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

Schedule of Sessions and Special Events


Sunday September 30, 2018

01:30 pm - 04:00 pm Pre-Conference Seminar - Distillate & FCC Feedstock Upgrading – Low Sulfur Fuel Compliance Strategies

Presented by DuPont Clean Technologies

Space is limited and advance registration is required. For more information contact Jeannie Branzaru by email.*

02:00 pm - 04:00 pm Pre-Conference Seminar - Innovative Solutions for Upgrading your Octane Pool - KBR's Alkylation and Isomerization Technologies

Presented by Kellogg Brown & Root

Advance registration is required. For more information contact Natalie Kiser by email.

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm Student Reception

03:00 pm - 06:30 pm Registration - Badge Pick-up

04:00 pm - 05:00 pm Emerging Leaders Meetup -
If you are a recent graduate or new to the industry, this is the perfect event for you! Come network with other emerging leaders and the industry experts that make up the AFPM Committees responsible for the conference programming an hour prior to the Kickoff Networking Event.

05:30 pm - 06:30 pm The Summit Kickoff Networking Event


Monday October 01, 2018

07:00 am - 08:00 am New Manager Morning Mixer - Open to those who have been managers/supervisors for 5 or less years or will become managers/supervisors in the next year.
This is a new event for those who are about to or have just entered into a formal supervisory or managing role. Whether you are comfortable and well-trained or nervous and have lots of questions, come meet like-positioned peers who can share with you their experience and boost your team’s performance.

07:00 am - 06:30 pm Registration

08:00 am - 08:55 am General Session -
Featuring:
Dawn Wurst
VP- Process & Asset Safety
Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC

09:00 am - 10:00 am Concurrent Sessions -
• Cybersecurity
• Operational Planning, Control & Automation Technologies
• Principles & Practices – Emerging Leaders Town Hall
• Q&A and Discussion Session – Gasoline Processes

10:00 am - 10:15 am Coffee Break

10:15 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Sessions - Continued -
• Cybersecurity
• Operational Planning, Control & Automation Technologies
• Principles & Practices – Emerging Leaders Town Hall
• Q&A and Discussion Session – Gasoline Processes

12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Lunch in Exhibit Hall

02:00 pm - 03:30 pm Concurrent Sessions -
• Cybersecurity
• Operational Planning, Control & Automation Technologies
• Principles & Practices – Gasoline Processes
• Q&A and Discussion Session – Hydroprocessing

03:30 pm - 03:45 pm Refreshment Break

03:45 pm - 05:15 pm Concurrent Sessions - Continued -
• Cybersecurity
• Operational Planning, Control & Automation Technologies
• Principles & Practices – Gasoline Processes
• Q&A and Discussion Session – Hydroprocessing

05:15 pm - 06:30 pm Reception in Exhibit Hall


Tuesday October 02, 2018

07:00 am - 08:00 am EMpower Breakfast -
Learn what AFPM is doing to empower industry employees to tell the story of our industries and to change the narrative at the EMpower Breakfast. This session is for those who are looking for practical ways to engage in proactive and constructive conversations with their communities about their company and their industry, a ”must attend” for all industry personnel.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to: geasley@afpm.org. Space is limited.

07:00 am - 05:00 pm Registration

08:00 am - 10:00 am Concurrent Sessions -
• Cybersecurity
• Operational Planning, Control & Automation Technologies
• Principles & Practices – Hydroprocessing
• Q&A and Discussion Session – Crude/Vacuum Distillation & Coking

10:00 am - 10:15 am Coffee Break

10:15 am - 12:00 pm Concurrent Sessions - Continued -
• Cybersecurity
• Operational Planning, Control & Automation Technologies
• Principles & Practices – Hydroprocessing
• Q&A and Discussion Session – Crude/Vacuum Distillation & Coking

12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Lunch in Exhibit Hall

02:00 pm - 03:30 pm Concurrent Sessions -
• Cybersecurity
• Operational Planning, Control & Automation Technologies
• Principles & Practices – Crude/Vacuum Distillation & Coking
• Q&A Session – FCC

03:30 pm - 03:45 pm Refreshment Break

03:45 pm - 05:15 pm Concurrent Sessions - Continued -
• Cybersecurity
• Operational Planning, Control & Automation Technologies
• Principles & Practices – Crude/Vacuum Distillation & Coking
• Q&A and Discussion Session – FCC

05:15 pm - 06:45 pm Women in Refining Reception - Reception open to registered women only.
Join us for this opportunity to both share and learn professional development strategies and build a network of women leading our industry, as you relax after two days of intense learning.


Wednesday October 03, 2018

07:30 am - 10:00 am Registration

08:00 am - 09:30 am Concurrent Sessions -
• Principles & Practices – FCC
• Principles & Practices – Fostering Profitability

09:00 am - 11:00 am Cybersecurity/OPCAT Town Hall -
Groundhog Day … Getting People to Change

09:30 am - 09:45 am Coffee Break

09:45 am - 11:00 am Concurrent Sessions - Continued -
• Cybersecurity/OPCAT Town Hall – See Town Hall above
• Principles & Practices – FCC
• Principles & Practices – Fostering Profitability