 and 7 – Arc de TriompheMonday 12 September AND Tuesday 13 September14:00 - 17:30

The Arc de Triomphe stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate his victory at Austerlitz. Beneath the arch is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier where, each evening at 18:30, its flame is rekindled.

You will need to climb approximately 300 steps to reach the viewing platform but the considerable effort will be well recompensed by the view! Unfortunately, there is no lift and no disabled access.

From the top of the monument, visitors benefit from a panoramic view of Paris, during the day and at night. A museum retracing the history of the Arc de Triomphe, situated within the structure, completes the visit.

The coach will then drive to the “École Militaire”, or Military School, and Champs de Mars for a photo stop at the Eiffel Tower.

Tours 3 and 7 – Eiffel TowerMonday 12 September AND Tuesday 13 September14:00 - 17:30 Timing to be confirmed according to ticket availability when reservations open on 14 June.

You will be visiting Paris’s most famous monument: “Le Tour Eiffel” or Eiffel Tower. Weighing 7,300 tonnes and standing 324 m tall, the wrought iron tower is located at the end of the Champs de Mars. Designed by Gustave Eiffel as the entrance to the 1889 “Exposition Universelle” or World’s Fair, it was constructed in two years, two months and five days. It was intended to be demolished after the fair, however, 127 years later it proudly stands as a cultural icon of France and one of the most recognisable manmade structures in the world.

As you ascend in the lift, the scenery appears to expand before you: first the roofs of Paris are exposed, next the radiating boulevards flanked by their white-stone buildings and finally the famous monuments are seen standing within Haussman’s grand design. The journey is every bit as spectacular as the destination.

The top of the tower may bend up to 18 cm (7 inches) due to thermal expansion of the metal on the side facing the sun. The tower sways by only 6 to 7 cm (2.5 to 3 inches) in the wind.

Note: Tickets to the 2nd floor lift will be included.

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Tour 4 – Louvre MuseumMonday 12 September14:15 – 17:30 Timing to be confirmed according to availability when reservations open on 3 June. Includes a 2-hour visit of the museum.

The “Musée du Louvre”, or Louvre Museum, is one of the world’s largest and most visited museums. Nearly 35,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century are exhibited over an area of 60,600 sq m (652,300 sq ft).

The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace, originally built as a fortress in the late 12th century under Philip II. In the 14th century, Charles V converted the building into a royal residence. In 1682, Louis XIV chose the Palace of Versailles for his household, leaving the Louvre primarily as a place to display the royal collection, including, from 1692, a collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures.

The Louvre became a museum in 1793 during the French Revolution and was subsequently renamed the “Musée Napoléon” in 1801. The collection is divided among eight curatorial departments: Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities; Islamic Art; Sculpture; Decorative Arts; Paintings; Prints and Drawings. The Louvre is also most famous for its vast collection of pre-modern paintings, which are arranged according to school: notably French, Italian, Flemish and Dutch. Among the most venerated artists displayed are David, Delacroix, El Greco, Fra Angelico, Frans Hals, Ingres, Rembrandt, Rubens and Leonardo da Vinci.

This visit will focus on the Venus de Milo, the Dying Slave, Mona Lisa and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. The Mona Lisa was acquired by King Francis I from Leonardo da Vinci in the early 16th century and has been on permanent display in the Louvre since 1797.

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Tour 5 – Chantilly CastleTuesday 13 September09:00 – 17:00 including lunch Travel time from hotel to Chantilly: approx. 1h15 to 1h30 depending on traffic.

The original “Château de Chantilly”, owned by the Princes of Condé, was destroyed in the French Revolution. The estate was given by King Louis Philippe to his youngest son, Prince Henri d’Orléans, Duc d’Aumale. Chantilly was entirely rebuilt in 1875–1881 and is now part of France’s finest cultural heritage.

The Duke of Aumale made Chantilly’s “Condé Museum” the showcase for countless masterpieces and precious manuscripts. He bequeathed the estate in 1886 to the Institut de France, on condition that the Condé Museum be opened to the public and its layout be preserved. As a consequence, the château looks just as it did in the 19th century and houses a superb collection of Italian, French and Dutch masters, including Botticelli, Piero di Cosimo, Raphaël, Titien, Poussin, Van Dyck, and Watteau. You will also visit the castle’s large suites used as reception rooms.

