The CCQTA Open Forum meetings have been in place since 2016 and are being held in conjunction with our regular quarterly project meetings. The original intent of Open Forum was as a forum for members to voice concerns with internal issues and problems and to seek other members with similar issues, concerns with the intent to potentially launch projects based on similar interests. Primarily it was for issues that did not fall within the existing project slate and there was no forum for discussion.

The Open Forum format has evolved over the last six years and has been used for several different purposes:
1. Introduce ideas and launch new projects (6+).
2. Discuss numerous specific issues to illicit participants help and/or suggestions for solutions.
3. Introduce new emerging technologies that could be useful and applicable to some and/or all participants.
4. Provide updates on research, test method development and validation work outside of the specific project frameworks.
5. Discuss existing or future crude quality issues viewed to be of concern to CCQTA members.
6. Other matters deemed to be of value to members.

The last bullet above emphasizes that Open Forum meetings can be used to introduce any crude quality item, technology and/or new development deemed to be of value to the membership.

We encourage members to propose future presentations on any item(s) they believe is of interest to the membership, providing it incorporates an element of crude quality and is void of any commercial elements. That may include new chemistries, analytical techniques, technology innovations or improvements, etc…

If you have something you wish to present to CCQTA members at the Open Forum please forward your presentation(s) to secretary@ccqta.com. The Technical Director and I will do a preliminary review of the material and if necessary, suggest revisions to ensure the material is directed at an aspect of crude quality and is not commercial in nature. If there is concern regarding the suitability, we will seek input further input from the CCQTA Executive.