CALL FOR PAPERS - 16th Middle East Corrosion Conference

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Under the patronage of
H.E. Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza
Minister of Energy
Kingdom of Bahrain
8-11 February, 2016
GICC, Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain
Organised by:
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Welcome message
On behalf of NACE Dhahran Saudi Arabia Section, NACE West Asia and Africa Area, and the Bahrain Society
of Engineers, it is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the 16th Middle East Corrosion
Conference and Exhibition (MECC). The event will be held in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain between
February 8 - 11, 2016.
The MECC has steadily developed since 1979 to become a globally leading conference in the area
of corrosion management. Since inception, the event proved to be an ever evolving platform with
opportunities for industry leaders, corrosion engineers, science researchers, manufacturers, and service
providers to exchange best practices, introduce innovative ideas, expand working network, and showcase
products and services in corrosion prevention.
The 16th MECC is the event for professionals and researchers looking to expand their technical knowledge
and enhance their position in the emerging areas of corrosion management. The event will provide a
comprehensive coverage of latest studies and practical experiences regarding corrosion mitigation
techniques through technical presentations delivered by leading subject matter experts and specialty
workshops highlighting latest technology trends. The exhibition, running concurrently with the conference,
will provide an opportunity to meet, transfer knowledge and network with regional and international experts
with an insight into the latest technology development in products and services.
We are looking forward to welcome you in Bahrain in February 2016 and we are certain that you will find
the event enriching and valuable.
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Introduction and Background
steadily grown to cover all aspects of corrosion with
representatives from the four corners of the globe.
The 15th MECC witnessed over 120 technical
papers presented over 2 and a half days in three
parallel tracks. The conference also proved an
excellent recruitment vehicle of international talents.
Major regional and universal companies and
organizations have always played a significant role
in the success of the conference.
The 16th Middle East Corrosion Conference and
Exhibition (16MECC) will be held on February 8th11th 2016, at the Gulf International Convention
Center, Gulf Hotel in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
The 16MECC is organized by NACE Dhahran Saudi
Arabia Section and the Bahrain Society of Engineers.
The biennial corrosion conference and exhibition
was launched in 1979 and has accompanied the
development of the Gulf region into becoming the
global capital of reliable energy. It is recognized
as a prime venue for sharing knowledge among
professionals in all areas of corrosion mitigation. The
number of professional and industrial delegates has
The 16MECC technical program will have plenary
lectures by distinguished international figures.
Various disciplines of corrosion prevention and
control will be covered in the different sessions of
the technical program. The technical program also
includes workshop sessions on different aspects of
corrosion provided by world authority figures.
The exhibition, running concurrently with the
conference, will provide the stage for the latest
developments in products, solutions and
methodologies in the corrosion industry. The
15th MECC showed progressive growth in terms
of registration, sponsorship, exhibitors and the
presentation of first class technical papers from
the region and around the world with more than
600 registered delegates and 80 exhibitors. The
conference was sponsored by 24 organizations.
Advisory
Committee
Mr. Abdullah Al Ghamdi
NACE
Mr. A Majeed Al Gassab
Bahrain Society of Engineers
Dr. Faisal Al Faqeer
NACE
Mr. Abdulla Janahi
Bahrain Society of Engineers
Mr. Mohammed F. Al-Subaie
NACE
Dr. Gasem M. Falatah
NACE
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Conference Committee
Technical Committee
Chairman
Dr. Faisal Al-Abbas
Vice-Chair
Dr. Zeeshan F Lodhi
Members
Dr. Ihsan-ul-Haq Toor
Dr. Yahya Aljanabi
Coordination Committee
Chairman
Chairman
Abdullah Al-Dossary
Ali R. Al-Gharbi
Vice-Chairman
Member
Jawad Al Jabal
Ali Y. Al-Kawaie
Co-Vice Chairman
Montaser Al-Mubayidh
Dr. Qiwei Wang
Sponsorship Committee
Dr. Mohammed S Al Rabie
Chairman
Dr. Mahmoud A Dweib
Dr. Faisal M. Mutahhar
Dr. Talal Nabhani
Members
Dr. Hussain H. Almahamedh
Turki M. Al-Abeedi
Dr. Fouzia Hannour
Mohammed S. Al-Khulaify
Dr. Naif Al Anazi
Reem Al Otaibi
Dr. Sultan Al Al-Mutairi
Publicity Committee
Hassan A. Ajwad
Nasser M. Balhareath
Mazen Al-Saleh
Naim M Dakwar
Houssam Al Din Sabry
Sayee P Raghunathan
Khalid Al Nabulsi
Abdulaziz M BinAskar
Hendrik J Debruyn
Iyad Al-Buraiki
Ray K. Vermillion
Waleed Al-Nasser
Mohammed Attia
Ms. Manar Al-Tehmazi
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Organizing Committee
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Chairman
Salman Al-Dossary
Members
Ahmed Al-Rahayim
Yousef A. Al-Dossary
Farrah Al Halwachi
Jaffar Al-Hajji
Financial Committee
Chairman
Dr. Gasem Falatah
Vice Chairman
Jameel K. Alalawi
Members
Abdullah Al-Dossary
Ali R. Al-Gharbi
Rajesh Kayaratt
Technical Program Sessions
Important Dates
The 16th Middle East Corrosion Conference technical program
offers a comprehensive coverage of the latest developments
from around the world in corrosion science, mitigation
methodologies and assets management.