Lunch will be in the Galleries of the “Grandes Ecuries”, or Grand Stables. The Chantilly estate overlooks the Chantilly Racecourse and the Grandes Écuries, which contains the Living Museum of the Horse. According to legend, Henri Jules, Prince of Condé believed that he would be reincarnated as a horse and in 1719 he had these beautiful stables built to suit his rank.

The castle is also famous for its “Crème Chantilly”. The name Chantilly is first connected with whipped cream in the mid-18th century, when the Baronne d’Oberkirch praised the “cream” served in Chantilly.

Lunch will be followed by a short equestrian demonstration before returning to the hotel.

Tour 8 – VersaillesWednesday 14 September09:00 – 17:00 including lunch Timing to be confirmed according to availability when reservations open on 1 June.Travel time from hotel to Versailles: approximately 45 minutes.

The Château de Versailles, has been a UNESCO World Heritage site for 30 years and is one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th century French Baroque architecture, interior decorating and landscape gardening. The site was initially the hunting lodge of Louis XIII before his son, Louis XIV, transformed and expanded it, moving the court and government of France to Versailles in 1682. It remained the centre of political power until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789 at the beginning of the French Revolution. Versailles is therefore famous not only as a building but as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy of the “Ancien Régime”, or old regime.

The “Galérie des Glaces”, or Hall of Mirrors, is the most spectacular room in the palace and the setting for many of the ceremonies of the French Court. The Hall of Mirrors is also where the Treaty of Versailles was signed, ending the war between Germany and the Allied Powers on 28 June 1919.

The gardens of Versailles represent one of the finest existing examples of “jardin à la française” or “garden in the French manner”. The spectacular fountains of Versailles were inaugurated in 1666 by Louis XIV. Millions of visitors walk through the garden every year.

After lunch, the tour will continue to the Trianon Gardens and the “Hameau de la Reine”, or Queen’s Hamlet, a rustic retreat where Louis XVI’s wife, Marie-Antoinette, loved to enjoy simple, rural pursuits, away from the pomp of Versailles.

Tour 6 - MontmartreTuesday 13 September09:30 – 13:00 This is a walking tour with transfers by coach to and from the cable car at the bottom of Montmartre Hill.

The Bohemian village of Montmartre is located on the highest hill in Paris. Before the revolution, Montmartre was the dominion of Benedictine nuns. After the revolution, the village became the centre of Parisian night life and home for the city’s artists and intellectuals. The bohemian way of life and gaiety in the music halls were immortalised by painters such as Renoir and Toulouse Lautrec. Picasso, Degas and many other artists lived in this charming area.

The cable car will take you up the hill to the “Basilique du Sacré-Cœur” or Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Sparkling in the sunlight, this white Neo-Byzantine basilica is one of the great landmarks of Paris. It features small cupolas surrounding a large central dome. Sacré-Cœur is both a political and cultural monument crowning Paris’ most rebellious neighbourhood: it is a national penance for the defeat of France in the 1871 Franco-Prussian War and the defeat of the socialist Paris Commune after “La Semaine Sanglante”, or The Bloody Week, in May 1871. In the shadows of the Sacré Coeur, lies the 12th century church St. Pierre de Montmartre. It is the only remnant of the Benedictine Order and also claims to be where the Jesuit Order of priests was founded.

The walk continues through Montmartre’s winding streets and quaint squares, which have seduced generations of artists. On reaching “Place du Tertre” you will have some free time to wander amongst the painters, caricaturists and artisans where you will discover cabarets, café-theatres, restaurants and curiosities of every kind.

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Tour 10 – Orsay MuseumWednesday 14 September14:00 – 17:30

The “Musée d’Orsay” is ranked the third most important museum in France and tenth globally. It welcomed nearly three-and-a-half million visitors in 2014. It was built as a railway terminus for passengers travelling from the south-east of France at the turn of the last century. In 1970, permission was given for its demolition but ministerial intervention placed the building on the list of Historic Monuments. President Pompidou subsequently approved its renovation and future use as a museum. In July 1986, the museum was ready to receive its exhibits. It took six months to install the 2,000 paintings, 600 sculptures and other works. The museum was officially opened in December 1986 by President Mitterrand.

The museum is devoted to art movements of the late 19th and early 20th century. Its vast collection includes paintings, sculptures, graphic arts, decorative arts, architecture and photographs. Every style from one of the most prolific artistic periods is represented, including symbolism, fauvism, pointillism and the world’s largest collection of impressionist paintings. You will see masterpieces by major painters’ such as Delacroix, Ingres, Daumier along with the impressionists Monet, Manet, Cezanne, Degas, Pissarro, Renoir, Van Gogh and many others.

