Register/Program Sponsorships and Exhibits Hotel Info Operating Practices Symposium
Plan now to attend the API
2013 Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.
The informative program will include:
- A Welcome Breakfast and General Session
- A Vast Array of Technical Standards Committee Meetings Covering Refining and Chemical Process Equipment
- API/NPRA Operating Practices Symposium (Open to Refining and Petrochemical Operating Companies Only)
- Monday Networking Reception, including Sponsor Tabletop Exhibits
Preliminary Program
View the Preliminary Program
Registration Information
Register Online
The deadline for pre-registration is April 5, 2013. After this date, you may register for the meeting on-site.
Registration Fees (in US Dollars)
| |
By April 5 |
After April 5 |
| API Dues Member |
$500 |
$600 |
| Committee Member |
$550 |
$650 |
| Non-API Member |
$600 |
$700 |
| One-Day Registration |
$300 |
$400 |
General Information: If you are an employee of a company that holds corporate membership in API, you are entitled to the API member rate. If you have questions about your membership status, please call the API Membership Office at 202-682-8475. For questions about registration, contact: Registrar at
registrar@api.org or call 202-682-8195.
Substitutions, Cancellations, and Refunds: Substitutions may be made at any time by written request. Cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by
April 12, 2013 at
registrar@api.org or at the American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. Attention: Events and Tradeshows. A refund of your registration fee, less a $100 cancellation fee, will be made if notice is received by this date.
No refunds given after April 12, 2013.
If you have questions, encounter any problems using the on-line registration software, or if you do not receive an email confirmation showing that the payment was successfully processed and indicating a zero balance, contact Brittany Ellis at 202-682-8195 or
registrar@api.org.
Back to Top
SOME Pre- and Post- Week Meetings
Various Committee Meetings will be held on one or more of the following days: Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20, 2013, as well as the Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26th. If you plan to attend any of these meetings, you may take advantage of the reduced registration fees as these meetings are scheduled separately from the main meetings Monday through Wednesday. SOME Pre- and Post-Week Registration Fees: $ 225 (by April 5) $325 (after April 5). On-line registration is not available for the SOME Pre- and Post-Week Meetings. SOME committee members will receive a separate email with details for registration.
If you plan to attend any of the other meetings scheduled Monday through Wednesday, April 22-24, 2013, you must pay the registration fees that apply for those days. If you also plan to attend any of the pre- and post-week meetings, no additional fee is required.
Advance Your Standards
Your participation keeps API standards going strong, and we would like to help you share your standards expertise with the next generation. API invites you to sponsor first-time attendees from your company complimentary at all API 2013 standards meetings.
Complimentary registration is limited to Sponsored First-Time attendees only. These attendees must be registered by, and accompanied by a participant from the same company. In addition, the sponsoring participant cannot be a first-time attendee.
Pre-registration is required. Registration for sponsored attendees must be included on the same form as the sponsoring attendee and cannot be completed online. If you wish to sponsor a first-time attendee, and you are a previous participant at API standards meetings, please contact Brittany Ellis at ellisb@api.org to ask for a registration form to be completed and returned by April 5, 2013.
No registrations for Sponsored Attendees will be taken on-site. All hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant/attendee.
Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application and Agreements
Sponsoring or exhibiting at standards meetings is a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you might not reach otherwise. The deadline for returning Sponsor/Exhibitor Applications and Agreements is March 29, 2013.
Sponsorship applications and agreements for items requiring artwork should be returned by March 15, 2013.
For more information, please contact Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org.
2013 Spring Refining Sponsors:
2013 Spring Refining Exhibitors:
Back to Top
Spouse Program
Breakfasts will be provided Monday and Tuesday mornings. In addition to the breakfasts, other activities are being planned as follows:
- Monday – Hoover Dam Tour – 7-Hour Tour
- Tuesday - Culinary Event – Tuscany Kitchen Cooking Exhibition
(Activity and tour, and order in which they are listed, are subject to change.)
| |
By April 5 |
After April 5 |
Spouse/Guest
|
$150 |
$175 |
| One-Day Spouse/Guest |
$75 |
$100 |
(Note: The Spouse fee is valid for a spouse or personal friend.)
Early registration is required for all of the following activities. If you wait to register a spouse on-site, participation in activities will be based on availability at that time. All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
More details will be available soon. In the meantime, please contact Christy Howard, Christy Hill Events at christy@christyhillevents.com or Arnetta Smith at smitha@api.org, if you have any questions.
Spouses may also attend the reception on Monday evening. A badge is required and may be obtained at the API Registration Desk.
For answers to questions about registering someone for the Spouse Program, please send an email to registrar@api.org.
Hotel Information
Reservations may be made directly with Caesars Palace Las Vegas by calling 1-866-227-5944. The cut-off date for accepting reservations into the API room block is
March 25, 2013 or until the room block is sold out, whichever comes first. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be accepted on a space available basis only at the group rate. Please mention the American Petroleum Institute (SP API3) to receive the group rate of $249 single or double occupancy, plus current applicable taxes. The group rate applies three days prior to and after the dates of the meeting based on availability of a limited number of rooms. Early bird Promotional Rate of $215.00 (Forum Tower) and $199.00 (Roman Tower) Mon-Thu to apply to reservations made between the dates of February 27, 2013 until Monday, March 25, 2013. After this time, the rate will return to the contracted group rate of $249.00.
Caesars Palace Las Vegas is located at 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard, South, Las Vegas, NV 89109. The main number for Caesars Palace Las Vegas is 702-731-7110.
All reservations must be guaranteed with a deposit for the first night's guestroom and tax charge. If reservation is guaranteed to a credit card, the first night's guestroom and tax charge, per guestroom, will be billed immediately to the cardholder's account.
Hotel allows individual cancellations without penalty up to forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled arrival date. Hotel shall charge one (1) night’s guaranteed guestroom rate, plus tax for cancellation within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled arrival date or failure of the individual to check-in on the scheduled arrival date. Any remaining nights of a “no-show” reservation will be canceled. It is policy to require a credit card or cash deposit for incidental charges.
You may also make hotel reservations on line. Should you have questions when making online reservations, please call 1-866-227-5944.
Back to Top
Reason for Attending
Here are just some of the benefits you’ll gain by participating:
- You will have access to technical committee meetings covering API standards and best practices used throughout the industry industry to promote safe and environmentally sound operations.
- You will learn about the latest research and development on refining process equipment, including future R&D efforts that may benefit your business in the long run.
- You will obtain the latest information from industry suppliers by visiting their tabletop exhibits.
- You will have many opportunities to make contacts with your colleagues and establish new business connections.
Who Should Attend
Industry professionals involved in the refining and petrochemical industries such as:
- Operations and engineering managers
- Process unit engineers and specialists
- Refinery equipment specialists
(Note: Your company doesn't have to be an API member for you to participate in API Refining and Equipment Standards Meetings.)
Questions?
We look forward to your participation. If you have questions, please contact:
Future Meetings
Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting
November 11-13, 2013
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Fall API/AFPM Operating Practices Symposium
November 12, 2013
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting
April/May 2014 - TBD
Spring API/AFPM Operating Practices Symposium
April/May 2014 - TBD
Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting
November 10-12, 2014
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Denver, Colorado
Fall API/AFPM Operating Practices Symposium
November 11, 2014
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Denver, Colorado
Back to Top