2006 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting

October 30 - November 1, 2006
Renaissance Parc 55
San Francisco, California

(Information is current as of August 23, 2006.  More information is forthcoming.)

Plan now to attend the American Petroleum Institute’s 71st Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting at the Renaissance Parc 55 in San Francisco, California, October 31 – November 1, 2006.  The Renaissance Parc 55 is located at 55 Cyril Magnin Street, Market at Fifth, San Francisco, California 94102.  Telephone number 415-392-8000.

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 and Tuesday Networking Receptions including Sponsor Tabletop Exhibits on Monday

Preliminary Program, Registration, and Sponsor/Exhibitor Information

Please use the links below to view the preliminary program and for information about registration and our sponsorship/exhibit opportunities.

Preliminary Program

Print and fax a Registration Form

Register On-line

The deadline for pre-registration is October 13, 2006.  After this date, you may still register for the meeting on-site.  If you have questions, encounter any problems using the on-line registration software, or if you do not receive a confirmation showing that the payment was successfully processed with a zero balance, contact Angela Nelson, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or nelsona@api.org.

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 2006 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.  All hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant and attendee.

If you wish to sponsor a first-time attendee, and you are a previous participant at API standards meetings, please complete the Sponsored Attendee section on your Registration Form and return it by October 13, 2006.  You may also register a first-time attendee in your on-line registration.  You'll find the Sponsored Attendee category by clicking on the drop-down box under Guest Information.

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

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application and Agreements

Sponsoring or exhibiting at the Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting is a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you may not reach otherwise.  The deadline for returning your Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application and Agreement is September 22, 2006.

Hotel Information

Reservations may be made directly with the Renaissance Parc 55 by calling 415-392-8000 no later than 5:00 pm, local time at the hotel.  The cut-off date for making reservations is October 1, 2006.  Please mention the API 2006 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting to receive the group rate of $199 single or $209 for double occupancy rooms, plus tax. 

After October 1, 2006, hotel reservations will be accepted only on a space available basis at the group rate.

You may also make hotel reservations on-line using the following links:

Single Occupancy

Double Occupancy

Note:  However you wish to make reservations, it is suggested that you make them as quickly as possible.  This should be done by the cut-off date.  If your plans change, you may adjust your reservations accordingly.  If the API block and/or hotel are sold you, you might not be able to get a room.

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

Spouse/Guest Program

Breakfasts will be provided Monday and Tuesday mornings.  In addition to the breakfasts, an on-site activity is being planned for Monday during the breakfast period and an off-site field trip for Tuesday.  See the Spouse/Guest Activity Form below for more details.

The fee for spouses and guests to participate is $100.  If you plan to bring a spouse or guest, please provide information for this person in your on-line registration or on your written registration form.  You are also asked to complete and fax this Spouse/Guest Activity Form to Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8222 by October 13, 2006.

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

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 at the Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting.  If you have questions about the Refining standards committees meeting during the week, please contact David Soffrin at 202-682-8157 or soffrind@api.org. 

For General Committee on Refining meeting information, contact Cindy Gordon at 202-682-8482 or gordonc@api.org.

Questions on the API/NPRA Operating Practices Symposium should be directed to Ron Chittim at 202-682-8176 or chittim@api.org.

Contact Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org if you have any logistical questions regarding this meeting. 

Registration questions should be directed to Angela Nelson at 202-682-8195 or nelsona@api.org.

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