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SUMMARY:Register Now for the 2026 API/AFPM Fall Operating Practices Symposium – November 11, 2026 – New Orleans
DESCRIPTION:November 11, 2026\nHyatt Regency New Orleans – New Orleans, Louisiana\nOverview\nThe 2026 API/AFPM Fall Operating Practices Symposium (OPS), jointly sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), brings together refining and petrochemical operating companies to share practical lessons from facility incidents and near misses.\nThe symposium focuses on accident prevention, safe operating practices, procedures, and proven best practices that can help strengthen safety performance across refineries and petrochemical facilities. Held twice each year in the spring and fall, OPS provides an opportunity to gain first-hand insights that can support safer operations and overall business performance.\nWho Should Attend?\nImportant: The Operating Practices Symposium is open only to refining and petrochemical operating companies.\nThe event is particularly valuable for:\n\nRefinery vice presidents and managers\nOperations managers and their representatives\nPlant operations and maintenance managers\nOperational excellence and best-practice team leaders\nPSM and safety experts\n\nRegistration Fees\n\nAPI/AFPM Member: $250 by October 9 | $400 after October 9 | $500 on-site\nAPI/AFPM Non-member: $350 by October 9 | $500 after October 9 | $600 on-site\n\nRegister Now\nFor registration questions or payment inquiries, contact Registrar@api.org.\nCancellations, Refunds & Substitutions\nCancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing to Registrar@api.org by Friday, October 16, 2026. A $100 administration fee applies to cancellations received by that date. No refunds will be issued after October 16. Substitutions may be made at any time by written request.\nHotel Information\nHyatt Regency New Orleans\n601 Loyola Ave\nNew Orleans, LA 70113\nRoom Rate: $279 single or double occupancy\nWhen making your reservation, mention the 2026 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting or API Meeting to receive the API group rate.\nReservation Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026\nAfter the deadline, reservations will be accepted based on available rooms and room types at the hotel’s best available rate.\nA credit card guarantee is required to confirm each reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before arrival, and a cancellation number must be obtained, or the card may be charged for the first night’s room rate.\nFor assistance with hotel reservations, call the Hyatt Regency New Orleans at (504) 561-1234.\nAvoid Housing Scams\nAPI has not contracted with any third party to arrange hotel accommodations or contact attendees on its behalf.\nThird-party companies sometimes pose as API representatives or authorized housing providers and offer discounted rooms or alternative accommodations. These companies are not affiliated with API, and reservations made through them cannot be guaranteed.\nIf you receive a call or email from someone offering to arrange your hotel room for the API conference, collect their name, company name, phone number, and other available information and report it to Registrar@api.org.\nAlways make your hotel reservation using the information provided directly by API or through a trusted source.\nPlan to attend the 2026 API/AFPM Fall Operating Practices Symposium to gain practical insights into safe operating practices, incident prevention, and best practices across the refining and petrochemical industry.\n
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ORGANIZER;CN=Aeyesha Farooqui:MAILTO:registrar@api.org
CATEGORIES:2026 Conferences in Oil, Gas, Chemical Industry in Downstream,2026 Oil and Gas Downstream Events Calendar,API American Petroleum Institute Events Calendar,Louisiana Events Calendar - Downstream Oil and Gas
LOCATION:601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
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