Driving Resilience in North American Refining

1 - 3 February 2027 | Houston, Texas

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2027 NORTH AMERICAN REFINING TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

The North American Refining Technology Conference (NARTC) serves as the ultimate platform for industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies that will strengthen and shape the region’s refining and petrochemical sectors.

NARTC will return to Houston, Texas, on 1-3 February 2027, for three 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?

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2026 FEATURED SPEAKERS

Carolyn Ryeczek

Americas Lower Emission Fuels Business Development Manager, ExxonMobil

Dipankar Das

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

Edgar Rincon

Chief Operating Officer, CITGO

Iddo Salton

VP, Innovation, Data & AI, Delek US

Jessica Roman

GM, ESG & Sustainability, Phillips66

Joe Carrol

Chief Information Officer, CITGO

Mike Wright

Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, CVR Energy

Patricia Rangel

VP Digital - Refining, Bioenergy, Hydrogen & Renewables, bp

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.

Registration, Exhibition Set Up & Networking

Feb 10, 2026 2:00pm

Setting the Scene: Celebrating 30 years of The World Refining Association

Feb 10, 2026 2:30pm

NARTC 2026 Welcome Drinks Reception

Feb 10, 2026 3:30pm

Axens Keynote Address: Energy Evolution, Addition, & Efficiency

Feb 11, 2026 8:05am

McKinsey & Co Keynote Presentation: Industry Outlook in an Era of Increasing Geopolitical Uncertainty

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 10:35am

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

Feb 11, 2026 11:35am

Fireside Chat: The Perspective & Expectations Of Young Refiners

Feb 11, 2026 12:35pm

Technical Presentation Streams

Feb 11, 2026 1:50pm

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

Feb 11, 2026 5:30pm

Panel Discussion: Commercial Decarbonization Opportunities

Feb 12, 2026 8:25am

Solomon Associates: Insights from the World’s Best Refineries

Feb 12, 2026 9:05am

Experts In Action: Reliability & Maintenance

Feb 12, 2026 10:00am

Technical Workshop: Axens

Feb 12, 2026 10:25m

Interactive Roundtables

Feb 12, 2026 11:55am

Technical Presentation Streams

Feb 12, 2026 1:30pm

Scaling SAF – Solving for Policy Uncertainty, Physical Logistics & the Green Premium

Feb 12, 2026 3:40pm

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

Feb 12, 2026 4:25pm

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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.

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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.”

NARTC 2027 is proudly brought to you in association with our Value & Digital Partner and Knowledge Partner, McKinsey & Company.

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