Join us June 18-19, 2025 to hear the latest on international trade and future markets for American oil and natural gas.

Session Highlight:

Tariffs Translated: Our industry uses internationally sourced materials to produce oil and natural gas, and our product is exported globally. Upstream oil and natural gas does not operate in isolation; domestic and foreign tariffs could have a large and direct impact on operators’ bottom line, and in many cases already are. Join representatives from the National Foreign Trade Council and the Heritage Foundation as they discuss the latest on international trade and future markets for American oil and natural gas.

Featured Speakers:

E.J. Antoni, Ph.D., is a public finance economist and the Richard F. Aster fellow at The Heritage Foundation.

His research focuses on fiscal and monetary policy and has been featured with a variety of news outlets including Daily Caller, Fox News and Fox Business, Wall Street Journal, National Review, CNBC, The Federalist, and others. He is a daily guest on news and business television and a frequent guest on many podcasts and radio programs, including the nationally syndicated Vince Show, where he is the in-house economist.

Dr. Antoni’s work has also been featured with numerous think tanks and institutes, including Unleash Prosperity, where he is a senior fellow, and he regularly presents his research in testimony before Congress and state legislatures. He has taught courses ranging from labor economics to money and banking, holds master’s and doctoral degrees in Economics, and frequently speaks at colleges and financial institutions.

Brad Wood is Senior Director for Trade and Innovation Policy at the National Foreign Trade Council, the leading business association dedicated solely to advancing the interests of U.S. companies in international commerce.

Brad previously served in consecutive roles at the Embassy of Canada where he was most recently the Trade Program Manager for Innovation and Industrial Policy and the U.S. representative for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. In this capacity Brad advanced Canada-U.S. cooperation bilaterally and with third countries, and worked with the Administration, Congress and business sector to ensure policies support open trade and the integrated North American market.

Prior to the Embassy, Brad worked in several capacities for the Government of Canada in Ottawa where he shaped international policy priorities, coordinated appropriations, mitigated technical barriers to trade, and represented Canada internationally, including at the World Trade Organization.

Brad holds a Master’s in International Trade from the University of Saskatchewan and a Bachelor of Business Administration with an economics double major from Brandon University.

Program Highlights:

Family Programming

As an added bonus to this years agenda we are offering a unique opportunity for registered guests to enjoy special area discounts as well as a private session with historic reenactors including a “Queens Tea” refreshment break with “Lord Dunmore”- the last royal Governor of Virginia, a colonial textiles and spinning demonstration, and a colonial children’s program.

Prayer Breakfast

“The Early Presidents: Lessons in Problem Solving” by Dr. Timothy D. Holder. Dr. Holder is a respected history professor, author, podcaster, and actor, with a Ph.D. in history and master’s degrees in both history and theology. He teaches at Liberty University and has authored 18 books on leadership, faith, and the presidency.

Keynote Address- Conversation with Senator Joe Manchin

We are honored to have Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) confirmed as our keynote speaker. We’ve also extended formal invitations to members of the Trump administration to participate in this year’s program.

General Sessions:

• Data Centers and Their Energy Needs: With the onboarding of and expanded need for data centers across the USA, extreme energy demands are going to be required. This panel will focus on a full scope of experts from supplier to the end user and the infrastructure and permitting requirements in between.
• The geopolitical impact the conflict in Gaza is having on energy security in America and Israel: The Council for a Secure America (CSA) has been at the forefront of educating key congressional, energy, and state-level leaders on the geopolitical, energy, and security implications of the Israel-HAMAS conflict. CSA will provide an in-depth analysis of the conflict and the implications for energy producers in the United States and around the globe.
• Telling Our Story: A family perspective regarding the future of the American oil and natural gas industry: In the spirit of last years’ “Then and Now” panel, Miller Energy Co-Founder Drew Martin and Miller Investment Partner Kelly Miller will share their perspectives of the industry. Drew and Kelly will not only discuss their past experiences, but their thoughts on the future of the industry for small/family-owned businesses.
• Tariffs Translated: Join representatives from the National Foreign Trade Council and The Heritage Foundation as they discuss international trade, and the impact tariffs might have on future markets for American oil and natural gas.
• What Directors Think (Presented by FTI Consulting): Activists are voicing their frustrations over strategy, capital allocation, and proposed M&A. Learn from experts with an “in the trenches” perspective to help you mount a defense and preserve your right to operate and access the capital markets.

General Agenda

(Times and details are subject to change)

Come early- June 15-17

History, golf and family fun (scheduled on your own). Discounted rates for Historic Triangle attractions and tours are availible to our group!

Wednesday, June 18

• Registration Desk opens at 9:00 AM
• State and Regional Associations Brunch Meeting
• IPAA Committee Meeting –
  • Environmental – 11:45 AM
• IPAA Board and Membership Meeting- 1:00 PM
• Special Historical Family Program Featuring the “Queens Tea” with an appearance of “Lord Dunmore”- the last royal Governor of Virginia, a colonial textiles demonstration, and a colonial children’s program.
• IPAA Committee Meetings –
  • Membership, Tax – 2:30-3:30 PM
  • Wildcatters PAC- 3:30- 4:30 PM
• Welcome Reception- live music, and live reenactors – 6:00
• Dinner on own at one of the many onsite restaurants (advance reservations recommended)

Thursday, June 19

• Annual Prayer Breakfast featuring Dr. Timothy Holder- 7:30 AM
• General Sessions Featuring Senator Joe Manchin – 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM
• Membership Luncheon- Chief Roughneck award – 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
• Closing Reception & Dinner Under the Stars – 6:30 PM