THE MUST ATTEND REFINING AND PETROCHEMICAL EVENT IN LATIN AMERICA

8 - 10 SEPTEMBER 2026 | BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST2025 AGENDA

LATIN AMERICA'S NO.1 DOWNSTREAM EVENT

LARTC will return in 2026, hosted in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the support of YPF. Once again, the conference will serve as the leading meeting place for the region’s downstream community, uniting refiners, policymakers, and technology providers for three days of hands-on workshops, technical presentations, and strategic panel discussions.

As the only conference in Latin America where all major refiners come together, LARTC provides an unparalleled platform for networking, cross-border collaboration, and exclusive insights into the future of the refining sector.

Join us in Buenos Aires and position your business at the forefront of innovation and growth in Latin American refining.

REFINERS IN ATTENDANCE

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POSITION YOUR BRAND AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER & GET

DIRECT ACCESS TO REFINERY DECISION MAKERS

As the only regional conference and exhibition that unites the entire downstream value chain, sponsoring LARTC provides a unique platform to showcase your innovations and expertise to top decision makers, positioning your company as a leader in the refining technology sector.

Plus, you'll get access to our exclusive Private Meetings Service, helping you engage with your top targets and securing one-to-one meetings that are aligned with your growth strategy.

ATTEND LARTC 2025

JOIN THE MUST ATTEND REFINING & PETROCHEMICAL

EVENT IN LATIN AMERICA

LARTC provides three days of technical and strategic insight into the key drivers transforming the Latin American refining sector.

Learn firsthand which technologies are having the greatest impact in improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and staying ahead of evolving market trends and regulations.

Network with key decision-makers, refinery directors, and industry experts, fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships.

LARTC KEY THEMES

Strategies for Collaboration & Synergies Among Latin American Refineries

Technological Innovations & AI Applications in Refining

Human Capital Management Models & Talent Development Strategies

Access to Finance & Investment Opportunities for Refining Projects

Regulatory Trends & Policy Developments in Latin America & Beyond

2025 AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Axens Pre Conference Workshop

Sept 23, 2025 08:45 to 10:45

Becht Pre Conference Workshop

Sept 23, 2025 11:00 to 13:00

Honeywell UOP Pre Conference Workshop

Sept 23, 2025 13:45 to 15:45

Aspentech Pre Conference Workshop

Sept 23, 2025 16:00 to 18:00

LARTC Opening Ceremony Drinks

Sept 23, 2025 18:00 to 20:00

Opening Remarks

Sept 24, 2025 09:00 to 09:05

Host Refiner Keynote Address: Petrobras

Sept 24, 2025 09:05 to 09:20

Host Sponsor Keynote Address: Honeywell UOP

Sept 24, 2025 09:20 to 09:30

Keynote Leaders Panel: Fuelling growth: overcoming investment challenges and unlocking capital for Latin America’s refining sector

Sept 24, 2025 09:30 to 10:15

Global refining outlook and implications for Latin American refiners

Sept 24, 2025 10:15 to 10:30

Building bridges in Latin America: how refineries can collaborate to tackle common challenges

Sept 24, 2025 11:30 to 12:10

 A journey through renewable fuels implementation in Brazil: Honeywell UOP

Sept 24, 2025 12:10 to 12:25

Redefining operational performance: technological innovation to accelerate efficiency and
competitiveness in refining

Sept 24, 2025 12:25 to 13:05

Interactive Roundtable Discussions

Sept 24, 2025 13:15 to 14:00

Technical Presentation Streams

Sept 24, 2025 14:00 to 16:05
Sept 24, 2025 18:30 to 23:00

Welcome Remarks from The World Refining Association

Sept 25 2025, 08:30 to 08:35

From data to decisions: transforming refining operations with digitalization and AI integration

Sept 25 2025, 08:35 to 09:15

Industrial AI and Data Strategy to Maximize Value Capture: Aspentech

Sept 25 2025, 09:15 to 09:30

FCC SA & Refiners Workshop

Sept 25 2025, 09:30 to 11:00

Technical Presentation Streams

Sept 25 2025, 11:30 to 16:55

YPFB

“LARTC is without a doubt the number one downstream event in the region”

ENAP

“LARTC is a wonderful conference full of first-class content”

TOPSOE

“Very well organized with unmatched representation from Latin American refineries.”

