38° LATIN AMERICAN PETROCHEMICAL ANNUAL MEETING
  • NOV, 10-13 2018
  • Cancun, Mexico
  • Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach

The event was held from November 10 to 13, 2018, at the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach hotel in Cancun, Mexico.

  Participated 861 attendees, from 330 companies representing 40 countries.

Registration fee

Members

Until September, 7th, 2018 – UDS 640

From September 8th, 2018 – UDS 715


No members:

Until  September 7th, 2018 –  UDS 1140

From  September 8th, 2018-  UDS 1270

Payment Methods
  • Credit cards
  • Bank Deposit


Benefits of Registration

  • Benefits of registration
  • Complete list of participants with contact information.
  • Admission to conferences.
  • Social and networking activities.
  • Preferential rates in hotels.
  • Access to the full presentations of the speakers.
  • Up to 40% discount for APLA member companies.
  • Discounts for groups.
  • Special rate for early registration.

Profile of the Attendees

  • Presidents / VP / CEOs
  • Directors
  • Managers
  • Leaders, Area Coordinators
  • Technical specialists

 

Apoyo Institucional

Cancun City

Cancun was built for tourism, and the superb infrastructure that have made it a star on the international stage for travelers is part of what makes it a top destination for meetings and incentive travel.

Cancun has a semi-tropical climate, with highs from mid-May until the end of August that can reach 110˚F (43˚C) and balmier weather from December through the end of April, when the average temperature is 71-89˚F (22-32˚C). Rainy season (short afternoon showers) runs from September through the end of November.

The Cancun International Airport (CUN) receives direct flights from different parts of Mexico, Latin America, the United States and Europe.

Currency: The official currency of Cancun is the Mexican peso, but US dollars are also accepted almost everywhere. Banks open Monday through Friday from nine in the morning to four in the afternoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the event:

When will the event take place?

The 38th Annual Meeting of APLA will take place from November 10th to 13th of 2018.


Where will the event take place?

The 38th Annual meeting of APLA will take place at the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach

Adress: Boulevard Kukulcan Km 9.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, QROO, México

Phone: +52 998 881 3200


Who should attend?

Presidents/VPs/CEOs

Managers

Directors

Technical/Specialists

Area Leaders/Coordinators


About registration

What is the cost of registration to the event?

Member Companies

No member companies

Until 07/09/2018

US$640

US$1140

From 08/09/2018

US$715

US$1270


When does the general registration start?

The registration begins at June 4th of 2018.


What is the last registration date?

You can register online until November 9th, 2018.

You can register at the venue of the event from November 10th to 13th of 2018.


When does the registration fee change?

From September 8th, the new registration fee applies.


What are group discount rates?

They are the special rates that are granted to groups of 5,10, 15 or 20 persons that attend representing the same company.


When should I request the group discount rate?

Before making the registration of each of the members of the group.


How do I apply for the discount rate?

You must send an email to groups@apla.com.ar  with the following information:

1- Number of participants

2- Method of payment: Individual payment or a single payment for the total of the participants.

 

Once the discount rate has been applied by groups, the number of participants requested must be respected.


Is there a refund if I cancel the registration?

Yes, refunds will be made considering the following deadlines:

Until September 11th, 2018

Between September 12th and October 11th

From October 12th

No show

70% of the subscriber will be refunded.

50% of the subscriber will be refunded.

There will be no refund.

There will be no refund.


Can I replace my attendance a companion from the same company?

Substitution of a delegate by another member of the same company is always permitted without charge.


When will the refunds be made in case of cancellation?

Refunds will be made after the Meeting.


About host hotel:

What is the host hotel?

The main hotel is Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach.

The alternative hotel is the Aloft, located in front of the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach


When can I book a room at the main hotel?

To access the reservation of the hotel hosting the meeting, the registration fee must be paid.


Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Hotel Rates

Junior Suite

Single USD 187,50 +taxes

Doble USD 104 per person + taxes

Master Suite

Single USD 330,31 + taxes

Doble USD 182,76 per person + taxes


What is the Aloft Hotel Rate?

The rates are:

Single UDS 135 + taxes

Double UDS 149,94 + taxes


How do I book a room at the Aloft hotel?

For room reservation and information about this hotel, please contact AMSTAR.

Reyna Gómez, CMS
Meetings & Events Planner
Cancun, Mexico
[E] rgomez@amstardmc.com
[T] +52 (998) 881 9590 Ext. 4280
www.amstargroups.com


About Meeting spaces reservation:

Pre Reservation of spaces:

Pre-booked meeting spaces may be reserved for those companies that have taken at least one contribution and one meeting space at the 35th Latin American Petrochemical Annual Meeting in 2015.


