General Session
Digital Transformation in the Petrochemical Industry Leveraging Technology to Achieve Business Goals (In-Person Only)
What does digital transformation mean for the petrochemical industry? This panel will share their journeys from changing culture, leveraging technology to achieve business goals, and planning for the future.
Moderator:
Peter Reynolds, Principal Analyst, Energy and Chemicals
Panelists:
Anup Sharma, Senior Vice President, Global Business Services, LyondellBasell
Suresh Vaidyanathan, General Manager, Refining Business Improvement & Chief Engineer, Phillips 66
What does digital transformation mean for the petrochemical industry? This panel will share their journeys from changing culture, leveraging technology to achieve business goals, and planning for the future.
Moderator:
Peter Reynolds, Principal Analyst, Energy and Chemicals
Panelists:
Anup Sharma, Senior Vice President, Global Business Services, LyondellBasell
Suresh Vaidyanathan, General Manager, Refining Business Improvement & Chief Engineer, Phillips 66
International Petrochemical Luncheon
Keynote Speaker
Isaacson provides an analysis of common traits of some of Americas greatest leaders and how those traits can be used to empower todays business leaders, fostering the creativity necessary to compete in a new century of globalization.
Walter Isaacson Renowned Historian / Author
Price: $125.00
In-person - Luncheon is open to registered attendees only. Badge & ticket are required to gain admittance. Reserved Seating is available with purchase of a table of 6 only. Tables of 6 are only available to members. Tickets must be purchased by October 1. No tickets or same-day seating will be available on-site.
Virtual Virtual registrants are welcome to join other virtual registrants for lunch conversation and networking at video tables prior to viewing the presentation. There is no additional fee to attend this session for virtual registrants.
Isaacson provides an analysis of common traits of some of Americas greatest leaders and how those traits can be used to empower todays business leaders, fostering the creativity necessary to compete in a new century of globalization.
Walter Isaacson Renowned Historian / Author
Price: $125.00
In-person - Luncheon is open to registered attendees only. Badge & ticket are required to gain admittance. Reserved Seating is available with purchase of a table of 6 only. Tables of 6 are only available to members. Tickets must be purchased by October 1. No tickets or same-day seating will be available on-site.
Virtual Virtual registrants are welcome to join other virtual registrants for lunch conversation and networking at video tables prior to viewing the presentation. There is no additional fee to attend this session for virtual registrants.
Executive Committee Meeting
(Committee Members Only)
Welcome Back Dinner
Take advantage of the first time in the last 12 months to network with fellow Board Members and Representatives live and in person and join in a leadership discussion. Be sure to rsvp when you register for the conference.
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 Zeihan 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.
AFPM 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