Pan American Energy

“Very interesting with current topics and gained insights into the new technologies available for emissions reductions in refineries”

2025 SPEAKERS

Celso Ferreira

Celso Ferreira

Chief Operating Officer, Acelen

Claudia Kalamar

Claudia Kalamar

Refining Manager, ANCAP

Danilo Cruz

Danilo Cruz

Investments, Automation and Industry 4.0 Manager, Acelen

Diego Mouriño

Diego Mouriño

Vice President, Refining, Pan American Energy

Dorlysu Moreno

Dorlysu Moreno

General Manager for Competition, YPF

Guilherme Parreira

Guilherme Parreira

Automation and Digital Refining Manager, Petrobras

Patricio Farfán Borquez

Patricio Farfán Borquez

General Manager - Downstream, ENAP

Rodrigo Abramof

Rodrigo Abramof

Executive Refining Manager, Petrobras

LARTC

The LARTC Awards of Excellence recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements throughout the Latin American downstream industry, highlighting the refineries, engineers, executives and technologies that have been at the forefront of the progress the sector continues to make.

EVENT & MEDIA PARTNERS

2025 ADVISORY BOARD

Alex Muro

Alex Muro

Vice President Sales, AspenTech

Celso Ferreira

Celso Ferreira

Chief Operating Officer, Acelen

Claudia Kalamar

Claudia Kalamar

Refining Manager, ANCAP

Daniel Monzón

Daniel Monzón

Partner, Arthur D. Little

Dorlysu Moreno

Dorlysu Moreno

General Manager for Competition, YPF

Edwin Jimenez Paco

Edwin Jimenez Paco

Process and Optimisation Specialist, YPF-Bolivia

Ernesto Alfonso Gómez Cabarcas

Ernesto Alfonso Gómez Cabarcas

Head of Refinery Development, Ecopetrol

Gustavo Cienfuegos

Gustavo Cienfuegos

Managing Director, Topsoe

João Baptista Farah Emiliano

João Baptista Farah Emiliano

Industry Director, Acelen

Leandro Soïdo Falcão Martins

Leandro Soïdo Falcão Martins

Refining Projects Manager, Petrobras

Luis Miguel Freire

Luis Miguel Freire

GTO Specialist Deputy Operations Manager, EP PetroEcuador

Luiz Eduardo Valente

Luiz Eduardo Valente

Director Superintende, FCC SA

Mauricio Martin

Mauricio Martin

Executive Vice President of Downstream & Midstream, YPF

Melisa Prost

Melisa Prost

Head of Technical Division, Pan American Energy

Patricio Farfán Borquez

Patricio Farfán Borquez

General Manager - Downstream, ENAP

Rodrigo Teixeira-Pinto

Rodrigo Teixeira-Pinto

Latin America Account Manager, Axens

Rosa Montesinos

Rosa Montesinos

Director of AspenTech Solutions Consulting for Latin America, AspenTech

Sergio Bergerman

Sergio Bergerman

Technical Director, Raizen

UPCOMING EVENTS

BY THE WORLD REFINING ASSOCIATION

NARTC

Driving Resilience in North American Refining

World Downstream Forum

Uniting Global Refining and Technology Leaders in the Middle East

LARTC: Ask The Experts

Where LATAM Refiners and Experts Solve Real Operational Challenges Together

ERTC: Ask the Experts

Europe's Hub for Practical Refinery Solutions

LARTC

The Must Attend Refining and Petrochemical Event in Latin America

ARTC

The Most Influential Event for Asia's Refining and Petrochemicals Community

ERTC

Future-Proofing Refining's Role in the Global Energy Mix

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