Prior to its renovation the building was used as a set for several films, such as Kafka’s “The Trial” adapted by Orson Welles.

If time permits, you will be able to take a leisurely stroll along the bank of the River Seine or around the “Carré des Antiquaires” neighbourhood rich in history with its 120 art and antique galleries.

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Maats Golf TournamentTuesday 13 September07:00 to 15:00 (exact times to be confirmed)

The 5th golf tournament sponsored by Maats Pipeline Equipment will be held on the “Aigle” (Eagle) course at Le Golf National, the host venue of the 2018 Ryder Cup.

The Aigle course is a par 71 course measuring 6,224 yards – designed with all golfers in mind, this course will test all who play. The wide fairways allow you to make use of your driver, especially as there aren’t too many bunkers about!

Le Golf National was awarded the title of ‘Best Course Conditions 2015’ when the World of Leading Golf (WLG) announced its award winners in a ceremony at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel and Country Club, U.K.

Please visit Le Golf National website at www.le-golf-national.com for more information in English or www.golf-national.com for information in French.

The golf course is approximately a 40-minute drive from the convention hotel. Places are limited so we do advise you to register early at www.iploca.com.

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Hotel & Room Information

81, Boulevard Gouvion Saint-Cyr75848 Paris cedex 17FranceTel. +33 1 40 68 34 34Fax +33 1 40 68 31 31www.lemeridien-etoile.com

For questions concerning IPLOCA room reservations contact Frédéric Benoit – Events Manager, frederic.benoit@lemeridien.com Tel. +33 1 40 68 30 76.

Le Méridien Etoile opened in 1972 as the first Le Méridien brand hotel. The hotel has just completed an extensive renovation with new rooms designed in a modern and inspiring spirit drawn from the very essence of Paris.

Improvements include a larger choice of TV channels and free Wifi in all guestrooms and common areas. It is an entirely non-smoking establishment.

Facing the Paris Convention Centre in the 17th district and just a few minutes from the legendary Champs Elysées, Le Méridien Etoile is strategically located to appeal to business travellers and art-lovers alike.

Ma Chère & Tendre steakhouse restaurant and the Jazz Club Etoile punctuate the hotel as excellent options for rounding out a memorable Parisian evening.

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Urban Rooms18-24 sq m / 194-258 sq ftStreet/courtyard view or garden view297 rooms available

The modern and functional design of the newly redecorated Urban rooms, draws its inspiration from the very essence of Paris. From the warm shades of grey and blue to the pictures by American photographer Angie McMonigal, this room offers a new perspective on the City of Light.

Chic Rooms21-23 sq m / 226-248 sq ftStreet/courtyard view or garden view68 rooms available

Created in a couture chic spirit, a symbol of Parisian women, the Chic rooms take on a modern and glamorous design. The refined materials with shades of black, white, grey and yellow offer a stimulating and charming environment for your stay in Paris. Guests staying in Chic rooms also benefit from free access to the hotel’s “Open Studios,” executive spaces suitable for work, social interaction and relaxation.

Room Descriptions & RatesAccommodation has been reserved for convention participants at the rates listed below. These room rates will also be offered to IPLOCA attendees four days prior to and four days following the dates of the convention, subject to availability.

Rates are in Euro (EUR) and are per room, per night, inclusive of full buffet breakfast, wireless internet access and all tax and service charges.

• Breakfast will be available for all registered delegates who have reserved accommodation in Urban or Chic Rooms, Junior and Master Suites. Breakfast will be served in the Mac Mahon room from 06:30 to 10:00.

• Rates quoted include up to two guests. The third person/roll-away bed charge is an additional EUR 70 (approx. USD 80) per person, per night, including breakfast and all tax and service charges. There will be no charge for children under two. Maximum occupancy is three persons per room.

• All guest rooms have:- The signature Le Méridien bed- 1 x Illy coffee voucher per person, per stay- 42’’ TV screen with over 100 TV channels - USB port - Free wifi - Secured safe

Single Double

Urban / Chic Room EUR 290(approx. USD 330)

EUR 310(approx. USD 350)

Junior Suite EUR 440(approx. USD 500)

EUR 460(approx. USD 522)

Master Suite EUR 540(approx. USD 615)

EUR 560(approx. USD 636)

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Junior Suite42 sq m / 452 sq ftStreet/courtyard view or garden view3 suites available

The comfortable master bedroom featuring the signature Le Méridien bed and the chic and flexible living room are combined with two stylish bathrooms and a clear working area.

