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Open to registered women attendees only. Please RSVP by March 4.

Sponsored by: Albemarle Corporation

Price: $60
Open to registered attendees only. Tickets must be purchased by March 4.

An Insider's Guide to DC: What’s Next? Navigating 2022.

The 2020 Congressional races ushered in a few surprises and lots of new leaders. In a lively, timely and strictly non-partisan presentation, David will take you on a tour of the new DC landscape and what lies ahead for Congress and the President. Drawing on his extensive research on voting patterns and interviews with the candidates, David explores the aftershock of 2020 with an eye to the 2022 midterms and beyond.

Chairman's Welcome:
Jeff Ramsey, President & CEO, Flint Hills Resources, LLC, AFPM Chairman of the Board

President's Report
Chet Thompson, President & CEO, AFPM

Invited Guest Speakers
Representative Garrett Graves (R – LA 6th District)

Keynote Presentations:

Managing Risk in an Unstable World 

Ian Bremmer, President & CEO, Eurasia Group 

To navigate globalization's choppy waters, every business leader analyzes economic risk when considering overseas investments or looking at market exposure. Political analyst and entrepreneur Ian Bremmer explains that by blending political and economic risk analysis, you make savvier investment decisions–seizing valuable opportunities around the globe while avoiding danger zones. Learn how to spot political risk on the horizon and balance it against economic opportunities; shifting geopolitics; the trends on global terror, and what growing political risk means for the global economy.  

What's REALLY On The Mind Of America

Dr. Frank Luntz, Pollster and Communications Expert

Most public opinion experts can only tell you what they think is on the minds of ordinary Americans, but Dr. Frank Luntz lets ordinary Americans speak for themselves. Through thousands of hours of intense direct response/focus group dial testing, Dr. Luntz has his fingers on the pulse of every issue Americans talk about today. Dr. Luntz will provide expert insight and analysis that can help you, the business leader, the politician, or just the average citizen, understand the thoughts and feelings of the average American.

Track 1 – Process Safety Alarm Management
Track 2 – Industrial Hygiene
Track 3 – Contractor Onboarding
Track 4 – Drones
Track 5 – Distinguished Safety Award Recipient Panel

Advocacy - How Community Engagement Benefits People on Both Sides of the Fence
Refineries and petrochemical facilities are critical to cultivating thriving communities. Serving as the foundation of local economies, they are also active partners in programs to advance education, health, safety, and environmental protection. Through these programs and open and transparent communication, they are building trust and lasting partnerships with the people that live in their communities. Hear how our industries are establishing goodwill and supporting their neighbors, and how these activities benefit our workers, from the people who live it every day.

Moderator:
Jaime Zarraby, Senior Vice President, Communications, AFPM

Panelists:
Adam Gattuso, Government Affairs and Communication Leader, Monroe Energy
Blythe Bellows Lamonica, Senior Manager, S.E. Communications Hub, BASF Corporation
Jake Reint, Managing Director of Public Affairs, Flint Hills Resources

Operational Excellence and Culture - Transparency, Credibility and Confidentiality in Sustainability
The energy industry faces a challenging future as governments and financial institutions make a strong push for climate sustainability strategies. Key industry stakeholders are feeling a sense of urgency as near-term commitments are expected. Add to the mix the expectation that data be publicly available, and black-box solutions are no longer being acceptable. Welcome to the Information Age. The industry needs to adapt with flexible, modular ways to provide information in the right context while still protecting their intellectual property. To do so requires a variety of data, methodologies, and partnerships to cross-validate and capture different dimensions of the sustainability landscape. Join us as we present findings and observations from our journey toward providing clients actionable insight and reporting that has been transparent, credible, and confidential.

Moderator:
Tim Go, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, HollyFrontier Corporation

Speaker:
Charles J. Reith, Jr., President & CEO, HSB Solomon Associates LLC

Technology - Midstream Policy Outlook
In recent years we have experienced a myriad of legislative and regulatory midstream policies that improved pipeline safety and streamlined infrastructure permitting.  During the same period, pipelines have become highly politicized.  We have seen widespread efforts to stifle or stop midstream infrastructure projects through the regulatory process, legislation, and litigation.  Furthermore, with a new Administration and Congress focused on transitioning to renewable energy sources the next four years are likely to remain very active. This panel will review current regulatory, legislative, and legal midstream issues and provide and near-term outlook on midstream policy issues.

Moderator:
Robert Benedict, Vice President, Petrochemicals & Midstream, AFPM

Panelists:
Keith Coyle, Attorney, Babst Calland
Christi Tezak, Managing Director, ClearView Energy Partners, LLC
Cynthia Quarterman, Distinguished Fellow, Atlantic Council