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08:00 am

Special Program: Technology Seminar08:00 am - 12:15 pm

08:00 am

Welcome Remarks

Don BariVice President, Chemicals Technology & Analytics, IHS Markit

Edward S. Glatzer (Moderator)Managing Director, IHS Markit

["Welcome Remarks"]["Special Program: Technology Seminar"]["Don Bari"]["Edward S. Glatzer"]

08:15 am

COTC Status

. R. J. ChangVice President and Executive Director, Process Economics Program, OMDC, IHS Markit

["COTC Status"]["Special Program: Technology Seminar"][". R. J. Chang"]

08:45 am

Topic to be announced

["Topic to be announced"]["Special Program: Technology Seminar"]

09:15 am

COTC Techologies

Leon de BruynVice President, McDermott, Managing Director, Chevron Lummus Global (CLG)

["COTC Techologies"]["Special Program: Technology Seminar"]["Leon de Bruyn"]

09:45 am

Topic to be announced

["Topic to be announced"]["Special Program: Technology Seminar"]

10:15 am

Networking Break

["Networking Break"]["Special Program: Technology Seminar"]

10:30 am

KBR (New Technology Development)

Natalie KiserDirector, Strategy, Technology Solutions, KBR

["KBR (New Technology Development)"]["Special Program: Technology Seminar"]["Natalie Kiser"]

11:00 am

Chemical Recycling of PET

Susan BellExecutive Director, Polymer Processes, Process Economics Program, IHS Markit

["Chemical Recycling of PET"]["Special Program: Technology Seminar"]["Susan Bell"]

11:30 am

Economic Impact on the Petrochemical Industry

Don BariVice President, Chemicals Technology & Analytics, IHS Markit

["Economic Impact on the Petrochemical Industry"]["Special Program: Technology Seminar"]["Don Bari"]

12:00 pm

Closing Q&A

Edward S. Glatzer (Moderator)Managing Director, IHS Markit

["Closing Q&A"]["Special Program: Technology Seminar"]["Edward S. Glatzer"]

["Special Program: Technology Seminar"]

08:00 am

Genius Exchange: A Showcase for Today's Business Solutions08:00 am - 06:00 pm

["Genius Exchange: A Showcase for Today's Business Solutions"]["Networking"]

08:30 am

Introduction to the Global Chlor-Alkali Business Workshop08:30 am - 05:00 pm

["Introduction to the Global Chlor-Alkali Business Workshop"]["Workshops"]

Petrochemical Price Forecasting Techniques Workshop08:30 am - 05:00 pm

["Petrochemical Price Forecasting Techniques Workshop"]["Workshops"]

Petrochemical Industry Fundamentals Workshop08:30 am - 05:00 pm

["Petrochemical Industry Fundamentals Workshop"]["Workshops"]

Fundamentals of the Specialty Chemical Industry Workshop08:30 am - 05:00 pm

["Fundamentals of the Specialty Chemical Industry Workshop"]["Workshops"]

Special Program: Transportation & Logistics Summit08:30 am - 05:30 pm

08:30 am

Special Program: Transportation & Logistics Summit

["Special Program: Transportation & Logistics Summit"]["Special Program: Transportation & Logistics Summit"]

["Special Program: Transportation & Logistics Summit"]

12:30 pm

Lunch12:30 pm - 02:00 pm

["Lunch"]["Networking"]

02:00 pm

Special Program: Circular Economy and Sustainability Summit02:00 pm - 05:30 pm

02:00 pm

Special Program: Circular Economy and Sustainability Summit

["Special Program: Circular Economy and Sustainability Summit"]["Special Program: Circular Economy and Sustainability Summit"]

["Special Program: Circular Economy and Sustainability Summit"]

Special Program: Fertilizers and Agribusiness Seminar02:00 pm - 05:30 pm

02:00 pm

Special Program: Fertilizers and Agribusiness Seminar

["Special Program: Fertilizers and Agribusiness Seminar"]["Special Program: Fertilizers and Agribusiness Seminar"]

