Welcome Reception
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Breakfast
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General Session
Welcome and Introductory Remarks
Chet Thompson, AFPM President and CEO
2026 Petrochemical Heritage Award Presentation
The Petrochemical Heritage Honoree 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 Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel, retired CEO of LyondellBasell Industries.
Chet Thompson, AFPM President and CEO
2026 Petrochemical Heritage Award Presentation
The Petrochemical Heritage Honoree 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 Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel, retired CEO of LyondellBasell Industries.
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Reflections from the C-Suite
Hear from industry leaders in the Petrochemical sector as they reflect on the past and look forward to future. C-suite executives will discuss a wide range of issues and how they are approaching challenges and opportunities at their companies. Panelist would be C-suite level, and this session would moderated by AFPM president and CEO.
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Petrochemical Leadership Luncheon
Invitation Only
This is a formal meeting of the AFPM petrochemical committee open to invited guests. Luncheon attendees are provided updates on current items of interest and briefings from preeminent executives on the latest topics impacting the petrochemical industry.
This is a formal meeting of the AFPM petrochemical committee open to invited guests. Luncheon attendees are provided updates on current items of interest and briefings from preeminent executives on the latest topics impacting the petrochemical industry.
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The Evolving Global Policy Landscape and its Impacts on the Petrochemical Industry
Understand how emerging regulations and policy shifts are reshaping the industry’s operating environment and strategic priorities. This panel would include experts on global policy from differing regions discussing how those policies impact business.
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Shaping Tomorrow: The Petrochemical Workforce and Next-Gen Leaders
Explore the evolving landscape of the petrochemical workforce, including talent development, generational shifts, and the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing industry. This would include workforce experts discussing how the petrochemical industry is approaching the future of our workforce.
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Breakfast
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