Benefits of CGEF Membership
In 2025, members benefited from the CGEF in many ways, with the focus being on networking, education, and access to global opportunities.
In support of these priorities, we were pleased to provide the following for members in 2025:
- 5 luncheons
- 4 “after-work” pub nights
- Holiday Social
- Webinars
- Information sessions with special delegations from various countries
- Subsidized attendance at international conferences
The same priorities will be maintained for 2026, with a similar frequency of activities, alternating luncheons and pub nights month-to-month.
Luncheons. Luncheons are free to all members. As with last year, all networking luncheons will be held at the Calgary Petroleum Club, with a format that promotes great opportunities for peer-to-peer networking. A half hour of mingling precedes a sit-down lunch and presentation on a wide variety of topics, providing education and exposure to business opportunities. Presentations are typically provided by members, sponsor companies, Alberta and Canadian Trade Representatives, and government officials from other countries.
Topics in the past have included information on energy resources around the globe (petroleum basins as well as emerging energy sources); clean technology; economics and finance; and regulatory, contractual, and legal issues (opportunities & pitfalls). Some Member Companies take the opportunity to partially or fully sponsor a luncheon and/or provide a speaker on a topic relevant to the membership.
Pub Nights. These popular after-work events are free to all members and are held at locales in downtown Calgary. At these events you can expect complementary appetizers and drinks and great networking opportunities. Pub Nights may also be sponsored by a Member Company.
Webinar Series. As part of our educational initiative, we are finalizing 4 – 6 webinars to be broadcast during the year and will announce dates and subject matter as soon as each is confirmed.
Subsidized attendance at international conferences. CGEF is represented at select international conferences through its directors and member companies, who can potentially access subsidized attendance to the conference through CGEF membership. The conferences are chosen by the CGEF Board and are directly related to our membership interests. Travel, accommodation and registration fees for chosen attendees are partly sponsored by our participation in both the CanExport grant program and the AEEP (Alberta Export Expansion Program). Detailed reports by those who attended are subsequently presented at CGEF luncheons and posted on the CGEF website.
2026 Membership Types and Fees:
Membership fees support the cost of CGEF lunches, webinars, networking events and international conferences. Three different types of memberships are offered, as explained below. Payment method options are explained in the Application Invoice Form.
Corporate Memberships – available to companies operating or considering operations in the international energy industry. $1000/year + GST. Benefits include:
- Free attendance for up to 3 representatives to all CGEF events; additional guests may be invited at an additional cost to the Member Company
- Opportunities to sponsor and/or speak at CGEF events
- Potential to have partially subsidized attendance at certain international conferences
- Voting privileges at CGEF AGM’s and SGM’s
Affiliate Memberships – available to service companies involved in or interested in international energy operations. $1000/year + GST. Benefits include:
- Free attendance for up to 3 representatives to all CGEF events; additional guests may be invited at an additional cost to the Member Company
- Opportunities to sponsor and/or speak at CGEF events
Individual Memberships- available to industry professionals interested in international energy operations - $350/year + GST. Benefits include:
- Free attendance to all CGEF events for the Individual Member only; guests may be invited at an additional cost to the Individual Member
To apply for membership, please fill out the membership application form and forward payment either by cheque or email transfer as per the instructions on the application form.