How can I pre book a meeting space?

To make the pre-reservation, you must request the same meeting space acquired in 2015 and the same level of contribution or higher.


Can I pre-book a room other than the one purchased in 2015?

It’s not possible. If you want to acquire a different space you must wait for the opening of spaces on April 9.


When can I book a Meeting space?

You can make your selection of Meeting space from April 16th to 27th inclusive. After this stage, check the availability of spaces at salonesra@apla.com.ar


How can I book a Meeting Space?

You can choose the space you want to acquire (select at least three spaces).
Send your choice, in order of preference to salonesra@apla.com.ar


How are meeting spaces assigned?

If more than one company requires the same space, allocation will be assigned taking into account the following conditions:

1) That the company is an APLA member. (*)

2) That the company is an Annual Supporter of APLA.

3) Number of registered people in the 37th Annual Latin American Petrochemical Meeting.

(*) To access the benefit, the fee must be paid.


When will the assignation of meeting spaces be informed?

From May 9th of 2018.


When is the meeting space assigned confirmed?

With the payment of it.


Dress code:

Casual Business: No Jacket nor tie are required.

 

Did not find your answer?

 Contact us:

 REUNIONES APLA

  reunionanual@apla.com.ar

 +54 11 4325 1422

Sobre el evento:

¿Cuándo se realizará la reunión?

La 38 Reunión Anual se realizará del 10 al 13 de noviembre de 2018.

¿Dónde se realizará la reunión?

La reunión se realizará en el hotel Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach

Dirección: Boulevard Kukulcan Km 9.5, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, QROO, México

Teléfono:  +52 998 881 3200

 

¿Cuál es el perfil de los asistentes a esta reunión?

Gerentes

Presidentes/VP/CEO

Directores

Técnicos/Especialistas

Líderes/Coordinadores de Área

Sobre la inscripción:

¿Cuál es el costo de la inscripción al evento?

Empresas socias Empresas no socias
Hasta el 06/09/2018 US$640 US$715
Desde el 07/09/2018 US$1140 US$1270

 

¿Cuál es la fecha de apertura de  inscripción?

La inscripción se podrá realizar a partir del 28 de mayo de 2018.

¿Cuál es la última fecha de inscripción?

Ud. Podrá inscribirse de forma online hasta el 9 de noviembre de 2018.

Ud. Podrá inscribirse en la sede del evento del 10 al 13 de noviembre de 2018.

¿Cuándo cambia la tarifa de inscripción?

A partir del  7 de septiembre de 2018 se aplica la nueva tarifa de inscripción.

¿Qué son las tarifas de descuento por grupos?

Son las tarifas especiales que se otorgan a grupos de 5,10,15 o 20 personas que asisten representando a la misma empresa.

¿Cuándo debería solicitar la tarifa de descuento por grupos?

Antes de realizar la inscripción de cada uno de los integrantes del grupo.

¿Cómo solicito la tarifa de descuento?

Debe enviar un email groups@apla.com.ar con la siguiente información:

  • Cantidad de personas participantes
  • Método de pago: Pago individual o un único pago por el total de los participantes.

 

Una vez aplicada la tarifa de descuento por grupos, debe respetarse el número de participantes solicitado.

 

 Políticas de cancelación de la Inscripción

¿Hay devolución si cancelo la inscripción?

Si, las devoluciones se harán teniendo en cuenta los siguientes plazos:

 

Hasta el 11 de septiembre de 2018:

Desde el 12 de septiembre hasta el 11 de octubre: A partir de 12 de octubre: Ausentes
Se realizará la devolución del 70% de lo abonado.

 

Se realizará la devolución del 50% de lo abonado.

 

No hay devolución. No hay devolución.

 

¿Puedo sustituir mi asistencia con la de un compañero de la misma compañía?

Se permitirá la sustitución de un participante por otro de la misma compañía, sin costo alguno.

¿Cuándo se realizarán las devoluciones en caso de cancelación?

Las devoluciones serán efectuadas después de la reunión.

Sobre el hotel Sede:

¿Cuál es el hotel sede?

El hotel sede es el Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach, en Cancún México.

 

¿Cuándo puedo reservar habitación en el hotel sede?

Para acceder a la reserva del hotel sede de la reunión, la tarifa de inscripción debe estar paga.

