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SUMMARY:FREE Passes for Exhibition: Register Now for the Reuters Events: Downstream USA 2025 – June 25-26, 2025 – Houston, TX
DESCRIPTION:This Event Reminder is Sponsored by: Allstream Energy Partners, Leaders in Industrial Digital Marketing and LLM AI Search Engine Optimization and GEO SEO\n\nThe Leading Experience for the Downstream Community: Insights, Collaboration & Solutions\nConnect. Solve. Optimize. Downstream USA 2025\nNorth America’s #1 Downstream Exhibition (and Conference)\nDownstream USA 2025 is more than just an exhibition; it’s a dynamic event experience designed to address the downstream industry’s most pressing challenges. As the industry faces pressure to do more with less, this event connects peers, fosters knowledge exchange, and showcases solutions from 180+ top-tier exhibitors. Discover cutting-edge technologies, innovative strategies, and practical solutions to navigate tightening budgets, talent shortages, market uncertainty, and the growing demand for plant productivity, all under one roof.\nNow in its 13th year, Downstream USA 2025 returns to Houston on June 25-26, welcoming over 3,000 petrochemical, chemical, and EPC professionals for two impactful days of insight, innovation, and industry-shaping connections.\nWhat You’ll Gain:\n\nAccess to 180+ top-tier exhibitors\n16 hours of expert-led networking\nActionable strategies to boost performance\nCritical insights into shifting market dynamics\nPractical solutions to today’s toughest downstream challenges\n\nThe industry is changing—fast.\nMarkets are shifting. New pressures are emerging. Innovation is non-negotiable.\nJoin us for two days of intensive learning, networking, and problem-solving. Connect with decision-makers, thought leaders, and industry pioneers to gain insights and build connections that foster measurable impact, sustainable growth, and a legacy of operational excellence for the downstream sector.\nReliability & Maintenance\nDay 1 – June 25\n09:40 – 10:00 | Keynote Presentation (All Access): Save on Energy and Increase Equipment Efficiency\n\nDiscover practical strategies to reduce energy consumption across operations, lowering costs while supporting sustainability goals.\nLearn how to optimize equipment performance through data-driven maintenance and real-time efficiency monitoring.\nExplore proven technologies that extend asset life, minimize waste, and deliver measurable improvements in operational output.\n\nSpeaker: Dan Kernan, Vice President and General Manager, VIDAR\n10:15 – 10:55 | Expo Tour: Reliability & Maintenance Expo Tour and VIDAR Booth Activity Spotlight\nJoin the Reuters Events team for a condensed, personalized tour of the leading vendors in reliability and maintenance. The tour concludes with an engaging interactive booth activity hosted by VIDAR.\nFeaturing: UFP Packaging, RotoFlow, Esco Products, Curtiss-Wright EST Group, Pepperl+Fuchs, Ohmstede, ARIX Technologies\n11:40 – 12:20 | Keynote Panel (All Access): Operationalize Reliability Strategy for Efficient and Effective Execution\n\nBenchmark best-in-class processes for risk-based reliability assessments.\nShift towards risk-based maintenance to prioritize high-impact, low-cost reliability improvements.\nAssess reliability strategy performance using AI analysis of condition monitoring data.\nUnderstand the growing risk associated with deferred maintenance items.\n\nPanelists:\nBob Hooper, Senior Industry Consultant, Hexagon\nRandy K. Pound, Executive Director, Tormod, Hargrove Engineers and Constructors\nModerator: Uday Turaga, Founder & CEO, ADI Analytics\n13:40 – 14:00 | Keynote Presentation (All Access): Anticipate and Prepare for Equipment Failure to Minimize Unplanned Downtime\n\nIdentify and prioritize critical equipment according to your organization’s accepted risk profile.\nEnhance outage readiness by assessing equipment condition and managing risks with preventative maintenance and spare parts strategies.\n\nSpeaker: Aaron Higginbotham, Reliability Manager, LyondellBasell\nReliability & Maintenance\nDay 2 – June 26\n09:00 – 09:40 | Panel (VIP Access Only): Maximize Onsite Efficiency and Safety with Connected Field Professionals\n\nGrasp which parts of the workforce should be connected with technology and to what degree to deliver the best kit and throughput.