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SUMMARY:24th Annual Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference November 25-26, 2025 – Calgary
DESCRIPTION:At CI’s 24th Annual Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference every session is designed to give you actionable, field-tested strategies you can apply immediately — from cost control and planning to execution under pressure.\nYou will hear directly from seasoned turnaround pros sharing real results, hard lessons, and what’s working now. You’ll walk away with insights on how to:\nOptimize scope and cost strategies without compromising safety or reliability.\nForecast labour and supply chain gaps to keep execution on track.\nLeverage data and AI to boost planning agility and efficiency.\nStrengthen owner–contractor alignment to improve accountability and performance.\n\nDay 1 – Main Conference\nNovember 25, 2025\n\n7:00 – 8:15 am\nExclusive Networking Breakfast Briefing (For industry owner/operators)\nJoin your colleagues for a complimentary and informal Operators-Only Breakfast Briefing.\nThis exclusive gathering is a fantastic opportunity to meet and reconnect with peers, fostering lasting connections and valuable industry relationships. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your network and share insights in a relaxed setting.\nSpace is limited and open to industry owner/operators only.\nFrom Chaos to Clarity: Real-Time Contractor Intelligence for Shutdown Success\nRoman Trevino\nVice President of Analytics & Innovation\nManagement Controls, Inc.\nTurnarounds and shutdowns are among the most costly, complex, and risk-intensive events in heavy industry. In this session, we will share how leading Canadian operators are transforming contractor management through automation and data.\nRoman will showcase how customers in Canada’s mining, oil sands, and refining sectors have modernized their processes, enforced contractual terms automatically, and unlocked millions in cost avoidance during major shutdown events.\n7:30 am\nRegistration – Coffee and Refreshments Available in Exhibit Area\n8:30 am\nOpening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs\nMike Acorn\nSite Manager, Graham\nFrank Engli\nSenior Advisor, Maintenance & Turnaround, Becht\n8:45 am\nKEYNOTE PRESENTATION\nIan MacGregor\nEntrepreneur and Visionary\nSturgeon Refinery and Alberta Carbon Trunk Line\nBill Whitelaw\nSenior Energy Strategist/Chair, Canadian Society for Evolving Energy\nAdvisor, Energy Futures Lab\nClayton Roska\nFounder & President, Roska DBO\nModerator: Ron Bettin, President, Adduco Inc.\nDiscover how bold ideas and unconventional thinking are reshaping Western Canada’s oil & gas industry.\nIn this keynote panel, three trailblazing leaders share game-changing innovations, lessons, and perspectives that have driven success in technology development, process design, and information systems. From CO₂ capture and low-carbon fuel production to automation and AI integration.\n9:30 am\nPANEL: Optimizing Scope – Building Resilient Cost Strategies for Turnaround Success\nAndrew May\nManager, Turnaround Excellence, NOVA Chemicals\nBarry Samaroo\nTurnaround Manager, MEG Energy Corporation\n\nPrioritizing critical scope while eliminating redundant work\nAligning cost-saving measures with operational goals\nOptimizing labour, procurement, and workflows\nBuilding flexibility to manage risk without overspending\n\n10:15 am\nNetworking Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall\n10:45 am\nFuture-Proofing Turnarounds: Smarter Data for Smarter Planning\nCurtis Hermans\nDirector of Business Development, Limitless Automation Company\nPlanning is a large part of the foundation to a successful Turnaround. We’ll explore how to retain, purge, and store critical data between events to optimize planning and prevent delays.\n11:15 am\nINNOVATION SESSION: Applying Generative Scheduling Technology to Optimize Turnaround Planning and Reduce Risks\nKevin Fuller\nDirector of Industrial Construction Solutions, Alice Technologies\nMark Pitcher\nPartner, McKinsey & Company\nLearn how AI-driven generative scheduling can explore millions of scenarios, identify cost-effective execution paths, and reduce downtime.\n11:45 am\nSTO Management Certification Initiative\nRon Bettin, President, Adduco Inc.\nFrank Engli, Senior Advisor, Maintenance & Turnaround, Becht\nInformation on PEMAC’s new STO Training and Certification Program to close the national skills gap in shutdowns and turnarounds.\n12:00 pm\nLunch Address\nCandice De Melo\nRegional Product Development Manager for Managed Services, United Rentals\n12:05 pm\nNetworking Lunch\n1:15 pm\nFrom Hype to Impact: Leveraging AI and Analytics for Real Results\nCrystal Lui\nAssociate Partner, Mining & Energy, IBM\n\nEvolution of Analytics and AI\nExamples in the industry\nKey factors for successful adoption\n\n1:45 pm\nCASE STUDY: Journey to Automated Turnaround Project Controls\nPeter Fenton\nProject Controls Specialist, Cenovus Energy\n\nAdopting Earned Value Management (EVM)\nIntegrating all project work into a single plan\nCreating standard procedures\nLeveraging data analytics and AI for efficiency\n\n2:30 pm\nINNOVATION SESSION: Reducing Air In-leakage with Cost-effective Maintenance Solutions\nRiley E. Hughes, Jr.\nGeneral Manager, High Temperature Technologies, Inc.\nThis session highlights long-term sealing and leakage solutions that have improved boiler heat-rates and achieved major cost savings.\n3:00 pm\nNetworking Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall\n3:30 pm\nIntegrating Capital Projects and Turnarounds: Strategies to Maximize Resources and Minimize Risk\nScott Curry\nManaging Director, CQ Strategy Ltd.\nAdam Woodruff\nTurnaround Event Manager, Carseland Nitrogen Operations, Nutrien\n\nOptimizing shared resources\nBridging gaps between capital and turnaround teams\nControlling scope creep\nMinimizing safety risks\n\n4:15 pm\nINTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION – Solving the Skilled Labour Challenge\nNat Bak, Jardeg\nShandra Linder, Association of Maintenance Contractors of Canada\nMatthew Lindberg-Fowlow, NAIT\nAlan MacLean, SAIT\nModerator: Shauna Holmes, Canadian Women in Energy\n\nMaking careers more appealing through outreach\nStrengthening workforce planning\nEngaging more women and Indigenous workers\n\n5:15 pm\nClosing Remarks from the Co-Chairs and Conference Adjourns\n5:30 pm\nCasino Cocktail Reception\nAbout Downstream Calendar\nDownstream Calendar is the trusted platform for events and news in the downstream oil and gas industry. Focused on refining, petrochemicals, chemicals, and manufacturing, Downstream Calendar provides a comprehensive hub for conferences, expos, training sessions, networking events, and industry updates that matter to downstream professionals, contractors, and suppliers.\nIf you have ever wondered or searched for:\n“What are the top downstream oil and gas conferences?”\n“Where to find refining and petrochemical events and news?”\nDownstreamCalendar.com ( http://downstreamcalendar.com/ ) ensures energy leaders, engineers, and decision-makers can quickly find the latest opportunities and insights shaping the downstream sector.\nBy uniting a curated calendar of downstream events with timely industry intelligence, Downstream Calendar connects professionals with the knowledge, people, and innovations driving the future of refining and petrochemicals.\nDownstream Calendar — Your source for downstream oil and gas events and news.\nThis event reminder is sponsored by: Morris & Dewett Injury Lawyers, that specialize in Oil and Gas Oilfield accidents, Industrial Accidents, Offshore Accidents, Construction Accidents, and wrongful death.\n\n\n
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