Overview

The AFPM International Petrochemical Conference is one of the largest petrochemical events in the world, attracting more than thousands of participants from companies across the globe. In addition to private meeting spaces and networking events, attendees will hear from industry leaders on key political, economic and environmental issues facing the petrochemical industry.

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Schedule
Sunday March 26, 2023
08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Registration
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Monday March 27, 2023
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Registration
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Breakfast
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday March 28, 2023
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Photo Session with Keynote - Invitation Only
11:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Time Title
08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Registration
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Time Title
07:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Registration
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM
Breakfast
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Jim Fitterling — CEO, Dow Chemical Company & Petrochemical Heritage Honoree
Marci Rossell — World-renowned Economist & Financial Expert, Gotham Artists
Chet Thompson — President and CEO, AFPM
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Chet Thompson — President and CEO, AFPM
Bruce Chinn — President and CEO, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Michael Heinz — Chairman & CEO, BASF Corporation
Jim Teague — Co-Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise Products Operating LLC
Lori Ryerkerk — Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Celanese Corporation
11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Moderator: Victoria Meyer — Host of “The Chemical Show”, B2B Strategy and Marketing Expert, and founder of Progressio Global
Dave Andrew — Vice President of New Market Development, ExxonMobil
Gulay Serhatkulu — SVP, Petrochemicals NA, BASF Corporation
Bill Cooper — Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development, Cyclyx International, LLC
Jeremy Wallach — Partner, McKinsey & Company
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Moderator: Robert Kumpf, PhD — Specialist Executive, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Charles McConnell — Energy Officer UH Energy Executive Director, Carbon Management and Energy Sustainability - Chancellor/President’s Division, University of Houston
Michelle Noack — Global Climate Transition Director, Energy & Climate, Dow
Calvin Emanuel — Vice President & General Manager - Sustainable Growth Solutions, Nalco Water
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Moderator: Jeff Gunnulfsen — Senior Director, Security & Risk Management, AFPM
Mohit Chanana — Chief Information Security Officer, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP
Ben Miller — Vice President of Services, Dragos, Inc.
Jim Guinn — Senior Managing Director Global Cyber Industry & Cyber-Physical Security (OT/IoT) Leader, Accenture
Nitin Natarajan — Deputy Director, Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U. S. Department of Homeland Security
Time Title
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Joe Chang — Global Editor, ICIS
Dewey Johnson — Senior Vice President & Global Lead, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, A Dow Jones Company
David Yankovitz — Principal / Cross-business US Chemicals Market Leader, Deloitte
Ashley Reichheld — Principal / Co-author of The Four Factors of Trust, Deloitte
Walt Hart Ph.D., P.E. — Olefins Americas Lead Fuels, Chemicals and Resource Solutions, S&P Global Commodity Insights
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
David Stillman and Jonah Stillman — An intergenerational duo composed of Gen X and Gen Z
David Stillman, GenGuru
Jonah Stillman, GenGuru
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Jane Purchall — Senior Leader with Aberkyn – a McKinsey company
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Photo Session with Keynote - Invitation Only
11:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Jon Meacham — Presidential Historian | Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author, Gotham Artists

Registration

Registration fees are based on AFPM membership. If your company is a member of AFPM, you qualify for the member fees.

Save $100 on registration fees by registering on or before March 1, 2023. Registration fees increase by $100 on March 2, 2023. Online registration closes March 24, 2023.

Registration Cancellation Policy

Cancellations may be made by February 17, 2023 with no penalty. Cancellations must be submitted in writing. Written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between February 18 and March 1, 2023 will receive a refund of fees, less a $100 processing fee. No refunds after March 1, 2023. No telephone cancellations.

Registration Fees
Name Price Available To
Member Registration - Early $850.00 Members/Government
Member Registration - Late $950.00 Members/Government
Non-Member Registration - Early $1,350.00 Non-Members
Non-Member Registration - Late $1,450.00 Non-Members
Spouse Registration $100.00

Special Events

All ticketed functions are open to registered attendees only. Tickets can be purchased at time of online registration. To purchase tickets after registration is completed, click Register Now, and add the tickets you wish to purchase without making any other changes to the registration. You will only be charged for what has been added.

Ticket sales conclude when online registration closes March 24. No tickets or same-day seating will be available on-site. No refunds on ticketed functions after March 1, 2023.

Special Events Fees
Name Price Available To
International Petrochemical Luncheon
Luncheon Ticket $125.00 Registered Attendees Only
International Petrochemical Luncheon - Table of 8
Luncheon Table $1,000.00 Members

Details

Below please find additional information for this year's conference.