Scientists, engineers, managers and students are warmly
invited to submit their abstract for all corrosion related topics
including:
Microbial Corrosion
and Chemical
Treatment
Asset Integrity
Management
Corrosion Research,
Predictions and
Simulation
Corrosion and
Scales in Oil and Gas
Production
Cathodic Protection
Nonmetallics, Linings,
and Protective
Coatings
Corrosion in Refining,
Petrochemical and
Chemical Industries
All around the world we are faced with major challenges to
maintain aging assets. It is also a challenge to design new
facilities using affordable materials. This task is no easy feat
for any country and in particular the Gulf Cooperation Council
states (GCC), which has been established as the world’s capital
of reliable energy and critical source for sustainability of the
world’s economy.
The Technical Committee comprises of known regional figures
in corrosion & material and signifies the diversified and rapidly
growing industrial sector in the GCC states. The technical
program will include a number of workshops covering various
aspects of corrosion addressing latest trends and tools related
to corrosion.
Please visit www.mecconline.org to find the links for abstract
submission to the NACE paper trail.
Abstract
31 May 2015
Draft Paper Due Date
15 Sep 2015
Final Paper Due Date
30 Nov 2015
Presentation Due Date
25 Jan 2016
For any further information please
contact the Technical Chairman:
Dr. Faisal M. Al-Abbas
Saudi Aramco
Office Tel: +966 13 8800693
Mobile: +966 560499949
Email: faisal.abbas@aramco.com
falabbas@hotmail.com
Postal address:
Metallurgy and
Failure analysis
P.O. Box 20493, Dhahran 31311,
Eastern Province,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Sponsorship Form
8 - 11 February 2016
GICC, Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain
To Co-sponsor the Conference & Exhibition
Kindly send the completed form by Fax to +973 17 827475 addressed to the attention of The Conference Secretariat or via Email: bseng@batelco.com.bh
Platinum Sponsor
SR 75,000
BD 7,500USD 20,000
Gold Sponsor
SR 50,000
BD 5,000USD 13,300
Gala Dinner Sponsor
SR 50,000
BD 5,000USD 13,300
Silver Sponsor
SR 40,000
BD 4,000USD 10,600
Luncheon
SR 35,000
BD 3,500USD 9,300
Poster Session Sponsor
SR 10,000
BD 1,000USD 2,660
Workshop Sponsor
SR 10,000
BD 1,000USD 2,660
Company Name:
Contact Person: Title:
Mailing Address:
City: Country: Postal Code:
Telephone: Fax: Email:
Signature: Date:
Company Seal
Banker’s draft/ Cheque payable to The Bahrain Society of Engineers
By Bank Transfer A/c Name
- Bahrain Society of Engineers
IBAN A/C
- BH47-NBOB-0000-0099-0659-91
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Bank Name - National Bank of Bahrain, Manama Main Branch
Swift Code
- NBOBBHBM
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Sponsorship Coordinator
Bahrain Society of Engineers
P.O. Box 835, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: +973 1781 0727 Fax: +973 17827475
Email: vivek@mohandis.org or
bseng@batelco.com.bh
Cancellation Policy:
A Sponsor/Exhibitor may cancel their participation in the Conference by giving Conference Organizers notice in writing. If Organizers receives notice
of cancellation by 31st October 2015 or before the issue of last conference brochure, there will be only 20% of the sponsorship/Exhibition fee as
cancellation charges.
