The 37th IPA convention and exhibition 2013 from May 15 to 17 was themed "Promoting Investment in Challenging Environment".
"The theme of the IPA convention and exhibition this year is very relevant with the intention of Indonesian Government to push investment on oil and gas sectors," said Yudhoyono.
The president added the oil and gas sectors are the national economic backbones that its contributions should be sustained and increased.
President Yudhoyono was also witnessed several events of productions sharing and cooperation contracts` signatures.
During the three days convention and exhibition, the IPA will present some eminent speakers, including Coordinator Minister of Economic Affairs Hatta Rajasa, Head of Investment Coordinating Board Chatib Basri, Trade Affairs Minister Gita Wirjawan, and Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Body Chairman Rudi Rubiandini.
The 37th IPA convention and exhibition will be also participated by foreigners from Oman who its Oil and Gas Minister Mohammed Hamad Al Rumhy will be a keynote speaker, besides other speakers from Australia, Japan, and US.
According to the President of IPA, Lukman Mahfoedz, said there will be 2,600 participants from domestic and foreign countries during the IPA convention and exhibition this year, in which 260 industrried of oil and gas sectors will exhibit their companies.
"We do hope this event will attract about 10 thousands visitors," he said.
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