We would like to thank all of our speakers and guests for their participation in the conference.  Transcripts and copies of the PowerPoint presentations made are both currently available under Conference Proceedings.  Video and audio from the conference should be available soon.

Conference Dates: Friday, May 18, 2007–Saturday, May 19, 2007

Location: International House at the University of Chicago, 1414 East 59th Street

The University of Chicago hosted a symposium on oil for students, faculty, the general public, and the press in May 2007.  Topics addressed included:

• Global petroleum and energy markets
• Alternative energy sources
• International diplomacy and natural resources
• United States domestic energy policy
• The science and engineering of oil production
• Democracy, governance, and war in oil exporting countries

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This conference was hosted by Chicago Society, a student organization at the University of Chicago which sponsors events aimed at building ties between students and the leading figures of the academic, political, scientific, cultural, and intellectual worlds.

The conference coordinating committee can be reached by phone at (773) 834-1026 or via e-mail at petroleum@uchicago.edu.