17 - 20 NOVEMBER 2025 | CANNES, FRANCE

FUTURE-PROOFING REFINING'S ROLE IN THE ENERGY MIX

1,200+

Attendees

400+

Refiners

100+

Speakers

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THE LEADING DOWNSTREAM EVENT FOR REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL LEADERS

ERTC returns for its 29th edition at a critical time for the downstream industry.

As refiners navigate geopolitical volatility and the energy transition, ERTC 2025 will bring together 1,200+ senior leaders in Cannes to tackle the industry's most pressing challenges.

With a focus on innovation, digitalisation, and collaboration, the agenda will explore how refiners can stay competitive, drive decarbonisation, and secure their role in the future energy mix.

2025 AGENDA RELEASED!

Tackle these key themes and more across the three high-impact days:

  • Navigating the Geopolitical Trilemma, Balancing Energy Security, Sustainability & Competitiveness in a Volatile World
  • Strengthening Industry Collaboration, Driving Efficiency, Innovation & Sustainability for a Resilient, Low-Carbon Supply Chain
  • The Role & Future of Refining, Overcoming Barriers to Technology Adoption & Talent Development

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE…

Luis Cabra

EMD Energy Transition, Technology, Institutional Affairs & Deputy CEO of Repsol, President of FuelsEurope & Concawe

Cristina Cachola

Head of Refining, Galp

Ronald Doesburg

EVP Industrial
Galp

Konrad Jar

Executive Director for Strategy and Innovation, ORLEN

Mauricio Martín

EVP Midstream and Downstream, YPF

Giuseppe Ricci

Industrial Transformation Chief Operating Officer, Eni 

Adrian Szkudlarski

President & CEO,
Rafineria Gdanska SP. Z O.O.

Vanessa Zapata

VP Catalyst – Refining & Biofuels, Shell Catalysts & Technologies

REFINERS THAT ATTEND ERTC

WHY SPONSOR ERTC 2025?

Sponsoring ERTC 2025 positions your brand in front of Europe’s most influential refining decision-makers—executives, engineers, policymakers, and innovators shaping the industry's transformation.

As a sponsor, you will:

  • Build relationships with decision-makers from refiners, licensors, and EPCs
  • Amplify your brand through pre-event and onsite exposure
  • Generate leads and partnerships with top-tier prospects
  • Position your company as a solution provider at a time of industry disruption

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EXCLUSIVE: 2025 INSIGHTS REPORT

Ahead of ERTC 2025, our Advisory Board of downstream leaders gathered to explore the industry’s top priorities for 2025 and beyond, including geopolitics, efficiency, AI, and the energy transition. This report shares the key takeaways shaping this year’s agenda.

ERTC Ad Board Report

WHY ATTEND ERTC 2025?

In a year defined by uncertainty, disruption, and opportunity, there’s never been a more important time to come together as an industry.

ERTC 2025 is where downstream leaders gather to share practical solutions, and forge the partnerships needed to navigate the future.

Benchmark Against
the Best:

Hear directly from CEOs, CTOs, and senior engineers from Europe’s leading refiners and petrochemical companies.

Stay Ahead of Market
Shifts:

Understand how geopolitical risks, policy changes, and technological innovation are reshaping refining and downstream.

Discover Next-Generation Solutions:

Dive into technical streams on SAF, hydrogen, digitalisation, carbon capture, operational reliability and more.

Build Strategic
Relationships:

Network with 1200 + senior executives, technologists, regulators, and investors from across Europe and beyond.

Accelerate Your
Career:

Gain actionable insights to lead transformation within your organisation and prepare for the next decade of energy transition.

Celebrating Excellence Across European Refining and Petrochemicals 

The ERTC Awards return in 2025 to honour the outstanding achievements, innovations, and leadership driving the transformation of Europe’s downstream industry.

Recognising exceptional contributions across refining, petrochemicals, technology, and sustainability, the ERTC Awards celebrate those companies and individuals who are pushing boundaries, accelerating decarbonisation, and securing the industry's future.

Join us at the prestigious ERTC Industry Awards Dinner to celebrate the successes of your peers, partners, and future collaborators. This is your opportunity to discover who is setting new standards of excellence across the value chain.

🏆 Award Categories Include:

  • Refinery of the Year
  • Catalyst Producer of the Year
  • Digital Technology of the Year
  • Energy Transition Solution of the Year
  • Downstream Executive of the Year
  • Rising Star of 2025

2025 PARTNERS AND SPONSORS

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