\nClose the distance between decision-makers and real-time operations through smart connectivity.\nLearn about the roadmap and ROI of infrastructure development for enhanced workforce connectivity.\n\nPanelists:\nCheenu Vanchinathan, Director Refining Digital Operations, Phillips 66\nDavid Nixon, Maintenance and Reliability Manager, LyondellBasell\nDevyn Schomer, Project Manager, IT Manufacturing, CF Industries Holdings\nBob Hooper, Senior Industry Consultant, Hexagon\nModerator: Randy K. Pound, Executive Director, Tormod, Hargrove Engineers and Constructors\n12:20 – 13:20 | Workshop (Apply for Access): Modernize Your Infrastructure to Support Data-Driven Reliability at Scale\nBuild early momentum and measurable gains in uptime, safety, and efficiency through this collaborative workshop. Avoid “pilot purgatory” and learn from real-world operator experiences focused on scalable reliability solutions.\n\nAvoid costly rework by designing scalable, future-proof infrastructure.\nMove beyond isolated pilots to integrated, enterprise-wide reliability strategies.\nEngage with peers and experts to uncover intelligent edge and data-driven reliability strategies tailored to your environment.\n\nFacilitator: Matthew Nalbone, Industry Principal, Oil & Gas, World Wide Technology\nSponsored by: World Wide Technology\n13:20 – 13:40 | Presentation (All Access): Case Study – Digital Transformation Journey to Optimize R&M Work Prioritization\n\nDe-risk capital projects and turnarounds by overcoming internal and external silos.\nOptimize reliability-led turnaround scopes by improving visibility into budget limits and supplier agreements.\n\nSpeaker: Harry Mozafari, Lead Reliability Engineer, HPP Technical, SABIC\nTurnarounds\nDay 1 – June 25\n11:30 – 11:50 | Presentation (VIP Access Only): Prepared or Vulnerable? Facing the Risk of Sudden Downtime\n\nRapid recovery starts with the right strategy—and the right partners.\nWhen unexpected strikes occur, how can we stay ahead of unplanned downtime?\nWhen minutes matter, reduce your lead time to mitigate losses.\n\nSpeaker: Dan Creech, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Business Development, Enerfab\nSponsored by: Enerfab\n11:50 – 12:30 | Panel (VIP Access Only): Build Quality Turnaround Scopes\n\nDetermine if scope list items meet turnaround criteria using scope gatekeeping best practices.\nReach effective compromises with operations and reliability teams on scope list items.\nBalance license-to-operate and reliability priorities in your turnaround plan.\nDefer non-critical items cost-effectively for future turnaround windows.\n\nPanelists:\nSarah Earl, Technical Manager, Corporate Turnaround, Chevron Phillips Chemical\nJose Manuel Velarde, Senior Indirect Procurement Manager, Huntsman\nJoe Jackson, Turnaround Specialist (retired)\nModerator: Cassidy Welch, Key Account EPC Partnerships, BASF\n12:30 – 12:50 | Debate (VIP Access Only): Are Blast Shelters the Best ROI for Improving Safety and Logistics Efficiency?\n\nCompare real-world cost savings and safety gains of BRMs versus traditional tents/trailers.\nStay compliant with evolving safety standards while maintaining operational efficiency.\nEvaluate critical design elements and cost factors that make BRMs ideal for turnaround environments.\n\nDebaters:\nEric Rienbolt, Director of Blast Resistant Sales, Redguard\nJoe Jackson, re-Retired – Consultant, Project Process Assurance, Incognito Jeaux\nPhillip Lange, Custom Projects Sales Manager, RedGuard\n13:00 – 13:40 | Expo Tour: Turnarounds Expo Tour and Aggreko Booth Activity Spotlight\nJoin the Reuters Events team for a guided, high-impact tour of top turnaround vendors, concluding with an interactive booth spotlight featuring Aggreko.\nFeaturing: BearingPoint, Industrial Tent Systems, KEWAZO, AP-Networks, ONIS, Vallen, Barnhart\nTurnarounds\nDay 2 – June 26\n09:00 – 09:10 | Showcase Presentation (All Access): Manage Scope Priorities During the Execution of a Turnaround\n\nHow to best profile and prioritize risks from late scope alterations.\nBuild competitive business cases against late-scope alterations.