Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the participation terms for the DECOM Forum?

    The participation terms for the DECOM Forum are updated annually and vary depending on the specific year of the event.

    You can review them on the Forum’s official website under the «Events» section: select the tab indicating the host city and year of the event, then click the «Participation Terms» button.

  • How can I register for the DECOM Forum?

    Go to the main page of the website and click the «Registration» button.

    ill out the participation application form. After submitting your application, a Forum administrator will contact you, provide all the necessary information, and explain the next steps in detail.

  • What is the difference between a Club Session and a Forum Session at DECOM?

    To help participants fully grasp the event’s concept, a dedicated page titled «The DECOM Formula» has been created in the «About the Forum» section, providing a detailed explanation of all session formats, including the distinctions between Club Sessions and Forum Sessions.

  • Where can I access presentations from past DECOM Forums?

    Presentation materials and video recordings are available in the «Events» → «Programme» section for the respective year.

    To view them, select the session of interest and follow the link to the video presentation, marked by a special icon in the rightmost column of the programme table.

  • What is the «PetroCup Tournament» held as part of the DECOM Forum?

    Information about the PetroCup Tournament is available in the «PetroCup» section of the Forum’s official website.

    For further details about the capabilities and functionality of the PetroCup simulator and training platform, please visit the official Nafta College website and navigate to the «About PetroCup» page.

  • How are accommodation and meals arranged for participants during the DECOM Forum?

    The participants' accommodation is provided at the expense of the sending party. The participants pay for the victories themselves.

    The DECOM Organizing Committee provides coffee breaks twice a day.

    For the convenience of guests, the selection of hotels and restaurants located near the Forum venue is updated annually.

    You can read the recommendations for DECOM participants in the «Events» section by opening the tab with the city and year of the event and then clicking on the «Participants» button.

  • Where can I watch DECOM Forum live streams?

    On the day the Forum begins, a button linking to the live stream will appear on the homepage of the Forum’s website.

    This allows you to follow Club Sessions and Forum Sessions in real time.

    You can also watch the live streams through our DECOM mobile app. The app is available for IOS and Android.

  • Do DECOM Forum participants need to bring their own laptops?

    Yes — participants taking part in the PetroCup Tournament at the DECOM Forum must bring their own laptops.

  • How is the DECOM Forum Program Committee formed and who can join it?

    The DECOM Forum Program Committee is formed from representatives of partner companies of the event, as well as companies that own Forum sessions.

    The Program Committee includes curators of cooperation programs with the ARAX group of companies, heads of organizations, as well as heads of departments and divisions of partner companies and Forum session owners.

    The composition of the Program Committee may change depending on the list of participating companies at the DECOM Forum.

    Detailed information about the Program Committee can be found in the «Charter» → «Program Committee» section.

  • Are there any specific requirements for formatting reports and presentations for speeches?

    All reports and presentations for Forum sessions and Club sessions must be prepared using the DECOM Forum corporate template.

    The corporate template is provided after registering for the Forum.

  • Is there a dress code at the DECOM Forum?

    Yes, the DECOM Forum has a dress code: formal business attire or smart casual.

  • Where can I follow the news about the Forum?

    All the latest news and information about Forum events are published on the official DECOM website in the «News» section.