["Special Program: Fertilizers and Agribusiness Seminar"]

06:00 pm

Welcome Reception06:00 pm - 08:00 pm

["Welcome Reception"]["Networking"]

07:00 am

Executive Conference Registration & Breakfast07:00 am - 08:30 am

["Executive Conference Registration & Breakfast"]["Executive Conference"]

08:00 am

Genius Exchange: A Showcase for Today's Business Solutions08:00 am - 06:00 pm

["Genius Exchange: A Showcase for Today's Business Solutions"]["Networking"]

08:30 am

Welcome Remarks08:30 am - 08:35 am

["Welcome Remarks"]["Executive Conference"]

08:35 am

Moderator Remarks08:35 am - 08:40 am

Lyn Tattum (Moderator)Vice President, Oil, Mid-Downstream and Chemical, IHS Markit

["Moderator Remarks"]["Lyn Tattum"]

["Moderator Remarks"]["Executive Conference"]["Lyn Tattum"]

08:40 am

State of the Global Chemical Industry08:40 am - 09:05 am

Mark EramoVice President, Global Business Development – Energy & Chemicals, IHS Markit

["State of the Global Chemical Industry"]["Mark Eramo"]

["State of the Global Chemical Industry"]["Executive Conference"]["Mark Eramo"]

09:05 am

Global Economic Outlook09:05 am - 09:30 am

Nariman BehraveshChief Economist, IHS Markit

["Global Economic Outlook"]["Nariman Behravesh"]

["Global Economic Outlook"]["Executive Conference"]["Nariman Behravesh"]

09:30 am

Shifting Energy Landscape: Energy Transition09:30 am - 09:55 am

Daniel YerginVice Chairman, IHS Markit

["Shifting Energy Landscape: Energy Transition"]["Daniel Yergin"]

["Shifting Energy Landscape: Energy Transition"]["Executive Conference"]["Daniel Yergin"]

09:55 am

Geopolitics and Policy09:55 am - 10:20 am

Carlos PascualSenior Vice President, Global Energy, IHS Markit

["Geopolitics and Policy"]["Carlos Pascual"]

["Geopolitics and Policy"]["Executive Conference"]["Carlos Pascual"]

10:20 am

Panel Discussion/Q&A10:20 am - 10:35 am

Lyn Tattum (Moderator)Vice President, Oil, Mid-Downstream and Chemical, IHS Markit

["Panel Discussion/Q&A"]["Lyn Tattum"]

["Panel Discussion/Q&A"]["Executive Conference"]["Lyn Tattum"]

10:35 am

Morning Networking/ Coffee Break10:35 am - 11:15 am

["Morning Networking/ Coffee Break"]["Executive Conference"]

11:15 am

Moderator Remarks11:15 am - 11:20 am

Lyn Tattum (Moderator)Vice President, Oil, Mid-Downstream and Chemical, IHS Markit

["Moderator Remarks"]["Lyn Tattum"]

["Moderator Remarks"]["Executive Conference"]["Lyn Tattum"]

11:20 am

Executive Panel: Vision 2020: Adapting to a New Future11:20 am - 12:00 pm

Lyn Tattum (Moderator)Vice President, Oil, Mid-Downstream and Chemical, IHS Markit

["Executive Panel: Vision 2020: Adapting to a New Future"]["Lyn Tattum"]

Thomas CasparieExecutive Vice President, Shell Chemicals

["Executive Panel: Vision 2020: Adapting to a New Future"]["Thomas Casparie"]

Mark LashierPresident and CEO, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC

["Executive Panel: Vision 2020: Adapting to a New Future"]["Mark Lashier"]

Mike ZamoraSenior Vice President, Basic Chemicals, Integration & Growth, ExxonMobil

["Executive Panel: Vision 2020: Adapting to a New Future"]["Mike Zamora"]

["Executive Panel: Vision 2020: Adapting to a New Future"]["Executive Conference"]["Lyn Tattum"]["Thomas Casparie"]["Mark Lashier"]["Mike Zamora"]

