- NOV, 9-12, 2019
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center
November, 9th to 12th – Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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
When will the event take place?
The 39th Annual Meeting will take place from 9 to November 12, 2019.
Where will the meeting be held?
The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center
What is the profile of the attendees of this meeting?
Managers
Presidents / VP / CEO
Directors
Technical specialists
Leaders / Area Coordinators
What is the cost of registration to the event?
Member companies
Until 06/09/2019 US $ 640
From 07/09/2019 US $ 715
Non-member companies
Until 06/09/2019 US $ 1140
From 07/09/2019US $ 1270
What is the cost of registration to the event?
Member companies
Until 06/09/2019 US $ 640
From 07/09/2019 US $ 715
Non-member companies
Until 06/09/2019 US $ 1140
From 07/09/2019US $ 1270
What is the registration opening date?
Registration can be made as of May 27, 2019.
What is the last registration date?
You can register online from May 27th to November 12th.
You can register in person at the venue of the event from November 9 to 12, 2019.
When does the registration fee change?
As of September 7, 2019, the new registration fee applies.
What are group discount rates?
Are the special rates that are granted to groups of 5, 10, 15 or 20 people who attend representing the same company.
What are the discount rates per group?
Groups for members Until 06/09/19:
X 5 (EACH ONE) US $ 585
X 10 (EACH ONE) U $ S 495
X 15 (EACH ONE) U $ S 479
X 20 (EACH ONE) U $ S 462
Groups for Members from 07/09/19:
X 5 (EACH ONE) U $ S 654
X 10 (EACH ONE) U $ S 553
X 15 (EACH ONE) U $ S 535
X 20 (EACH ONE) U $ S 516
Groups for Non-Members Until 06/09/19:
X 5 (EACH ONE) U $ S 1042
X 10 (EACH ONE) US $ 882
X 15 (EACH ONE) U $ S 853
X 20 (EACH ONE) U $ S 823
Groups for Non-Members from 07/09/19:
X 5 (EACH ONE) U $ S 1161
X 10 (EACH ONE) U $ S 982
X 15 (EACH ONE) U $ S 951
X 20 (EACH ONE) U $ S 917
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 groups@apla.com.ar with the following information:
Number of participants
Payment method: 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, the returns will be made taking into account the following deadlines:
Until September 10, 2019: The return of 70% of the amount paid will be made.
From September 11 to October 10, 2019: The return of 50% of the paid will be made.
As of October 11, 2019: There is no return. Only the members will have 50% of the amount paid as credit for the registration of the following year’s meeting. The credit is non-transferable.
No show: There is no return.
Can I substitute my assistance with that of a companion of the same company?
The substitution of one participant for another of the same company will be allowed, at no cost.
When will the returns be made in case of cancellation?
Returns will be made after the meeting.
What is the host hotel?
The headquarters hotel is the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center
When can I book a room at the host hotel?
At the end of your registration process, you can access the link to make your reservation at the hotel headquarters.
APLA reserves the right to cancel the hotel reservation if the registration is not paid after 5 days of receipt of the invoice.
How do I book transfer?
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Date and Time
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Name and surname
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Amount of pax and suitcases
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From and to
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Flight number
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E- mail
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Discount code: APLA2019
Pre Reservation of spaces:
Pre-booked meeting spaces may be reserved for those companies that have taken at least one contribution and meeting space at the 36th Latin American Petrochemical Annual Meeting in 2016.
how can I pre book a meeting space?
To make the pre-reservation, you must request the same meeting space acquired in 2016 and the same level of contribution or higher.
Can I pre-book a room other than the one purchased in 2016?
It’s not possible. If you wish to acquire a different space you must wait for the opening of spaces on April 10.
When can I reserve a meeting space?
You can make your choice of meeting spaces from April 10 to May 5, 2019 inclusive.
How do I reserve a meeting space?
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 the meeting spaces asigned?
Upon the same requirement by more than one company, the spaces will be assigned taking into account the following conditions:
1) That the company is a member (*) of APLA
2) That the company is an annual APLA contributor.
3) Number of registrants at the 39th Annual Latin American Petrochemical Meeting.
(*) To access the benefit, the annual calendar year fee must be paid.
When will the allocation of spaces be communicated?
As of May 13, 2019, the companies will be informed of the spaces assigned to them.
What is the dress code?
Casual business: No jacket or tie is required.
When is the meeting space confirmed?
With the payment of it.
