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2023 National NARO Convention

  • 10/17/2023
  • 10/20/2023
  • The Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Registration

  • Use this for free registrations as indicated. other than Speakers
  • Have someone that would like to join you for just the meals and receptions?
  • Have someone that would like to join you for just the meals and receptions?
  • Regular rate effective on 9/5/2023
  • If you currently are not a member, this fee includes a basic membership to NARO and the standard registration fee for the convention.

    The amount of $150 for the and Individual Basic Membership is non-refundable. And includes one chapter membership of your choice.

    If you are eligible for the Introductory Membership, you may apply for it first and then once your Introductory membership is approved register for the convention as a member. Restrictions apply to this membership and there are renewals at this rate.

    This is the regular price rate.
  • If you currently are not a member, this fee includes a basic membership to NARO and the standard registration fee for the convention.

    The amount of $150 for the and Individual Basic Membership is non-refundable. And includes one chapter membership of your choice.

    If you are eligible for the Introductory Membership, you may apply for it first and then once your Introductory membership is approved register for the convention as a member. Restrictions apply to this membership and there are no renewals at this rate.
  • Speakers ONLY
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NARO National Convention 2023 Logo


  NARO National Convention

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

October 17th -20th, 2023

New Orleans, LA


Level up your mineral management education and understanding of what is impacting your mineral and royalty interest. Meet other mineral and royalty owners from across the country and enhance your knowledge around your mineral rights. Be empowered to negotiate your oil and gas leases like a pro learn how to better manage your mineral estate.


IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

Your registration includes breakfast, lunch, seminars, and attendee materials.


DATES TO REMEMBER

SEPTEMBER 6 LAST DAY for Early Bird registration discount

SEPTEMBER 25 LAST DAY for group room rate of $209/night

OCTOBER 6 LAST DAY to request a refund, less $25 processing fee

OCTOBER 7 NO REFUNDS


CONVENTION DOCUMENTS

Event Registration Information & Mail-In Registration Form

Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities

Sponsorship & Exhibit Registration Form


HOTEL INFORMATION

The Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans

300 Bourbon St,

New Orleans, LA 70130

(504) 586-0300

Room Block begins on Oct. 16th - 20th

Click Here To Make Your Reservation



2023 NATIONAL NARO CONVENTION AGENDA

The Royal Sonesta Hotel | 300 Bourbon St. | New Orleans, LA 70130

October 17th-20th


Date Oct 17th Event
 8:00 am - 12:00 pm  CMM Review 
 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm   RMM Review
 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm   National Board Meeting -
 5:00-6:30 pm  Special Reception Heavy Hors D’ Oeuvres Sponsored By 
Caldwell, East & Finlayson, PLLC 
Wed, Oct 18th  
 8:00 am - 5:00 pm   Registration and Exhibits Open
 8:30 am - 10:30 am   RMM & CMM Exams 
 8:30 am - 10:30 am  Introduction To Mineral Ownership *extra fee of $75*
11:30 am - 12:30 pm  Foundation Board Meeting -
 GENERAL SESSION:  
 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm   Welcome Remarks David Smith, NARO National President
 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm  National Perspective  Jon Corkern, NARO Executive Director
 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm  The Well Done Foundation
  Curtis Shuck
Break   Sponsored By J Dub Enterprises
 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm Dr. Loren C. Scott
 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Energy, The Heart of Development  Kate Baragona
 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm  Reception – 2 Ticket Bar Heavy Hors D’ Oeuvres   Sponsored By TBA
Thurs, Oct 19th  
 7:30 am - 9:00 am  Breakfast- Sponsored by Valor Mineral Management
 8:00 am   Registrations & Exhibits Open 
 9:00 am - 9:45 am   Caucus: TX-Main Ballrmoom, Rocky Mountain-Fleur de Lis, California-Regal Room
 9:45 am - 10:30 am   Caucus: OK -Main Ballroom, North Dakota-Fleur de Lis, Appalachia-Regal Room
 10:30 am - 11:15 am  Caucus: LA-Main Ballroom, OH-Fleur de Lis, Other Areas-Regal Room
Select Your Session  Two sessions options available during each morning time slot. 
 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Mineral Owner Perspective - Zero to Hero 
 Track A Nick Leonard
 11:15 am - 12:00 pm  Mineral Investments – Using Royalty Revenues to Reinvest in the Oil Patch 
 Track B Rob Prentice
GENERAL SESSION:   
 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm   Lunch & Keynote Speaker How to Value and Sell Minerals – Wade Caldwell, NARO Past President  Sponsored by Donner Properties, LLC.
Select Your Session Two sessions options available during each afternoon time slot. 
 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm  Division Orders: State by State Comparison 
 Track A Reagan Bradford, Bradford & Wilson, PLLC
 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm  Why You Should Support Carbon Capture/Sequestration
 Track B  Kyle Reynolds Co-Founder  RBG Permian, LLC
Select Your Session Two sessions options available during each afternoon time slot. 
 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm  Update on Gulf Coast Infrastructure Projects 
 Track A  Dr. Gregory Upton, LSU
 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm  Basics of Drilling and Production 
 Track B  Kristie Ferguson, President, KLF Geological
 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm  Break Sponsored by Eckard Land & Acquisition
Select Your Session Two sessions options available during each afternoon time slot.
 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm  Estate Planning and Taxes 
 Track A Jason Fitzgerald, Whitley Penn
 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm  How Mineral Rights have become a Mainstreet Asset 
 Track B  Troy Eckard, Eckard Enterprises
Select Your Session Two sessions options available during each afternoon time slot.
  4:15 pm - 5:00 pm  Update on Pore Space Ownership
 Track A Parks Brown
  4:15 pm - 5:00 pm  Implied Covenant to Explore Further 
 Track B  Tiffany Sandheinrich & Nikki Meche
 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm  Reception   Sponsored by Argent Mineral Management
Friday, Oct 20th  
 7:00 am - 9:00 am  Breakfast 
 8:00 am - 5:00 pm   Registration & Exhibits Open 
 8:30 am - 9:15 am   NARO National Annual Meeting   (Agenda at Registration Desk)
GENERAL SESSION:  
 9:15 am - 10:00 am   Waltz Across the Major Plays  Jeremy Hornell, Enverus  
 10:00 am - 10:45 am  Use the Force: Comparing Compulsory Pooling Practices
 Kimberly Wurtz
 10:45 am - 11:15 am  Break
 11:15 am - 12:00 pm   Legislative Roundtable Russ Murphy (N.D.)   Ed Hazard (California) Sally Fleming (Louisiana) Diana Frazier (Texas)
 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm Door Prizes & Concluding Remarks  David C. Smith, NARO National President
 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm   RMM & CMM Exams