12:00 pm

Executive Panel Discussion/ Q&A12:00 pm - 12:20 pm

Lyn Tattum (Moderator)Vice President, Oil, Mid-Downstream and Chemical, IHS Markit

["Executive Panel Discussion/ Q&A"]["Lyn Tattum"]

["Executive Panel Discussion/ Q&A"]["Executive Conference"]["Lyn Tattum"]

12:20 pm

Networking Lunch12:20 pm - 01:55 pm

["Networking Lunch"]["Executive Conference"]

01:55 pm

Moderator Afternoon Remarks - Strategic Dialogues01:55 pm - 02:00 pm

John Page (Moderator)Vice President, Oil, Mid-Downstream and Chemical Consulting, IHS Markit

["Moderator Afternoon Remarks - Strategic Dialogues"]["John Page"]

["Moderator Afternoon Remarks - Strategic Dialogues"]["Executive Conference"]["John Page"]

02:00 pm

Middle East: Going Beyond Base Chemicals into Derivatives02:00 pm - 02:45 pm

John Page (Moderator)Vice President, Oil, Mid-Downstream and Chemical Consulting, IHS Markit

["Middle East: Going Beyond Base Chemicals into Derivatives"]["John Page"]

["Middle East: Going Beyond Base Chemicals into Derivatives"]["Executive Conference"]["John Page"]

02:45 pm

Panel: The Circular Economy and Plastics Waste02:45 pm - 03:00 pm

Dewey Johnson (Moderator)Vice President, Base Chemicals and Plastics, IHS Markit

["Panel: The Circular Economy and Plastics Waste"]["Dewey Johnson"]

["Panel: The Circular Economy and Plastics Waste"]["Executive Conference"]["Dewey Johnson"]

03:30 pm

Afternoon Networking/ Coffee Break03:30 pm - 04:10 pm

["Afternoon Networking/ Coffee Break"]["Executive Conference"]

04:10 pm

Panel Discussion: Building Bigger, Better and on Budget - Capital Deployment and Digitization04:10 pm - 04:50 pm

Don Bari (Moderator)Vice President, Chemicals Technology & Analytics, IHS Markit

["Panel Discussion: Building Bigger, Better and on Budget - Capital Deployment and Digitization"]["Don Bari"]

["Panel Discussion: Building Bigger, Better and on Budget - Capital Deployment and Digitization"]["Executive Conference"]["Don Bari"]

04:50 pm

Looking Ahead: Global Petrochemical Markets04:50 pm - 05:20 pm

Dewey JohnsonVice President, Base Chemicals and Plastics, IHS Markit

["Looking Ahead: Global Petrochemical Markets"]["Dewey Johnson"]

["Looking Ahead: Global Petrochemical Markets"]["Executive Conference"]["Dewey Johnson"]

05:20 pm

Closing Remarks05:20 pm - 05:25 pm

["Closing Remarks"]["Executive Conference"]

06:30 pm

A Taste of Mardi Gras | 35th WPC Anniversary Reception06:30 pm - 09:30 pm

["A Taste of Mardi Gras | 35th WPC Anniversary Reception"]["Networking"]

08:00 am

Genius Exchange: A Showcase for Today's Business Solutions08:00 am - 06:00 pm

["Genius Exchange: A Showcase for Today's Business Solutions"]["Networking"]

08:10 am

Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates08:10 am - 05:00 pm

08:10 am

Moderator Opening Remarks

Duncan Clark (Moderator)Vice President, Aromatics & Fibres, IHS Markit

["Moderator Opening Remarks"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Duncan Clark"]

08:15 am

Strategic Assessment of Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates

Duncan ClarkVice President, Aromatics & Fibres, IHS Markit

["Strategic Assessment of Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates "]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Duncan Clark"]

08:30 am

Gobal Benzene Outlook

Peter FengSenior Director, Global BTX, Aromatics, IHS Markit

["Gobal Benzene Outlook"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Peter Feng"]

