General Session
Digital Transformation in the Petrochemical Industry Leveraging Technology to Achieve Business Goals (In-Person Only)
What does digital transformation mean for the petrochemical industry? This panel will share their journeys from changing culture, leveraging technology to achieve business goals, and planning for the future.
Moderator:
Peter Reynolds, Principal Analyst, Energy and Chemicals
Panelists:
Anup Sharma, Senior Vice President, Global Business Services, LyondellBasell
Suresh Vaidyanathan, General Manager, Refining Business Improvement & Chief Engineer, Phillips 66
What does digital transformation mean for the petrochemical industry? This panel will share their journeys from changing culture, leveraging technology to achieve business goals, and planning for the future.
Moderator:
Peter Reynolds, Principal Analyst, Energy and Chemicals
Panelists:
Anup Sharma, Senior Vice President, Global Business Services, LyondellBasell
Suresh Vaidyanathan, General Manager, Refining Business Improvement & Chief Engineer, Phillips 66
International Petrochemical Luncheon
Keynote Speaker
Isaacson provides an analysis of common traits of some of Americas greatest leaders and how those traits can be used to empower todays business leaders, fostering the creativity necessary to compete in a new century of globalization.
Walter Isaacson Renowned Historian / Author
Price: $125.00
In-person - Luncheon is open to registered attendees only. Badge & ticket are required to gain admittance. Reserved Seating is available with purchase of a table of 6 only. Tables of 6 are only available to members. Tickets must be purchased by October 1. No tickets or same-day seating will be available on-site.
Virtual Virtual registrants are welcome to join other virtual registrants for lunch conversation and networking at video tables prior to viewing the presentation. There is no additional fee to attend this session for virtual registrants.
Isaacson provides an analysis of common traits of some of Americas greatest leaders and how those traits can be used to empower todays business leaders, fostering the creativity necessary to compete in a new century of globalization.
Walter Isaacson Renowned Historian / Author
Price: $125.00
In-person - Luncheon is open to registered attendees only. Badge & ticket are required to gain admittance. Reserved Seating is available with purchase of a table of 6 only. Tables of 6 are only available to members. Tickets must be purchased by October 1. No tickets or same-day seating will be available on-site.
Virtual Virtual registrants are welcome to join other virtual registrants for lunch conversation and networking at video tables prior to viewing the presentation. There is no additional fee to attend this session for virtual registrants.
Emerging Technology - Concurrent Sessions
10:00 am - 10:45 am
- Handheld Wireless Technology for Refining and Petrochemical Operations
- Public Policy that Drive Emerging Technologies
- Leveraging Technology for Facility Operations, Training and Maintenance
- Cybersecurity: Lessons Learned from COVID-19
- Case Study Analysis of the Worlds First Commercial Fixed-Bed Catalyst Removal Robot
11:00 am - 11:45 am
- Wireless Instrumentation Technology for Refining and Petrochemical Operations
- Public Policy that Drive Emerging Technologies
- Drone Technology Uses for Refining and Petrochemical Inspections
- Return on Investment with Refining and Petrochemical Data
- Avoiding Issues with Non-Decomposed Mercaptans During Sulfiding
- Handheld Wireless Technology for Refining and Petrochemical Operations
- Public Policy that Drive Emerging Technologies
- Leveraging Technology for Facility Operations, Training and Maintenance
- Cybersecurity: Lessons Learned from COVID-19
- Case Study Analysis of the Worlds First Commercial Fixed-Bed Catalyst Removal Robot
11:00 am - 11:45 am
- Wireless Instrumentation Technology for Refining and Petrochemical Operations
- Public Policy that Drive Emerging Technologies
- Drone Technology Uses for Refining and Petrochemical Inspections
- Return on Investment with Refining and Petrochemical Data
- Avoiding Issues with Non-Decomposed Mercaptans During Sulfiding
Topics with Industry Wide Implications - Concurrent Sessions
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
- Crude to Chemicals - The Reality versus Perception
- Roundtable Session: Turnaround Planning and Execution
- Refining Case Studies on Leveraging Data Analysis and Reporting Tools for Decision-Making
- Emerging Leaders
- Using Step-Out Catalyst Technology to Drive Refinery Efficiency
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
- FCC Catalyst Selection
- Roundtable Session: Turnaround Planning and Execution
- Human Organizational Performance (HOP)
- Workforce Development and Retention
- Maximization of High-Value Transportation Fuels and Petrochemicals with Refinery Conversion Processes; Real-time Crude Oil Data for Refinery Decision Making
- Crude to Chemicals - The Reality versus Perception
- Roundtable Session: Turnaround Planning and Execution
- Refining Case Studies on Leveraging Data Analysis and Reporting Tools for Decision-Making
- Emerging Leaders
- Using Step-Out Catalyst Technology to Drive Refinery Efficiency
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
- FCC Catalyst Selection
- Roundtable Session: Turnaround Planning and Execution
- Human Organizational Performance (HOP)
- Workforce Development and Retention
- Maximization of High-Value Transportation Fuels and Petrochemicals with Refinery Conversion Processes; Real-time Crude Oil Data for Refinery Decision Making