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Tuesday, June 17

Pre-Summit Activities
Welcome Reception
6:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 18

Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Welcome
Market Dynamics and Strategic Insights

This comprehensive session delivers a deep-dive analysis of the current petrochemical market, focusing on critical trends, challenges, and opportunities across Alberta, Canada, and global markets. Expect strategic insights into high-growth chemical sectors and emerging market dynamics that are reshaping the petrochemical industry.

Dewey Johnson – Senior Vice President, Dow Jones & Global Head of Chemical Market Analytics
Feedstock Outlook and Trends

This session will help identify the transformations in the petrochemical feedstock landscape. How are issues like regulation, supply and the impact of changing demands influencing Canadian feedstocks?

Jordan Woloschuk – Senior Research Analyst, Midstream Oil & NGL, S&P Global
Break
10:30 a.m.
Fluor Panel Discussion: De-risking Project Execution

There is a renewed sense of optimism that Canada is getting back to building major projects. The panel will examine execution focus areas to support the success of these projects during a period of anticipated increased activity.
Indigenous Engagement and Collaboration

With increasing recognition of Indigenous rights and economic reconciliation, this session will explore the role of Indigenous communities in Canada’s petrochemical industry. Participants will gain insights into meaningful partnership models, environmental stewardship, and economic opportunities that respect Indigenous sovereignty and traditional knowledge.

Lorraine Royer- General Manager, Sustainability, Government & Indigenous Relations, Inter Pipeline Ltd
Lunch
12:00 p.m.

Export Supply Chain Dynamics Panel

Industry leaders will converge to dissect the strategic challenges and opportunities facing Canadian petrochemical exports, examining critical pathways from production to international markets. Panelists will provide nuanced perspectives on infrastructure optimization, geopolitical trade considerations, logistics innovation, and emerging transportation technologies that can enhance Canada’s competitive positioning.

Moderator: Bob Masterson – President, LWI Advisory Inc.

Brent Willett – Founding & Managing Director, Engaged SCM

Robert Dick – Head of National Supply Chain Office, Transport Canada

Eric Harvey – President & CEO, Railway Association of Canada

John Corey President, Freight Management Association of Canada
Specialty Chemical Demand for Targeted Global Trends

Chemicals have the ability to solve countless problems to improve society as a whole. Discover emerging market opportunities by better understanding global demand changes like an aging population, plastic circularity, water use and the rise of electric vehicles.

Steve Lewandowski – Vice President, Chemical Market Analysis
Break
2:00 p.m.

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Navigating the Future Panel: Strategic Leadership in Canada's Petrochemical Landscape

In this session, leading executives from Canada’s petrochemical sector will converge to explore the critical challenges and transformative opportunities facing the industry. Attendees will gain exclusive perspectives on how top executives are positioning their organizations to thrive in an increasingly complex and competitive global environment. This session promises to deliver actionable intelligence, forward-looking strategies, productivity and a comprehensive understanding of the Canadian petrochemical industry’s trajectory.

Moderator: Rahul Iyer – Veteran Executive and Investor

Kyle Mathis Vice President, Corporate Planning & Development, CP Chem

Paul Hawksworth President & CEO, Inter Pipeline

Jennifer Woolfsmith Vice President, Sustainability, Nova Chemicals
Gala Dinner

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Thursday, June 19

Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Keynote: Brave New Era: Managing Trade, Regulation, and Risk in an Era of Global Disruption

In today’s climate of geopolitical tension, trade realignments, and regulatory upheaval, business leaders face unprecedented uncertainty. In this keynote session, Eric Miller, President of Rideau Potomac Strategy Group and trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and governments, will break down what global disruption means for your bottom line.

Eric Miller – President, Rideau Potomac Strategy Group

A Political Fireside Chat on Regulatory Dynamics and Trade Strategies

Join us for an exclusive, candid fireside conversation with leading experts who will unpack the complex regulatory environment shaping Canada’s petrochemical sector. This high-stakes dialogue will explore the intricate interplay between government policy, international trade dynamics, and the future of energy infrastructure.

Moderator: David MacLean – Director, External Relations, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association

James Rajotte – Special Advisor to Premier on United States Relations, Government of Alberta

Greg Moffatt – President & CEO, Chemical Industry Association of Canada

Eric Miller – President, Rideau Potomac Strategy Group
Closing Remarks
Lunch
12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 11

Pre-Summit Activities
Welcome Reception
6:00 p.m.

