2024 Security Conference

Thursday, April 18 - Friday, April 19, 2024
JW Marriott New Orleans
614 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

Schedule of Sessions and Special Events


Wednesday April 17, 2024

01:30 pm - 05:00 pm TSA and Industry Pipeline Physical Security Forum - SOLD OUT
 
Sonya T. Proctor photo Sonya T. Proctor
Assistant Administrator for Surface Operations, TSA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Biography
 
Raymond Reese photo Raymond Reese
Division Director, Surface Operation, Pipeline
Biography

05:30 pm - 07:00 pm Emerging Leaders/First Timers Reception


Thursday April 18, 2024

07:00 am - 05:00 pm Registration

08:00 am - 09:00 am Wicked Problems! - This session will discuss the strange, unpredictable, unregulated security issues that sites must contend with and how partnerships can help create innovative solutions to these odd and unexpected wicked security problems!
 
Alfonso Cavazos photo Alfonso Cavazos
Quality, Crisis, & Security Advisor
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA
Biography
 
Matt Fridley photo Matt Fridley
Senior Director of Safety
Brenntag North America, Inc.
Biography
 
Scott Minikus photo Scott Minikus
Chief Security Inspector, Office of Chemical Security
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Biography
 
John Robert photo John Robert
Director, Global Intelligence & Protection Center
Dow
Biography

09:00 am - 10:00 am USCG Session: Cyber, Drones, and the Future TWIC Reader - Hear the latest on the TWIC Reader rule, future USCG cyber actions, and other MTSA issues.

 
Brandon Link photo Brandon Link
Chief, Domestic Ports Division, Office of Port and Facility Compliance
U.S. Coast Guard
Biography

10:00 am - 11:00 am Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security Issues: Pros & Cons - This session will review the potential security risks and security benefits of AI in the petchem and ONG industry.
 
Michael Mylrea photo Michael Mylrea
Distinguished Fellow
Biography

11:00 am - 11:15 am Break

11:15 am - 12:15 pm Domestic Violent Extremists (DMVEs): Targeting Critical Infrastructure - Domestic violent extremists have increasingly targeted critical infrastructure. This session will review past incidents and discuss this evolving threat.
 
Robert Basaldu
Intelligence Analyst
FBI
Biography
 
Thomas Lott
NCTC Southeast Regional Representative National Counterterrorism Center
Biography

12:15 pm - 01:30 pm Luncheon Keynote
 
Nicholas Eftimiades photo Nicholas Eftimiades
President
Shinobi Enterprises, LLC
Biography

01:30 pm - 02:30 pm Cybersecurity Session: Regulations, Policies, and What is on the Horizon - Cybersecurity threats continue to the ONG and petchem industry and the government has countered these threats with new regulations, policies, and voluntary programs. Hear the latest on this new evolving regulatory landscape
 
Mr. Jeff Gunnulfsen
Senior Director of Security & Chemical Risk Management
AFPM
 
Mr Shiva Krishnasamy photo Mr Shiva Krishnasamy
OT/PCD-IT Security
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Biography

02:30 pm - 03:00 pm Break

03:00 pm - 04:00 pm FSO Best Practices: From Inspectors to Protestors - FSOs are the front line of security and now have to deal with demonstrations, drones, and new cyber inspectors--are you prepared when they arrive at your gate?
 
Mr. Steve Roberts
Chemical Security
 
Mr. Tom Walker photo Mr. Tom Walker
Security Coordinator
Marathon Petroleum Company
Biography
 
Scott Charles Young photo Scott Charles Young
Fire Chief
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Biography

04:00 pm - 05:00 pm Selling Security to Upper Management - Obtaining capital within any organization presents challenges to security practitioners, as it often difficult to compete with direct operational investments. However, in this session Dr. Wilkins will provide practical strategies to increase the likelihood of funding – allowing you to convert your ideas into funded projects. This process requires an understanding beyond the boundaries of risk mitigation and traditional project management, focusing instead on core business acumen and political awareness. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Dr. Wilkins systematic approach to project budgeting, planning, and execution will provide you the tools and credibility to sell to the C-Suite.
 
Mr. William Wilkins photo Mr. William Wilkins
Executive Director, Global Security
Valero Energy Corporation
Biography

05:00 pm - 06:30 pm Reception


Friday April 19, 2024

07:00 am - 08:00 am Breakfast

07:00 am - 01:00 pm Registration

08:00 am - 09:00 am Keynote - AFPM is pleased to announce that the Deputy Director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Nitin Natarajan, will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Security Conference. Director Natarajan is no stranger to the petrochemical and refining industry, having spoken at the 2023 AFPM International Petrochemical Conference and the AFPM sponsored Sam Houston University Institute of Homeland Security Thought Leaders Conference. In this keynote session Director Natarajan will discuss the role government and public-private partnerships will play defending against unconventional and new cyber attacks upon critical infrastructure.

 
Mr. Nitin Natarajan photo Mr. Nitin Natarajan
Deputy Director, Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
U. S. Department of Homeland Security
Biography
 
Mr. Jeffery A. Culver Esq.
Chief Counsel - Security & Transportation
Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC

09:00 am - 10:30 am Cyber-Physical Security Teams Working Together - Join us for a session discussing the important need for increased collaboration between the security team members to deal with new cyber threats and current and future regulatory requirements, and soooo many new voluntary initiatives.
 
Josh Cedoz photo Josh Cedoz
Cybersecurity and DHS Regulatory
Cenovus U.S. Corporation
 
Mr. Eric S Eckel photo Mr. Eric S Eckel
IT Expert, Threat Intel & Regulatory Affairs
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Biography
 
Mr. Jeffrey J Gomes photo Mr. Jeffrey J Gomes
Cybersecurity Director, Fusion Center
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Biography
 
Andrew Thompson photo Andrew Thompson
Business Continuity Manager
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Biography

10:30 am - 11:00 am Break

11:00 am - 12:00 pm TSA Pipeline Security Directives Implementation - Implementation of the TSA Security Directives are in full swing---hear the latest on any implementation and compliance issues and the next steps for pipeline security.
 
Sonya T. Proctor photo Sonya T. Proctor
Assistant Administrator for Surface Operations, TSA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Biography
 
Raymond Reese photo Raymond Reese
Division Director, Surface Operation, Pipeline
Biography

12:00 pm - 01:00 pm CISA-CFATS Lapse, Updates, ChemLock and Global Chemical Security - DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency works closely with industry to help build a sector that can defend against both cyber and physical threats. During this session, CISA will speak to the future direction of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations and CFATS reauthorization priorities. This session will also provide brief conference attendees on the current and future work of the Global Chemical Security Congress.
 
Annie Hunziker Boyer photo Annie Hunziker Boyer
Branch Chief for Chemical Security
CISA
Biography

01:00 pm - 01:15 pm Closing Remarks