Leading the Way in North American Refining Innovation

Houston, Texas | February 2026

Join us in Texas in February 2026 to unlock new opportunities, share ideas, and shape the future of downstream operations.

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2026 NORTH AMERICAN REFINING TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

The North American Refining Technology Conference (NARTC) is the World Refining Association’s premier regional event for the refining community. This conference serves as the ultimate platform for industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies that will shape the future of refining in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Why Attend? NARTC goes beyond traditional conferences by focusing on “sustainable refining” – tackling critical topics such as decarbonization, commercial digitalization, adapting to political and regulatory shifts, and fostering a future-ready workforce. Attendees will benefit from actionable insights, real-world case studies, and the chance to network with top-tier professionals.

Don’t Miss Out! Join us in Houston, Texas, in February 2026, for two days of transformative discussions, interactive sessions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Whether you're a refinery operator, technology provider, or policy expert, NARTC is your gateway to driving the industry forward.

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WHO TO EXPECT?

Meet the Visionaries Shaping the Future of Refining

Gain insights from the brightest minds in the industry, including top executives and innovators.

Adriana Hegeman

Director of Sales, Heurtey Petrochem Solutions, Axens

Alejandra Rivas

Business Development Manager, ExxonMobil

Alejandro Maurer

Business Development Manager, Axens

Alexandra Camp

Partner, McKinsey & Co.

Allison Weinberg

Senior Manager, American Petroleum Institute

Amit Gupta

Director of Furnace Technology & Sales, Axens

Andrew Chang

Managing Director, Ventures & Corporate Development, United Airlines

Andrew McMullan

Global DX Business Line Leader, KBC

Anna Louise Robertson

Consultant, Green Star BCS

Benoît Chedal-Anglay

Commercial Director - Americas, Global Solutions, Axens

Brad Cook

Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Sabin Metal

Brian Boeger

Sr, Technology Manager, Axens North America

Bruce Grissom

SME, Operations & Maintenance, Management Controls

Carolyn Ryeczek

Americas Lower Emission Fuels Business Development Manager, ExxonMobil

Colin Bauer

Process Engineer, Axens

Dallas Scholes

Director, Government & Public Affairs, Par Pacific Holdings

Dipankar Das

Group Vice President & Head of Digital & IT, Marathon Petroleum

Eivind Vethe

Chief Executive Officer, Trisense AS

Ganesh Nayak

Commercial Team Leader, Chevron

Haavard Oestensen

Chief Commercial Officer, Kongsberg Digital

Henrik Rasmussen

Managing Director, America, Topsoe

Himal Munsif

Senior Manager, Downstream Strategy, Chevron

Iddo Salton

VP, Innovation, Data & AI, Delek US

Jan De Ren

Global Offering Manager, Honeywell UOP

Jay Stang

President – Lab Operations, SH Controls

Jeff Gill

Head of Talent & Leadership Development, CITGO

Jerry Price

Managing Director, GreenStar BCS

Jillian Davidson

Director, Industry Marketing, AspenTech

Jimmy Vaeth

Technical Sales Manager, Crystaphase

Jon Goldsmith

Senior Vice President, Renewables, Par Pacific Holdings

Jonathan Tyler

Senior Advisor – New Fuels, Parkland Refining

Keith A. Couch

Senior Director, Integrated Projects, Honeywell UOP

Matt Maginnis

Chief Revenue Officer, World Refining Association

Matt McMonagle

CEO & Founder, Novo Hydrogen

Matthew Hutchinson

Technology Director - Reforming & Aromatics, Axens

Michiel Spoor

Principal Energy Consultant, KBC

Mike Wright

Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, CVR Energy

Mukund Yallambalse

Business Development Director, Axens

Peter Nowobilski

Senior Advisor, Hydrogen & eFuels, bp

Rob Kelly

Vice President Digital Product Management, bp

Sam Davis

President, Turner, Mason & Co

Sandeep Khatwani

Group Manager, Worley Consulting, Americas

Sanjay Lodha

Global Business Director, TUBACOAT, Tubacex Group

Scott Sayles

Manager, Renewable Fuels and Alternate Feeds, Becht

Sindy Stone

Business Development Manager, Axens

Steve Beeston

President, RefDecarb LLC

Suzanne Bennett

Founder, Bennett Consulting

Tiago Vilela

Director, Refinery Catalyst Testing & Business Development, Avantium

Tim Fitzgibbon

Senior Expert of Refining, McKinsey & Company

Todd Miner

Managing Advisor, Solomon Associates

Tony Cornwell

SVP, Asset Development & Operations, Worley Consulting

Tracy Ellerington

VP Refining & Logistics Solomon Associates

Zafar Ali

VP Solutions Consulting, AspenTech

WHY ATTEND NARTC?

Transformative Connections

Forge powerful relationships with industry pioneers and peers driving the evolution of refining.

Exclusive Insights

Access the latest innovations, strategies, and technologies shaping the refining industry's response to the energy transition.

Real World Solutions

Gain actionable tools and frameworks to tackle regulatory shifts, decarbonization challenges, and digital transformation head-on.

Unmatched Expertise

Engage with thought leaders delivering cutting-edge perspectives that will influence the industry’s future.

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Jay Stang, SH Controls

“The quality of the conference was top notch from top to bottom. The venue, speakers, format and attendees all met and exceeded expectations. It's a small world in oil and gas, and the smaller size of the conference demonstrated that to me time and time again. We will be in attendance going forward at every conference WRA puts on. Big credit to Matt and his team.“

Don Byrne, HRC fuels

“We met a lot of people we wanted to get to see, and many we did not realize we wanted to see! Since the focus was Decarbonization and Digitization, the attendees were the people we wanted to speak with, instead of a general crowd!“

Stephen Sims, Unifuel

“The NARTC is a great opportunity to learn how others are approaching the energy transition particularly valuable in lessons learned from Europe who are ahead of the US.”

Dan Christopher, Accenture

“This is the foremost conference event in the refining market across North America. The folks at the WRA provide a white glove service, and ensure you meet your business objectives at the event. The speakers are engaging, the quality of content is top-tier, and the opportunity to explore emerging technologies is paramount.”

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