Refining

Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting

April 27-29, 2009
Grand Hyatt Denver
Denver, Colorado

Plan now to attend the API 2009 Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting at the Grand Hyatt Denver.

The informative program will include:

• A Welcome Breakfast and General Session
• A Vast Array of Technical Standards Committee Meetings Covering Refining and Chemical Process Equipment
• API/NPRA Operating Practices Symposium (Open to Refining and Petrochemical Operating Companies Only)
• Monday Networking Reception, including Sponsor Tabletop Exhibits 

Preliminary Program and Registration Information

• Program
• Print and Fax a Registration Form
• Register Online (Online registration is now closed.  You may print and fax a registration form until Monday, April 13.  After this date, we will only be able to accept registrations on-site in Denver.) 

The deadline for pre-registration is April 8, 2009.  After this date, you may still register for the meeting on-site at the hotel.

If you have questions, encounter any problems using the on-line registration software, or if you do not receive an email confirmation showing that the payment was successfully processed and indicating a zero balance, contact Liz Goemaat, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or goemaate@api.org.

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Advance Your Standards
Your participation keeps API standards going strong, and we would like you to share your standards expertise with the next generation.  API invites you to sponsor first-time attendees from your company complimentary at all API 2009 standards meetings.

Complimentary registration is limited to first-time attendees, who must be sponsored and accompanied by a prior API standards meeting participant from the same company.  Pre-registration is required.  Note:  Registration for sponsored attendees cannot be accepted on-site. 

All hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant/attendee.

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application and Agreements

Sponsoring or exhibiting at standards meetings is a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you might not reach otherwise.   The deadline for returning Sponsor/Exhibitor Applications and Agreements is April 3, 2009.  Sponsorship items requiring artwork should be returned by March 23, 2009.

List of Sponsors and Exhibitors

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Applications and Agreements

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Information

For more information, please contact Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org.

Promotional Opportunities
Going to an industry event where people might be interested in attending and learning more about the Refining and Equipment Standards committee work and activities?  Download and print this one-page promotional flyer.

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Spouse/Guest Program
Breakfasts will be provided Monday and Tuesday mornings, 8:00 am - 10:00 am.  In addition to breakfasts, other activities are being planned. 

Monday – Day Trip to the Celestial Seasonings Factory:  Breakfast will be provided at the hotel beginning at 8:00 am.  At approximately 10:30 am, participants will leave for a tour of the factory and experience the following and more: 1) Entertain the taste buds with a tea sampling, taste a new flavor or savor their favorite. There are over 50 varieties to choose from; 2) Stroll through the Celestial Herb Garden and see herbs and botanicals growing in a beautiful garden setting; 3) Venture into the “rocking and rolling” factory where 8 million tea bags are produced daily; 4) Experience The Mint Room and encounter the mind-clearing power of peppermint and spearmint. Stored in the enclosed room are crates of mint; visitors are bombarded with peppermint and spearmint. It really clears the sinuses. After the tour, participants will have lunch in the Celestial Café before boarding the bus back to the hotel.  Visit www.celestialseasonings.com for more information.

Tuesday - High Tea at the Historic Brown Palace: After breakfast, participants can enjoy some personal time before leaving for the Brown Palace for afternoon tea, a long standing tradition.  Visit http://www.brownpalace.com/dining/lobby_tea.cfm for more information.

If you have questions regarding the spouse/guest program, contact Christy Howard, Christy Hill Events at christy@christyhillevents.com.

Spouses and guests may also attend the reception on Monday evening.

Hotel Information

Reservations may be made directly with the Grand Hyatt Denver by calling 303-295-1234 no later than 5:00 pm, local time at the hotel, March 22, 2009. Please mention the American Petroleum Institute to receive the group rate of $209.00 single or double occupancy, plus applicable state and local tax and occupancy charge. After March 22, 2009, hotel reservations will be accepted on a space available basis at the group rate for a limited time. The rate applies three days prior to and after the dates of the meeting.  

The Grand Hyatt Denver is located at 1750 Welton Street, Denver, Colorado 80202.

If you have questions regarding hotel reservations, contact Arnetta Smith at smitha@api.org or 202-682-8149.

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Reason for Attending
Here are just some of the benefits you’ll gain by participating:

• You will have access to technical committee meetings covering API standards and best practices used throughout the industry industry to promote safe and environmentally sound operations.
• You will learn about the latest research and development on refining process equipment, including future R&D efforts that may benefit your business in the long run.
• You will obtain the latest information from industry suppliers by visiting their tabletop exhibits.
• You will have many opportunities to make contacts with your colleagues and establish new business connections.    

Who Should Attend 
Industry professionals involved in the refining and petrochemical industries such as: 

• Operations and engineering managers
• Process unit engineers and specialists
• Refinery equipment specialists    

(Note:  Your company doesn't have to be an API member for you to participate in API Refining and Equipment Standards Meetings.)

Questions?
We look forward to your participation.  If you have questions, please contact: 

• Refining Standards Committees
  David Miller, 202-682-8159 or miller@api.org
  David Soffrin, 202-682-8157 or soffrind@api.org
• General Committee on Refining
  Cindy Schild, 202-682-8482 or schild@api.org
• API/NPRA Operating Practices Symposium
  Ron Chittim, 202-682-8176 or chittim@api.org
• Logistical Information
  Arnetta Smith, 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org
• Registration Information
  Liz Goemaat, 202-682-8195 or goemaate@api.org  

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