\nEstablish open dialogue with turnaround stakeholders, even without full business support.\nLearn how to properly plan and request exceptions when a late-scope item cannot be postponed.\n\nSpeaker: Karen McLain, Senior Turnaround Manager, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company\n09:20 – 09:40 | Q&A Panel (All Access): Shutdown & Turnaround Showcase Q&A\nPanelist: Ziyan Sheriff, Ph.D., Senior Process Data Scientist, Digital Transformation & Innovation, Kaneka\nModerator: Joe Jackson, re-Retired – Consultant, Project Process Assurance, Incognito Jeaux\n10:40 – 11:20 | Panel (VIP Access Only): Achieve Agility in Scope Planning and Execution During Scope Reductions\n\nOptimize scope quality using risk assessment to identify medium and high-risk scope items.\nTransform optimized scope into a compelling business case that delivers post-turnaround reliability.\nInform capital project strategies by evaluating asset conditions and aligning with end-of-life windows.\nMaster scope change management with a dedicated taskforce for real-time execution decisions.\n\nPanelists:\nGabriela Lugo, Senior Expert, TAR, Assets & Maintenance Management, BASF\nJose Mendoza, Senior Turnaround Manager, Dow\nJoe Jackson, re-Retired – Consultant, Project Process Assurance, Incognito Jeaux\nModerator: Randy K. Pound, Executive Director, Tormod, Hargrove Engineers and Constructors\nCapital Projects\nDay 1 – June 25\n13:20 – 13:40 | Presentation (VIP Access Only): Case Study – Using Project, Change, and Talent Management to Drive Enterprise-Wide Operational Excellence\n\nLearn practical tools and methods to accurately monitor and manage project costs, enabling you to deliver projects on budget.\nGain insights into creating a structured approach to project management that reduces risks and improves performance.\n\nSpeaker: Emmitt Wooten, NA Early Career Talent Director, Dow\n13:40 – 14:00 | Presentation (VIP Access Only): Case Study – Breaking Out of Pilot Purgatory to Succeed in AI-Driven Search for Global Continuous Improvement\n\nAlign digital initiatives with user needs to reduce resistance and drive a culture of improvement.\nJustify investments in digital solutions with tangible benefits and cost savings.\n\nSpeaker: Jonathan Alexander, Manufacturing AI & Advanced Analytics Manager, Albemarle Corporation\n14:00 – 14:10 | Q&A: Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Unplugged\nJoin speakers offstage to exchange insights in a relaxed setting.\nSpeakers: Emmitt Wooten, Jonathan Alexander\nModerator: Quadri Kazeem, Reliability Engineer, Phillips 66\n14:00 – 14:40 | Expo Tour: Capital Projects Expo Tour & International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Booth Spotlight\nTour leading vendors including CDM Smith, Sunstate Equipment, PAYPER North America, GKN Power Metallurgy, Ratnamani, Lodge Lumber Company, and Fidelis Associates.\n14:50 – 15:30 | Panel (VIP Access Only): Enhancing Project Outcomes with Readiness Reviews\n\nUnderstand quality assurance’s role in reducing risks and improving outcomes.\nUse readiness reviews to catch gaps, optimize resources, and prevent delays.\nImplement industry tools like the Project Definition Rating Index and Construction Readiness Assessment.\n\nPanelists: Courtney Olson, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company\nCallen Maha, Methanex (retired)\nSteve Cabano, Pathfinder LLC\nModerator: Stacie Wrobbel, Pathfinder LLC\n15:30 – 15:30 | Q&A (VIP Access Only): Capital Projects Speakers Unplugged\nEngage with Courtney Olson, Callen Maha, and Steve Cabano for informal discussions.\n\nCapital Projects\nDay 2 – June 26\n09:10 – 10:10 | Roundtable (Apply for Access): Identifying and Implementing Partnerships to Derisk Project Planning\n\nOvercome silos among internal teams, contractors, and suppliers for capital project success.\nAdapt to TECOP risks through strategic collaboration.\n\nParticipants: Angela Smiley, Ph.D., Dow\nSohil Garg, Motiva Enterprises\n11:00 – 11:40 | Panel (All Access): Breaking Silos – Focusing on Synergies Within Downstream Event Management\n\nBreak silos, improve info flow, and build stronger teams for better project results.\nBridge feasibility and engineering to reduce rework and improve deliverables.