Future Dates
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting is the world's premier refining meeting, assembling key executives and technical experts from refining and marketing organizations worldwide, as well as representatives from associated industries. The general session features high profile speakers who will address current issues of widespread importance to the refining industry. Leading industry experts will share valuable insights on major issues, including energy and environmental initiatives and the latest technical developments. Management and technical sessions give attendees an opportunity to gain valuable insights from leading industry experts on major issues, energy and environmental initiatives, and technical developments impacting refining and petrochemical industry management and performance.
NPRA sponsors a number of social functions that allow attendees to network, contact old acquaintances and make new contacts. Approximately 50 industry supplier companies sponsor hospitality functions that offer attendees an opportunity to develop or maintain relationships with key suppliers of technology.
| 2011 | March 20 - 22 | Marriott Rivercenter | San Antonio, TX |
| 2012 | March 11 - 13 | Manchester Grand Hyatt | San Diego, CA |
| 2013 | March 17 - 19 | Marriott Rivercenter | San Antonio, TX |
International Petrochemical Conference
The International Petrochemical Conference is the world's largest and most prestigious conference representing the petrochemical industry.
The meeting consists of a variety of sessions covering key political, economic, and environmental issues affecting the petrochemical industry. The sessions emphasize global competitiveness in the petrochemical business and are presented by recognized experts in the areas of petrochemical markets, economics and politics.
NPRA also hosts a number of social functions which offer attendees an opportunity to become acquainted with their business associates. Various companies also sponsor smaller functions to focus on specific areas of interest.
| 2011 | March 27 - 29 | Grand Hyatt San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 2012 | April 1 - 3 | Grand Hyatt San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 2013 | March 24 - 26 | Grand Hyatt San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 2014 | March 30 - April 1 | Grand Hyatt San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
| 2015 | March 29 - 31 | Grand Hyatt San Antonio | San Antonio, TX |
Security Conference & Exhibition
As an industry and as a nation, we must keep ourselves informed about the many potentially devastating events that could change the way refiners and petrochemical manufacturers operate. The conference presents current topics of critical importance to assist attendees in keeping themselves up to date on security issues.
The Exhibition held as part of the conference gives attendees the opportunity to meet and talk with representatives from companies offering a variety of security services to the refining and petrochemical industries.
| 2011 | March 1 - 2 | Intercontinental Hotel | Houston, TX |
| 2012 | February 28-29 | Intercontinental Hotel | Houston, TX |
National Safety Conference & Exhibition
The National Safety Conference features an overview of safety challenges and issues affecting refineries and petrochemical plants.
The Exhibition, held as part of the conference, gives attendees the opportunity to meet and talk with representatives of companies offering a variety of safety related services to the refining and petrochemical industries.
The culmination of the meeting will be the Safety Awards Reception and Banquet from 6 - 9:30 pm. The event celebrates and honors the industry's excellent safety achievements. Be sure to purchase your tickets for this event when you register.
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals will grant CSP Continuance of Certification (COC) points for attendance at the National Safety Conference without pre-approval. The American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) grants certification maintenance (CM) points.
| 2011 | May 10-11 | Omni Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX |
| 2012 | May 16-17 | Grand Hyatt | San Antonio, TX |
| 2013 | Houston, TX | ||
| 2014 | May 14-15 | Grand Hyatt | San Antonio, TX |
Labor Relations/Human Resources Conference
The NPRA Labor Relations and Human Resources Committee is already working on a program of speakers that cover topics such as: Labor Negotiations, Workplace Legislation, Regulatory Changes to FMLA, ADA, etc., Healthcare, HR's Role in Plant Security, Identity Theft, and more! This conference promises to provide you with industry-specific information on these and other labor/human resources issues that you will be able to use as soon as you return to your company.
The Conference format features speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions on topics of interest to industrial relations and human resources personnel in the refining and petrochemical industry.
| 2011 | May 24 - 27 | Convention Center | Denver, CO |
| 2012 | May 22 - 25 | Convention Center | San Antonio, TX |
| 2013 | May 21 - 24 | Orlando World Center Marriott | Orlando, FL |
| 2014 | May 20 - 23 | Convention Center | San Antonio, TX |
Reliability & Maintenance Conference & Exhibition
The 3-day program includes keynote addresses, technical and management presentations, discussion groups, structured question and answer sessions, and an exhibition of products and services. Presentations focus on improving reliability in the refining and petrochemical industry, covering topics such as effective maintenance organization, productivity, equipment reliability, health and safety, training, environmental control, predictive/preventive maintenance, maintenance and engineering standards, inspection, procurement, and innovative reliability technology.
| 2011 | May 24 - 27 | Convention Center | Denver, CO |
| 2012 | May 22 - 25 | Convention Center | San Antonio, TX |
| 2013 | May 21 - 24 | Orlando World Center Marriott | Orlando, FL |
| 2014 | May 20 - 23 | Convention Center | San Antonio, TX |
Cat Cracker Seminar (Held every two years)
This seminar provides a forum for refiners to meet and share information on the technological advances and regulatory developments that affect the design, operation, and maintenance of FCC units. The seminar is designed for people who solve the problems associated with the operation and maintenance of these units. The seminar allows attendees to share their own experience by participating in the workshop discussions or by adding to the dialogue in the Q&A session. Six to nine concurrent workshops are also part of the seminar format.
| 2010 | August 24 - 25 | Intercontinental Hotel | Houston, TX |
| 2012 | August 21 - 22 | Intercontinental Hotel | Houston, TX |
Board of Directors Meeting (Registration by invitation only)
The Board of Directors Meeting features speakers from government, business, and academia who discuss current issues of widespread importance to the refining and petrochemical industries. Attendees benefit from networking opportunities in a social environment.
| 2010 | September 12 - 14 | Vail Mountain Marriott Resort | Vail, CO |
| 2011 | September 11 - 13 | The Ritz-Carlton | Half Moon Bay, CA |
Environmental Conference
The NPRA Environmental Conference focuses on regulatory and policy issues at the plant level. The meeting format consists of both technical presentations and question and answer sessions. The sessions are designed to address the impacts of various environmental regulations on refineries and petrochemical plants and to provide solutions and compliance mechanisms for a facility. A poster session highlights technologies and systems developed or used by organizations to improve environmental compliance and controls. The Conference features industry experts from refining and petrochemical companies.
| 2010 | September 20 - 21 | The Westin Riverwalk | San Antonio, TX |
| 2011 | New Orleans, LA |
Q&A and Technology Forum
The NPRA Q&A and Technology Forum addresses real problems and challenges that you face at your facility and will help you sort through potential solutions as you discuss them with panelists and other attendees. Today's competitive refining environment requires attention to plant safety, superior technology, innovation, and excellence in operations. The shared knowledge of the refiners, petrochemical producers, catalyst and chemicals suppliers, plant automation specialists, process licensors, engineering firms, and other industry experts at the Q&A and Technology Forum keeps you moving in the right direction as you optimize your plant's operation.
| 2010 | October 10 - 13 | Marriott Baltimore Waterfront | Baltimore, MD |
| 2011 | October 9 - 12 | JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa | San Antonio, TX |
International Lubricants & Waxes Meeting
General sessions provide technical experts and marketing representatives a chance to discuss the latest developments in lubricants, fuels and waxes. Attendees gain excellent networking opportunities and receive copies of the presentations.
| 2010 | November 11 - 12 | Marriott Westchase | Houston, TX |