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 |
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Sunday March 29, 2015 |
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Welcome Reception
- The Grotto & Lonesome Dove, San Antonio Convention Center
- Sponsored by SABIC |
Monday March 30, 2015 |
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Breakfast |
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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 |
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Leadership Luncheon - By Invitation |
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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. |
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Women in Petrochemicals Reception
- Founding Sponsor - BASF Corporation |
Tuesday March 31, 2015 |
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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? |
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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. |