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Wednesday, June 12

Breakfast

8:00 a.m.
Welcome

9:00 a.m.
Mark Plamondon – Executive Director at Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association
Petrochemical Market Analysis: Canada, North America, and the World

9:30 a.m.
Mark Eramo – Global Senior Vice President for Oil Markets, Midstream, Downstream, and Chemicals at S&P Global Commodity Insights at S&P Global Commodity Insights
Break

10:15 a.m.
Monetizing Canadian Gas through Chemicals

10:45
Honn Tudor -Vice President Americas at NexantECA

Explore the opportunities for Canada to participate in the global chemical industry through C1 products. With a focus on methanol and ammonia, learn how to better leverage these chemicals and how they can be leveraged to improve the Canadian petrochemical landscape.
Feedstock update

11:30 a.m.
Jordan Woloschuk – Commodity Insights / Associate Director at S&P Global Commodity Insights

This session will provide an overview of the changing markets and how issues like regulation, supply, and the impact of changing demands are influencing Canadian feedstocks.
Lunch

12:00 p.m.
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Unveiling the Leaders: Exploring the Planet’s Top Industrial Clusters

1:00 p.m.
Hans Luu – Co-founder and Principal at Sustrio Advisors
Cameron Gingrich – Managing Partner at Incorrys

Using a novel, crowdsourced approach to benchmarking, this presentation will explore the top industrial parks around the globe and how each of them stacks up regarding operational performance and ESG ranking. Discover the insight behind the selection of criteria, comparable parks or geographic regions, and ultimately the rankings that the study generated to give you a picture of how ESG goals are being met worldwide.
Politics and Policy Landscape and it's Impact on the Chemistry Sector

1:15 p.m.
Chris Jahn – President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council
Charles Bird – Principal at Earnscliffe Strategies
Moderator: Bob Masterson – President and CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC)

With the US election on the horizon and the dynamics between Republicans and Democrats at play, Canada is closely observing potential shifts and considering how to respond. The election outcome will undoubtedly influence Canadian politics, particularly concerning policies like the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA). Additionally, with Pierre Poilievre potentially ascending to the role of Prime Minister, we will discuss how all of this could impact the chemical industry.
Executive Insights: Navigating the Future

2:30 p.m.
Rocky Vermani – Senior Vice President at NOVA Chemicals
Jennifer Dunphy – Director Major Growth Ventures at ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company
Dr. Ted M Pettijohn President and Founder of Arcanum Infrastructure
Moderator: Rahul Iyer Principal at KCK Group

With decades of collective experience and expertise, these executives represent a diverse array of perspectives and strategic visions within the petrochemical sector. From discussing sustainability strategies to navigating geopolitical challenges shaping global markets, this panel promises insightful discourse on the present and future of petrochemicals. Attendees can anticipate a dynamic exchange of ideas, valuable insights, and forward-thinking strategies that will shape the industry landscape for years to come.
Reception

5:00 p.m.
Gala Dinner

6:00 p.m.
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After Party

9:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 13

Breakfast

8:00 a.m.
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Fireside Chat with Premier Danielle Smith

9:00 a.m.
Honourable Danielle Smith

Enjoy this intimate conversation with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith offers insight into the dynamic intersection of policy, regulations and shaping the future of petrochemicals.

Charting the Course to Sustainability: Exploring Dow's Path2Zero

9:45 a.m.
Wayne Blaylock – Associate Director at Dow

Dow’s Path2Zero project represents a groundbreaking initiative aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and advancing sustainability across its operations. Join us as we delve into Dow’s innovative strategies, collaborative partnerships, and transformative technologies driving progress towards a more sustainable world. Discover how Dow is shaping a low-carbon future while fostering economic growth and societal well-being.

Keynote - A Look at the Future of the Petrochemical Industry

10:45 a.m.
Jim Carroll, futurist

“Companies that do not yet exist will build products not yet conceived using methodologies not yet in existence with materials not yet invented based on ideas not yet imagined by people who do not yet know they are inventing tomorrow, today.” That’s the context for tomorrow – a future that will be here sooner than you think. What are you going to do to turn the trends of tomorrow into the opportunities of today?
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Conclusion/Warp Up

11:45 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 p.m.

*Please note that topics are subject to change.*