Press Releases

January 28, 2019 | WPC Cananda

Calgary competes as host city for one of the world’s largest oil and gas forum. Calgary competes as the host city for one of the world’s largest oil and gas forums. WPC Canada announces Canada’s bid to host the 2023 World Petroleum Congress with the city of Calgary as the candidate host city. read more >

June 23, 2019 | Global News

Calgary chosen to host 2023 World Petroleum Congress, the ‘Olympics of oil and gas’. Chosen by the World Petroleum Council early on Sunday after a fourth-ballot 21-20 win in St. Petersburg, Russia. read more >

January 29, 2019 | Calgary Herald

Calgary mounting a bid for 2023 World Petroleum Congress. Calgary is competing for the right to host the World Petroleum Congress, one of the largest oil and gas forums in the world, in 2023. read more >

Why Calgary?

Bid Email #1 | WPC Canada Welcomes the World to Calgary

Bid Email #2 | Canada’s Energy Overview- A Global Resource

Bid Email #3 | International Airport & Visa Requirements

Bid Email #4 | Justin Trudeau Supports WPC Canada’s 2023 Congress Bid- do you?

Bid Email #5 | Regional Considerations for the 2023 Congress

Bid Email #6 | Rocky Mountains, Fresh Air and Emerald Green Lakes

Bid Email #7 | Experience Canada’s Energy Industry First Hand

Bid Email #8 | Canada We’re Different In a Good Way