Driving Resilience in North American Refining

10 - 12 February 2026 | Houston, Texas

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.

Join us in Houston, Texas, on 10 – 12 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 ATTENDS NARTC?

DELEGATE LIST

2026 SPEAKERS

Audrey Williams

Sr. Pr. Exec. Solution Consultant, NORAM, AspenTech

Carolyn Ryeczek

Americas Lower Emission Fuels Business Development Manager, ExxonMobil

Chris DellaFranco

VP Refining - Whiting Refinery, bp

Dave Collings

Group Manager, Worley Consulting

Dipankar Das

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

Edgar Rincon

Chief Operating Officer, CITGO

Ido Biger

Chief Technology & Data Officer, Delek US

Jessica Roman

GM, ESG & Sustainability, Phillips66

Jon Goldsmith

Senior Vice President, Renewables, Par Pacific Holdings

Matt McMonagle

CEO & Founder, Novo Hydrogen

Mike Achacoso

VP Operations, Calumet Specialty Products

Mike Wright

Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, CVR Energy

Odeh Khoury

SVP, Downstream Commercial, Cenovus Energy

2026 AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS

Expect keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and actionable workshops that will equip you with the knowledge to drive innovation and resilience in your refinery operations.

Axens Pre-Conference Workshop

Feb 10, 2026 10:30am

Pre-Conference Workshop

Available for sponsorship, get in touch

Feb 10, 2026 1:30pm

Pre-Conference Workshop

Available for sponsorship, get in touch

Feb 10, 2026 3:00pm

NARTC 2026 Welcome Drinks Reception

Feb 10, 2026 4:30pm

Host Sponsor Keynote Address: Axens

Feb 11, 2026 8:05am

Knowledge Partner Keynote Presentation: McKinsey & Co

Feb 11, 2026 8:15am

A Macroeconomic Outlook: Positioning North America’s Downstream Industry for Resilience

Feb 11, 2026 8:30am

Back-To-Basics: How To Improve Flexibility In Assets & Be Best-In-Class On Refinery Basics

Feb 11, 2026 10:30am

Tech & Talent: How Do Refiners Attract the Right Talent to the Industry?

Feb 11, 2026 11:30am

Fireside Chat: The Perspective & Expectations Of Young Refiners

Feb 11, 2026 12:30pm

Technical Presentation Strceams

Feb 11, 2026 4:00pm

NARTC’s “Pub Quiz” Sponsored by Sabin Metal Corporation

Feb 11, 2026 5:30pm

Panel Discussion: Commercial Decarbonization Opportunities

Feb 12, 2026 8:25am

Experts In Action: Reliability & Maintenance

Feb 12, 2026 10:25am

Ask the Experts Panel Discussion: Process Safety – 20th Anniversary, bp Texas City

Feb 12, 2026 10:50am

Experts In Action: Shutdown & Turnarounds

Feb 12, 2026 11:50am

Technical Presentation Streams

Feb 12, 2026 1:15pm

‘ESG’, ‘Energy Transition’, ‘Net-Zero’: What Does Environmental Sustainability Mean In 2026? ?

Feb 12, 2026 4:30pm

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WHY ATTEND NARTC?

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Transformative Connections

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

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Exclusive Insights

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

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Real World Solutions

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

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Unmatched Expertise

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

BOOK YOUR TICKET

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.”

PRICING & REGISTRATION

Super Early Bird

Ends Nov 7

Early Bird Rate

Ends Dec 12

Standard Rate

From Dec 13

Supplier Conference Pass

$1499

$1999

$2499

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NARTC 2026 is proudly brought to you in association with our Host Sponsor, Axens, and Knowledge Partner, McKinsey & Company.

Explore the full list of sponsors, partners, and exhibitors, and discover how our bespoke sponsorship packages can help you connect with decision makers and accelerate your business development goals.

2026 SPONSORS