 

Reserva de espacios de reunión:

¿Cuándo puedo reservar un espacio de reunión?

Ud. puede realizar su elección de espacios de reunión del 9 de abril y hasta el 27 de abril de 2018 inclusive.

¿Cómo reservo un espacio de reunión?

Escoja el espacio que desea adquirir (seleccione al menos tres espacios).
Envíe su elección, en orden de preferencia a salonesra@apla.com.ar

¿Cómo se asignan los espacios de reunión?

Ante un mismo requerimiento por parte de más de una empresa, los espacios serán asignados teniendo en cuenta las siguientes condiciones:

1) Que la empresa sea socia (*) de APLA

2) Que la empresa sea contribuyente anual  de APLA.

3) Cantidad de inscriptos en la 38° Reunión Anual Latinoamericana de Petroquímica.

(*) Para acceder al beneficio, la cuota anual año calendario deberá estar paga.

¿Cuándo se informará la asignación de espacios?

A partir del 9 de mayo de 2018 se informará a las empresas los espacios que le han sido asignados.

¿Cuándo queda confirmado el espacio de reunión?

Con el pago del mismo.

¿Cuál es el código de vestimenta?

Negocios casual: Ni saco o corbata son requeridos.

 

 

¿NO ENCONTRÓ SU RESPUESTA?

CONTÁCTENOS

 REUNIONES APLA

  reunionanual@apla.com.ar

 +54 11 4325 1422

Preliminary Program

Pre-Conference Seminars

November, Saturday 10th

 

10:00 – 12:00  – Update Forum Sustainable Technologies

  • “Sustainability: Outlook, trends and opportunities to add value to the plastic chain” – Roberto Ribeiro – Townsend Solutions – President.
  • “Production of high-quality polycarbonate to meet the growing demands” – Francis Tsang –  KBR Technology-  Director, Chemicals. 
  • Efficient ways to maximize profits – product diversification with SynCOR Plus™ – Federico Scholz – Haldor Topsoe – Technology & Licensing Manager.

*Activity cost-free with limited seats.
Last seats available – CONFIRM YOU PARTICIPATION HERE

14:30 – 17:00 –  Insight Briefing by IHS Markit – Fully booked

 


November, Sunday 11th

 

8:00 – 12:00 –  Petrochemical Forum by S&P Global Platts – Fully Booked

Official Program

November, Saturday 10th

18:00 – 19:00 – Happy Hour – Hosted by   

 


November, Sunday 11th

6:30 – 8:00 – Sporting Activity: Running & Swim – Hosted by 

 

18:30 – 20:00 –  Opening Ceremony & Opening Conference

Speaker:

  • Bob Patel, LyondellBasell – Chief Executive Officer

20:00 – 21:30 –  Welcome Cocktail – Hosted by       

 


November, Monday 12th

9:00-10:30 –   General Session I: Oil & Gas Market Analysis

Speaker: Mark Eramo – IHS Markit – Vice President  Energy & Chemical Markets

10:30-12:30 –  CEO Panel “The Future of the Petrochemicals”

  • Marcos de Marchi – Elekeiroz & Abiqui, CEO and Chairman
  • Pedro Manrique – Ecopetrol – Commercial and Marketing Vice President 
  • Stefan Lepecki  – Brakem Idesa – General Director

14:30 – 16:30 –  Consulting Companies Panel: “The petrochemicals and the future: changes in habits and consumption and its impact on petrochemicals”

  • Conference: From Coal to Oil: Global Petrochemical Feedstock Trends
    Rob Stier – S&P Global Platts 
  • Conference: “IMO 2020 – MARPOL VI effects on the refining world”
    Osvaldo Speranza – Argus Media
  • Conference: “A Tale of Two Diverging Polymers: How this impact Purchasing, Selling & Investing Strategies”
    James Ray – ICIS
  • Conference: Plastics and Sustainability
    Joel Morales –  IHS Markit
  • The petrochemicals and the future: Final Conclusions
    Bob Bauman  – Polymer Consulting International, EE.UU / USA

18:30 – 19:30 –  Mexican Flavours Tasting –  Hosted by

           


November, Tuesday 13th

8:30 – 10:00 –  Conference and Breakfast: Regional Chambers Debate

  • Marina Mattar – ABIQUIM – Director
  • Miguel Benedetto – ANIQ – General Director
  • Jorge de Zavaleta – CIQYP – Executive Director

12:30 – 14:30 –  Closing Conference & Luncheon – Hosted by 

  • Mohamed Kande – PwC – Vice Chairman

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