Productivity Commission commissioner Michael Woods and National Native Title Tribunal president Graeme Neate have been added to an already extensive line-up of speakers.

Previously confirmed speakers include:

• South Australian Premier Mike Rann;

• Federal Minister for Industry, Tourism and Resources Ian Macfarlane;

• Western Australian development approvals coordinator Brendon Hammond;

• Greater Gorgon Area general manager and APPEA chairman Colin Beckett;

• Santos managing director John Ellice-Flint;

• APPEA chief executive Belinda Robinson;

• veteran consultant Peter Gaffney of Gaffney-Cline and Associates;

• WWF chief executive Greg Bourne;

• Australian Industry Greenhouse Network chief executive John Daley;

• University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering professor and Energy Tribune editor-in-chief Dr Michael Economides;

• Rockefeller University Program for the Human Environment director Jesse Ausubel; and

• Rare Consulting principal Mark McKenzie.

“A total of 17 leading national and international speakers will provide an outstanding series of presentations, round table discussions and insightful comment,” said APPEA conference director Julie Hood.

“This is in addition to more than 55 technical and commercial presentations from the leaders in the upstream exploration and service companies.”

Registrations are now open for APPEA 2007. Register online at www.appea2007.com.au or by the printed registration brochure that is available from APPEA.

The early-bird registration rate available until March 2 saves $100 off the standard registration fee. Registration includes the Welcome Function, which is based on the theme of “Southern Delights” and will offer South Australia’s finest foods and beverages.

Companies are also encouraged to book now if they still want a booth at APPEA 2007, as the exhibition has only three booths left. For further inquiries regarding exhibition space, please call Julie Hood on 07 3802 2208 or email jhood@appea.com.au

For a full exhibition listing, refer to APPEA’s new conference website www.appea2007.com.au

The site provides up-to-date programs and conference news, both in the lead-up to the conference and afterwards. It will provide exhibitor and sponsor listings as well as specific insights into papers, speaker profiles and social programs, according to APPEA.