2015 International Petrochemical Conference

2015 International Petrochemical Conference

Sunday, March 29 - Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
600 E. Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205

 

 

Schedule of Sessions and Special Events


Saturday March 28, 2015

02:00 pm - 07:00 pm Registration


Sunday March 29, 2015

09:00 am - 07:00 pm Registration

05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Welcome Reception - The Grotto & Lonesome Dove, San Antonio Convention Center -
Sponsored by SABIC


Monday March 30, 2015

07:30 am - 08:00 am Breakfast

07:30 am - 03:30 pm Registration

08:00 am - 10:00 am General Session -

2015 Petrochemical Heritage Award Presentation
Recipient: James L. Gallogly, Former Chief Executive Officer of LyondellBasell Industries

The Petrochemical Regulatory Landscape - Changes, Challenges and Opportunities

As the petrochemical industry continues to evolve and grow as a result of the manufacturing renaissance, so does the regulatory landscape impacting the industry. Key areas impacting the industry include environmental and process safety regulations. In this session you will hear from top experts who will discuss the current regulatory state of play for these top issues including changes, challenges and opportunities. The conversation will conclude to allow plenty of time for audience Q&A.

Process Safety Matters - Lessons Learned and Best Practices Shared
John Bresland, Former Chair of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board and President, Process Safety Risk Assessment LLC

Environmental Permitting in U.S. Petchem - Opportunities and Challenges
Justin Savage, Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP

11:30 am - 01:00 pm Leadership Luncheon - By Invitation

02:00 pm - 03:15 pm Session: The Current Political and Legislative Environment -

Featuring: Charlie Cook, Renowned Political Analyst & Publisher of The Cook Political Report

For more than two decades Charlie Cook has been a trusted and accurate voice on all things political. Once deemed “the Picasso of election analysis” by the Wall Street Journal, Cook’s expertise and encyclopedic knowledge of American politics has been featured on myriad news outlets. Using poll numbers, economic indicators, and historical data, Cook discusses today’s political and legislative environments in a balanced, non-partisan way.

05:00 pm - 06:00 pm Women in Petrochemicals Reception -
Founding Sponsor - BASF Corporation


Tuesday March 31, 2015

09:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration

10:00 am - 11:15 am Petrochemical Forum: The Impact and Influence of Public Opinion on the Petrochemical Industy - A Panel Discussion -

Moderator: Robert Hatley, Vice President - Communications & Strategic Outreach, The Williams Companies, Inc.

Panelists:
Mike McKenna, President, MWR Strategies

Bob Pearson, President, W2O Group

Nicholas Sprague, Vice President – Legal & Institutional Relations, Braskem America

As the petrochemical industry grows, the public is focusing increased attention on how resources are developed. The influence of public opinion can have a critical impact on a company’s “license to operate” in a community. Having this license requires engagement with stakeholders in order to make them advocates in the development and ongoing operations of the petrochemical industry. Without it, companies may not succeed.

In this session, you will hear from leading communications experts about:
• What is a “license to operate”?
• Which stakeholders are defining it, and what is their role in evoking or revoking the license?
• What role does social media play and how can industry utilize it better?
• What’s working and what’s not? What can we learn from our adversaries?
• What actions can your company take right now?

11:30 am - 02:00 pm International Petrochemical Luncheon -

Featuring: Steve Wozniak, Co-founder, Apple Computer, Inc. and Chief Scientist, Fusion-io

Price: $75.00

Luncheon open to registered attendees only. Badge & ticket required to gain admittance. Reserved Seating is available with purchase of table of 10 only. Tickets must be purchased by March 21. No tickets or same-day seating will be available on-site.