7th of March, 2018 the international students of China University of Petroleum (Beijing) visited the International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology Conference (IPPTC) and China International Petroleum and Petrochemical Exhibition (CIPPE) which were organized by Xian University of Petroleum, Shanxi Petroleum Association and Beijing Zhenwei Exhibition Co., Ltd respectively. The conference was held in Hotel Inn and began at 8:30. 

There were foreign guests Dr. Scott M. Shemwell (The Rapid Response Institute, USA), Dare Jeremiah (CEO, Australia), Dr. Kashmir Johal (Fluid in Motion Ltd., UK), Dr. Jane Ren (CEO, USA) who presented their experience and innovations. Their presentations encouraged international students of China University of Petroleum (Beijing) to pursue their future research dreams and work. During the coffee break, students talked to them face to face and asked questions. 

After the conference there was keynote session where the guests answered the questions from the hosts and audience.

After the conference the students went to the CIPPE where were many companies in the oil & gas field showcased their equipment. Every student could just come over to company’s stand and ask what they wanted to know about the company’s work and their technologies, internships and the jobs they can offer.

These are some comments of international students about the IPPTC and CIPPE.

"Firstly, we appreciate the excellence organization that was result of good preparation and cooperation between IPPTC organizer and College of International Education of CUPB. We arrived on time and the conference started with a warm welcome to all speakers and audience. The topics touched our interests and needs, the speakers shared valuable information on different topics and gave valuable advice to all PhD and Master students for their research work .During the afternoon we went into the exhibition, and there were a lot of companies and research centers where companies showed their facilities and capabilities. It's was great and valuable day, thanks College of International Education of CUPB for this chance and excellence arrangement." Helmay Eldesoge Mohammed Altom Edres 

"Really was amazing day. New concepts and techniques have been gained especially in the fields of project management, sustainability, fluids flow, and environmental protection.There still the second and the third day of IPPTC and CIPPE, please do not loose your chance to be updated about your major." Ali Magzoub Ali Mohamed

"It is a tranquil environment, equipped with proper facilities and is not devoid of any characteristic a good venue should have. Besides the wonderful presentations made by each speaker, another striking moment for me was the keynote session (panel-of-speakers session) in which the speakers were asked questions regarding the current challenges in the oil industry and how to provide sustainable development. Speakers shared their views out of their great knowledge and experience, encouraging the young ones in the areas of innovations and technology." Abimbola Fatai Akorede