REGISTRATION BENEFITS

Access to:

  • Meeting organization platform.
  • Online event platform.
  • Event app. 
  • Conferences.
  • Full presentations given by speakers.
  • Social and networking activities.

 

DISCOUNTS:

  • Early bird special rate.
  • Group registration.
  • Special rates at host hotels.

When will the event be held?

The 44th Annual Latin American Petrochemical Meeting will be held from November 18 to 21, 2024.

Where will the meeting be held?

The 44th Annual Latin American Petrochemical Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Cartagena, Colombia.

What is the profile of those attending this meeting?

  • Managers / Directors 66%
  • Presidents/VP/CEO 16%
  • Technicians/Specialists 10%
  • Area Leaders/Coordinators and representatives 8%

What is the registration charge for the event?

Until 09/19/2024
Partner companies: US$735
Non-member companies: US$1310

From 09/20/2024
Partner companies: US$820
Non-member companies: US$1460

What is the registration opening date?

Registration will be open from June 17.

When is the registration deadline?

You will be able to register online until November 17, 2024 and face to face at the event venue on November 18, 2024.

Until when is the early registration fee available?

Until September 19th, 2024. As of September 20, the full fee applies.

How can I pay for the registration?

You can pay your registration fee by credit card or bank transfer.

What are group discount rates?

These are the special rates granted to groups of more than 5 people attending on behalf of the same company representing the same company.

Which are the group discount rates?

Groups for Members Until 19/09/24:
MEMBERS X 5 (EACH) U$S 672
MEMBERS X 10 (EACH) U$S 568
MEMBERS X 15 (EACH) U$S 550
MEMBERS X 20 (EACH) U$S 531

Groups for Members Since 20/09/24:
MEMBERS X 5 (EACH) U$S 750
MEMBERS X 10 (EACH) U$S 634
MEMBERS X 15 (EACH) U$S 614
MEMBERS X 20 (EACH) U$S 592

Groups for non-Members Until 20/09/24:
NON-MEMBERS X 5 (EACH) U$S 1197
NON-MEMBERS X 10 (EACH) U$S 1014
NON-MEMBERS X 15 (EACH) U$S 980
NON-MEMBERS X 20 (EACH) U$S 946

Groups for non-Members Since 20/09/24:
NON-MEMBERS X 5 (EACH) U$S 1335
MEMBERS X 10 (EACH) U$S 1129
MEMBERS X 15 (EACH) U$S 1093
MEMBERS X 20 (EACH) U$S 1054

When should I apply for the group discount rate?

Before registering each member of the group.

How do I request the discounted rate?

You must send an email to reunionanual@apla.lat with the following information:
Number of participants
Method of payment: Individual payment or a single payment for the total number of participants.

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

Is there a refund if I cancel my registration?

Yes, refunds will be made taking into account the following deadlines:

CANCELLATION POLICY
  • Until 19 sept 2024: 70% of the amount paid will be refunded.
  • From 20 sept to 19 oct 2024: 50% of the amount paid will be refunded.
  • From 20 oct 2024: No refund will be made.
  • No show: no refund.

Can I substitute my attendance with that of a colleague from the same company?

Substitution of a participant with another from the same company will be allowed free of charge.

When will refunds be made in case of cancellation?

Refunds will be made after the end of the meeting.

 

Cancellation Policy: Exclusive benefit for MEMBERS.

Only APLA members will receive 50% of the amount paid as a credit towards the registration fee for the following year’s meeting

 

CANCELLATION REFUND POLICY

If the registrant wishes to have the refund credit (at the appropriate percentage) taken against future registrations, it may be used at one of the next 3 APLA meetings.

  1. a) If the registrant belongs to an APLA ANNUAL CONTRIBUTOR MEMBER company, the credit may be used by the company for the payment of a future registration. For this reason, it may be transferred to another person of the same company.
  2. b) If the registrant belongs to an APLA NON-MEMBER ANNUAL CONTRIBUTOR company, the credit is non-transferable.

 

COST PER REFUND ACCORDING TO THE PAYMENT METHOD:

  1. a) For payments made by credit card, 7% of the paid fee will be retained for administrative expenses.
  2. b) For payments made by bank transfer, U$S 60 will be retained for bank administrative expenses.

What is the dress code?

Business casual: No jacket or tie is required.

Which is the host hotel?

There are two host hotels: the Hyatt Regency Cartagena de Indias and the Hotel Estelar Cartagena. They are located next to each other, just a few meters apart

How can I book accommodation at one of the host hotels?

To reserve a room at the host hotels, please contact us at: reunionanual@apla.lat

Which is the fee of the Hyatt Regency Cartagena de Indias Colombia?

Standard room

Single: 178

Doble: 223

 

Club room

Single 220

Doble 265

 

The rates are expressed in USD (dollars), per night and include breakfast.

They do not include the VAT of 19%.

The registration and hotel booking are only valid with a minimum of 3 nights’ accommodation (18th, 19th and 20th November).

Reservations made for a shorter period will be canceled, and proper notification will be given.

Rates apply from 3 days before to 3 days after the APLA Annual Meeting.

Which is the fee of the Estelar Cartagena Hotel?

Standard room

single 175

double 195

 

The rates are expressed in USD (dollars), per night and include breakfast.

They do not include the VAT of 19%.

The registration and hotel booking are only valid with a minimum of 3 nights’ accommodation (18th, 19th and 20th November)

Reservations made for a shorter period will be canceled, and proper notification will be given.

Rates apply from 3 days before to 3 days after the APLA Annual Meeting.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY FOR PARTICIPANTS:

CANCELLATION POLICY ESTELAR Cartagena Hotel

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival. The rate allows cancellations and modifications by paying the rate difference, subject to availability. The request must be made before 3:00 PM on the day before arrival. After that, the deposit equivalent to the value of the first night plus taxes will be deducted.

