EOS Technologies - Qatar’s recently launched business to business on-line procurement exchange, claims its recent sponsorship of the Energy Industry Council’s (EIC) major annual energy conference, EIConnect06, has resulted in a number of major sales leads and potential worldwide expansion opportunities for the company.

The conference and exhibition which took place in London at the end of March, attracted more than 600 delegates from some of the world’s largest energy organisations including Qatar Petroleum (QP), Saudi Aramco and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO). As the second annual Energy Industries Council conference; EIConnect06 is considered to be the most well-attended and respected industry event of its kind.

The EIC is the leading Trade Association for UK companies that supply capital goods and services to the energy industry worldwide. The largest organisation of its kind in the UK, its Middle East office is located in Dubai, with a further eight regional offices across the globe.

EOS Technologies is one of the fastest growing e-commerce on-line procurement exchanges which allow members to find, compare and purchase services or products, while also being able to list their own products and services to prospective clients, using nothing more than a standard web browser.

Giuseppe Conti, CEO of EOS Qatar said, “Much of our new and existing business is related to the energy sector, so we understood the importance of having a major presence at EIConnect06. With large Middle East offices located in Qatar, Dubai and Oman, EOS has been of huge benefit to many organisations based in these and the surrounding energy producing countries. We were able to communicate these successes to delegates and attendees at the conference, which was very well received.”

Also representing EOS at EIConnect06 was Alan Livingston, CEO, EOS Technologies and Sami Razek, VP Marketing and Partner Operations, EOS MENA.

EOS have recently launched their Qatar operation which is expected to have over 10,000 members by the end of 2006; further strengthening their position as e-procurement industry leaders.

Conti concluded, “The conference provided us with the opportunity to network, listen to information on energy industry trends and most importantly demonstrate the importance of the management of procurement processes amongst energy companies worldwide. We look forward to next year!”