The National Drilling Association will host its Annual Convention from October 17-19 at the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
Tim Connor, management and leadership speaker, trainer and international best-selling author of more than 80 books, will present the keynote address, “The Critical Basics that Every Manager/Supervisor Must Understand, Embrace and Implement.”
Other presentation topics include:
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“Drilling in a Karst Environment,” presented by Larry Madrid, PE at Madrid Engineering
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“Geophysics Relationship with Drilling,” presented by Mr. Mike Wightman, president of Geoview
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“Equipment Appraisals and Business Appraisals – What They Are, What They Mean, What to Do with Them,” presented by Michael A. Salvadore, Jr., SPA, MPPA, president of Salvadore Auctions
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“Drilling and Production Thread Compounds,” presented by Joe Large of Jet-Lube
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“Geotechnical Uncertainty – Magnifying Profits in Foundations Design,” presented by W. Ray Wood, executive vice president of Fugro Consultants, Atlantic Division
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“New Revenue Streams for Drillers,” presented by Bill Dahl of Emagineered Solutions
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“Okeechobee Project,” presented by Jim Hussin, director of Hayward Baker
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“Safety,” presented by Rick Hutchings, CME
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“Hurricane Deck Project,” presented by Chuck Valenta of Terracon
The convention will also feature educational and networking sessions; a President’s Dinner with awards, entertainment and prizes at the hotel; and a golf outing at Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. Disney discounts are available.
Attendees will have the chance to earn 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs).
For more information, or to register, visit nda4u.com.