• A master bedroom and a separate living room • Unlimited high-speed internet access• 10% discount on dry-cleaning services and on food at

the Jazz Club lounge• Turndown service• Late check-out (until 16:00)

Senior Suite52 sq m / 560 sq ftStreet/courtyard view or garden view7 suites available

Experience the utmost in comfort in the Senior Suites where business travellers can hold a small meeting in the living room.

• A master bedroom and a separate living room• Unlimited high-speed internet access• 10% discount on dry cleaning services and on food at

the Jazz Club Lounge• Turndown service• Late check-out (until 16:00)

Check-in / Check-out TimesHotel check-in time is 16:00. Every effort will be made by Le Méridien Etoile to accommodate guests arriving before the check-in time; however, rooms may not be immediately available.

Hotel check-out time is 10:00. Requests to retain rooms beyond this time should be directed to the front desk upon your arrival. Should it be possible to retain the room beyond the check-out time, a late departure charge may be applicable.

In order to secure a very early check-in or a very late check-out, it is advisable to book the room for the night before, or for the following night.

Early Departure FeesConvention attendees leaving prior to the departure date confirmed upon arrival at Le Méridien Etoile, may be charged an early departure fee equivalent to the daily room rate.

Smoking PolicyNo smoking is allowed anywhere inside the hotel.

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Online registration via www.iploca.com will open on 1 June 2016

Step 1: Reserve your Room

Please note: one of the prerequisites for attendance at the Paris Convention is that delegates book their accommodation at the convention hotel, Le Méridien Etoile.

IPLOCA makes a commitment to the hotel in order to guarantee availability of a specific number of rooms throughout the week. In return, the hotel is able to offer substantially discounted room rates to all IPLOCA participants. If IPLOCA fails to meet the minimum room block commitment then penalty fees have to be paid.

Please make your room reservation at Le Méridien Etoile BEFORE registering for the convention. Room reservations must be made via internet.

When you have received your confirmation number from Le Méridien Etoile, you can then register for the convention and reserve your place on tours and at other events.

All accommodation requests require a valid major credit card guarantee and a two (2) night deposit at the group rate for the room category requested and will be subject to Le Méridien Etoile’s terms and conditions:

• The two (2) night deposit will be refunded if the accommodation cancellation is received before 3 August 2016.

• Participants who cancel their accommodation reservation after 3 August 2016 will be charged the full stay.

• ‘No-shows’ will be charged the full stay.

• Name changes to room reservations may be made prior to arrival at no charge.

To reserve your accommodation via the internet, please go to: www.iploca.com and click on Register Now.

When the convention registration page opens, click on the Le Méridien Etoile logo to enter the room reservation system.

• Click on the box marked Book a Room.

• Enter your check-in and check-out dates, the number of rooms required and the number of persons per room and click on Search.

• The next screen will show all the room types that are available for the period selected.

• You can click on Terms & Details for information on each room.

• Select the room you require by clicking on Reserve.

• Continue your reservation as instructed.

If you have any questions regarding your room reservations, please do not hesitate to contact Frédéric Benoit – Events Manager, frederic.benoit@lemeridien.com or call +33 1 40 68 30 76.

If you contact the hotel it is very important to mention you are requesting accommodation to attend the ‘IPLOCA Convention’ to ensure you are given the special negotiated rates and terms.

Step 2: Register for the Convention

To register for the convention please go to www.iploca.com and complete the online registration form.

Have your Le Méridien Etoile confirmation number ready as you will be asked to enter this number when you register for the convention.

Those without access to the internet may contact the IPLOCA Secretariat for a hard copy of the registration form which can be completed and returned to IPLOCA by postal mail or fax:

IPLOCAChemin des Papillons 41216 CointrinSwitzerlandTel. +41 22 306 02 30Fax +41 22 306 02 39

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Convention Registration Information

Online registration via www.iploca.com will open on Wednesday 1 June 2016.

The Convention Fee is EUR 1,600 per single attendee or per couple up until 3 August 2016.

• Only members who have paid their 2016 membership fees can attend the convention.

• Regular Members must also have submitted their 2015 Health & Safety Statistics Return to be eligible to attend.

• Regular Members may invite a maximum of three couples and Associate Members two couples, as their guests.

