The Only National Organization Representing Oil & Gas Royalty Owners Interest
NARO NATIONAL CONVENTION
October 16th - 19th, 2024
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, Houston, TX
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.
EVENT INFORMATION
Registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, seminars, and attendee materials.
ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION LINKS
Check out our Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities
Learn The Basics. Register for Introduction to Mineral Ownership
Sign-Up For Our Mineral Management Review Course
Register For RMM & CMM Exams
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston Galleria
2222 W. Loop S., Houston, Texas 77027
Room rate: $179 per night
Last day to reserve a room at $179/night is September 24, 2024
Reserve Your Room Online
To Reserve By Phone Call:1-855-463-3091 and use Group Code: 101524NARO
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
LAST DAY
Early Bird Discount Registration Rates
Hotel Group Room Rate of $179 per night
Refund Request, less $25 processing fee
NO REFUNDS
NATIONAL CONVENTION AGENDA
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
8:00 AM - NOON
Mineral Management Review
Extra Fee to Attend
11:00 AM - NOON
PAC Committee Meeting
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
National Board Meeting
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Foundation Board Meeting
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Registration & Exhibits Open
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
RMM & CMM Exams
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Introduction To Mineral Ownership Extra Fee to Attend Matt Sands, NARO National President, Jimmy Wright, NARO Foundation President
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Welcome Remarks Matt Sands, NARO National President
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM
National Perspective Jon Corkern, NARO Executive Director
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
The Growing Demand for Lithium: Opportunities & Challenges for U.S. Mineral Owners
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
BREAK Sponsored by Valor
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Mineral Owner Panel Discussion - “What I Wish I Had Known”
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Division Order 101
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
WELCOME RECEPTION Sponsored by Farmers National Company
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST Sponsored by Broadway Bank
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
NARO National Annual Meeting Agenda at Registration Desk
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Unlocking Ohio’s Utica Shale
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Upstream Industry Trends
11:15 AM - NOON
Track A: Retained Acreage 101
Track B: Operator Perspective
NOON - 1:30 PM
LUNCH & KEYNOTE How to Hire a Landman Nancy McCaskell, AAPL President Sponsored By OG Trust Services
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Track A: The Digital Pipeline - The Intersection of Natural Gas Flaring & Crypto Mining
Track B: Reality of Escheated Funds
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Track A: Carbon Capture and Storage - Update on New Uses of Subsurface Resources
Track B: Negotiating Cost Free Royalties
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
BREAK Sponsored by SS&C Mineralware
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Track A: Measurement and Hydrocarbon Allocation Audits
Track B: Hunting for Resolution - Accommodation of Surface and Mineral Estates in Today’s Environment
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Track A: Ethics Presentation
Track B: Estate Planning & Probate
RECEPTION Sponsored by TBA
BREAKFAST Sponsored by IMEC US, LLC
8:00 AM - Noon
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Caucus: Texas, Rocky Mountain, California
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Caucus: Oklahoma, North Dakota, Appalachia
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Caucus: Louisiana, Ohio, Arkansas, & Other Areas
Pore Space Law & Application to CCUS
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
How to Identify Fraud
11:45 AM - NOON
Door Prizes & Concluding Remarks Jon Corkern, NARO Executive Director
CMM Exams
SPONSOR & EXHIBITORS
Get In Front Of Mineral & Royalty Owners From Across The Country
Download Sponsor / Exhibitor Packet
Join the Premier Gathering of Mineral and Royalty Owners From Across The Country
The NARO National 2024 Convention is the leading event for mineral and royalty owners, gathering top industry professionals, experts, and decision-makers for three days of intensive networking, insightful learning, and valuable business opportunities. This year's event in Houston, TX and promises to be our most impactful yet, with up to 350 attendees ready to connect, learn, and engage with sponsors and exhibitors like you.
Maximize Your Impact With A NARO National Sponsorship
Partnering with the NARO National Convention gives your brand a powerful platform to reach a highly targeted audience. Sponsorship benefits include:
Choose The Perfect Sponsorship Package For Your Business
We offer a range of sponsorship packages tailored to meet your marketing and business goals:
Our Sponsors Love The Results
"Sponsoring the NARO-Texas convention significantly boosted our visibility and connections within the industry. We saw a remarkable increase in business opportunities." – Argent Mineral Management
"The convention provided an unparalleled platform to network with mineral and royalty owners. Our sponsorship investment was well worth it." – JDub Enterprises
Secure Your Sponsorship Today
Don't miss the opportunity to elevate your brand at the NARO-Texas 2024 Convention. Sponsorship opportunities are limited and highly sought after. Act now to secure your place and make a lasting impact on the industry's top professionals.
Get In Touch
Our dedicated team is here to help you find the perfect sponsorship package. Contact us for more information and to discuss your options.
Email: executivedirector@naro-us.org
From Our Executive Director
We are dedicated to the education of mineral and royalty owners and are planning an incredible program for our annual convention. Mineral and royalty owners are charged with responsible development of their minerals while working with industry partners and operators. NARO is their educational and support system when needed. Your business presence and the mineral and royalty owners’ depth of knowledge is critical to building a better energy future. We hope you’ll join NARO in supporting these efforts.
Thank you!
Jon Corkern, Executive Director
Mineral Management Review Course
The Review Course must have a minimum of six registered attendees to happen. In the event the minimum is not met, your registration will be refunded.
The Mineral Management Review Courses is a four (4) hour course and the fee is $100. The course is offered multiple times during the year to individuals participating in the Mineral Management Program (MMP). The Mineral Management Review Course is elective to the program, although most MMP participants choose to attend at some point. 4 Educational Credits (ECs) will be given for attendance of this course.
The course is also available to audit for NARO Members not currently enrolled in the MMP. Those that intend to audit this course must pre-register and pay the $125 fee to attend. Auditing this Course will not enroll you in the Mineral Management program.
Additionally, it does not include registration for any NARO Convention, or vice versa.
The Review Course is elective to the program, although most participants choose to attend at some point.
The NARO Foundation has updated their policy on the Review Course Manual.
The manual no longer is included with the price of the course, and must be purchased separately. You can call the national office to purchase one over the phone, 918-794-1660. The manual is not required for the course, but is a workbook format that is used during the class and contains practice exams that are worked on in class.
Introduction to Mineral Ownership is a 3 hour course, perfect for those who are new to mineral ownership or want to refresh their basic mineral owner education.
Secure your spot today! We need a minimum of six participants to make this course happen. If the minimum isn't met, rest assured your registration fee will be promptly refunded.
Please Note: Course registration does not include access to the convention. Introduction to Mineral Ownership is a Pre-Convention Course.
Register now to secure your seat in our Introduction to Mineral Ownership course.
Questions?
Email Patti West at registrar@naro-us.org or Call (405) 822-0950
Important instructions and reminders for taking CMM Exams. Please Read!
Do Bring:
You will be asked to put away:
Some other helpful info:
Exam time allotted
:RMM Exam = 1 1/2 hours (90 minutes) total exam time
CMM Exam = 1 1/2 hours (90minutes) total exam time
Testing Opportunities:
There will be 2 opportunities to take the exams at the 2023 NARO National Convention;
Thursday October 17th 8:30am-10:30am
Saturday October 19th, 1:00pm-3:00p,
Both tests will be available to take on these 2 dates.
Approval from the Registrar is needed to register and sit for the RMM and CMM Exams.
Registration is not open at this time.
If you are a NARO member, you will receive an email communication when registration is open.
If you are not a NARO member, please click here to view our membership options and to learn how NARO can benefit you!
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