09:00 am

Global Styrene, PS and EPS Outlook

Brian LeeDirector, Asian Aromatics, IHS Markit

["Global Styrene, PS and EPS Outlook"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Brian Lee"]

09:30 am

Developments in Cumene, Phenol & Acetone

Tobias SpyraDirector, Styrene and Phenolics EMEA, IHS Markit

["Developments in Cumene, Phenol & Acetone"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Tobias Spyra"]

10:00 am

Panel Discussion/ Q&A

Duncan Clark (Moderator)Vice President, Aromatics & Fibres, IHS Markit

["Panel Discussion/ Q&A"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Duncan Clark"]

10:15 am

Morning Refreshment Break

["Morning Refreshment Break"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]

10:45 am

Prospects for Global Paraxylene & PTA

Duncan ClarkVice President, Aromatics & Fibres, IHS Markit

["Prospects for Global Paraxylene & PTA"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Duncan Clark"]

11:15 am

Global MEG Outlook

Tison KeelDirector, PET, PTA & EO Derivatives, IHS Markit

["Global MEG Outlook"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Tison Keel"]

11:45 am

Panel Discussion/ Q&A

Peter Feng (Moderator)Senior Director, Global BTX, Aromatics, IHS Markit

["Panel Discussion/ Q&A"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Peter Feng"]

12:00 pm

Luncheon

["Luncheon"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]

01:30 pm

Afternoon Moderator Remarks

Peter Feng (Moderator)Senior Director, Global BTX, Aromatics, IHS Markit

["Afternoon Moderator Remarks"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Peter Feng"]

01:40 pm

Global PET Outlook

Ashish PujariSenior Director, Asia Aromatics, IHS Markit

["Global PET Outlook"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Ashish Pujari"]

02:10 pm

The Future of PET Recycling

["The Future of PET Recycling"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]

02:40 pm

Global Polyester Fibers Outlook

Prem ChitkaraDirector, Polyester and Nylon Fibers EMEA, IHS Markit

["Global Polyester Fibers Outlook"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Prem Chitkara"]

03:10 pm

Refreshment Break

["Refreshment Break"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]

03:30 pm

Global Nylon Fibers & Feedstocks Outlook

Meiko WooDirector, Asia, IHS Markit

["Global Nylon Fibers & Feedstocks Outlook"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["Meiko Woo"]

04:00 pm

A Producer Perspective of Polyurethane and Isocyanates Market

["A Producer Perspective of Polyurethane and Isocyanates Market"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]

04:30 pm

Polyurethane & Isocyanates

David PotterExecutive Director, Aromatics and Fibers, IHS Markit

["Polyurethane & Isocyanates"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]["David Potter"]

05:00 pm

Closing Remarks

["Closing Remarks"]["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]

["Track 1 – Aromatics & Fiber Intermediates"]

Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration08:10 am - 05:00 pm

08:10 am

Moderator Opening Remarks

Kurt Barrow (Moderator)Vice President, Oil Markets, Midstream and Downstream Insights, IHS Markit

["Moderator Opening Remarks"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]["Kurt Barrow"]

08:15 am

Market Update on Crude Oil

["Market Update on Crude Oil "]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

08:30 am

Refined Products Market Developments and Trends

["Refined Products Market Developments and Trends"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

09:00 am

Naphtha and NGL Competition in Petrochemical Feedstocks

["Naphtha and NGL Competition in Petrochemical Feedstocks"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

09:30 am

Energy Transition in Oil Markets - Demand Scenarios and End-use Sectors

["Energy Transition in Oil Markets - Demand Scenarios and End-use Sectors"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

10:00 am

Panel Discussion/ Q&A

["Panel Discussion/ Q&A"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

10:15 am

Morning Refreshment Break

["Morning Refreshment Break"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

10:45 am

Advanced Biofuels for California and the EU - Scale and Economics of Biomass Conversion

["Advanced Biofuels for California and the EU - Scale and Economics of Biomass Conversion"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