Affiliates

If you are interested in holding a meeting space or suite at this year’s IPC, please contact Morgan Molnar and Indira Fuller-Bey at ipcsuites@afpm.org for more information.

Meeting Attire:

Business

Travel:

Taxi: Approximate cost from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to the downtown hotels is approximately $30 one way.

Parking: Valet - $55.00 USD; Self-Parking - $43.00 USD. Plus applicable taxes

Meeting App:

The AFPM Meeting app contains an up to date attendee list, up-to-the-minute program details, session surveys, speaker information, as well as information regarding hospitality suites. Also, be sure to use the app to connect with attendees at the conference through the special email service provided through the app. The app will be available to registered attendees two (2) weeks before the conference.

Housing

Reservations cannot be made prior to registration. If you register before the hotel cut-off date, you will receive a link to make a hotel reservation once your registration is complete. You can also find the link to reserve your housing at the top of your confirmation email.

Be sure to register and reserve your room by March 1, 2023 The room block rate cannot be guaranteed after this date. **Please note the Marriott Rivercenter has extended their cut-off date until Friday, March 17, 2023.

Grand Hyatt San Antonio
600 E. Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-2600

Guest Room
Rate: $239.00 Single/Double Occupancy

Marriott Rivercenter Hotel
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-3901

Guest Room
Rate: $241.00 Single/Double Occupancy

Marriott Riverwalk Hotel
889 East Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

Guest Room
Rate: $241.00 Single/Double Occupancy

Westin Riverwalk Hotel
420 Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205-2920

Guest Room - City View
Rate: $239.00 Single/Double Occupancy

Guest Room - River View
Rate: $259.00 Single/Double Occupancy

By registering for this meeting you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by AFPM's policies on registration, housing, cancellation, spouse/guest registration, and fees.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols
AFPM is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, CDC guidelines, city/state regulations, and venue practices. Due to the changing nature of these restrictions and requirements, AFPM will release official safety protocols two weeks prior to the conference that all staff and attendees must follow while present at the conference.

Registration Policy
Those who are present at the site of an AFPM meeting and/or occupy a hotel room in the AFPM room block to conduct business with industry personnel gathered for that meeting are expected to register for that meeting and pay the registration fee, whether or not they attend a specific function.

Member Fee Eligibility
The member rate is based on membership information currently on file with AFPM. If your company is not currently a member, the non-member fees will be charged to your credit card.

Spouse/Guest Policy
A guest is a spouse/significant other, friend or an adult child (18 years old or older) who is not in an industry-related occupation. A co-worker, an associate, or a spouse who works within the industry may not use the Spouse/Guest Registration category.

Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations must be submitted in writing and emailed to IPC@afpm.org. Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty. Substitutions can be made online by the individual who entered the registration or can be submitted in writing to IPC@afpm.org.

Cancellations may be made by February 17, 2023 with no penalty. Cancellations must be submitted in writing. Written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between February 18 and March 1, 2023 will receive a refund of fees, less a $100 processing fee. No refunds after March 1, 2023. No telephone cancellations.

Ticket Refund Policy: Individual
Refunds will be made on individual tickets purchased if request is received in writing on or before March 1, 2023. No refunds after March 1. Ticketed functions are open to registered attendees only.

Ticket Refund Policy: Tables of 8

Refunds will be made on tables of tickets purchased if request is received in writing on or before March 1, 2023. No refunds after March 1. Ticketed functions are open to registered attendees only.

Recording Policy
Video recording, streaming or broadcasting of the exhibit hall, general sessions, workshops and discussions is strictly prohibited.

Photo Release
By registering for this conference, I hereby grant AFPM, its licensees and assigns, the right to use my name, biographic material, as well as, photos, or videos taken of me during the conference in news media, websites, publications, programs, articles, and/or marketing materials.

AFPM Antitrust Guidelines
AFPM takes its antitrust compliance obligations seriously and our antitrust policy goes beyond the minimum requirements.

To ensure compliance with the antitrust laws and avoid any appearance of anticompetitive activity, every participant in AFPM meetings and AFPM activities must adhere to the AFPM antitrust guidelines.

Therefore, there should be no discussion or disclosure of information with respect to:

  • Individual company's prices, profits, premiums, surcharges, or discounts;

  • your intent to do business with specific customers;

  • proposed product offerings;

  • allocation of geographic or product markets;

  • any refusal to deal with a customer or supplier;

  • how to respond to the market behavior of a competitor;

  • company's non-public, confidential information; or

  • any other topic involving a potentially anticompetitive practice.


