2025 AFPM Training Forum
2025 AFPM Training Forum
July 29 -30, 2025
The Westin Galleria Houston
5060 West Alabama St.
Houston, TX 77056
Schedule of Sessions and Special Events
Tuesday July 29, 2025 |
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Continental Breakfast
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Registration |
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Welcome & Networking Activity
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Break |
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Concurrent Breakout Sessions - BLOCK A
- • Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - The Phoenix Framework: Reigniting In-Person Training for a New Era -- Carolina Denkler and Magali Verrengia, Third Term Learning • Track: AI Track - AI in Training Education -- Brian Troquille, San Jacinto College - Central: Center for Petrochemical Energy & Technology • Track: Leaders/Leadership - Authentic Leadership: The Art of Building Unshakable Trust -- Tommy Nipp, HASC |
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Break |
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Concurrent Breakout Sessions - BLOCK B
- • Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - The Art of Asking: A Trainer’s Guide to Powerful Questions in the Classroom -- Regina Cooper, Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Track: AI Track - Let's Chat(gpt) -- Susan Hawkins, Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Track: Leaders/Leadership - Utilizing HOP Principles During The Incident Investigation Process -- Rick Pitman, Total Safety |
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Lunch and Technology Showcase |
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Concurrent Breakout Sessions -BLOCK C
- • Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - From Overload to Engagement: Reaffirming Adult Learning Practices -- Jordee Reimer, Flint Hills Resources • Track: AI Track - Is AI an A+ for Training? -- Maureen Brody, Becht • Track: Leaders/Leadership - Human Performance: The importance of getting to know the work -- Antonio Amador, Chevron Phillips Chemical |
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Break & Technology Showcase |
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Concurrent Breakout Session - BLOCK D + 1 Repeats from BLOCK A
- • Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - Training Maintenance Skills Through Hands-On Experiences -- Evan Inobden, Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Track: AI Track - Responsible use of AI -- Caroline Denkler & Magali Verrengia, Third Term Learning • Track: Leaders/Leadership - Authentic Leadership: The Art of Building Unshakable Trust (REPEAT) -- Tommy Nipp, HASC |
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Break |
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Concurrent Breakout Session - BLOCK E (Workshop Block)
- • Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" – Basic Training: ‘How To’s’ -- Cheryl Gonzalez, Cheniere • Track: AI Track (TBD) AI - 'How To' - Applying AI to Refinery Maintenance -- Clint Adams, RTI • Track: Leaders/Leadership- Blending Excellence: Combining Foundations and Nominations to Keep Your Leadership Development On Spec -- Meredith E. Lewis |
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Thank You & Close Day 1 |
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Networking Reception and Technology Showcase |
Wednesday July 30, 2025 |
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Breakfast & Technology Showcase |
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Registration |
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Concurrent Breakout Session - BLOCK A + 1 repeat from Day 1
- -Each moderator will make Day 2 morning announcements • Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - Engagement by Design: The Three Keys to Lasting Learning -- Tommy Nip, HASC • Track: AI Track - Let's Chat (gpt) (REPEAT) -- Susan Hawkins, Marathon Petroleum • Track: Leaders/Leadership - Enhancing Leadership Through HOP: Coaching & Feedback on Error Precursors -- Alaryn Callihoo, BrandSafway |
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Break |
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Concurrent Breakout Session - BLOCK B + 1 repeat from Day 1
- • Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - Facilitation: How to Ensure Your Training Impacts Performance -- Robert Cocheu, CVR • Track: AI Track - Is AI an A+ for Training? (REPEAT) -- Maureen Brody, Becht • Track: Leaders/Leadership – Let It Go: The Art of Delegation -- Amy Abdullah |
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Break |
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Concurrent Breakout Session - BLOCK C + 2 repeats from Day 1
- - Each moderator will make TF25 event wrap up announcements (pad 5-10 min) • Track: Training Techniques "The Practicals" - Bye Bye Boring -- Rick Maranto, Phillips 66 • Track: AI Track - AI for Training (WIP title) -- Brent Railey, CPChem • Track: Leaders/Leadership – Human Performance: The importance of getting to know the work. (REPEAT) -- Antonio Amador, Chevron Phillips Chemical |
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Combine Networking Lunch with WTL & Technology Showcase |