GEO 2008 will present an outstanding selection of current research and technology from both new and traditional areas of petroleum geoscience. With a range of topical conference sessions, senior keynote speakers and an exceptional exhibition of exploration and development products and services, GEO 2008 will have something for every interest in the future development of the Middle East’s hydrocarbon resources.

Kuwait National Petroleum Company is proud to chair GEO once again, and looks forward to working with national and international oil companies, professional societies, universities and other institutions to make this a memorable event. GEO continues to be the Middle East’s pre-eminent event for presenting and learning about new developments and applications in geology and geophysics, and for the ability to interact with a wide spectrum of geoscientists and other industry experts.

I am confident that GEO 2008 will be a valuable, rewarding experience for all who participate. As you make plans for 2008, I urge you to encourage your colleagues to do the same.