Women in Industry Reception
The AFPM Women in Industry sessions focus on empowering women in our industry by creating networking and training opportunities. Attendees can take advantage of opportunities to learn from industry leaders, engage and connect.
Featuring guest speaker:
Eboni Monk Adams, Director of Marketing, Advanced Refining Technologies, and author of Leading Wise: Inspirational Reflections for Corporate Leaders
Open to registered women attendees only.
Sponsored by: Albemarle
Morning Coffee
Come meet fellow attendees in our video rooms. Great place to break the ice and interact with others at the conference.
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 8:59 AM
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 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.
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