11:15 am

U.S. NGL Market Dynamics - IHS Markit Methodology and Outlook for near-term Ethane and Propane Developments

["U.S. NGL Market Dynamics - IHS Markit Methodology and Outlook for near-term Ethane and Propane Developments"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

11:45 am

Panel Discussion/ Q&A

["Panel Discussion/ Q&A"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

12:00 pm

Luncheon

["Luncheon"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

01:30 pm

Afternoon Moderator Remarks

Blake EskewVice President, Oil Markets, Midstream, Downstream and Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Afternoon Moderator Remarks"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]["Blake Eskew"]

01:40 pm

Propylene Supply Economics - Options and Costs

Stephen JewAssociate Director, Energy Downstream Research, IHS Markit

["Propylene Supply Economics - Options and Costs"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]["Stephen Jew"]

02:10 pm

Impact of Chinese Mega Complexes on Fuels and Petchem Markets

["Impact of Chinese Mega Complexes on Fuels and Petchem Markets"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

02:40 pm

Integration Developments in Middle East and India

["Integration Developments in Middle East and India"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

03:10 pm

Refreshment Break

["Refreshment Break"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

03:30 pm

Perspectives on Refining & Petrochemical Integration

["Perspectives on Refining & Petrochemical Integration"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

04:00 pm

Developments in Refining & Petrochemical Integration Technology

["Developments in Refining & Petrochemical Integration Technology"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

04:30 pm

The Case for Deep Petrochemical Integration Developments

["The Case for Deep Petrochemical Integration Developments"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

05:00 pm

Closing Remarks

["Closing Remarks"]["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

["Track 2 – Feedstock & Refining Integration"]

Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives08:10 am - 05:00 pm

08:10 am

Moderator Remarks

Hazel KreuzExecutive Director, Global Inorganics Business, IHS Markit

["Moderator Remarks"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]["Hazel Kreuz"]

08:15 am

Strategic Assessment of Chlor-alkali & Vinyls

Hazel KreuzExecutive Director, Global Inorganics Business, IHS Markit

["Strategic Assessment of Chlor-alkali & Vinyls"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]["Hazel Kreuz"]

08:30 am

Global Caustic Soda Market Developments

Lina SuarezResearch and Analysis Director , Global Chlor Alkali Vinyls, IHS Markit

["Global Caustic Soda Market Developments"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]["Lina Suarez"]

09:00 am

A Producer's Perspective on the Chlor-Alkali & Vinyls Market

["A Producer's Perspective on the Chlor-Alkali & Vinyls Market"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]

09:30 am

China and the Changing Landscape

Eddie KokExecutive Director, Chlor-Alkali/Vinyls, IHS Markit

["China and the Changing Landscape"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]["Eddie Kok"]

10:00 am

Panel Discussion/ Q&A

Hazel Kreuz (Moderator)Executive Director, Global Inorganics Business, IHS Markit

["Panel Discussion/ Q&A"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]["Hazel Kreuz"]

10:15 am

Morning Refreshment Break

["Morning Refreshment Break"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]

10:45 am

Emerging Regions for Chlor-Alkali Consumption

Mariana SantosPrincipal Analyst, Chlor-Alkali and Bleaching Chems., IHS Markit

["Emerging Regions for Chlor-Alkali Consumption"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]["Mariana Santos"]

11:20 am

Update on New Chlor-alkali & Vinyls Investments

Lauren ZeissResearch and Analysis Associate Director, IHS Markit

["Update on New Chlor-alkali & Vinyls Investments"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]["Lauren Zeiss"]

12:00 pm

Luncheon

["Luncheon"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]

01:30 pm

Afternoon Moderator Remarks

Hazel Kreuz (Moderator)Executive Director, Global Inorganics Business, IHS Markit

["Afternoon Moderator Remarks"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]["Hazel Kreuz"]

01:35 pm

The Alumina Market: A Shiny Outlook for Caustic or Losing its Luster?

