Refining

Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting

November 10-12, 2008
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
Los Angeles, California

Plan now to attend the API 2008 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

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 and Registration Information

• Preliminary Program (Available late August)
• Print and Fax a Registration Form (Available late August)
• Register Online (Please use for credit card payments.  Otherwise, please print and fax a registration form.)  (Available late August) 

The deadline for pre-registration is October 20, 2008.  After this date, you may still register for the meeting on-site at the hotel.

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 Liz Goemaat, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or goematte@api.org.

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Advance Your Standards
Your participation keeps API standards going strong, and we would like you to share your standards expertise with the next generation.  API invites you to sponsor first-time attendees from your company complimentary at all API 2008 standards meetings.

Complimentary registration is limited to first-time attendees, who must be sponsored and accompanied by a prior API standards meeting participant from the same company.  Pre-registration is required.  Note:  Registration for sponsored attendees cannot be accepted 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 October 3, 2008.  Sponsorship items requiring artwork should be returned by September 15, 2008.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Applications and Agreement

For more information, please contact Arnetta Smith at 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org.

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Spouse/Guest Program
Breakfasts will be provided Monday and Tuesday mornings, 8:00 am - 10:00 am.  In addition to breakfasts, other activities are being planned.  More details are forthcoming.   

In the meantime, if you have questions regarding the spouse/guest program, contact Arnetta Smith at smitha@api.org or 202-682-8149 or Christy Hill, Christy Hill Events at christy@christyhillevents.com.

Hotel Information

Reservations may be made directly with the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza by calling 310-228-1234 no later than 5:00 pm, local time at the hotel, October 20, 2008. Please mention the American Petroleum Institute to receive the group rate of $209.00 single or double occupancy, plus applicable state and local tax and occupancy charge. After October 20, 2008, hotel reservations will be accepted on a space available basis at the group rate for a limited time. The rate applies three days prior to and after the dates of the meeting.  

The Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is located at 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, California 90067.

If you have questions regarding hotel reservations, contact Arnetta Smith at smitha@api.org or 202-682-8149.

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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: 

• Refining Standards Committees
  David Miller, 202-682-8159 or miller@api.org
  David Soffrin, 202-682-8157 or soffrind@api.org
• General Committee on Refining
  Cindy Gordon, 202-682-8482 or gordonc@api.org
• API/NPRA Operating Practices Symposium
  Ron Chittim, 202-682-8176 or chittim@api.org
• Logistical Information
  Arnetta Smith, 202-682-8149 or smitha@api.org
• Registration Information
  Liz Goemaat, 202-682-8195 or goematte@api.org  

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