• Only those persons who have registered and paid the convention fee, and have received confirmation of their registration, are entitled to participate in convention activities and events.

• The Board, at its sole discretion, shall decide on the number of, and which, applications shall be acceptable.

The cut-off date for convention registration is Wednesday 3 August 2016.

Late registrations will only be accepted if space is available and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If we are able to accept a registration after the cut-off date, a EUR 350 late registration fee will be invoiced in addition to the convention fee.All tours are expected to be fully booked before this date.

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Cancellation Terms & ConditionsConvention Registration Cancellations All convention registration cancellations must be notified in writing to the IPLOCA Secretariat: convention@iploca.com

• All convention registration cancellations received up until 15 July 2016 will incur a EUR 350 cancellation fee.

• All convention registration cancellations received between 16 July and 3 August 2016 will incur a 50% cancellation fee.

• There will be no refund of convention registration fees for cancellations received after the cut-off date of 3 August 2016.

• Substitutions for convention registrations, for persons within the same company, are only possible until Friday 2 September 2016. Please note that a EUR 350 administrative fee will be payable.

Room Reservation CancellationsAll accommodation cancellations must be notified in writing to Frédéric Benoit at Le Méridien Etoile: frederic.benoit@lemeridien.com with a copy to convention@iploca.com

• The room deposit will be refunded only if the accommodation cancellation is received before the cut-off date of 3 August 2016.

• Participants who cancel their accommodation reservation after the cut-off date of 3 August 2016 will be charged the full stay.

• ‘No-shows’ will be charged the full stay.

• Substitutions for room reservations for persons within the same company, for the exact dates as the original reservation, are accepted at no extra cost. Substitutions are only possible until Friday 2 September 2016.

Passport & Visa RequirementsFrance is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. Citizens of Schengen countries do not need a passport or national ID card to enter France, however, they are required to carry valid ID at all times.

Nationals of other European countries that are not part of the Schengen area require a passport or ID card valid for the duration of the stay in France.

Nationals from many other countries do not require a visa for the Schengen Area if staying less than 90 days but are required to hold a passport that is valid for three months beyond the length of stay and issued within the past 10 years. Other nationals staying for less than 90 days (3 months) need to apply for a short-stay “Schengen” visa.

All delegates are advised to contact their local French embassy for visa requirements or visit: http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/getting-a-visa/article/general-information-for-foreign.

If you require a visa invitation letter from IPLOCA, please select this option when registering for the convention and the IPLOCA Secretariat will send you a letter in support of your application.

CustomsYou may bring in 200 cigarettes (or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars), 2 litres of wine and 1 litre of spirits, 50g of perfume, 250 ml of eau de toilette. Any quantities beyond the legal limits must be declared when you pass through customs.

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Getting to the HotelThere will be no Meet & Greet service at the airports in Paris. Delegates can take the Air France Shuttle or a taxi from the airport to Le Méridien Etoile.

The Air France Shuttle or ‘Car Air France’ is available at all the airports in Paris. Tickets can be purchased directly in the shuttle and payment is accepted in cash (Euro) or by credit card. Tickets can also be purchased online at: http://en.lescarsairfrance.com.

Licensed taxis always have an illuminated sign on the roof and a meter inside. A regular taxi will take a maximum of three persons. There is an additional charge of EUR 3.00 for each adult passenger from the 4th onwards. They are not obliged to accept, however, as they are often not insured for more than three persons.

If you are approached by people posing as taxi drivers when you leave the baggage claim area, we advise you to decline any proposal of transportation.

Payment by credit card is accepted if the taxi has a credit card terminal but we suggest having some cash because not many taxis are equipped. Ask before you start the journey.

There is an additional charge as of the second piece of luggage (EUR 1.00) and heavy luggage may also incur a surcharge.

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Roissy Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) – 27 km north-east of Paris.

The Air France Shuttle, Line 2 runs every day from 05:45 to 23:00, every 30 minutes. The journey is about 45 minutes and the arrival/departure stop is ‘Porte Maillot’ in front of the hotel, Le Méridien Etoile. A one way ticket costs EUR 17 and a round trip EUR 29.

Taxi: the average rate is EUR 50 to 70 during the day for a journey into central Paris in normal traffic conditions. Fares may vary, however, and a supplement is applied between 19:00 and 07:00 and on Sundays.

Taxis are available at the exit to the baggage reclaim area of your arrival terminal:

Only taxis located at the gates mentioned above are allowed to take customers. Additional information is available at: http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-charles-de-gaulle/taxi/paris-cdg-taxi.

