2026 Energy Conference - SECOND DAY ONLY
8.00 Credits
Member Price $359.00
Price will increase by $50 after 10/29
Non-Member Price $459.00
Price will increase by $50 after 10/29
Overview
Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants
2026 Energy Conference
November 12-13
One Acadiana- Lafayette
DAY TWO: Friday, November 13
7:30 am Registration & Breakfast Opens
7:55 am Opening Remarks
8:00 – 9:00 am
It’s Been 65 Years of COPAS Auditing and Joint Interest Accounting: Where Have We Been, Where Are We, Where Are We Going?
Mike Cougevan • Vice President – Martindale Consultants, Inc. • Denver, CO
9:00 – 10:00 am
Legislation and Litigation for Oil, Gas & Energy
Chris Peyton, JD • Kean Miller • Lafayette, LA
Matti Zepernick, JD • Kean Miller • Lafayette, LA
10:00 – 10:20 am Break
10:20 –11:30 am
AI
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 – 1:20 pm
Department of Conservation and Energy Update
Dustin Davidson • Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy • Baton Rouge, LA
1:20 – 2:10 pm
Timber Industry Update
Buck Vandersteen • Executive Director - Louisiana Forestry Association • Alexandria, LA
2:10 – 2:30 pm Break
2:30 – 3:25 pm
Tax Update
John Schmidt, CGMA, CPA, MBA, PFS • Pelican Tax & Consulting CPA, LLC • Shreveport, LA
3:25– 4:20 pm
Economic Update
Sarah Delord • Vice President, Sr Portfolio Manager - Hancock Whitney Asset Management • New Orleans, LA
Greg Kass Jr • Senior Trust Portfolio Manager - Hancock Whitney Asset Management • New Orleans, LA
Notice
HOTEL INFORMATION
Energy Conference attendees get exclusive rates on rooms for this event starting at $129/night:
DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
1521 West Pinhook Rd. Lafayette, LA 70503
337.235.6111
Book by October 28!
SPONSOR THIS EVENT
Sponsorship is a great way to connect with CPA professionals and increase your visibility within the community. To learn more or recommend a sponsor, contract Diedra Allen at dallen@louisiana.cpa or click here for more information.
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Non-Member Price $459.00
Member Price $359.00