If notice of cancellation is received after the issue of last conference brochure or 31st October 2015 the Sponsor/Exhibitor shall be obligated and
agrees to pay a cancellation charge of 50% of the total sponsorship/Exhibition fee. If notice of cancellation is received after 15th December 2015, the
entire sponsorship/Exhibition feeis due as cancellation charge. In the event of cancellation, Organizers has the full right to use the space for its own
convenience, including selling the space to another exhibitor, without rebate or allowance to the cancelled exhibitor. Both NACE and Bahrain Society
of Engineers assume no responsibility for having included the name or description of the cancelled exhibitor in programs, news releases, publicity or
other material.
Sponsorship Benefits
8 - 11 February 2016
GICC, Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain
Platinum
Gold
Gala Dinner
Silver
Luncheon
Poster Session
Sponsor
Workshop
Sponsor
BD 7,500 or
US$ 20,000
BD 5000 or
US$ 13,300
BD 5000 or
US$ 13,300
BD 4000 or
US$ 10,600
BD 3500 or
US$ 9,300
BD 1000 or
US$ 2,660
BD 1000 or
US$ 2,660
Company name & logo displayed in publicity
materials including (Conference hall, outdoor,
website, adverts, banners)
Full
3/4
3/4
1/2
1/2
1/4
1/4
Company will be honored by the conference
patron at the opening ceremony
Special Plague
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8 Sqm
8 Sqm
6 Sqm
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2 Pages
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1/2 Pages
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Company Logo will appear on the exhibition
guide cover
Full
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3/4
1/2
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Company Logo in conference hall
Full
3/4
3/4
1/2
1/2
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Sponsors Head delegate or representative
will be treated as a VIP
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Company name and logo will be published on
the conference website which shall be linked
to the sponsor’s website
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Benefits
Free Exhibition Stand
Free Admission for Delegates
Publicity Materials in conference pack
Free Advertisement in the exhibition guide
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Exhibition Information
A technical exhibition will be held in conjunction with the technical sessions within the
conference venue. The exhibition is intended to provide an opportunity for companies,
consulting and research organizations to display and demonstrate their products and services
related to corrosion management.
Details and Benefits
The exhibition stands are 3m wide x 2m deep and 2.4m high. Stand fittings will consist of a
system stand, two fluorescent lights, fascia board in English, one electrical power point and
sufficient tables and chairs. In addition each exhibitor will avail the following benefits:
1)Exhibitor names will be published in the conference website.
2) Exhibitors profile and logo will be included in the Conference Proceedings.
3) Advertising space will be available in the Exhibition Guide.
4) A brief resume (8,10 lines) of each exhibitor will be included in theofficial exhibition guide
which will be circulated to all invited government officials, VIPs, visitors and participating
delegates.
5)Wide publicity will be given in the Gulf Region about the exhibition to attract: Consultants,
Contractors, Government officials and professionals to visit the exhibition booths during
the conference period.
Bahrain Society of Engineers,
A/c No. 99065991,
Bank: National Bank of Bahrain,
Swift Code: NBOBBHBM,
IBAN No: BH47-NBOB-0000-0099-0659-91
Note 2: In case of cancellation of exhibition space before June 30, 2015, the exhibitor will
be refunded the stand/space cost after deduction of nominal administration charges borne
by the Conference Secretariat.
Exhibition Stand Layout
One full exhibition Stand 6 sq. m. with the fittings BD. 850 or US$ 2300
Exhibition Space without fittings
BD. 140 or US$ 380 per sq. m.
(Minimum size is 6 sq.m.)
Note 1: Acceptable mode of payment include Bahraini Dinars / US Dollars by bankers draft
payable to
B17 B18
C13 C14 D07 D08 E13 E14
B14 B16
B13 B15
C10 C12 D05
2x4
C09 C11
D06 E10 E12
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F12
F14
F11 F13
Coffee Area
B10 B12
B09 B11
F08 F10
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B06 B08
B05 B07
C06 C08 D03
C05 C07 2x4
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UTILITY
ROOM
ENTRANCE
BAHRAIN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS or Credit Card Mail Order.
Payment can also be made by direct Bank Transfer payable to:
F15 F16
G01 G02 G03 G04 G05 G06 G07 G08
Exhibition Cost
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7) Best three exhibitors will be selected and honored during the conference dinner.
All other exhibitors will also be honored with certificates.
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6) Each exhibitor is entitled to one full conference package and entry tothe Conference
Technical Session.