Are there other suggested hotels for accommodation?

Yes, the following hotels are suggested:

 

Hotel Dann Cartagena

Breakfast included / Nightly rate:

-Standard Room

City view window

King bed or twin beds (26 m²)

Rate for 1 or 2 people: $395,200 COP + taxes

 

-Superior Room

Balcony and city view

King bed (40 m²)

Rate for 1 or 2 people: $478,000 COP + taxes

 

-Superior Twin Room

No balcony, ocean view

Two single beds + 1 sofa bed (44 m²)

Rate for 1 or 2 people: $495,200 COP + taxes

 

-Superior King Room

Balcony and ocean view

King bed (51 m²)

Rate for 1 or 2 people: $603,000 COP + taxes

 

Reservations via email: reservas@hoteldanncartagena.com

Reservations via WhatsApp: (+573) 135741413

Important: Mention that you are attending the APLA event.

 

Hotel Hilton

1 King Bed Executive City View: USD 228

2 Queen Beds Executive City View: USD 228

Reservations through the following link:

https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/ctghihh-guapl-232e0f5a-9936-4c7b-aa81-2700989d3e15/

 

Hotel Faranda

Colonial Deluxe: $915,000 COP + taxes

Reservations via email: mice@farandahotels.com

Reservations via WhatsApp: (+571) 3103931602

Important: Mention that you are atte

How can I book transportation from the airport to the hotel and vice versa?

If you wish to reserve your transportation from the airport to the hotel and back, APLA recommends the company GEMA TOURS.

Below are the contact details to coordinate your transfer:

María Isabel Cafiel Herrera

Transportation Assistant

GEMA TOURS S.A.S.

Email: mariacafiel@gematours.com

Mobile: +57 318 3095131

Address: Pie de la Popa, Calle 30 No. 19-64, 2nd Floor, Cartagena de Indias – Colombia.

 

How do I book a meeting space?

To inquire about the availability of meeting rooms as of today, please contact the following email: salonesra@apla.lat

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
Sports activities
Preconference
APLA Program
Social and networking events

 

Time Zone
Cartagena de Indias
GTM -5

Start End
Monday 18 Nov Tuesday 19 Nov Wednesday 20 Nov Thursday 21 Nov
06.30
07.00
SPORTS ACTIVITY
2 KM –  4 KM RACE
07.00 07.30
07.30 08.00
08.00 08.30
08.30 09.00
09.00 09.30  PLENARY SESSION I PLENARY SESSION II
09.30 10.00
10.00 10.30 PANEL OF CONSULTANTS
10.30 11.00
11.00 11.30
11.30 12.00
12.15 12.30 PANEL / LUNCH WOMEN IN CHEMICALS
LUNCH AND CONFERENCE I LUNCH AND CONFERENCE II
12.30 13.00
13.00 13.30 LUNCH AND CLOSING CONFERENCE 
13.30 14.00 RECEPTION
14.00 14.30
14.30 15.00 TECHNOLOGY PANEL SEMINAR FORUM
S&P Global Commodity Insights



SEMINAR FORUM

Chemical Market Analytics

15.00 15.30
15.30 16.00
16.00
16.30
 
16.30
17.00
 
17.00
17.30
17.30
18.00
18.00
18.30
18.30
19.00
WELCOME COCKTAIL HAPPY HOUR RUM AND CHOCOLATE TASTING
19.00
19.30
19.30
20.00
20.00
20.30
20.30
21.00
21.00
21.30
21.30
22.00

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

 

MONDAY 18 NOV.

10:00 – 12:00 a.m.

Panel of consultants

12:30 – 13:30 p.m

Panel/Lunch Women in Chemicals

13:30 – 14:30 p.m

Reception Women in Chemicals

15:00 – 16:30 p.m

Technology panel

18:30 – 21:00 p.m

Welcome cocktail

 

TUESDAY 19 NOV.

6:30 – 8:00 a.m

Sports activity: 2 KM – 4 KM RACE

08:30 – 9:00 a.m

Opening

Regency Room

9:00 – 9:40 a.m 

Energy and raw materials in a changing geopolitical landscape: Challenges and opportunities

14:30 – 16:00 p.m

S&P Global Commodity Insights Seminar Forum

18:30 – 20:30 p.m

Happy Hour

 

  WEDNESDAY 20 NOV

9:00 – 11:30 a.m

Plenary Session II

12:15 – 13:00 p.m

Lunch and Conference II

14:30 – 16:00 p.m

Seminar Forum Chemical Market Analytics

18:30 – 20:00 p.m

Rum and Chocolate Tasting

 

THURSDAY 21 NOV.

13:00 – 14:30 p.m

Lunch and closing conference

15:30 – 18:30 p.m

Sustainability Program

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Discover Cartagena de Indias with APLA.

Located on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. It was founded on June 1, 1533 by Pedro de Heredia. Its historic center, called “Walled City”, was declared National Heritage of Colombia in 1959 and by Unesco as a World Heritage Site in 1984.

Cartagena de Indias is a tourist destination par excellence. Beyond its history, the city offers beaches, gastronomy, and a rich Afro-Caribbean culture. Cartagena’s charm lies not only in its past, but also in its vibrant present that attracts millions of visitors every year.

The history of Cartagena de Indias is a tapestry woven with threads of courage, resistance and culture. A city that has been able to reinvent itself, preserving its legacy and adapting to new times. The Cartagena of yesterday was the fortress of the Caribbean; today’s Cartagena is a home that invites everyone to know its secrets and live its magic.

This year, this beautiful city will be the cradle of the 44th Annual Latin American Petrochemical Meeting.