Sunday March 29, 2026
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08:00 am
- 07:00 pm
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Registration
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05:00 pm
- 07:00 pm
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Welcome Reception
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Monday March 30, 2026
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07:30 am
- 08:00 am
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Breakfast
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07:30 am
- 05:00 pm
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Registration
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08:00 am
- 09:50 am
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General Session
- Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Chet Thompson, AFPM President and CEO
2026 Petrochemical Heritage Award Presentation
The Petrochemical Heritage Honoree recognizes those whose contributions to public understanding are noteworthy, who have displayed significant entrepreneurship in the petrochemical profession or industry, and who have been active in philanthropic and/or communal affairs. This year’s honoree is Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel, retired CEO of LyondellBasell Industries.
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Mr. Chet Thompson
President and CEO
AFPM
Biography
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09:50 am
- 11:00 am
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Reflections from the C-Suite
- Hear from industry leaders in the Petrochemical sector as they reflect on the past and look forward to future. C-suite executives will discuss a wide range of issues and how they are approaching challenges and opportunities at their companies. Panelist would be C-suite level, and this session would moderated by AFPM president and CEO.
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Mr. Chet Thompson
President and CEO
AFPM
Biography
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Heather Remley
President and CEO
BASF Corporation
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Francois Good
SVP Refining & Petrochemicals Americas
TotalEnergies
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Karen S. Carter
Chief Operating Officer
Dow
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11:30 am
- 01:30 pm
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Petrochemical Leadership Luncheon
- Invitation Only
This is a formal meeting of the AFPM petrochemical committee open to invited guests. Luncheon attendees are provided updates on current items of interest and briefings from preeminent executives on the latest topics impacting the petrochemical industry.
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02:00 pm
- 03:00 pm
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The Evolving Global Policy Landscape and its Impacts on the Petrochemical Industry
- Understand how emerging regulations and policy shifts are reshaping the industry’s operating environment and strategic priorities. This panel would include experts on global policy from differing regions discussing how those policies impact business.
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Russ LaMotte
Principal
Beveridge and Diamond, P.C.
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Richard Engler
PH.D., Director of Chemistry
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03:00 pm
- 04:00 pm
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Navigating Global Shifts: Adapting Supply Chain Strategies in the Petrochemical Sector
- Industry leaders dissect the global trade dynamics and supply chain disruptions shaping the petrochemical sector, offering insights into resilience and strategic adaptation. This panel would include experts on trade and supply chain issues focusing on how the petrochemical industry is adapting to changes in global trade dynamics.
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Victoria Meyer
President, Progressio Global + The Chemical Show
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Ms. Jennifer Jewson
Director
LyondellBasell Industries
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Claudia Moshiri
Brenntag North America, Inc.
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Chad Burke
President & CEO
Economic Alliance
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04:00 pm
- 05:00 pm
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Shaping Tomorrow: The Petrochemical Workforce and Next-Gen Leaders
- Explore the evolving landscape of the petrochemical workforce, including talent development, generational shifts, and the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing industry. This would include workforce experts discussing how the petrochemical industry is approaching the future of our workforce.
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Dwayne Sattler
CEO
Chemical Educational Foundation
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Mr Jim Griffin
Senior VP - Energy & Petrochemicals
San Jacinto College
Biography
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Raphael Crawford
Senior Advisor
Egon Zehnder
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Scott Dutton
Vice President, Human Resources
TPC Group
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Tuesday March 31, 2026
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07:30 am
- 08:00 am
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Breakfast
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07:30 am
- 12:00 pm
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Registration
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08:00 am
- 11:15 am
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Petrochemical Industry Experts Showcase
- Top-tier consultancies deliver in-depth market outlooks and strategic insights across focused sessions, offering a comprehensive view of global petrochemical trends.
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11:30 am
- 02:00 pm
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International Petrochemical Luncheon
- Tickets must be purchased by March 13. No tickets or same-day seating will be available on-site. Tickets are non-transferable for security reasons. This event is closed to media.
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