“Port Security Grants”: A missed opportunity or a path to corporate attention for security. Strengthen your port by supplementing your budget to complete a needed project. Reduce Risk through target hardening using the latest technology with the benefit of matching funds.
DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency works closely with industry to help build a sector that can defend against both cyber and physical threats. During this session, CISA Chemical Security Policy Chief Annie Hunziker Boyer will speak to the future direction of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) regulations, CFATS reauthorization priorities, and insights from the first year of CFATS inspection audits. Chief Hunziker will also brief conference attendees on the recent Global Chemical Security Congress and the opportunities for greater involvement from industry. CISA’s Regional Director for Region 6 will discuss regional priorities, initiatives, and services that support the security and resilience of critical infrastructure owners and operators.
Implementation of the TSA Security Directives are in full swing---hear the latest on any implementation and compliance issues and the next steps for pipeline security.
Join us for a session discussing three relevant topics covering both the cyber-physical security world for asset owner operators. The need for increased collaboration within AFPM community members, the current and future regulatory requirements, and soooo many new initiatives that albeit are in good faith, which and what matters.
Hear the latest on the TWIC Reader rule, future USCG cyber actions, and other MTSA issues.
Collaboration and cooperation with your local responders is more important than ever for the safety and security of your people and facilities. Hear from industry and local responders on great community outreach practices.
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Chet Thompson, AFPM President and CEO
2023 Petrochemical Heritage Award Presentation
Jim Fitterling, CEO, Dow Chemical Company
The Petrochemical Heritage Award recognizes those whose contributions to public understanding are noteworthy, who have displayed significant entrepreneurship in the petrochemical profession or industry, and who have been active in philanthropic and/or communal affairs. This year’s honoree is Jim Fitterling, CEO Dow
Morning Keynote: Economic Forecast: Impact of Seismic Surprises
Marci Rossell, Expert Economic Forecaster, Former Chief Economist for CNBC and Co-Host of Squawk Box
One of the most trusted names in financial reporting and economics, Dr. Rossell delivers a U.S. economic outlook for the next 18-24 months. Drawing on history, theory, and her ringside seat to Wall Street, she delivers an insider’s perspective on the most important economic events of our time and discusses the impact of key factors like inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and the possibility of a recession. Get an informed outlook n the coming year and understand new opportunities that are on the horizon. Dr. Rossell outlines the current state of the economy, explaining monetary policy, movements in the stock market, oil prices and the real estate market. She highlights that current conditions are symptomatic of a larger trend: businesses today face a variety of seismic surprises, including cyberterrorism, environmental disasters, swings in the regulatory regime, and, yes, pandemics as well.
Closing Session Remarks