["The Alumina Market: A Shiny Outlook for Caustic or Losing its Luster?"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]

02:10 pm

TiO2 Market Update. Outlook for Caustic Soda in the Pulp and Paper Market

["TiO2 Market Update. Outlook for Caustic Soda in the Pulp and Paper Market"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]

02:40 pm

Global Chlorine Market: Are the Future Chips Up or Down?

Ana LopezAssociate Director, Chlor-alkali and Vinyls North America, IHS Markit

["Global Chlorine Market: Are the Future Chips Up or Down?"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]["Ana Lopez"]

03:15 pm

Afternoon Refreshment Break

["Afternoon Refreshment Break"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]

03:30 pm

Trade of Caustic Soda, EDC, and PVC: Today, Tomorrow and the Drivers

["Trade of Caustic Soda, EDC, and PVC: Today, Tomorrow and the Drivers"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]

04:00 pm

The Asian Chlor-alkali Market: Impact on the Global Market

Wilson LohSenior Principal Analyst, Global Chlor-Alkali Market Advisory Services, IHS Markit

["The Asian Chlor-alkali Market: Impact on the Global Market"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]["Wilson Loh"]

04:30 pm

Global Vinyls Outlook: The Future of Feedstocks and Impact on the Vinyls Market

Henry WarrenDirector, Chlorine and Vinyls EMEA, IHS Markit

["Global Vinyls Outlook: The Future of Feedstocks and Impact on the Vinyls Market"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]["Henry Warren"]

05:00 pm

Concluding Remarks

["Concluding Remarks"]["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]

["Track 3 – Inorganics & Derivatives"]

Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives 08:10 am - 05:00 pm

08:10 am

Moderator Opening Remarks

Dewey Johnson (Moderator)Vice President, Base Chemicals and Plastics, IHS Markit

["Moderator Opening Remarks"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Dewey Johnson"]

08:15 am

Assessment of Olefins Market

Dewey JohnsonVice President, Base Chemicals and Plastics, IHS Markit

["Assessment of Olefins Market"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Dewey Johnson"]

08:30 am

Producer Perspective

["Producer Perspective"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]

09:00 am

Prospects for Global Ethylene

Steve LewandowskiVice President, Olefins, Oil Markets, Midstream, and Downstream Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Prospects for Global Ethylene"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Steve Lewandowski"]

09:30 am

Global Propylene Outlook

["Global Propylene Outlook"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]

10:00 am

Panel Discussion/Q&A

Dewey Johnson (Moderator)Vice President, Base Chemicals and Plastics, IHS Markit

["Panel Discussion/Q&A"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Dewey Johnson"]

10:15 am

Refreshment Break

["Refreshment Break"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]

10:45 am

Global Polyethylene Developments

Nick VafiadisVice President, Plastics, IHS Markit

["Global Polyethylene Developments"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Nick Vafiadis"]

11:15 am

Update on Global Polypropylene

Joel MoralesExecutive Director, Polyolefins Americas, IHS Markit

["Update on Global Polypropylene"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Joel Morales"]

11:45 am

Panel Discussion/ Q&A

Dewey Johnson (Moderator)Vice President, Base Chemicals and Plastics, IHS Markit

["Panel Discussion/ Q&A"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Dewey Johnson"]

12:00 pm

Luncheon

["Luncheon"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]

01:30 pm

Afternoon Moderator Remarks

Steve Lewandowski (Moderator)Vice President, Olefins, Oil Markets, Midstream, and Downstream Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Afternoon Moderator Remarks"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Steve Lewandowski"]

01:40 pm

Energy and Feedstocks in Olefins

Walt HartVice President, Global NGLs, IHS Markit

["Energy and Feedstocks in Olefins"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Walt Hart"]

02:10 pm

Asia Olefins & Derivatives

Jinsu YimDirector, Asia Olefins, IHS Markit

["Asia Olefins & Derivatives"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Jinsu Yim"]

02:40 pm

EMEA Olefins & Derivatives

Matthew ThoelkeSenior Director, Olefins & Derivatives, Europe, Middle East & Africa, IHS Markit

