2006 Q&A and Technology Forum

Sunday, October 8 - Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Arizona Biltmore
2400 East Missouri [map]
Phoenix, AZ 85016-3106

The 2006 Q&A and Technology Forum is comprised of four types of sessions to give attendees one of the industry's most comprehensive meetings on refinery operations and process technology. The 2006 session descriptions and program outlines are listed below.

The Q&A sessions in FCC, Gasoline Processes, Crude/Vacuum Distillation & Coking, and Hydroprocessing features panels of industry experts who will respond to attendee questions on specific operating and technical challenges facing the refining and petrochemical industries, with special emphasis on process technology advances.

The Principles & Practices sessions will cover the same topics (plus a bonus session for Plant-wide Systems) with a focus on the fundamentals of sound, safe operations and doing the basics well.

The Plant Automation & Decision Support Session is designed by operating companies for operating companies and it is ideal for those individuals who are responsible for plant automation, process control, planning and scheduling, information technology, and modeling/simulation.

Design and Operations Safety Session - The NPRA’s Safety and Health Committee will present a three-hour session on plant safety topics for process engineers, design engineers, and Operations supervisors and managers. The program will consist of presentations, panel discussions, and information sharing by attendees on issues that impact safe operations. The Design and Operations Safety session will cover best practices, lessons learned from recent events, an update of API’s Recommended Practices 752 for siting temporary structures in operating plants, the use of safety instrumented systems, and designing for loss-control.

The conference also includes networking functions sponsored by catalyst, chemical and technology companies which facilitate face-to-face contact with key industry experts. Thank you to the 2006 sponsors: CB&I, Chevron Lummus Global, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co., Johnson Matthey Catalysts and Tracerco, Air Products and Technip Hydrogen Alliance

Related Files:

2006 Final Program

2006 Q&A Answer Book - Revised

2006 Hospitality Directory

Registration Includes:

Full registration includes admission to the General and Breakout Sessions, the Opening Reception and luncheons Wednesday and Thursday and the conference Transcript.

Who Should Attend:

Young engineers, seasoned professionals, process technology specialists, and mid-to-upper level managers from operating plants and headquarters, as well as supplier companies.

Individuals responsible for plant automation, process control, planning and scheduling, IT, modeling/simulation professionals, refinery and petrochemical engineers and consultants should plan on attending the plant automation sessions as well as the technology forum.

Meeting Attire:

Business casual (no tie - jacket optional)

Registration Fees: These fees are available through 09/29/2006
Name	Price	Available To
Member Registration	$450.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Member Registration - Late	$550.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Non-Member Registration	$895.00	NonMember
Non-Member Registration - Late	$995.00	NonMember
Member One-Day Pass	$225.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Member One-Day Pass-Late	$275.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member
Non-Member One-Day Pass	$450.00	NonMember
Non-Member One-Day Pass - Late	$500.00	NonMember
Spouse Registration	$50.00

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 registration, housing, cancellation, spouse/guest registration, and fees.

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: Eligibility for member rates is based on membership information currently on file with NPRA. If your company is not currently a member, the non-member 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 substitution/cancellations may be made on-line or submitted in writing, faxed to 202.835.0467 or e-mailed to QA@npra.org. Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty. Cancellations may be made by September 1, 2006 with no penalty. Written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between September 2 and 22, 2006 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after September 22, 2006. No telephone cancellations.

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?

Yes

General Hotel Information:

On-line housing is now closed and the NPRA room block at the Biltmore is full. The reservations will be sent to the hotel next Tuesday and they will be entering them into their system. If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please contact them after September 7.

If you need to make a reservation, you can contact the hotel after September 7. If they have rooms available, they will accommodate you, however it may not be at the NPRA block rate.

Housing

Earliest Check-in Date: October 5, 2006
Latest Checkout-out Date: October 13, 2006
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: September 1, 2006
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa:
2400 East Missouri
Phoenix, AZ 85016-3106

ROOM RATE: $199/night plus Tax

RESORT FEE: In addition to the room rate, there is a daily resort fee of $16/night, plus tax that will be posted to all guest rooms to cover the following:
* Local telephone calls and long-distance access
* Biltmore Spa admittance
* Biltmore Fashion Park shuttle
* Morning newspaper
* Use of the putting course
* Guestroom high-speed internet access

SERVICE CHARGES: To be automatically posted to the Individual Guest Room Portfolio:
* Porterage: $10.00 per person (includes both check-in and check-out)
* Room Attendant: $3.00 per room, per day

DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
The hotel requires a deposit equal to the room rate and tax for the first and last night for each reservation. Deposit is refundable to individual if the Resort receives notice of an individual's cancellation at least fourteen (14) days prior to scheduled arrival.

    Guest Room
    Rate: $199.00++
    Deposit: $398.00++

Travel Information:

AVIS is the official rental car agency for the QA. Call 800-331-1600 and refer to AWD#:B761399 to receive discounted rates.