\nUse digital platforms for better transparency and version control.\n\nPanelists: David Sheffield, Huntsman\nKymberly Juettemeyer, Dow\nAqeel Gurji, Motiva Enterprises\nModerator: Peter Dill, Huntsman\n12:20 – 13:20 | Townhall (VIP Access): Maximizing Value for Continuous Optimization & Stakeholder Satisfaction\n\nIdentify value-enhancement techniques in capital projects.\nIntegrate continuous improvement into all phases.\nEngage stakeholders effectively to align goals and outcomes.\n\nPanelists: Jan Shumate, Eastman Chemical\nSohil Garg, Motiva Enterprises\nAndrew Kirkland, KBR\nModerator: Randy K. Pound, Tormod, Hargrove Engineers and Constructors\nDigital Transformation\nDay 2 – June 26\n09:10 – 09:20 | Showcase Presentation (All Access): Case Study – Deliver Successful Business- and People-Centric Turnarounds Digital Transformation\n\nGain insights into strategies for aligning digital initiatives with end-user needs and preferences, reducing resistance to change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.\nAcquire the knowledge and tools to justify investments in digital solutions, demonstrating tangible benefits and cost savings.\nLearn from peer experiences on planning, executing, and measuring success of digital transformation in TAR operations.\n\nSpeaker: Ziyan Sheriff, Ph.D., Senior Process Data Scientist | Digital Transformation & Innovation, Kaneka\n10:10 – 10:50 | Expo Tour: Digital Transformation Expo Tour and Hexagon Booth Activity Spotlight\nTake a guided tour with the Reuters Events team through top digital transformation vendors, featuring Veriforce, Siemens Industry, Miracad Technologies, Titan Consulting, Samp, L&T Technology Services, and Cognite, with a featured interactive session at the Hexagon booth.\n13:30 – 14:10 | Panel (VIP Access Only): Roadmap to Establish a Single Source of Truth (SSOT) to Enable AI Analytics and Improve Reliability\n\nExplore how an SSOT improves data accuracy, consistency, and decision-making across operations.\nDevelop a strategic roadmap to establish an SSOT, overcoming technical and organizational barriers.\nGain firsthand advice from industry leaders on achieving SSOT adoption and extracting maximum value.\n\nPanelists: Jeff Ackerman, Sand Technologies\nJackie Behles, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company\nJonathan Alexander, Albemarle Corporation\nModerator: Jeremy Osterberger, President & COO, BIC Alliance\nStrategic\nDay 1 – June 25\n08:20 – 08:30 | Welcome Speech (All Access)\nOpening remarks to kick off the event with key themes and event overview.\n08:30 – 08:40 | Opening Keynote Address (All Access)\nFraming the downstream industry’s current landscape and strategic outlook for the event.\n08:40 – 09:40 | Townhall (All Access): Downstream Community Townhall – How to Do More with Less\n\nExplore how reliability and safety can be maintained while reducing costs over the next four years.\nDiscuss how AI, best practices, and digitalization can enhance workforce efficiency and cost competitiveness.\nDebate the viability of new refinery builds amid political shifts.\nEvaluate the value of sustainability and decarbonization beyond climate impact.\n\nPanelists: Brent Railey (Chevron Phillips), Amber Russell (bp), Subrat Tripathy (L&T Technology Services)\nModerator: Jose Pires, Founder & CEO, Global Excellence & Innovation\n10:00 – 10:40 | Keynote Panel (All Access): Opportunity-Driven and People-Focused Digital Transformation\n\nIdentify key operational frustrations as signals for digitalization opportunities.\nLearn to define transformation ROI beyond financial metrics.\nImplement sustainable change management practices.\n\nPanelists: Brent Railey (Chevron Phillips), Jeff Brock (LyondellBasell), Jan Shumate (Eastman Chemical), Laurent Bourgouin (SAMP)\nModerator: Jeff Ackerman (Sand Technologies)\n11:20 – 11:40 | Presentation: Harness the Autonomic Resilient Operations Technology Framework\n\nBuild confidence in data systems and reduce troubleshooting time.\nEnable proactive, edge-savvy teams and self-optimizing processes.\n\nSpeaker: Earl Dodd, Global HPC Business Leader, World Wide Technology\n14:30 – 14:50 | Fireside Chat (All Access): The Industrial Metaverse and AI for Downstream\n\nUnderstand how immersive technologies are transforming downstream operations.