It is not only your duty to follow the AFPM policy, but also to affirmatively stop any conversations on impermissible subjects. If a discussion presents an antitrust issue, raise your concern immediately. If the discussion continues, announce that you are leaving the meeting because you have an antitrust concern and immediately report your concern to AFPM staff and legal counsel. These Guidelines apply both during the meeting and at informal social events involving AFPM members.

This reference is an overview of AFPM's Antitrust Guidelines. It is not a substitute for legal counsel. Any and all antitrust related concerns should be addressed to AFPM's General Counsel.

Ethical Responsibility and Professional and Personal Conduct Code
The American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (“AFPM”) has adopted the following “Ethical Responsibility and Professional and Personal Conduct Code” (hereinafter, “the Code”). Every member of AFPM, their designated representatives, and non-member attendees at all AFPM meetings and forums agree to abide by the Code as a condition of membership in AFPM and attendance and participation at AFPM meetings and forums.

The Code requires the following of all individuals attending AFPM meetings and forums:

  • Adherence to the AFPM bylaws and the AFPM policies and procedures, as adopted by AFPM’s Board of Directors.

  • Strict compliance with antitrust laws.

  • Adherence to all applicable federal and state laws.

  • Maintenance of the highest level of professional and personal ethical behavior while attending AFPM meetings and forums.

  • Prevention of certain behaviors, including harassment, violence, intimidation and discrimination of any kind involving race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or, where applicable, veteran or marital status.

  • Assurance that conduct at all times and in all professional and personal dealings with each other and other attendees is with the highest level of integrity and courtesy.

  • Sharing of knowledge and expertise as speakers at AFPM educational events and sessions whenever practicable, without soliciting or explicitly promoting their own organization's products or services.

  • Working to instill public and consumer confidence in the petrochemical and refining industries, its member companies, and its professionals, avoiding any action conducive to discrediting members of AFPM.

  • Refraining from scheduling general attendance meetings, receptions or other events at times that conflict with substantive programming or social events at AFPM meetings without express written permission of AFPM.


Failure to abide by the Code may result, for the first offense, in informal censure of a company or individual by the AFPM Executive Committee. If violations of the Code continue after such an informal censure, a company may be subject to expulsion from AFPM, or an individual to exclusion from participation in AFPM activities, by the Board of Directors.


Entertainment Policy
We ask your cooperation in observing Association policy on activities held in conjunction with any AFPM meeting:

  • Meetings or social activities should not be scheduled that take registrants away from AFPM programs and AFPM-sponsored activities;

  • Any company sponsoring a function to which 25 or more people are invited should outline its plans for advance approval by AFPM. In general, such functions will be approved if they do not unduly take registrants away from AFPM-sponsored activities;

  • All representatives of companies sponsoring hospitality activities are expected to register for the meeting;

  • Hospitality suites are expected to close by 12:00 a.m.;

  • Food, beverage and service personnel (bartenders, hostesses, etc.) must be obtained through the hotel catering department;

  • Suite promotional activities are to avoid the use of elaborate entertainment, expensive door prizes, suite attendance solicitation by individuals who are not full-time employees of the sponsoring company, or other similar activities.

Sponsorship Information

Show your support for the industry and get additional exposure at the conference by sponsoring at the International Petrochemical Conference.

If you are interested in being a sponsor at this year’s IPC, please contact Latoya Britt at sponsorships@afpm.org for more information.

