For the last 11 years, the National Buyer/Seller Forum (NBSF) has been the pre-eminent gathering

for buyers and sellers along the oilsands supply chain—a place to meet, connect, discuss issues

and opportunities, and do business. Given the significant activity, challenges, and opportunities ahead

for the oilsands industry, the Forum is more important than ever.

Over those 11 years, much has changed in the oilsands industry, so the show must change as well. The

focus of our significantly enhanced program this year will be on building and improving a world-class,

sustainable supply chain for Canada’s oilsands. We’ve assembled the most ambitious program in the

show’s history, allowing companies along all levels of the supply chain to learn about and connect with

more opportunities in the oilsands. It’s also a great opportunity for buyers to expand their supply base

and meet new, innovative, competitive suppliers.

OCTOBER 23-25, 2012 | SHAW CONFERENCE CENTRE | EDMONTON, ALBERTA

VISIT US AT NBSF.CA FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE NEW FEATURES!

FORGING CANADA’S OILSANDS SUPPLY CHAIN

SHOWCASE AND NETWORkiNg HuB

The totally redesigned showcase and networking area is a key component of the

forum this year.

Designed with high-end networking in mind, this area will feature supplier showcase areas, food and drink, live demos and simulations and other exciting components.

Breaks and lunches will be located in the Links Lounge and this area will be a hot spot for meeting with industry players and potential partners and customers.

ExpERiENCE THE OiLSANDS FiRST-HAND WiTH A DAy TRip TO SuNCOR’S OpERATiON NEAR FORT MCMuRRAy

This day trip provides round trip transportation from downtown Edmonton to Fort McMurray, a private chartered flight, lunch, reception and snacks.

This is an opportunity to take part in a highly coveted experience of an oilsands mining operation and will allow delegates to understand the development and what is happening in Alberta’s north.

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*This is a private tour for NBSF delegates only. You must be registered for the full Forum to add this trip.

SigN up TODAyOnly 80 40 spots available and they’re selling fast!

FORuM DELEgATES SAVE!Add this oilsands tour onto your forum registration for just $399*

The 2012 Forum

This year’s NBSF program features a number of topics to help suppliers better understand the oilsands supply chain, connect to new opportunities, and maximize their business development plans.*

• National Study Released: Economic impact of Oilsands Supply Chain kEyNOTE

Michael Burt, Director of Industrial Economic Trends, Conference Board of Canada

• 2013 Canadian Cleantech industry Report Highlights kEyNOTE

Céline Bak, President, Analytica Advisors

• New Energy players and projects pANEL

Nereus Joubert, Country President, Sasol CanadaIan MacGregor, Chairman of the Board, North West UpgradingDavid Sealock, Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations, Sunshine Oilsands Ltd.

• The Economics of Cooperation: Innovation, productivity and cost savings through better project and supply-chain collaboration kEyNOTE

Robert Porter Lynch, CEO, The Warren Company

• Supply Chain Management as a Critical Component of project WorkFace planningBill Luxton, Director of Business Development, SAIT and COAA WorkFace Planning Instructor

Lloyd Rankin, President, Ascention Systems and COAA WorkFace Planning Instructor

• WorkFace planning—implementation Best practicesGlen Warren, COAA WorkFace Planning Committee Co-Chair & COAA WorkFace Planning InstructorYogesh C. Srivastava, Manager, WorkFace Planning and EWPs, NWR Partnership & COAA WorkFace Planning Instructor

• Supply Chain Operational Excellence and Best practicesJim Lawler, former Chief Financial and Procurement Officer for Xerox

• A National Energy Strategy kEyNOTE

Rt. Hon. Alison Redford, Premier of Alberta

• The Oilsands—A Nation-Building Economic Opportunity kEyNOTE

• Oilsands Senior Leaders’ panel pANEL

Jamey Fitzgibbon, SVP Resource Management, Christina Lake & Special Projects, MEG EnergyRob Templeton, Director of Supply Chain Management, Cenovus

Ron Genereux, Vice President, Construction, Suncor

• Across The Chain: perspectives on Supply Chain Collaboration Opportunities pANEL

