Congress Agenda at a Glance

The Alaska Oil & Gas Congress is structured across three days. Day 0 (Monday, September 19) is the Operational Excellence for Oil & Gas Summit — a standalone workshop day focused on lean management and continuous improvement for the oil and gas sector. This day has its own dedicated agenda and faculty led by an experienced lean consultant.

Days 1 and 2 (Tuesday and Wednesday, September 20–21) constitute the main Conference. Day 1 focuses on global energy market trends, Alaska project updates, and infrastructure development. Day 2 concentrates on the regulatory framework shaping Alaska's energy sector, with presentations from key federal and state agencies. Both days include dedicated networking sessions.

The Conference includes an AIDEA financing workshop embedded in the Day 1 afternoon program, providing delegates with specialized content on funding options for Alaska energy projects without requiring a separate day away from the office.

Registration opens at 8:00 AM on each day of the Congress, with refreshments served during the registration period. The formal program begins at 9:00 AM with opening remarks from the Conference Chair. Delegates are advised to arrive by 8:30 AM to ensure smooth registration and to take advantage of early networking opportunities.

For those attending the Operational Excellence Summit on Monday as well as the Conference on Tuesday and Wednesday, arriving in Anchorage on Sunday evening is recommended to avoid travel-related delays. The Summit registration also opens at 8:00 AM on Monday.

The Congress venue in Anchorage is typically located in a central hotel that also offers accommodation, making it convenient for out-of-town delegates to minimize travel time between accommodations and the event venue. Early hotel booking is strongly recommended as rooms in Anchorage can fill quickly during major industry events.

The ELITEPASS provides access to all Congress programming including the Operational Excellence Summit (Monday) and both Conference days (Tuesday and Wednesday). This all-inclusive format replaced the previous structure of separate registration for Summit and Conference, reducing administrative complexity and offering better value for delegates who wish to attend the complete program.

The ELITEPASS includes all keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and networking events including refreshment breaks, networking luncheons on both Conference days, and the Day 1 Networking Cocktail Reception. The AIDEA financing workshop in the Day 1 afternoon is also included.

For those with budget constraints or limited availability, the organizing team may offer Conference-only or Summit-only registration options. Contact the organizing team for information on alternative registration formats and pricing.

Selected presentations from the Congress are made available to registered delegates following the event, subject to speaker consent. Many speakers choose to share their presentation materials as a resource for delegates and to extend the reach of their messages to the broader Alaska energy community.

Government agency presentations are typically made available as these are considered public information, while company presentations may be subject to confidentiality restrictions. Speakers are asked to indicate their preference regarding distribution of materials at the time of submission.

Delegates who are unable to attend certain sessions due to conflicts — though the Congress is designed as a single-track program to maximize the shared experience — can request summaries or access to available materials through the Congress organizing team.

The Alaska Oil & Gas Congress does not formally offer accredited continuing education credits, but many professional associations and licensing bodies recognize industry conference attendance as qualifying professional development activity. Delegates should check with their own professional associations regarding credit applicability.

Engineers, geologists, and other licensed professionals in Alaska may find that Congress attendance qualifies for professional development hours under their respective licensing body requirements. The Congress can provide certificates of attendance for delegates who require documentation for their professional development records.

Legal and financial professionals who attend may also find that Congress content qualifies for professional development credit under their bar association or professional body requirements. The Congress organizers recommend that delegates check applicable requirements with their specific licensing bodies in advance.