Petrochemicals power the global economy with the many lifesaving and life-improving products they make possible. The demand for petrochemicals is expected to grow both considerably and rapidly as the global middle class continues to expand. Despite this, growth in the petrochemical industry faces headwinds and challenges, including supply chain issues, new domestic and international policies, and changing market dynamics.
This session will showcase leading experts’ thoughts on the current state of the petrochemical industry and the future of our industry. Specifically, four consulting and analysis firms will provide their commentary on various aspects of the petrochemical industry.
AFPM’s Women in Industry group presents this session which will provide some key strategies on how to lead teams through change and conflict management, leading yourself and others. Not underestimating the disruption that even positive change can bring.
Join Jon Meacham, Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author for our keynote luncheon.
Hope Through History: How to Endure and Prevail When Everything Appears Hopeless: As difficult as the present is, the American past is the story of challenges overcome, crises resolved, and progress made. In this nonpartisan speech, Jon Meacham walks audiences through moments that have seemed intractable – which can include the Influenza Pandemic of 1918, the battle against polio, FDR’s reaction to the first days of the Depression, Winston Churchill’s decision to fight on against Hitler, and the Cuban Missile Crisis – to offer lessons for leaders in how to endure and prevail when everything appears hopeless.
This pre-conference workshop will be a combination of presentations with Bob Edwards as well as operating companies that have implemented learning teams within their organizations followed by a roundtable discussion. Moderator: Fritz Kin, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Keynote Speaker: Bob Edwards, Human Organization Performance Consultant, The HOP Coach Panelists: Jason Zilge, Flint Hills Resources, LP Michael Vopatek, LyondellBasell Rachel Rodriguez and Kurt Church, Phillips 66