BOW
Base Oils and Waxes Session
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Wax: Alternative to Microcrystalline Wax for Rubber Products
Yoji Nakamura, Nippon Seiro Co., Ltd.
A Global Scenario for Base Oils: Expected Developments in Supply & Demand
James Ray, ICIS
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Wax: Alternative to Microcrystalline Wax for Rubber Products
Yoji Nakamura, Nippon Seiro Co., Ltd.
A Global Scenario for Base Oils: Expected Developments in Supply & Demand
James Ray, ICIS
General Session
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Life Cycle Management & Sustainability
Sheryl Corrigan, Koch Industries
Rachel Meidl, Rice University
Danielle Joseph, Closed Loop Partners
Jim Becker, Moderator, CP Chem
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Engaging the Next Generation
Molly Sands, Humu
Chuck Alvarez, Cameron Brooks
Julia Christenson, Edelman
Jaime Zarraby, Moderator, AFPM
3:45pm - 5:00pm
Get the Best Out of Your Workforce with Inclusion
A panel discussion hosted by: BASF Corporation, LyondellBasell Industries, and The DOW Chemical Company.
Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel, CEO, LyondellBasell
Wayne Smith, CEO, BASF Corporation
Jane Palmeieri, DOW
Dr. Steve Robbins, Moderator, S.L. Robbins and Associates
Reception
Sponsored by BASF Corporation, LyondellBasell Industries, and The DOW Chemical Company.
Petrochemical Forum
9:30am - 10:15am
Politics, Technology, Cost: What are the Future Drivers of Competitive Advantage?
Steve Zinger, Wood Mackenzie
Steve Weber, Argus Media
Duane Dickson, Deloitte
10:15am - 11:00am
Petrochemicals Role in Changing Mobility Landscape
Roman Kramarchuk, S & P Global Platts
Kurt Barrow, IHS Markit
Mike Hickner, Penn State University
Dr. Bob Kumpf, Moderator, Deloitte
International Petrochemical Luncheon
North American Geo-Politics and the Energy Industry: Former Leaders Reflect
Dick Cheney, Former U.S. Vice President
Stephen Harper, Former Canadian Prime Minister
Felipe Calderon, Former Mexican President
Chet Thompson, Moderator, AFPM
Price: $100.00
Luncheon open to registered attendees only. Badge & ticket required to gain admittance. Reserved Seating is available with purchase of table of 10 only. Tickets must be purchased by March 15. No tickets or same-day seating will be available on-site.
Morning Coffee
Come meet fellow attendees in our video rooms. Great place to break the ice and interact with others at the conference.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 8:59 AM
General Session
Opening Remarks
Joe Gorder, Chairman, President & CEO, Valero Energy Corporation
President's Report
Chet Thompson, President & CEO, AFPM
Keynote Speaker
Peter Zeihan, Geopolitical Strategist and Author
Peter is a geopolitical strategist and critically acclaimed author who combines an expert understanding of demography, economics, energy, politics, technology, and security to help prepare for an uncertain future. With a keen eye toward what will drive tomorrows headlines, Peter uses an irreverent approach to transform todays topics into relevant takeaways.
Executive Leadership Panel
2020 was a year of unprecedented challenges ranging from a global pandemic to extreme weather events, historic market volatility, social unrest throughout the nation, and a highly unpredictable regulatory environment.
In the face of extraordinary events, the refining, petrochemical and midstream industries never fail to demonstrate their resiliency. Join us for a discussion with industry leaders as they share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities weve encountered over the last year and their outlook on the future.
Moderator:
Chet Thompson, President & CEO, AFPM
Panelists:
Mike Jennings, President & CEO, HollyFrontier Corporation
Torkel Rhenman, Executive Vice President, LyondellBasell Industries
Bob Herman, Executive Vice President, Refining, Phillips 66
Willie Chiang, Chairman & CEO, Plains All American Pipeline, LP
Virtual Lunch Bunch
Networking and entertainment opportunity.