["EMEA Olefins & Derivatives"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Matthew Thoelke"]

03:10 pm

Refreshment Break

["Refreshment Break"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]

03:30 pm

Global Acrylonitrile Outlook

Simon GarmstonSenior Director Global Acrylonitrile, IHS Markit

["Global Acrylonitrile Outlook"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Simon Garmston"]

04:00 pm

Global Methanol Value Chain

Mike NashVice President, Global Syngas, IHS Markit

["Global Methanol Value Chain"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Mike Nash"]

04:30 pm

Global C4/Butadiene Markets

Bill HydeSenior Director, Olefins & Elastomers, IHS Markit

["Global C4/Butadiene Markets"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]["Bill Hyde"]

05:00 pm

Closing Remarks

["Closing Remarks"]["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]

["Track 4 – Olefins, Feedstocks & Derivatives "]

Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates08:10 am - 05:00 pm

08:10 am

Moderator Opening Remarks

Tony Potter (Moderator)Vice President, Specialty Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Moderator Opening Remarks "]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Tony Potter"]

08:15 am

Strategic Assessment of Specialty Chemicals

Tony PotterVice President, Specialty Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Strategic Assessment of Specialty Chemicals"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Tony Potter"]

08:30 am

Industry View of the Specialties Market

["Industry View of the Specialties Market"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]

09:00 am

Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide and Sustainability

Ralf GublerDirector Research & Analysis, IHS Markit

["Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide and Sustainability"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Ralf Gubler"]

09:30 am

Outlook on Water Soluble Polymers

Marifaith HackettExecutive Director, Renewables & Nutrition, IHS Markit

["Outlook on Water Soluble Polymers"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Marifaith Hackett"]

10:00 am

Panel Discussion/ Q&A

Tony Potter (Moderator)Vice President, Specialty Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Panel Discussion/ Q&A"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Tony Potter"]

10:15 am

Refreshment Break

["Refreshment Break"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]

10:45 am

Linear Alpha Olefins Developments

Adam BlandExecutive Director, IHS Markit

["Linear Alpha Olefins Developments"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Adam Bland"]

11:15 am

Prospects for the Agribusiness and Nutrition

["Prospects for the Agribusiness and Nutrition"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]

11:45 am

Panel Discussion/ Q&A

Tony Potter (Moderator)Vice President, Specialty Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Panel Discussion/ Q&A"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Tony Potter"]

12:00 pm

Luncheon

["Luncheon"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]

01:30 pm

Afternoon Moderator Remarks

Adam Bland (Moderator)Executive Director, IHS Markit

["Afternoon Moderator Remarks"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Adam Bland"]

01:40 pm

Movements in Battery Materials

Nick KovicsGlobal Director, Lithium & Battery Materials, Global Bleaching Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Movements in Battery Materials"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Nick Kovics"]

02:10 pm

The Future of Rare Earths

Samantha WietlisbachDirector, Minerals Research and Analysis, IHS Markit

["The Future of Rare Earths"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Samantha Wietlisbach"]

02:40 pm

Refinery Catalysts Update

Stefan MüllerAssociate Director Research & Analysis, IHS Markit

["Refinery Catalysts Update"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Stefan Müller"]

03:10 pm

Refreshment Break

["Refreshment Break"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]

03:30 pm

Market Outlook for Oxos & Acrylates

Denis PoussinDirector, Global Acrylates and SAP, IHS Markit

["Market Outlook for Oxos & Acrylates"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Denis Poussin"]

04:00 pm

Development in Engineering Plastics

Brendan DooleyGlobal Director, Engineering Plastics, IHS Markit

["Development in Engineering Plastics"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Brendan Dooley"]

04:30 pm

Adhesives Market Update

Maoshi GuanDirector, Specialty Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Adhesives Market Update"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]["Maoshi Guan"]

05:00 pm

Closing Remarks

["Closing Remarks"]["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]

["Track 5 – Specialties & Intermediates"]

