FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the difference between the Asia-Pacific Base Oil Conference and the Annual Fuels & Lubes Asia Conference?
The Asia-Pacific Base Oil Conference is more narrowly focused than the Annual Fuels & Lubes Asia Conference in that it covers only lubricating base oils and fully formulated lubricating oils, waxes and greases. Further, it has a more commercial aspect. On the other hand, the Annual Fuels & Lubes Asia Conference covers transportation fuels, as well as automotive and industrial lubricants and petroleum additives. It is also more technical in nature than the Asia-Pacific Base Oil Conference.
Our company would like to present a paper about our new product? Can we present such a commercial paper?
Yes, but only in the commercial session.
What is your paper review process?
The abstracts that are submitted to us are reviewed by our conference advisory board, who then recommend which papers can be accepted for oral presentation. The full presentation is then reviewed by our editorial department, who may forward individual papers to an advisory board member for further review. In a few cases, the author may be requested to revise his or her paper before publication.
If my paper is accepted for oral presentation, do I have a choice of not making my presentation available in the conference proceedings?
Yes. Each author is required to sign a copyright disclaimer. Should the author prefer not sign the disclaimer, we will not include his or her paper in the conference proceedings.
Do you have an exhibition at the conference?
Yes. One of the benefits of our corporate sponsors is a tabletop exhibit.
Do you allow hospitality suites at the conference?
Yes we do but their operating hours should not conflict with the technical program.
Do you have special group rates?
Yes. We do offer discounts for group registration. Our group discounts are 5% for two to five persons from the same company; 7% for six to nine persons from the same company, and; 10% for 10 persons and above. A single wire-transfer payment must be made to avail of the group discount.
How does your early-bird discount work?
Payment must be received within the early-bird period for the discount to apply.
If I am attending the conference either as a speaker or as a participant, can my spouse join the social activities?
Yes, your spouse is most welcome. For spouses, we offer a special rate of US$100 per social activity.
Can we avail of the special conference room rate even if we are not attending the conference?
No. The conference room rate is specially negotiated between F&L Asia and the hotel for our conference delegates only.
assuming i am one of the participants of the conference,and wishes to participate in the exhibition as well. How much will it cost for my company to participate in the exhibition?