2026 Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Gulf Coast Industry Forum September 17, 2026

ECONOMIC ALLIANCE’S LARGEST EVENT of the year bringing industry, government, and community stakeholders together to share knowledge affecting the Houston Port region. The Gulf Coast Industry Forum (GCIF) positively leverages the resources, experience, and network of the Houston Port region to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of people and businesses associated with Petrochemical, Maritime, and Logistics industries on the gulf coast.

Time
Gulf Coast Industry Forum – Pasadena Convention Center

7:00am – Registration, Networking & Breakfast

9:00am – Program Begins

Student Breakfast 7:30am – San Jacinto College – LyondellBasell Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology.

𝐆𝐮𝐥𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐆𝐂𝐈𝐅 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐋
Join an exclusive panel of industry leaders as they share their perspectives on the trends, innovations, workforce strategies, and investments driving the future of the Gulf Coast’s petrochemical industry—one of the world’s most dynamic and influential industrial regions.
𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬
Prem Vuthandam Interim CEO, PEMEX Deer Park
Todd Behne, Plant Manager, OxyChem – Ingleside Plant, Gregory, TX
Luca Balbo, Global Director of Operations, Industrial Intermediate & Infrastructure, Dow
𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫
Jim Griffin, Associate Vice Chancellor & Senior Vice President, LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical Energy and Technology at San Jac
From operational excellence and emerging technologies to workforce development and long-term investment strategies, this engaging discussion will provide valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the Gulf Coast energy and manufacturing landscape.
Don’t miss one of the premier conversations at the Gulf Coast Industry Forum. Hear directly from the leaders who are defining what’s next for our industry and gain perspectives that will help you navigate the rapidly evolving petrochemical sector.
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

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