06:00 pm

Reception06:00 pm - 08:00 pm

["Reception"]["Networking"]

08:30 am

Special Program: Latin American Petrochemical Summit08:30 am - 01:30 pm

08:30 am

Special Program: Latin American Petrochemical Summit

["Special Program: Latin American Petrochemical Summit"]["Special Program: Latin American Petrochemical Summit"]

["Special Program: Latin American Petrochemical Summit"]

Special Program: China Forum08:30 am - 02:20 pm

08:30 am

Welcome Remarks

Mark Eramo (Moderator)Vice President, Global Business Development – Energy & Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Welcome Remarks"]["Special Program: China Forum"]["Mark Eramo"]

08:35 am

China's Shifting Chemical Landscape and Impact on Policies on the Market

["China's Shifting Chemical Landscape and Impact on Policies on the Market "]["Special Program: China Forum"]

09:00 am

Opportunities for Collaboration between China and the World in Chemicals and Technology

Mark EramoVice President, Global Business Development – Energy & Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Opportunities for Collaboration between China and the World in Chemicals and Technology"]["Special Program: China Forum"]["Mark Eramo"]

09:25 am

Beyond China: International Investments for Chinese Companies

Peter HuoVice President, Sales & Marketing, Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd.

["Beyond China: International Investments for Chinese Companies "]["Special Program: China Forum"]["Peter Huo"]

09:50 am

Financing Projects in China: Pitfalls and Opportunities

["Financing Projects in China: Pitfalls and Opportunities"]["Special Program: China Forum"]

10:15 am

Panel Discussion / Q&A

Mark Eramo (Moderator)Vice President, Global Business Development – Energy & Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Panel Discussion / Q&A"]["Special Program: China Forum"]["Mark Eramo"]

10:35 am

Coffee Break

["Coffee Break"]["Special Program: China Forum"]

11:00 am

Driving Profitable and Sustainable Growth Amid China's New Business Landscape

["Driving Profitable and Sustainable Growth Amid China's New Business Landscape"]["Special Program: China Forum"]

11:25 am

The Rise of the Titans: The Growing Impact of Private Enterprises on the Market in China

["The Rise of the Titans: The Growing Impact of Private Enterprises on the Market in China"]["Special Program: China Forum"]

11:50 am

Drivers of China's Refining and Fuel Market and Implications for Chemicals

["Drivers of China's Refining and Fuel Market and Implications for Chemicals"]["Special Program: China Forum"]

12:15 pm

The Now and the Next: Changing Dynamics in China and Outlook for Different Product Chains in the Coming Cycle

William ChenDirector, China Research, IHS Markit

["The Now and the Next: Changing Dynamics in China and Outlook for Different Product Chains in the Coming Cycle"]["Special Program: China Forum"]["William Chen"]

12:50 pm

Panel Discussion/ Q&A

Mark Eramo (Moderator)Vice President, Global Business Development – Energy & Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Panel Discussion/ Q&A"]["Special Program: China Forum"]["Mark Eramo"]

01:10 pm

Closing Remarks - China Forum

Mark EramoVice President, Global Business Development – Energy & Chemicals, IHS Markit

["Closing Remarks - China Forum"]["Special Program: China Forum"]["Mark Eramo"]

01:15 pm

Lunch

["Lunch"]["Special Program: China Forum"]

02:20 pm

China Forum Concludes

["China Forum Concludes"]["Special Program: China Forum"]

["Special Program: China Forum"]

Commercial Impact of Olefins & Polyolefins Technologies Workshop08:30 am - 05:00 pm

["Commercial Impact of Olefins & Polyolefins Technologies Workshop"]["Workshops"]

Petrochemical Industry Fundamentals Workshop08:30 am - 05:00 pm

["Petrochemical Industry Fundamentals Workshop"]["Workshops"]

Understanding Petrochemical Feedstocks and the Refinery/Petrochemical Interface Workshop08:30 am - 05:00 pm

["Understanding Petrochemical Feedstocks and the Refinery/Petrochemical Interface Workshop"]["Workshops"]