MODERATOR Robert Porter Lynch, CEO, The Warren CompanyAndy MackIntosh, EVP Hydrocarbons & Chemicals, SNC-LavalinDon McFarlane, President, CESSCOLarry Kaumeyer, VP Business Development, Aecon Group

• improving Mega projects productivity Through planning and Supply Chain Best practices pANEL

MODERATOR Dr. George Jergeas, University of CalgaryPaul Zubick, VP Contracts, Waiward SteelOther speakers to be announced

• Workforce and Security of Supply: Building Long-Term Sustainable Sources of Both Supply and Workers for the Canadian Oilsands pANEL

Stephen Kushner, President, Merit Contractors

Paul Collins, Founder and CEO, Collins Industries

Andy Neigel, President and CEO, Careers The Next Generation

• Alberta Steel Manufacturers’ update—Building a Sustainable industry kEyNOTE

Tareq Ali, National Marketing Manager of the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

ASSOCiATiON pARTNERS:

PRESENTATIONS BY COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING:

• Construction productivity improvement Study: Top 10 Owner Recommendations

Dr. George Jergeas, Professor of Project Management, University of Calgary

• EpCM procurement Managers’ insights

• innovative Modular SAgD Manufacturing and Building the pan-Canadian Supply Chain

Ken James, CEO, Oak Point Energy

• Forging your link in the Supply Chain: Understanding your value and building your business development plan to maximize your development effortsJim Lawler, former Chief Financial and Procurement Officer for Xerox

Clark Grue, President, Rainmaker Global Business Development

James Wootton, Ground State Market Solutions

• understanding pre-qualification and how to build a pre-qual management system into your ongoing operations

Robert Day, Director, Technical Services, PICS Auditing

• Owners’ insightsGrant Lindstrom, SCM Category Management, SuncorConocoPhillips Canada—speaker to be announced

• Economic Value of Cooperation Workshop & Demonstration—part i and part ii

Robert Porter Lynch, CEO, The Warren Group

Gary E. Loblick, The Winslow Group

• industrial Heartland and Wood Buffalo Supply Chain Opportunities

MODERATOR Neil Shelly, Executive Director, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association

Gerald Gabinet, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, County of Strathcona

Jeff Penney, Manager of Economic Development, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

• Cleantech i—Solutions Needed! The biggest oilsands environmental challenges that must be solved with Cleantech innovation

• Cleantech ii—Supply chain rules of engagement for innovators, technologists, and environmental services companies

ConocoPhillips Canada—speaker to be announced

Devon Canada—speaker to be announced

• Oilsands Construction Collaboration Case Study

Chester Nagy, President, Plains Fabrication

FOR FULL PROGRAM INFORMATION, VISIT NBSF.CA!

* Program subject to change, check website for updates.

• Aecon group

• Alberta’s industrial Heartland Association

• Cenovus

• CESSCO Fabrication

• Collins industries

• Conference Board of Canada

• Conocophillips

• Devon Energy

• MEg Energy

• Merit Contractors

• North West upgrading

• Oak point Energy

• piCS Auditing

• plains Fabrication

• productivity Alberta

• Rainmaker global Business Development

• Sasol

• SNC-Lavalin

• Suncor

• Sunshine Oilsands

• university of Calgary

• Waiward Steel

Plan to participate

VISIT US AT NBSF.CA

Tuesday, October 23Opening Reception and Dinner: 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Keynote Presentation: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Networking Reception: 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 24Conference: 7:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Networking Reception: 4:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 25Conference: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday, October 26*

Oilsands Tour: 5:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Partner/Client*—Full Conference $995 $1,295

Non-Partner—Full Conference $1,195 $1,495

Opening Dinner Only $125 $145

Opening Dinner Only—Table of 8 $875 $1,015

We offer sponsorship programs for a range of budgets. Showcase your brand at breakout sessions and panel discussions, networking breaks to keynote presentations. Take advantage of the many opportunities to gain recognition for your company and connect with potential customers.

Want to be part of the 2013 event? Contact us today!

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* “Partner/Client” includes: clients, customers, subscribers, affiliates of NBSF partners and sponsors. Visit nbsf.ca for more information.

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* Oilsands tour is not included with general forum registration; additional charges apply.