Orly Airport – 14 km south of Paris.

The Air France shuttle, Line 1 runs every day from 06:00 to 23:40, every 20 minutes from the South and West Terminals to Charles de Gaulle Etoile. A one way ticket costs EUR 12.50 and a round trip EUR 21.

Then take the Metro (underground network) No.1 line for two stations to ‘Porte Maillot’ (direction La Défense). Information on Metro tickets is available at: http://www.ratp.fr/en/ratp/r_61656/t-ticket/Metro tickets cost EUR 1.80 each, or EUR 14.10 for 10 tickets. The total journey takes about 60 to 75 minutes.

Taxi: the average rate is EUR 40 to 55 during the day for a journey into central Paris in normal traffic conditions. Fares may vary, however, and a supplement is applied between 19:00 and 7:00 and on Sundays.

Taxis are available at:

Additional information on taxis at Orly Airport is available at: http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/en/passengers/access/paris-orly/taxi/taxi.

LimousineLe Méridien Etoile provides a limousine service to and from Charles de Gaulle and Orly Airport at the following rates:

To reserve a private transfer with an English speaking driver, send an email to 1919.concierges@lemeridien.com or call Le Méridien Etoile +33 1 40 68 30 12. A minimum of 72 hours’ notice is required and the cost can be charged to a credit card or to your room. Cancellation policy is 24 hours prior to arrival.

The Convention Registration Desk will be operating from Saturday 10 to Friday 16 September at the following times:

Terminal 1: Exit 24 on the arrivals level

Terminal 2A: Exit 6

Terminal 2C: Exit 14

Terminal 2D: Exit 7

Terminal 2E: Gate 12 on the arrivals level

Terminal 2F: Gate 12 on the arrivals level

Terminal 3: Exit of the arrivals hall

Terminal 2G: Blue gate

Saturday 13:00 – 18:30

Sunday 09:00 – 19:00

Monday 07:00 – 18:30

Tuesday 07:00 – 18:30

Wednesday 07:00 – 18:30

Thursday 07:30 – 18:00

Friday 07:30 – 18:00Paris-Orly South Exit M

Paris-Orly West Exit B arrivals level

CDG or Orly Airport:

Between 08:00 and 20:00

Between 20:00 and 08:00

Peugeot 607 Luxe

EUR 165 (approx. USD 190)

EUR 185 (approx. USD 210)

Mercedes E or Minivan

EUR 210 (approx. USD 240)

EUR 230 (approx. USD 260)

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General InformationTimeLocal time is GMT +2 hours.

WeatherAverage temperatures in September vary between 11°C and 21°C, with an average rainfall of 55mm. Despite the small amount of rain in September, there is a good chance you’ll experience a shower or two. It’s better to be safe than sorry so make sure you pack an umbrella or waterproof coat before you travel.

ElectricityThe standard electrical current in France is 220V, with a frequency of 50 Hz. All guest rooms and suites in Le Méridien Etoile have electrical sockets that take a French 2-pin plug.

If you forget to bring your adaptor and/or voltage transformer with you, you can borrow one from the Concierge Desk at Le Méridien Etoile on payment of a deposit.

ShoppingThe majority of shops are open all day from 09:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday. Some smaller shops, may close over lunch time between midday and 14:00, or all day on Monday.

Shops are usually closed on Sundays and public holidays, although there are some exceptions.

During the week the department stores all have one late-night opening known as a “nocturne” when the shops are open until 21:00. In general supermarkets are open every day except Sunday, until 20:00, 21:00 or sometimes 22:00.

On Sundays, take a stroll through the Marais or along the Champs-Elysées, where shopping is on the menu 365 days a year, sometimes even until midnight. In other districts more and more shops are opening on Sundays and holidays.

The Palais des Congrès shops, across the street from Le Méridien Etoile, are open from 10:30 to 19:30, Monday to Saturday and from 11:00 to 19:00 on Sunday.

Eating outAs a general rule, Parisians go for lunch between midday and 13:30, and dine between 20:00 and 22:30. At other times, you will always be able to find a snack in most cafés and “brasseries”. If the restaurant has a sign saying “service continu” this indicates that you can have a meal at any time of the day.

The majority of bars and cafés open early, around 07:00 or 08:00 and close around 22:00 or later if the establishment has a special dispensation (02:00 for bars).