Information
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RESERVED FOR PLATINUM SPONSORS
RESERVED FOR GOLD SPONSORS
RESERVED FOR SILVER SPONSORS
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Exhibition Reservation Form
8 - 11 February 2016
GICC, Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain
Company________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Representative_____________________________________________________________________________________
Position__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address___________________________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________Country____________________________Postal Code__________________________
Telephone__________________________Fax_______________________________Email________________________________
Products of Services to be displayed__________________________________________________________________________
Signature____________________________________
Option A
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Date___________________________
No. of Stands required
Shell Scheme Package
Participation Fees: SR 8,500 or BD 850 or US$ 2300
(per 6 sqm)
Select desired stand numbers from the exhibition layout.
Option B
n
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Stand space only (Minimum 6 sq. m)
Participation Fees: SR 1400 or BD 140 or US$ 380
(per sqm)
Stand Number (s)
Stand Number (s)
White wall panels 2.5m height. Carpet floor, 2 tables with
chairs, 2 fluorescent lights, one 13 Amp power supply
(3 pin) and waste basket.
Participation does not include any stand construction except
one 13 Amp power supply.
Note: Confirmation of the agreed exhibition space will be against 50% downpayment.
Payment may be made by Bank Draft / Cheque payable to:
Bahrain Society of Engineers, AC No. 99065991,
National Bank of Bahrain (Main Branch)
Swift Code : NBOBBHBM
Please mail or fax this form to : Conference Secretariat,
15th Middle East Corrosion Conference & Exhibition
Bahrain Society of Engineers, PO Box 835, Manama, Bahrain
Tel: +973 17810733, Fax: +973 17827475,
Email: bseng@batelco.com.bh
Cancellation Policy:
A Sponsor/Exhibitor may cancel their participation in the Conference by giving Conference Organizers
notice in writing. If Organizers receives notice of cancellation by October 31, 2015 or before the issue of last
conference brochure, there will be only 20% of the sponsorship/Exhibition fee as cancellation charges.
If notice of cancellation is received after the issue of last conference brochure or October 31, 2015 the
Sponsor/Exhibitor shall be obligated and agrees to pay a cancellation charge of 50% of the total sponsorship/
Exhibition fee. If notice of cancellation is received after 15th December 2015, the entire sponsorship/Exhibition
fee is due as cancellation charge. In the event of cancellation, Organizers has the full right to use the space
for its own convenience, including selling the space to another exhibitor, without rebate or allowance to the
cancelled exhibitor. Both NACE and Bahrain Society of Engineers assume no responsibility for having included
the name or description of the cancelled exhibitor in programs, news releases, publicity or other material.
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Conference Venue & Accommodation
The conference and exhibition will be held at
the Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain. The Gulf
Hotel is a five star facility and a landmark in
A block booking of rooms at the Gulf Hotel has been made for the
participants during the conference period. Following are the special
rates. Please specify the conference name to get the special rate.
uncompromising efficiency and thoughtful
The above room rates are on a per room per night basis exclusive of breakfast. The above room rates are subject to 15% Service
Charge and 5% Government Levy. Airport pickup will be charged
extra by the hotel.
technology.
Please visit our website: www.energymanagement.bh
from City Centre. The Gulf Hotel offers 366
well-appointed rooms of gracious style,
The
Bahrain
Conference
&
Exhibition Centre offers exhibition, meeting
and pre-function areas with state of the art
facilities. The hotel houses many of Bahrain’s
leading restaurants.
Please mention “16th Middle East
Corrosion Conference 2016” during
reservation to get the special rates or
please use the following link for reservation
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For a short-term visa, please visit Website
https://www.evisa.gov.bh/
Manama, just 10 minutes away from the
Bahrain International Airport and 5 minutes
Entry Visa Information
Should you need any assistance in obtaining your visa
please contact the conference secretariat:
Mr. Vivek, Bahrain Society of Engineers,
Tel: +973 1781 0733 Fax: +973 17827475 Email: vivek@mohandis.org
About Bahrain
Bahrain, an archipelago of 33 islands, is rich in history ancient civilizations and is
situated in the Arabian Gulf, off the east coast of Saudi Arabia. The country offers
a fascinating blend of Eastern and Western cultures. The capital Manama is a quite
modern cosmopolitan city, which boasts world class restaurants, shopping centers,
and tourist attractions. The climate is hot in summer and mild in winter. From
November to April the weather is very pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 15
to 24 degree centigrade. Arabic is the official language, but English is widely used
by most businesses.
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