Pre Conference Seminars
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Seminar “Technological Innovations: Towards Sustainable Development”
Libertador B Ballroom– Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center
The need for an increasingly sustainable industry is imminent. Through this seminar we will be able to identify different innovative technologies for the proper development of the petrochemical industry.
Activity without cost and subject to availability. Organized by APLA
Speakers:
Katie Rankin – HONEYWELL
Mathias Stein – AIR LIQUIDE
Michael J. Tallman- KBR
Mads Feddersen & Federico Scholz – HALDOR TOPSOE
02:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Seminar hosted by 
Retiro B Ballroom – Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center
Activity without cost and subject to availability.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10th 2019
08:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Petrochemical Forum hosted by 
Libertador B Ballroom – Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center
Activity without cost and subject to availability.
02:00 p.m. – 04:30 p.m. – Insight Briefing hosted by 
Libertador B Ballroom – Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center
Activity without cost and subject to availability/ Attendees are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
1:30- Registration and networking coffee
• 2:00- Welcome Remarks – Rina Quijada- Vice President Latin American Business
Development
• 2:10- Global Olefins Overview: Anticipated Changes Becoming Reality- Bill Hyde-
Executive Director, Olefins & Elastomers
• 2:35- NGL: Opportunities under a new paradigm of supply- Adrian Calcaneo- Director,
Latin America & the Caribbean NGL.
• 2:55- Aromatics-Winter is Coming-Aromatic Giants Arriving In The East- Peter Feng-
Executive Director,
• 3:15- Polyolefins: a new market outlook facing the pressures of sustainability and
economic slowdown – Javier Ortiz, Associate Director, Polyolefins and Joel Morales,
Executive Director Polyolefins- Americas.
• 3:45- PET – Will Recycling Help or Hurt the Business?- Tison Keel Jr Director, PET,
PTA & EO Derivatives
• 4:10- Q & A Panel – Moderator: Rina Quijada- Vice President Latin American Business
• 4:30- Adjourned
Official Program
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 2019
06:00 p.m. – 07:00 p.m. – HAPPY HOUR – Hosted by 
Foyer Convention Center – Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 2019
6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Sporting Activity “Race 2 & 4.5 k” Hosted by 
Costanera Sur, Puerto Madero
Activity designed for the whole family.
Activity free of charge with limited space.
05:00 p.m. – 06:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremony
Followed by Keynote Speaker: Miguel Ángel Gutierrez – President, YPF
CCK – Centro Cultural Néstor Kirchner
06:30 p.m. – 08:00 p.m. – Welcome Cocktail hosted by 
Salón de los Escudos, CCK – Centro Cultural Néstor Kirchner
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH, 2019
Libertador Ballroom – Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – General Session: Regional Economic & Energy Outlook
Speakers:
Martin Redrado – FUNDACIÓN CAPITAL
Ernesto López Anadón – IAPG
Décio Oddone – ANP
Kurt Barrow – IHS MARKIT
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – CEO Panel
Spekaers:
Pedro Manrique – ECOPETROL
Diego Ordoñes – DOW
Daniel Gonzalez – YPF
Fernando Musa – BRASKEM
02:30 p.m. – 04:30 p.m. – Consulting Companies Panel hosted by APLA & IPA
Leading consultants in the international market will carry out an analysis on the trends of the sector and the
emerging issues.
Speakers:
Rob Stier – S&P GLOBAL PLATTS
James Ray – ICIS
Bob Bauman – POLYMER CONSULTING
Raúl Arias – IHS MARKIT
06:30 p.m. – 07:30 p.m. – Wine Tasting – hosted by 
Libertador Ballroom – Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 2019
Libertador Ballroom – Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Conference & Luncheon: Mercosur-EU Agreement, its implications and challenges for the Petrochemical and Chemical sector of Mercosur countries
Speaker:
Fabrizio Sardelli Panzini – Confederación Nacional de la Industria (CNI)
José María Arbilla – Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto de Argentina
Cecilia Miani – CIQYP
Denise Mazzaro Naranjo – ABIQUIM
Miguel Benedetto – ANIQ
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. –Discussion Panel: Buildnig Best Practices
Speaker:
Verónica Ramos – ECOPLAS
GinoTubaro – Atomic Lab
Alejandro Malgor – Xinca
Carlos Arce – Maderas Plásticas Mendoza
10:50 – 11:15 Conference: Renewable energy supply using green ammonia
Pat A HAN – Haldor Topsoe
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Closing Luncheon
List of registered companies:
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