2009 Security ConferenceTuesday, March 10 (1am) - Wednesday, March 11, 2009 (1am US/Eastern) The Woodlands Waterway Marriott 1601 Lake Robbins Drive [map] The Woodlands, TX 77380-1162 |
As an industry and as a nation, we must keep ourselves informed about the many potentially devastating events that could change the way refiners and petrochemical manufacturers operate. The conference presents current topics of critical importance to assist attendees in keeping themselves up to date on security issues.
Consisting of two parts, the Monday seminar is charged separately (see below).
Monday, March 9: The first event of the series is the full-day Security Seminar. This program will be informative and hands-on, with presentations on Surveillance Training for Operations & Security Staff and an Active Shooter Training & Exercise.
Please note: This event is open to NPRA Members Only. Separate registration is required for this event.
Tuesday, March 10: The two-day 2009 NPRA Security Conference begins Tuesday morning and concludes Wednesday at 5 pm.
Leaders from government and industry will speak to us in general sessions and breakouts. Topics include CFATS-SSP, Writing with Legal Sensitivity, Audits and Compliance Reviews, Process Control System Vulnerability, TWIC Implementation Details, Complying with State Gun Laws, and a Best Practices Panel.
The Exhibition held as part of the conference gives attendees the opportunity to meet and talk with representatives from companies offering a variety of security services to the refining and petrochemical industries.
Please note: This event is open to NPRA Members Only. Separate registration is required for the 2-day conference.
Wednesday, March 11
Morning: This session will feature a special presentations on Terrorism Today and Threats to Energy Security.
Afternoon: From 1:00 - 5:00 pm DHS will conduct a Site Security Plan (SSP) Training. Take advantage of the opportunity to hear from DHS on how to use the online too and ask them questions.
This site will be updated with program information and registration information as it becomes available.
Related Files:
| 2009 Advance Agenda |
Who Should Attend:
Individuals responsible for security at both the corporate and the plant level will find this conference beneficial.Meeting Attire:
Business Casual (no tie; jacket optional)
Registration Fees:These fees are available through 03/01/2009 |
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| Name | Price | Available To |
| Member Registration-Early (Tuesday and Wednesday sessions) | $450.00 |
Refining Member Petrochemical Member Associate Member Government Special/Temporary Member |
| Member Registration-Late (Tuesday and Wednesday sessions) | $550.00 |
Refining Member Petrochemical Member Associate Member Government Special/Temporary Member |
| Exhibitor-Member Registration-Early | $450.00 |
Refining Member Petrochemical Member Associate Member |
| Exhibitor-Member Registration-Late | $550.00 |
Refining Member Petrochemical Member Associate Member |
| Exhibitor-Non-Member Registration-Early | $895.00 |
NonMember |
| Exhibitor-Non-Member Registration-Late | $995.00 |
NonMember |
Cancellation and Other Policies:
By registering for this meeting you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by NPRA's policies on fees, registration, spouse/guest registration, and cancellations.REGISTRATION POLICY: Those who are present at the site of an NPRA meeting and/or occupy a hotel room in the NPRA room block to conduct business with industry personnel gathered for that meeting are expected to register for that meeting and pay the registration fee, whether or not they attend a specific function.
FEE POLICY: Registration fees will be assessed in accordance with membership information currently on file with NPRA. If you have improperly indicated fees to be charged, the correct fees will be charged to your credit card.
SPOUSE/GUEST POLICY: A guest is a spouse/significant other, friend or an adult child (18 years old or older) who is not in an industry-related occupation. A co-worker, an associate or spouse who works within the industry may not use the Spouse/Guest registration category.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration cancellations may be made on-line or submitted in writing, faxed to 202.835.0467 or e-mailed to SC@npra.org. Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty. Substitutions must be submitted in writing to SC@npra.org.
Cancellations may be made by February 9, 2009 with no penalty. Written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between February 10 and February 23, 2009 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after February 23, 2009. No telephone cancellations.
ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL CONDUCT CODE
The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (“NPRA”) has adopted the following “Ethical Responsibility and Professional and Personal Conduct Code” (hereinafter, “the Code”). Every member of NPRA, their designated representatives, and non-member attendees at all NPRA meetings and forums agree to abide by the Code as a condition of membership in NPRA and attendance and participation at NPRA meetings and forums.
The Code requires the following of all individuals attending NPRA meetings and forums:
• Adherence to the NPRA bylaws and the NPRA policies and procedures, as adopted by NPRA’s Board of Directors.
• Strict compliance with federal antitrust laws.
• Adherence to all applicable federal and state laws.
• Maintenance of the highest level of professional and personal ethical behavior while attending NPRA meetings and forums.
• Prevention of certain behaviors, including harassment, violence, intimidation and discrimination of any kind involving race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or, where applicable, veteran or marital status.
• Assurance that conduct at all times and in all professional and personal dealings with each other and other attendees with the highest level of integrity and courtesy.
• Sharing of knowledge and expertise as speakers at NPRA educational events and sessions whenever practicable, without soliciting or explicitly promoting their own organization's products or services.
• Working to instill public and consumer confidence in the petrochemical and refining industries, its member companies, and its professionals, avoiding any action conducive to discrediting members of NPRA.
• Refraining from scheduling general attendance meetings, receptions or other events at times that conflict with substantive programming or social events at NPRA meetings without express written permission of NPRA.
Failure to abide by the Code may result, for the first offense, in informal censure of a company or individual by the NPRA Executive Committee. If violations of the Code continue after such an informal censure, a company may be subject to expulsion from NPRA, or an individual to exclusion from participation in NPRA activities, by the Board of Directors.
ENTERTAINMENT POLICY: We ask your cooperation in observing Association policy on activities held in conjunction with any NPRA meeting:
* Meetings or social activities should not be scheduled that take registrants away from NPRA programs and NPRA-sponsored activities;
* Any company sponsoring a function to which 25 or more people are invited should outline its plans for advance approval by NPRA. In general, such functions will be approved if they do not unduly take registrants away from NPRA-sponsored activities;
* All representatives of companies sponsoring hospitality activities are expected to register for the meeting;
* Hospitality suites are expected to close by 1:00 a.m.;
* Food, beverage and service personnel (bartenders, hostesses, etc.) must be obtained through the hotel catering department;
* Suite promotional activities are to avoid the use of elaborate entertainment, expensive door prizes, suite attendance solicitation by individuals who are not full-time employees of the sponsoring company, or other similar activities.
Is Media Allowed?
NoHousing
Earliest Check-in Date: March 8, 2009Latest Checkout-out Date: March 12, 2009
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: February 19, 2009
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center:
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1162
Guest Room
Rate: $199 Single/Double Occupancy
Deposit: $199.00 ++