\nExplore AI’s role in predictive insights, process optimization, and strategic agility.\n\nSpeaker: John Nixon, Vice President, Siemens Digital Industries Software\n14:50 – 15:30 | Keynote Panel (All Access): Risk-Based Reliability Strategies\n\nFocus resources on high-risk assets to reduce downtime.\nIntegrate risk analysis into maintenance and capital projects for long-term reliability.\n\nPanelists: Chris Della-Franco (bp), Amber Randon (Dow), Amanda Duhon (EIC)\nModerator: Jeff Ackerman (Sand Technologies)\n15:50 – 16:30 | Keynote Panel (All Access): Securing the Best Talents at the Right Cost\n\nBalance outsourcing with in-house expertise for long-term plant performance.\nDevelop and retain a multigenerational workforce through cultural management.\nImplement knowledge transfer and holistic workforce strategies.\n\nPanelists: Lisa Williams (Dow), Jean-Patrick Ceant (Marathon Oil), Mark Reisenweaver (Marathon Petroleum)\nModerator: Jose Pires (Global Excellence & Innovation)\nStrategic\nDay 2 – June 26\n11:00 – 11:40 | Keynote Panel (All Access): Breaking Silos – Focus on Synergies Within Downstream Event Management\n\nMaximize turnaround impact by aligning with operations and talent resourcing to reduce plant clearing windows and associated risks.\nEnsure successful capital project execution integrated with turnarounds by bridging cultural and procedural gaps across departments.\nOptimize scope for reliability-led turnarounds and rigorously evaluate scope changes for strategic value.\n\nPanelists: Kymberly Juettemeyer (Dow), Aqeel Gurji (Motiva Enterprises), David Sheffield (Huntsman), Peter Dill (Huntsman)\n14:10 – 14:30 | Fireside Chat (All Access): Strategies to Minimize the Impact of a Disrupted Supply Chain on Maintenance, Turnarounds, and Capital Projects\n\nLearn how to cut emergency sourcing costs and boost turnaround efficiency with advanced procurement strategies in today’s volatile supply chain landscape.\nGet practical tools to extend the lifecycle of aging assets while maintaining reliability performance, including lessons from real-world examples.\nUnderstand how to navigate budget constraints and prioritize capital projects under economic pressure while upholding operational excellence and sustainability goals.\n\nSpeaker: Suhaib Kaissi, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Americas – CAPEX, Maintenance & TA, Huntsman\nModerator: Rebecca Rosas, Vice President, Strategic Planning, Texmark Chemicals (retired)\nInteractive\nDay 1 – June 25\n7:30 – 8:30 | Workshop (Invite Only)\nCooling Without Compromise – Tailored Cooling Tower Solutions for Maximum Productivity\n\nImplement eco-friendly practices in short-term projects while maintaining high operational performance.\nStreamline processes to save costs and reduce environmental impact.\nLead your team through sustainability challenges in the energy transition.\n\nSpeaker: Billy Childers, Sales Manager, Aggreko\n8:00 – 8:20 | Themed Networking (All Access)\nNetworking Icebreaker\nCasual networking with games and pin badges to spark conversation based on shared interests.\n10:00 – 11:00 | Workshop (Apply for Access)\nTurnaround Safety: Processes, Management & Performance\n\nIdentify and assess medium/high-risk scope items effectively.\nTransform optimized scope into business cases that ensure post-turnaround reliability.\nEvaluate plant asset condition to align capital project strategies with turnaround opportunities.\nDevelop a decision-making taskforce for agile scope management.\n\nSpeaker: Walter Pinto, Founder & CEO, PennPetChem\n11:30 – 12:30 | Roundtable – Challenge Clinic (VIP Access Only)\nCapital Projects Challenges Clinic\n\nResource optimization and clarity across project lifecycles.\nIntegrated annual planning for capital projects and turnarounds.\nBest practices for capital projects digitalization.\nStrategies for continuous optimization and stakeholder satisfaction.\n\nFacilitators: Devyn Schomer (CF Industries), Daryl Gilbert, Ph.D (BASF), Angela Smiley, Ph.D (Dow), Sohil Garg (Motiva Enterprises)\n12:00 – 12:20 | Themed Networking (All Access)\nIcebreaker Lunch\nConnect over lunch using fun networking games and interest-based pin badges.