Name Description Price
IPC Luncheon This event brings together all conference attendees for lunch and a keynote presentation on Tuesday afternoon. This year’s keynote will be delivered by Jon Meacham, Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize winning author. During the event, your logo will be displayed on the screen and your company will be recognized from the mainstage by the host. Subject to AFPM approval, you will also be given the opportunity to present a video of limited duration at the beginning of the luncheon. Your company will have a centrally located reserved table for 8 at luncheon. This sponsorship opportunity also includes 8 complimentary registrations. $35,000 Select
Welcome Reception The signature event brings together attendees for an evening of cocktails and networking on Sunday. It’s a perfect opportunity to have your company brand showcased as a leader in the industry. This sponsorship includes recognition in printed materials, onsite signage, and ability to provide company branded items for the event. This sponsorship opportunity also includes 8 complimentary registrations. $30,000 Select
Women In Industry Be the official sponsor of this highly anticipated event that brings together women to share and learn professional development strategies to build a network of women leading the petrochemical industry. Recognition includes branding opportunities such as your logo displayed on all AFPM Women in Industry email communications prior to the event. During the event, your logo will be displayed on the screen and your company will be recognized from the mainstage by the host. You will also be given a brief speaking opportunity of limited duration at the event to welcome the group. For additional visibility, you may bring three pull-up banners to place in the room, logoed gifts for each attendee as a memento of the occasion and/or branded materials at the discretion of the sponsor. This sponsorship opportunity also includes 6 complimentary registrations. $20,000 Select
Specialty Coffee Opportunity - Monday, March 27 There are opportunities on both Monday and Tuesday to bring an exceptional, engaging, and delicious craft coffee experience to the conference. You have the opportunity to brand every cup of coffee with your logo. The approximate total cost of this sponsorship is approximately $20,000 and will be determined based upon the number of cups of coffee served and could vary from the estimate above. This sponsorship opportunity also includes a complimentary registration. $20,000 Select
Specialty Coffee Opportunity - Tuesday, March 28 There are opportunities on both Monday and Tuesday to bring an exceptional, engaging, and delicious craft coffee experience to the conference. You have the opportunity to brand every cup of coffee with your logo. The approximate total cost of this sponsorship is approximately $20,000 and will be determined based upon the number of cups of coffee served and could vary from the estimate above. This sponsorship opportunity also includes a complimentary registration. $20,000 Select
Petrochemical Leadership Luncheon This is a formal meeting of the AFPM petrochemical committee open to invited guests. Luncheon attendees are provided updates on current items of interest and briefings from preeminent executives on the latest topics impacting the petrochemical industry. You will have the ability to invite 6 guests (including your staff). Logo table signs will be placed on the tables, recognition on the screen and in printed material. Ability to hand out collateral upon completion of the event. This sponsorship opportunity also includes 6 complimentary registrations. $20,000 Select
Conference Partner Opportunity - Non Member Interested in an overall elevated presence at the 2023 International Petrochemical Conference for your company? Take advantage of one of these high-visibility sponsorship opportunities. • Complimentary registrations (3) • Recognition in the general session • Access to pre and post conference attendee lists • Ads/logos on event marketing materials, website, and on-site signage • Company logo on AFPM event page with url link to company website • Recognition via AFPM social media channels $17,500 Select
WIFI Be the company that makes it possible for attendees to access meeting information, presentations, handouts, files, and more. The WIFI password will be your company’s name, and users will be redirected to a URL of your choosing. This sponsorship opportunity also includes 2 complimentary registrations. $15,000 Select
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Session Sponsor Be the official sponsor of this highly anticipated session at IPC. During the event, your logo will be displayed on the screen and your company will be recognized from the mainstage by the host. Subject to AFPM approval, you will also be given the opportunity to present a video of limited duration at the beginning of the session to welcome the group. For additional visibility, you may bring three pull-up banners to place in the room, logoed gifts for each attendee as a memento of the occasion and/or branded materials at the discretion of the sponsor. This sponsorship opportunity also includes a complimentary registration. $10,000 Select
Conference Partner Opportunities - AFPM Member Interested in an overall elevated presence at the 2023 International Petrochemical Conference for your company? Take advantage of one of these high-visibility sponsorship opportunities. Conference Partner (Unlimited) • Complimentary registrations (3) • Recognition in the general session • Access to pre and post conference attendee lists • Ads/logos on event marketing materials, website, and on-site signage • Company logo on AFPM event page with url link to company website • Recognition via AFPM social media channels $10,000 Select
Networking Break Opportunity - Tuesday, March 28 Sponsor the networking breaks for Monday and Tuesday activities. In addition to the food & beverages offered, this sponsorship includes the ability to have a 6 ft table display during the day for your company. You may display collateral and utilize branded signage. This sponsorship will also be recognized in the printed materials. This sponsorship opportunity also includes a complimentary registration. $10,000 Select
Networking Break Opportunity - Monday, March 27 Sponsor the networking breaks for Monday and Tuesday activities. In addition to the food & beverages offered, this sponsorship includes the ability to have a 6 ft table display during the day for your company. You may display collateral and utilize branded signage. This sponsorship will also be recognized in the printed materials. This sponsorship opportunity also includes a complimentary registration. $10,000 Select
Branded Escalators, Elevators, Floor, and Window Clings Make a big impact by placing your company- or institution-designed artwork in various prominent areas within AFPM’s IPC space. $2,500 Select

Sponsors