Live Webinar – US Chapter Distinguished Negotiators

8:00 - 9:30 a.m. CST (UTC -6) Thursday, November 5, 2026

11:00 a.m. BRT  |  3:00 p.m. WAT  |  Timezone Converter

Bob George, Principal, Ulysses Petroleum Management
Bellanne M. Toren, International Petroleum Consultant, Office of Bellanne M. Tore

Please join us virtually for our sixteenth annual Distinguished Negotiators event! This year, we are pleased to bring together two highly experienced international negotiators who will share their insights, lessons learned, and wisdom gained throughout their careers, as well as an interesting story (or two) from their past. Drawing on many years of experience as international negotiators, this panel will take questions from the audience and will address such questions as:

• Can you describe how you got your start in international negotiations, and what brought you to the table?
• Have you been through any particularly tough or otherwise memorable negotiation moments that you can share? 
• Can you share an example where cross-cultural understanding was either a hindrance or a benefit to a negotiation?
• What do you consider your greatest win in your career? What do you consider your biggest disappointment?
• What skills have helped you the most throughout your career? Is there a skillset that supports that your specific negotiation style?
• What skill set would you advise new negotiators to focus on developing? Is there any advice you received early on that has stuck with you in career?
• If you were starting your career today, how would approach it differently? ​

This live webinar promises to be an engaging, insightful, and educational session that you won’t want to miss!

Registration is complimentary for members and $25 USD for non-members. Please register at the link to the right by November 4.