Based Economy,” took place on the first day. Misfir A. AzZahrani, manager of the Reservoir Characterization Department, in his presentation “Saudi Aramco: People and Technology” highlighted Saudi Aramco's experience in unlocking employees' talents to help create a knowledge-based society. The second day included more debates, two training workshops and 56 oral presentations delivered by Saudi researchers from all over the world, according to a report carried by Saudi Aramco website. Out of more than 200 abstracts for papers and posters received since December 2007, about 80 full papers were added to the conference proceedings and published. Saudi Aramco sponsors more than 1,750 undergraduate and graduate students in top universities worldwide.
