Fall API/NPRA Operating Practices Symposium
November 10, 2009
Hyatt Regency Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Be sure to participate first-hand in the upcoming Fall API/NPRA Operating Practices Symposium, which is jointly sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA).
This uniquely important event is an industry-wide forum held semi-annually (in the spring and fall) for the exchange of information on safe operating procedures and sharing of "best practices" within refineries and petrochemical plants.
The full-day program includes various technical presentations highlighting the lessons learned from facility incidents or near misses, discussions on accident avoidance in operating plants, and overviews of recurring themes in our industry.
API and NPRA are joint hosts of the Operating Practices Symposium to spread industry lessons learned to a wide audience. Don’t miss this opportunity to obtain information, first-hand, that is essential to your company’s success.
Participation Criteria
Symposium attendees don’t have to be members of API or NPRA. However, it is open only to representatives of refining and petrochemical operating companies.
Symposium participants are those responsible for gathering incident/near miss information and disseminating lessons-learned within their companies. API and NPRA will answer any questions about registrants not meeting the Participation Criteria. In such a case, the person registering will be contacted to confirm that the Participation Criteria are met.
Registration and Preliminary Program Information
Registration
The registration deadline is October 15, 2009. After this date, registrations will be taken on-site.
- On-site Registration Form (Pre-registration closed on October 15. You may now register on-site in Dallas. To save time at the Registration Desk in Dallas, print, complete, and bring this form with you.)
Preliminary Topics
Preliminary Program
Program topics are still being finalized. In the meantime, please review the Preliminary Agenda below. It is current as of November 2, 2009. A final agenda will be distributed at the beginning of the symposium. Contact Ron Chittim at chittim@api.org if you have questions.
Preliminary Agenda
(current as of November 2, 2009)
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Hotel Information
Reservations may be made directly with the Hyatt Regency Dallas by calling 214-651-1234 no later than 5:00 pm, local time at the hotel, October 18, 2009. Please mention the American Petroleum Institute to receive the group rate of $189.00 single or $209 double occupancy, plus applicable tax. After October 18, 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 Hyatt Regency Dallas is located at 300 Reunion Boulevard, Dallas, Texas 75207.
You may also make hotel reservations online. This link has been created specifically for the Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting.
If you have questions regarding hotel reservations, contact Arnetta Smith at smitha@api.org or 202-682-8149.
Who Should Attend
Those who benefit most include vice presidents, senior managers, and their representatives from refining/petrochemical companies. Others who will find great value by participating are managers responsible for plant operations and maintenance – as well as "best practice" team leaders and PSM/safety experts.
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Questions?
We look forward to your participation. If you have questions, please contact:
Technical Questions
Ron Chittim, 202-682-8176 or chittim@api.org
Logistical Information
Arnetta Smith, 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org
Registration Information
Liz Goematt, 202-682-8195 or goematte@api.org
| Future Symposia |
| 2009 | 2010 |
| Spring API/NPRA Operating Practices Symposium April 28, 2009 Grand Hyatt Denver Denver, Colorado | Spring API/NPRA Operating Practices Symposium April 27, 2010 Hilton New Orleans Riverside New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Fall API/NPRA Operating Practices Symposium November 10, 2009 Hyatt Regency Dallas Dallas, Texas | Fall API/NPRA Operating Practices Symposium November 16, 2010 Sheraton Music City Nashville, Tennessee |