2018 Operations & Process Technology Summit

Formerly the Q&A and Technology Forum

Sunday, September 30 - Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303

Lead with Safety, Focus on Reliability, Succeed in Operations


In its 71-year history, the AFPM Q&A and Technology Forum has undergone many changes. From its beginnings in 1947 as a solid 2 ½ day question and answer session that everyone attended, it has evolved into a one-stop shop for professional, technical, and industry network development. This year’s conference will highlight the need for our industry professionals to lead with safety in operations and focus on reliability of equipment and people.  This will promote operational success. As we work together, the Summit will continue to meet the challenges and needs of our changing industry and workforce for years to come.

The Summit Features the Following Components

Networking Opportunities

Check out the Advance Program.

Justification Toolkit

Let your manager know just how beneficial it will be to attend the 2018 Operations & Process Technology Summit.  AFPM has put together the Justification toolkit to provide you with a way to present the costs and benefits of attending the conference all in one convenient location.

We encourage you to review the toolkit to gain a greater understanding of the conference and how to communicate the value it can provide when attempting to gain attendance approval from your manager.

Below is some helpful information to explain why you should attend:

Justification Toolkit         ROI Guide

Join us on September 30th for your choice of one of the following pre-conference seminars!
At 1:30 pm, DuPont Clean Technologies will be presenting Distillate & FCC Feedstock Upgrading – Low Sulfur Fuel Compliance Strategies. Space is limited and advance registration is required. For more information contact Jeannie Branzaru by email.

At 2:00 pm, Kellogg Brown & Root will be presenting Innovative Solutions for Upgrading your Octane Pool - KBR's Alkylation and Isomerization Technologies. Advance registration is required. For more information contact Natalie Kiser by email.

Save $100 on registration fees by registering by August 31st.

Registration fees increase by $100 on September 1st.  Online registration closes September 21st.

Photos courtesy of Hydrocarbon Processing and Victor Adams