Business Conference

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Workshop 1: Isolation Techniques in Plant Piping to Prevent Major Loss Incidents

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Workshop 2: Emissions Management Insights -Guidance for Your Journey to Net Zero

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

PetroChem Canada Charity Golf Tournament

12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Facilities Driving Tour 

Please note: Bus will depart from the Sarnia Arena and Community Centre and return to the same location. Please arrive no later than 12:15 pm

8:30 am - 9:00 am

Registration & Coffee

9:00 am - 9:10 am

Welcome Remarks

9:10 am - 9:20 am

Opening Address - Government of Canada

9:20 am 9:40 am

Why Ontario - How the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade can Support Your Growth in Ontario 

 9:40 am 10:00 am

Opening Keynote Address

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Networking Break

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Session 1: Advancing the Circular Economy & Sustainability

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Session 2: Shell Polymers Monaca - A Project Update

In November 2022, Shell Chemical Appalachia LLC a subsidiary of Shell plc, commenced operations at its Shell Polymers Monaca (SPM) site, previously referred to as the Pennsylvania Chemical project. This world-class facility uses low-cost ethane from shale gas to produce polyethylene. We'll hear from Shell and the State of Pennsylvania on the status SPM and just how the state won this incredible project.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Keynote Luncheon - Advancing Plastics Circularity Through Collaboration and Technology

1:30 pm -2:00 pm

Networking Break

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Session 3: Hydrogen and its Impact on the Downstream Sector

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Session 4: Carbon Capture Sequestration - A Strategy for the Future

Everyone is talking about. CCS seems to be the right tool at the right time. Is CCS and CCUS a solution for the petrochemical sector? And does it fit into Ontario's emission reduction strategy. This panel of experts from across Canada will provide insights, example and answer the tough questions on CCS. 

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Session 5: Self Service Analytics (SSA) - How Data Science and Analytics are Transforming the Technical Workforce

presented by American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)

This session will present refining and petrochemical industry case studies with hard and soft benefits realized to demonstrate the importance of balancing investments between employees and technologies.  With a focus on demonstrating how Digital Transformation leverages maximum employee contribution, improves business outcomes, and attracts young talent to our industry.

Participants will:

Appreciate the current state of analytics and machine learning tools.

Understand how these tools get the very best results from your human talent.

Secure insights on how to begin the machine learning and analytics journey.

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Networking Reception

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Breakfast Session 4: SMR's - A Clean Energy Source

Some consider nuclear to be the magic bullet. Smart Modular Reactors are not our grandparents nuclear reactors, but do they carry the same stigma? There is no doubt SMR's are a clean energy option for heavy industries including refineries and petrochemical plants; but they are not without barriers. This esteemed panel of experts will discuss the politics, the technologies, the timelines, the budgets and the human resource factors all affecting the future of nuclear in Canada. 

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Session 5: Leading a Successful Turnaround Project

10:00 am - 10:30 am

Networking Break

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Session 6: Digital Transformation, AI Readiness & Preparing for ChatGPT - Is the Investment in Digitalization Worth it?

Join in a fireside chat about the journey, the benefits and challenges of starting on the digital transformation journey.

This panel discussion will highlight trends, challenges, benefits, and the urgency to get started on digital transformation.  Learn how AI and machine learning may intersect on your path of digitizing so you can be ready and finally we will endeavour to answer the big question, “Is the investment in digitalization worth it?”

Learn tips on how to embrace the change and employee resistance going digital brings. Where to start, and the spin off benefits data analytics brings so you are ready for a future that will not wait for you to catch up.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Session 7: Talent Crunch - Breaking the Barriers

During this important session, we'll discuss important topics including:

• What is the role of immigration in addressing the talent crunch
• What is Sarnia Lambton doing well in terms of addressing the talent crunch and recruiting international talent? What can be used as a framework for larger cities?
• What does a community need to support workforce growth?

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Keynote Luncheon: Canada's Role in a Clean Energy Future

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Dessert and Networking with the Exhibitors