17 - 20 NOVEMBER 2025 | CANNES, FRANCE
FUTURE-PROOFING REFINING'S ROLE IN THE ENERGY MIXStrategic insights, technical excellence, and industry-wide collaboration — all in one place.
THE LEADING DOWNSTREAM EVENT FOR REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL LEADERS
ERTC returns for its 29th edition at a pivotal moment for the downstream industry. In the face of geopolitical turbulence, balancing current operations with future transitions, boosting competitiveness and fostering collaboration will be essential in shaping the industry’s future.
Over the course of three high-impact days, 1,200+ senior downstream executives, technical innovators, policymakers, and investors will gather in Cannes to chart the future of energy refining. The agenda spans strategic leadership debates, cutting-edge technology showcases, and technical deep dives, providing a critical forum to drive innovation, secure energy security , achieve climate goals, and sustain global competitiveness.
With a sharpened focus on digitalisation, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration, ERTC 2025 will explore how refiners can lead from within — transforming assets, processes, and mindsets to remain relevant in a rapidly shifting energy landscape.
REFINERS THAT ATTEND ERTC
KEY THEMES FOR 2025
The Geopolitical Trilemma:
Balancing energy security, sustainability, and competitiveness in an unstable world
Capital Confidence:
Unlocking investment for refining’s low-carbon transformation
Industry Collaboration:
Building resilient supply chains and partnerships across the refining and chemicals
Digital Disruption:
How AI, digital twins, and predictive analytics are redefining operational excellence
SAF and Biofuels
Examining the current challenges in scaling production and policy frameworks supporting SAF, and on biofuel adoption
Technology Adoption:
Overcoming barriers to innovation, digitalization, and workforce transformation
Refining's Next Chapter:
Can the refining sector remain competitive in a decarbonising world? What are the viable business models of tomorrow?
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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2025 ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
In early 2025, the World Refining Association brought together a select group of C-level downstream executives, technology innovators, , and strategists for an exclusive Advisory Board meeting to define the agenda for ERTC 2025.
Our Advisory Board captures the collective expertise of energy refining leadership, helping ERTC spotlight the strategic, technical, and regulatory forces defining today’s downstream industry landscape.
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 1000 + 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
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