Restaurant prices are always displayed outside and prices shown include tax and service. There are set menus to choose from (often also available at lunchtime), in addition to other menu choices or à la carte.

Bars and cafés are required to display the price list for drinks inside. It’s useful to know that the prices vary depending on whether you stand at the bar (where they are the lowest), or at a table inside or on the terrace.

TippingIn France, all prices shown include tax and service (the latter is around 15% of the total price). However, if the service has been particularly good, you may wish to leave a tip in order to show your appreciation. In general, 5 to 10% of the total bill is the norm.

Post offices, banks and public servicesMost post offices are open from 08:00 to 19:00, Monday to Friday, and from 08:00 to 12:00 on Saturday. They are closed on public holidays.

Banks are generally open from 09:00 to 17:00, from Monday to Friday or from Tuesday to Saturday. Cash withdrawals and automatic cashpoints (ATMs) operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Banks are closed on public holidays.

Public services generally close at 16:30 or 17:00 (or earlier on Friday afternoons). They are also closed at lunchtime and on public holidays.

Public transportationThe Metro and RER trains operate every day between 06:00 and 00:30. For information on their services in English go to http://www.ratp.fr/en/ratp/c_21879/visiting-paris/.

The majority of bus routes operate from 07:00 to 20:30, with some lines continuing service until 00:30 after which the “Noctilien” (night bus) operates from 00:30 to 05:30.

The Parisian transport network’s peak times are between 08:00 and 10:00, as well as between 17:00 and 20:00. Saturday is also a very busy day, as many Parisians use it for their shopping expeditions.

Taxis operate 24 hours a day but it is becoming increasingly difficult to find a free taxi after midnight on Saturday evening, as Paris is out on the town!

Habits and customs of Parisian lifeParisians like the good things in life, enjoy meeting friends and colleagues in cafés, love to go out in the evening to sample a new restaurant, and regularly go to the cinema and the theatre.

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For a successful exchange with the good people of Paris, don’t hesitate to display your most charming smile, while uttering the magic words: “bonjour” (hello), “s’il vous plaît” (please) and “merci” (thank you). A few words in French will work wonders, even if you don’t speak the language. The effort will be appreciated and your accent will delight. You’ll see that the people of Paris can be very welcoming!

Don’t be surprised if you see men and women all over the place greeting each other with four kisses on the cheek, it’s typical of the city and a mark of friendship. When you haven’t yet reached the degree of familiarity kissing requires, a firm handshake is also a good form of greeting, or a way to thank a shopkeeper or someone who has been particularly helpful.

Pedestrians should be extremely careful when crossing the road, watch out for cars, motorbikes, scooters and even roller-blades as the average Parisian tends to take liberties where road safety is concerned. Look both ways before crossing the road, and make sure you respect, unlike some drivers, the pedestrian crossings and traffic lights. Parisians of all ages like the thrill of dashing across at the last second. Don’t attempt to do the same!

Staying safe in ParisDon’t tempt fate or pickpockets! To ensure a quiet, calm and safe stay, have your wits about you. In order to avoid any unpleasant surprises: don’t keep wallets in your back trouser pocket, keep bags safely closed and make sure you don’t leave your mobile phone lying around.

Be wary if you are approached by individuals offering their services, or collecting money for a charity. This is particularly common at the Eiffel Tower. Choose instead to visit the official sales point where you will find safety advice and a list of nearby police stations.

Whenever possible, choose bank cashpoints protected by a door, which limits access to one person at a time. Keep a note of the

numbers of your credit cards separately. Hotels often provide safety boxes, either in the room or at reception – use them!

Vigipirate security measuresFrance’s national security alert system, Vigipirate, was created in 1978 by President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing. Following the attacks in Paris in November 2015, the public authorities have taken action to increase security against terrorism. Public litter containers are now sealed, left-luggage services in stations and airports are no longer available, checks at the entrance of public buildings and tourist sites have been reinforced, and cloakrooms and lockers in museums and monuments may be closed.

The Vigipirate plan requires the participation of everyone to report any abandoned or suspicious luggage or package. Unidentified packages may be removed and destroyed by the police.

EmergenciesShould you be a witness or the victim of an accident and you or anyone else requires immediate medical attention, the European emergency phone number to dial is 112. It is available everywhere in the EU, free of charge. You can call 112 from fixed and mobile phones to contact any emergency service: an ambulance, the fire brigade or the police.

112 calls are answered in 9 seconds and can be answered in 40 languages thanks to the help of interpreters. It is not possible to call 112 from a mobile phone without a SIM card.

