Ever since its launch in 1974, ONS in Stavanger has been one of the world's leading oil and energy industry meeting places. Our unique total concept, embracing a biennial Exhibition, Conference, and an exciting cultural Festival, makes us one of the industry's key globalevents.
ONS provides an arena for the presentation and high-level discussion of the political, economic and technological issues surrounding the international oil and gas industry. In recent years, ONS has incorporated broader energy issues while maintaining its focus on the petroleum industry. The ONS Foundation has overall responsibility for the ONS event, which aims to continue as a major international arena for thepromotion and advancement of the petroleum industry.
During the 35 years that it has been held in the Norwegian city of Stavanger, ONS has become one of the key events bringing major industry movers and shakers together. From its earlier focus on offshore technology and the Norwegian continental shelf, the expo has now become a meeting place for the global energy industry.
In 2008, we were proud to introduce a special Renewable Energy Park. This will be expanded for ONS 2010, underlining our focus on the entire energy spectrum.
We are proud to invite you to the energy capital of Norway. During its 40 years of involvement in the international offshore business, Stavanger has developed into an important centre for Petroleum-related research and technical development. In combination with the surrounding countryside, our culinary riches and welcoming people, the scene is set for an energy expo second to none.
ONS 2010 will continue the successful journey that started with the first conference and exhibition in 1974.