2008 International Petrochemical Conference

Sunday, March 30 (1am) - Tuesday, April 1, 2008 (1am US/Eastern)
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, TX

On-line registration is now closed. You may register on-site in San Antonio beginning Saturday, March 29 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 102 of the San Antonio Convention Center.

The International Petrochemical Conference is the world's largest and most prestigious conference representing the petrochemical industry.

The meeting consists of a variety of sessions covering key political, economic, and environmental issues affecting the petrochemical industry. The sessions emphasize global competitiveness in the petrochemical business and are presented by recognized experts in the areas of petrochemical markets, economics and politics.

NPRA also hosts a number of social functions which offer attendees an opportunity to become acquainted with their business associates. Various companies also sponsor smaller functions to focus on specific areas of interest.

Related Files:

IPC Flyer

Press Registration Policy

Program

Who Should Attend:

The conference attracts more than 3000 attendees in the petrochemical industry including planners, marketers, sales representatives, engineers and senior management. Over 600 companies are represented from approximately 45 countries. At the 2007 conference more than 40% of the attendees were from outside the United States.

Meeting Attire:

Business

Registration Fees: These fees are available through 03/14/2008
Name	Price	Available To
Member Registration - Early	$375.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government
Non-Member Registration - Early	$695.00	NonMember
Member Registration - Late	$475.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government
Non-Member Registration - Late	$795.00	NonMember
Spouse Registration	$50.00

Special Events
Name	Price	Available To
Keynote Breakfast
Keynote Breakfast Ticket - Individual	$35.00
International Petrochemical Luncheon
Luncheon Ticket - Individual	$50.00

Cancellation and Other Policies:

HOTEL RESERVATION POLICY: November 1 - 30 is reserved for NPRA member registration and housing ONLY. NPRA reserves the right to cancel any hotel reservation made during the NPRA member priority processing period when it is determined that the individual the reservation is for is not employed by an NPRA member company. Member determination will be made in accordance with membership information currently on file with NPRA. A new reservation can be made beginning December 1, when open registration begins.

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.

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 and faxed to 202.835.0467 or e-mailed to IPC@npra.org. Cancellations may be made by February 29, 2008 with no penalty. Cancellations made on-line or written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between March 1 and 14, 2008 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after March 14, 2008. No telephone cancellations.
Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty. Substitutions prior to the conference must be submitted in writing to NPRA at IPC@npra.org or fax 202.835.0467.

TICKET REFUND POLICY: INDIVIDUAL - Refunds will be made on individual tickets purchased, if request is received in writing prior to March 14, 2008. No refunds after March 14. Ticketed functions are open to registered attendees ONLY.

TICKET REFUND POLICY: TABLES of 10 - Refunds will be made on tables of tickets purchased, if request is received in writing prior to February 29, 2008. No refunds after February 29. Ticketed functions are open to registered attendees ONLY.

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.

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 50 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

Housing

Earliest Check-in Date: March 27, 2008
Latest Checkout-out Date: April 3, 2008
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: March 2, 2008
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

Grand Hyatt San Antonio:
600 E. Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-2600

    Guest Room
    Rate: $225 Single/$250 Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $225 Single/$250 Double Occupancy

Hilton Palacio del Rio:
200 South Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-3213

    Guest Room
    Rate: $213 Single/$230 Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $213 Single/$230 Double Occupancy

Hotel Contessa:
306 W. Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-2953

    Guest Room - Standard Suite
    Rate: $208.00 Single/Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $208.00 Single/Double Occupancy

Hyatt Regency San Antonio:
123 Losoya
San Antonio, TX 78205-2607

    Guest Room
    Rate: $215 Single/$230 Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $215 Single/$230 Double Occupancy

Marriott Rivercenter Hotel:
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-3901

    Guest Room
    Rate: $213 Single/$230 Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $213 Single/$230 Double Occupancy

Marriott Riverwalk Hotel:
889 East Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

    Guest Room
    Rate: $213 Single/$230 Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $213 Single/$230 Double Occupancy

Menger Hotel:
204 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205-2604

    Guest Room
    Rate: $150.00 single/double occupancy
    Deposit: $150.00

Westin Riverwalk Hotel:
420 Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-2920

    Guest Room - City View
    Rate: $218.00 Single / $228.00 Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $218.00 Single / $228.00 Double Occupancy

    Guest Room - River View
    Rate: $238.00 Single / $248.00 Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $238.00 Single / $248.00 Double Occupancy