2018 Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting
Online Registration is Closed, Please Register Onsite
When: April 16, 2018 - April 19, 2018
Where: Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Seattle, Washington
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/AFPM Operating Practices Symposium (Open to Refining and Petrochemical Operating Companies Only)
- Monday Networking Reception, including Sponsor Tabletop Exhibits
Media Sponsors
Questions?
Refining Standards Committees: David Miller, 202-682-8159 or miller@api.org; Stephen Crimaudo, 202-682-8151 or crimaudos@api.org
Refining Subcommittee & API/AFPM Operating Practices Symposium: Ron Chittim, 202-682-8176 or chittim@api.org
Logistical Information: Arnetta Smith, 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org
Registration: Brittany Morrow, 202-682-8195 or registrar@api.org
Who Should Attend
Industry professionals in the refining and petrochemical industries such as:
- Operations and engineering managers
- Process unit engineers and specialists
- Refinery equipment specialists
Reason for Attending
- Have access to technical committee meetings covering API standards
- Learn about the latest research and development on refining process equipment, including future R&D efforts
- Obtain the latest information from industry suppliers by visiting their tabletop exhibits.
- Make contacts with your colleagues and establish new business connections.
Sponsor an Attendee
Share your standards expertise with the next generation of oil and natural gas professionals by providing a complimentary registration. The cost is free and your sponsored attendee is welcomed at all 2018 API Standards meetings.
Complimentary registration is limited to first-time attendees only. Those persons must be sponsored, and accompanied, by a prior API standards meeting participant from the same company. Pre-registration is required. All hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant/attendee. You may only register two sponsored attendees, and on-site registration cannot be accepted for them.
Future Meetings
2018 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting
November 12-15, 2018
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Orlando, Florida
2019 Spring Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting
May 6-9, 2019
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
2019 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting
November 18-21, 2019
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Sponsor Application and Agreement
Exhibitor Application and Agreement
Fax to 202-682-8222
Application Deadline: March 16, 2018
Artwork Deadline: March 9, 2018
Information for Sponsors and Exhibitors - This contains information on deadline, setup, display hours, shipping details, etc.
On-Site Program Ad Specifications
Sponsors
| Opportunity | Cost | Availability | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Breakfast/General Session | $3,500 | 5 Available | |
| Central Coffee/Refreshment Breaks | $3,000 | 4 Available | Gas and Air Systems, Inc. |
| Monday Networking Break | $2,500 | Available | |
| Tuesday Networking Break | $2,500 | Available | |
| Reception | $5,000 | 5 Available | |
| Registration Lanyards | $6,500 | Available | |
| Registration Bags | $8,000 | Available | |
| Meeting WiFi | $5,000 | Available | |
| Mobile Device Power Banks | $8,000 | Available | |
| On-Site Program | $5,000 | Available | |
Exhibitors
Equity Engineering Group, Inc.
Emerson Rosemount Tank Gauging
Furnace Improvements Services Inc.
Operational Sustainability, LLC.
Refractory Construction Services
Spouse/Guest Activities
- Monday: Cooking School and Lunch
- Tuesday: Seattle Underground Tour and Lunch
Spouse/Guest Program - Description of Activities
Spouse/Guest Fees
To register a spouse/guest, for method of payment inquiries, and/or split payment inquiries, please contact Brittany Morrow at 202-682-8195 or MorrowB@api.org.
Deadline: March 23, 2018
Substitutions, Cancellations and Refunds: Refunds will be granted at 100% if requests are received by March 30, 2018. After this date, spouse/guest refunds will be granted at 50%.
| By March 23 | |
|---|---|
| Spouse/Guest Breakfast and Activities - 2 Days | $275 |
| Spouse/Guest Breakfast Only - 2 Days | $150 |
| Spouse/Guest Breakfast and Activity - 1 Day | $195 |
| Spouse/Guest Breakfast Only - 1 Day | $50 |
Guidelines for Participation
- On-site registration will be based on availability only and cannot be guaranteed.
- The order and type of the activities listed are subject to change. Notification will be given.
- A spouse/guest refers to a spouse or personal friend, not a business associate or staff colleague. The spouse/guest registration fee may not be applied to anyone who wishes to attend meetings.
- All participants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Before participation can begin, the spouse will be asked to sign a general waiver of liability.
Questions?
Christy Howard, Christy Hill Events, Inc at christy@christyhillevents.com or Arnetta Smith at smitha@api.orgSheraton Seattle
1400 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98101
Online Reservations
Call: 206-621-9000 or 1—888-627-7056
Room Rate: $239 single/double; Mention the API Group Rate
Reservation Deadline: March 26, 2018 by 5:00 pm local time or until room block is sold out. After this date and time, reservations will be accepted at the group room rate on a space available basis only or a the hotel's best rate available.
