24th Annual Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference November 25-26, 2025 – Calgary

Day 1 – Main Conference

November 25, 2025

7:00 – 8:15 am

Exclusive Networking Breakfast Briefing (For industry owner/operators)

Join your colleagues for a complimentary and informal Operators-Only Breakfast Briefing.

This 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.

Space is limited and open to industry owner/operators only.

From Chaos to Clarity: Real-Time Contractor Intelligence for Shutdown Success

Roman Trevino
Vice President of Analytics & Innovation
Management Controls, Inc.

Turnarounds 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.

Roman 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.

7:30 am

Registration – Coffee and Refreshments Available in Exhibit Area

8:30 am

Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-Chairs

Mike Acorn
Site Manager, Graham

Frank Engli
Senior Advisor, Maintenance & Turnaround, Becht

8:45 am

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Ian MacGregor
Entrepreneur and Visionary
Sturgeon Refinery and Alberta Carbon Trunk Line

Bill Whitelaw
Senior Energy Strategist/Chair, Canadian Society for Evolving Energy
Advisor, Energy Futures Lab

Clayton Roska
Founder & President, Roska DBO

Moderator: Ron Bettin, President, Adduco Inc.

Discover how bold ideas and unconventional thinking are reshaping Western Canada’s oil & gas industry.

In 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.

9:30 am

PANEL: Optimizing Scope – Building Resilient Cost Strategies for Turnaround Success

Andrew May
Manager, Turnaround Excellence, NOVA Chemicals

Barry Samaroo
Turnaround Manager, MEG Energy Corporation

• Prioritizing critical scope while eliminating redundant work
• Aligning cost-saving measures with operational goals
• Optimizing labour, procurement, and workflows
• Building flexibility to manage risk without overspending

10:15 am

Networking Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

10:45 am

Future-Proofing Turnarounds: Smarter Data for Smarter Planning

Curtis Hermans
Director of Business Development, Limitless Automation Company

Planning 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.

11:15 am

INNOVATION SESSION: Applying Generative Scheduling Technology to Optimize Turnaround Planning and Reduce Risks

Kevin Fuller
Director of Industrial Construction Solutions, Alice Technologies

Mark Pitcher
Partner, McKinsey & Company

Learn how AI-driven generative scheduling can explore millions of scenarios, identify cost-effective execution paths, and reduce downtime.

11:45 am

STO Management Certification Initiative

Ron Bettin, President, Adduco Inc.
Frank Engli, Senior Advisor, Maintenance & Turnaround, Becht

Information on PEMAC’s new STO Training and Certification Program to close the national skills gap in shutdowns and turnarounds.

12:00 pm

Lunch Address

Candice De Melo
Regional Product Development Manager for Managed Services, United Rentals

12:05 pm

Networking Lunch

1:15 pm

From Hype to Impact: Leveraging AI and Analytics for Real Results

Crystal Lui
Associate Partner, Mining & Energy, IBM

• Evolution of Analytics and AI
• Examples in the industry
• Key factors for successful adoption

1:45 pm

CASE STUDY: Journey to Automated Turnaround Project Controls

Peter Fenton
Project Controls Specialist, Cenovus Energy

• Adopting Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Integrating all project work into a single plan
• Creating standard procedures
• Leveraging data analytics and AI for efficiency

2:30 pm

INNOVATION SESSION: Reducing Air In-leakage with Cost-effective Maintenance Solutions

Riley E. Hughes, Jr.
General Manager, High Temperature Technologies, Inc.

This session highlights long-term sealing and leakage solutions that have improved boiler heat-rates and achieved major cost savings.

3:00 pm

Networking Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

3:30 pm

Integrating Capital Projects and Turnarounds: Strategies to Maximize Resources and Minimize Risk

Scott Curry
Managing Director, CQ Strategy Ltd.

Adam Woodruff
Turnaround Event Manager, Carseland Nitrogen Operations, Nutrien

• Optimizing shared resources
• Bridging gaps between capital and turnaround teams
• Controlling scope creep
• Minimizing safety risks

4:15 pm

INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION – Solving the Skilled Labour Challenge

Nat Bak, Jardeg
Shandra Linder, Association of Maintenance Contractors of Canada
Matthew Lindberg-Fowlow, NAIT
Alan MacLean, SAIT

Moderator: Shauna Holmes, Canadian Women in Energy

• Making careers more appealing through outreach
• Strengthening workforce planning
• Engaging more women and Indigenous workers

5:15 pm

Closing Remarks from the Co-Chairs and Conference Adjourns

5:30 pm

Casino Cocktail Reception