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Navigating the AI Revolution: Insights on Risks and Collaborative Solutions

Cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs dives deep into the many risks of AI, including bias, job displacement, security threats, privacy loss, autonomous weapons, and ethical concerns. He underscores the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration among industry, government, researchers, and academia in addressing these challenges. By sharing practical solutions and proactive measures, he advocates for a responsible approach to AI development, ensuring its potential is harnessed while mitigating adverse impacts on society.
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Chris Krebs
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In Pursuit of a Global Agreement on Plastic Pollution – An Inside Look in the United Nations Negotiations

In the next year, over 190 national delegations will continue to deliberate as they pursue an ambitious global agreement to address plastic pollution. Dubbed by some the “Paris Accords for Plastics”, this agreement has the potential to address plastic pollution while enabling a circular economy for plastics. This agreement could have wide-ranging impacts on the petrochemical and plastics value chain. This session will include industry experts who have been on the ground at the negotiations. They will share their thoughts on the progress to date and a preview of what we can expect moving forward.
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Robert Benedict
Greg Skelton
Tracey Campbell
Kerri Reyer
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Technical Revolution in the Petrochemical Industry – Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics and More

The petrochemicals industry has a long history of being on the forefront of developing and leveraging technology for improved operations, safety and optimization. Recently, we have seen how the Petrochemical Industry has embraced technology that can spur a step change in operational, financial, and safety performance. This panel will include experts discussing how they are utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning in their operations, what they have defined as the value proposition, and lessons learned from implementation.
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Sebastian Rau
Jason Gislason
Michael Hotaling
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Petrochemical Industry Experts Showcase

8:00 - 8:45 am: S&P Global Commodity Insights: Chemical Industry Challenges and Opportunities in the Climate Change Era
Mark Eramo, Senior Vice President, Global Lead of Fuels, Chemicals & Resource Solutions, S&P Global Commodity Insights

Tony Potter, Chemicals, Derivatives, Plastics & Materials Lead, S&P Global Commodity Insights

Kurt Barrow, Head of Oil Markets, Midstream, and Downstream
Research, S&P Global Commodity Insights

8:45 - 9:30 am: Chemical Market Analytics (CMA): Chemical Downcycle Results & the Energy Transition Tsunami - Industry Implications

Dewey Johnson, Senior Vice President & Global Lead, Chemical Market Analytics

Carlo Barrasa, Vice President, Global Energy & Feedstock Markets, Chemical Market Analytics

Steve Lewandowski, Vice President, Global Olefins and Derivatives, Chemical Market Analytics

9:30 - 10:15 am: Deloitte: Petrochemicals - The world needs you to THRIVE!

David Yankovitz, Deloitte, Principal, US Chemicals Industry Leader, Deloitte

Robert J. Kumpf, PhD, Managing Director, Deloitte

Kelly M. Irvin, Client Relationship Executive, Deloitte

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Dewey Johnson
David Yankovitz
Mark A Eramo
Anthony Potter
Kurt A. Barrow
Carlo Barrasa
Steve Lewandowski
Robert Kumpf
Kelly Irvin
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