No smokingSmoking is banned in all enclosed and covered public places including workplaces, health centres, schools, public transport, hotels, restaurants, bars, tobacco shops, casinos and nightclubs. Smoking is permitted, however, on café, restaurant and pub terraces, as long as they are not covered, or enclosed.

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France’s capital city is also the country’s cultural centre

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Sponsorship plays a major role in the success of the IPLOCA Convention. Without the invaluable support of our members we would not be able to provide such an exceptional programme throughout the week. Our sincere thanks to all the companies listed below.

A few opportunities are still available for those Regular Members, Associate Members, Corresponding Members and Media Partners who would like to gain more visibility at the Convention. If your company is interested in sponsorship please contact Caroline Green at the IPLOCA Secretariat in Geneva, caroline.green@iploca.com, tel. +41 22 306 02 30.

Come join us in Paris for IPLOCA’s 50th anniversary celebrations!Registration opens 1 June 2016

Tour ProgrammeMonday 12 SeptemberTour 1 – Notre-Dame pending confirmationTour 2 – Paris City Tour MAX STREICHER GmbH & Co. KG aATour 3 – Eiffel Tower China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau (CPP)Tour 4 – Louvre Museum Bonatti S.p.A.Tuesday 13 SeptemberTour 5 – Chantilly Castle Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) and

National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC)

Tour 6 – Montmartre Lincoln ElectricTour 7 – Eiffel Tower Mears Group, Inc.Wednesday 14 SeptemberTour 8 – Versailles ARENDAL and Primoris Services CorporationTour 9 – Paris City Tour Precision PipelineTour 10 – Orsay Museum Available

Registration Bags for the Ladies World PipelinesAudio Visual for Open General Meetings Volvo Construction EquipmentBand at Final Banquet HABAU and PPS and PSEEntertainment at Final Banquet Euro Pipeline EquipmentCoffee breaks at Open General Meetings The C.A.T. GroupConvention Photo USB Applus+Bottled Water for Tours Erciyas Steel PipeFlowers at Final Banquet Ledcor Group of CompaniesWelcome Drinks at Registration (Sat/Sun) AvailablePrinting of Pocket Programme Goriziane Group S.p.A.Podium Flowers at Open General Meetings AvailableRussian Simultaneous Translation pending confirmationPrinting of Final Banquet Menu Goriziane Group S.p.A.Printing of Registration List World PipelinesFirst-time Attendees Cocktails Pipeline & Gas Journal and VACUWORX Caterpillar Party Contributions: Bergerat Monnoyeur

Compagnia Generale Trattori S.p.A.

Convention Fund: Goriziane Group S.p.A.Gifts: DENSO GmbH

Liebherr Maats Pipeline Equipment SICIM S.p.A.

Item SponsorWorldwide Group Welcome Dinner Worldwide GroupCRC-Evans Luncheon CRC-Evans Pipeline International Inc.Caterpillar Party CaterpillarPipeLine Machinery International Cocktails PipeLine Machinery InternationalAmusements at Caterpillar Party Laurini Officine MeccanicheMaats Golf Tournament Maats Pipeline EquipmentLadies Brunch Pipeline Inspection and co-sponsorship availableGulf Interstate Cocktail Party Gulf Interstate EngineeringDirectors & Wives Dinner Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers and

Tekfen Construction and Installation Co., Inc.

IPLOCA Membership Lunch - Buffet FluorIPLOCA Membership Lunch - Wine Magnatech Group BVAudio Visual at Final Banquet Euro Pipeline EquipmentWine at Final Banquet PWTTransport to Final Banquet G.D.I.Photographers at the Convention MANNESMANN Engineering & Construction GmbHIPLOCA Membership Cocktails Zakhem International Construction Ltd.Convention Mobile App. SpiecapagRegistration Desk HerrenknechtWelcome Cocktails SCAIP and VermeerRegistration Bags for the Men ShawcorDJ & Lights for Dancing ‘til Dawn American AugersOpen Bar for Dancing ‘til Dawn Specialty Polymer Coatings, Inc.Decoration for Dancing ‘til Dawn Spiecapag

Convention Sponsorship as of 29 April 2016

International Pipe Line & Offshore Contractors AssociationChemin des Papillons 41216 Cointrin/GenevaSwitzerland

Tel. +41 22 306 02 30Fax +41 22 306 02 39Email: convention@iploca.com www.iploca.com