\n12:30 – 13:30 | Workshop (Apply for Access)\nFix Critical Data in Brownfield Downstream Projects\n\nIdentify pain points and solutions to “bad data” challenges.\nEncourage cross-functional collaboration through data clarity.\nExplore causes of data inefficiencies blocking innovation.\n\nSpeaker: Waleed Al Harthi, CTO & Founder, Rihal\nSponsored by: Rihal\n13:00 – 14:00 | Roundtable (Apply for Access)\nIdentify and Implement Cost-Effective Technologies to Meet Decarbonization Goals\n\nBenchmark top decarbonization vendors and technologies.\nDefine ROI metrics for decarbonization success.\n\nPanelists: Suresh Padmanabhan (Indorama Ventures), Venki Chandrashekar (Chevron Phillips Chemical)\n14:00 – 15:30 | Hackathon (Apply for Access)\nIdentify R&M and Turnaround Performance Challenges Ripe for Digital Transformation\n\nRecognize when digitalization is (and isn’t) the right approach.\nDesign user-informed digital solutions that scale enterprise-wide.\nEvaluate ROI beyond financials for long-term transformation success.\nShare and prepare for unexpected challenges in digital transformation journeys.\n\nFacilitators: Ram Seetepalli (Motiva), Cheenu Vanchinathan (Phillips 66), David Nelson (Energy Resource Group), Paul Adams (Andersen Consulting)\n15:00 – 16:00 | Challenge Clinic (VIP Access Only)\nTurnarounds Challenges Clinic\n\nMaximize impact through risk-based scope assessment.\nBalance outsourcing and internal staffing for safety and reliability.\nIntegrate capital projects and turnarounds through organizational collaboration.\nOptimize labor allocation across decommissioning/recommissioning events.\nEnable agility in scope reductions through fast, structured decision-making.\n\nFacilitators: Heith Robey (Celanese), Joe Jackson (Consultant), Sarah Earl (Chevron Phillips), Ketan Jhaveri (Chevron Phillips), Lucien Hooks (Chevron Phillips)\n15:00 – 15:20 | Themed Networking (All Access)\nIcebreaker Coffee Break\nContinue building connections with networking games and themed interactions over coffee.\n16:00 – 17:30 | Themed Networking (All Access)\nExpo Networking Drinks\nUnwind with fellow attendees and exhibitors over casual drinks. Sponsored by UFP Packaging, Ironclad Environmental Solutions, and AH Group.\nInteractive\nDay 2 – June 26\n8:30 – 8:50 | Themed Networking (All Access)\nIcebreaker Breakfast\nStart the day with casual networking, games, and pin badges reflecting your hobbies and interests. Great opportunity to spark new connections in a relaxed environment.\n9:20 – 10:20 | Roundtable (Apply for Access)\nOpen Agenda Roundtable\nEngage in participant-led discussions tailored to your most pressing operational, strategic, or technical challenges.\n10:30 – 11:30 | Challenge Clinic (VIP Access Only)\nReliability & Maintenance Challenges Clinic\n\nDevelop rapid, data-informed reliability-centered maintenance strategies tailored for aging assets.\nAdopt digitalization best practices to boost connected field worker productivity.\nBenchmark your condition monitoring strategy to improve plant reliability and asset visibility.\n\nFacilitators:\nDavid Nixon (LyondellBasell), Richard Ellis (Dow), Aaron Higginbotham (LyondellBasell), Harry Mozafari (SABIC)\n10:50 – 11:50 | Roundtable (Apply for Access)\nOpen Agenda Roundtable\nAnother opportunity to share peer-led insights and build customized solutions around challenges you and your team are facing.\n11:50 – 13:20 | Hackathon (Apply for Access)\nRoadmap to Develop Your Influential Leaders and Maximize Retention and Effectiveness\n\nIdentify the types of influential leaders in the industry and their organizational ROI.\nExplore Dow’s leadership development programs designed to grow talent across all levels.\nDesign a leadership roadmap that builds culture, enables knowledge transfer, and drives workforce motivation.\n\nSpeakers:\nJohn Irvine, Senior Project Manager, Global Operations Centre of Expertise, Dow\nLisa Williams, Talent Strategy Director, Global Manufacturing and Engineering Operations, Dow\nKymberly Juettemeyer, Global Senior Project Manager, Learning & Operational Excellence, Dow\nRichard Ellis, Design For Reliability & Maintainability Improvement Leader (Dfram), Dow\n\n
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