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Event Alert: Canadian Business and Accenture present Outlook on Oil Sands, featuring Rick George
May 7, 2008
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Presented as a part of Outlook 2008, an exclusive speaker series for Canada's Business Leaders. Visit www.canadianbusiness.com/outlook2008 TORONTO, May 7 /CNW/ - Canadian Business magazine, in association with Accenture, is pleased to host Outlook 2008, an exclusive speaker series for Canada's business leaders. This latest event, Outlook on Oil Sands, will feature Keynote speaker Rick George, President and CEO of Suncor Energy Inc. Join Canadian Business and Accenture as Canada's most innovative business leaders share their insights and industry vision for 2008. In an inspiring breakfast presentation, Recognizing the Challenges, Seeing the Possibilities, keynote speaker Rick George, President & CEO of Suncor Energy Inc., will share his views on the future of the oil sands industry, and how it is meeting current and future energy demands. Mr. George will also address growing public concerns over the development of our energy resources, and the pressure it is placing on our air, land and water.When: Friday, May 9, 2008 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Where: Calgary Chamber of Commerce 100 - 6th Avenue S.W., CalgaryTo register for the event please visit www.canadianbusiness.com/outlook2008 or call 416-764-1211. For media registration contact Sarah-Jane Pearce at 416-764-1228. About Rick George: Rick George is president and chief executive officer of Suncor Energy Inc., Canada's pioneer oil sands company. Rick served as chairman of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives from 2003 to 2006 and remains on their board of directors as honorary chair. In 2006, he was selected by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to serve as a member of the North American Competitiveness Council. Rick's view of technological innovation and sustainable development has influenced the growth of the oil sands industry, and he has been recognized for his efforts to provide economic opportunities to Aboriginal communities and his commitment to sustainable development. About Suncor: Suncor Energy is an integrated energy company strategically focused on developing one of the world's largest petroleum resource basins - Canada's Athabasca oil sands. Since pioneering commercial development of the oil sands in 1967, Suncor has become a major North American energy producer with 6,500 employees. Suncor supports its core oil sands business with conventional natural gas production in Western Canada, refining and marketing operations in Ontario and Colorado and a growing renewable energy business. About Canadian Business magazine: Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving, best-selling and most trusted business publication in Canada. Canadian Business stands alone as the business magazine in Canada with 100% paid circulation. With a readership of more that one million, the magazine is published every second Monday, except in January, July and August, when monthly issues are published. Special annual issues of Canadian Business include the Investor 500, the MBA Guide, the Rich 100 and the Best and Worst Boards. Visit www.canadianbusiness.com. About the Chamber: The Calgary Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer driven, not-for-profit, and non-partisan advocacy group whose mission is to lead and serve the Calgary business community, valuing its diversity. On critical and emerging issues in public policy, the Chamber acts as the leading forum for debate, and advocates public policy solutions that improve the business climate on behalf of our members. About Accenture: Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With 178,000 people in 49 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$19.70 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2007. Its home page is www.accenture.com