Please note that the conference program and schedule are subject to change and will be updated routinely below:
June 9, 2025 |
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8:30 - 9:30 am
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Breakfast
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9:30 AM
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Welcome Remarks
ILTA President, Leakhena Swett, ILTA Chair, T. Pratt Summers, Colonial Terminals, Inc. | |||
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10:00 am - 10:20 am
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Technology Break
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Leadership
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Health, Safety & Security
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Environment
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Operations & Engineering
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10:20 am - 11:20 am
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Conversational Leadership: Unlocking the Power of Dialogue for Leadership Success
Walter Nusbaum, The Nusbaum Group |
Fortifying the Gate: Enhancing Security Protocols at Terminal Facilities
Mark Canales, Howard Energy Partners |
Clearing the Air: Air Permitting & Compliance
Brian Burdorf, Trinity Consultants, Keith Ocheski, Buckeye Partners, Terri Hollomon, ONEOK, William Lee, CITGO |
Beyond Hydro-Testing: Cost-Effective Compliance for Coast Guard Dock Line Inspections
Ben Darbe, Allie Alderson, HMT |
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11:20 am - 11:30 am
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Coffee Break
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11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Digital Transformation In Liquid Terminals Integrating Technology, Operational Execution And Performance Insights For A Unified Terminal Vision
Shamoun Maayr (Moderator), Digineox Consulting, Pablo Santos, Salman Khan, Odfjell |
DOC PIC Training: Benefits of Having a in-house PIC, Rules and Regulations
Scott Espey, Murphy Oil USA, Inc. |
Transitioning to Fluorine Free Foams, and PFAS Treatment Using Conventional and Destructive Technologies
Richard Steinberg, Kinder Morgan, Eric Foster, GEM, Rula Deeb, Geosyntech |
Driving Tanks - A Proactive Approach to Storage Tanks Operational Excellence
Rafael Rengifo, Becht |
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12:30 pm - 12:50 pm
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Lunch Served
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12:50 pm - 1:45 pm
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Keynote Speaker
Carly Fiorina | |||
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2:10 pm - 3:10 pm
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Innovative Talent Acquisition Strategies in the Energy Industry
Jeri George, Howard Energy Partners |
2024 Platinum Award Recipient: How We Made the Journey!
Willie Washington, Todd Halter, Liz Parzanese, Art Hilton, Michael Diel, Energy Transfer, Caroline Kerr, MIPC |
SPCC Compliance - Pitfalls for Terminals
Taylor Wilson, Trinity Consultants |
Optimizing Marine Operations: Risk Management, Dock Tools, and Stakeholder Engagement
Robert Kessler (Moderator), MIS Marine, Lance Nunez, DOW, David Monk, Energy Transfer, Ravi Khanna, CITGO |
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3:10 pm - 3:25 pm
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Coffee Break
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3:25 pm - 4:25 pm
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Navigating the Pipeline: Women in Industry Leadership
Meridith Wilson, Buckeye Partners, Regina Zolnor, Marathon Petroleum Company, Maria Ciliberti, Vopak North America Inc., Traci Johnson, IMTT |
What Employers Should Expect from OSHA Under a Second Trump Administration
Eric Conn, Conn Maciel Carey LLP |
PFAS and Firefighting Foam: Federal Actions and Liabilities; State Actions and Case Study of Site Investigation
Tara Billingsley (Moderator), Lorie Schmidt, JD, Massie Partners, John Goetze, Trinity Consultants, Todd Habets, JET Infrastructure Holding IA, LLC |
Pipeline & Terminals – The Value of Real-Time Asset Monitoring
Krishna Uppuluri, Molex, Adam Miller, Flint Hills Resources, LP |
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4:45 pm - 5:30 pm
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Women in Tanks Networking Reception
Sponsored by Marathon Petroleum Company | |||
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5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Conference Reception
Altitude Pool at the Marriott Marquis | |||
June 10, 2025 |
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7:15 - 8:15 am
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Safety Awards and Leadership Awards Breakfast
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Leadership
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Health, Safety & Security
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Environment
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Operations & Engineering
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8:30 am - 9:30 am
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Chair of the Board Roundtable
ILTA Chair, T. Pratt Summers, Colonial Terminals, Inc. and past chairs |
Strengthening Governance, Risk and Compliance in OT Security
Saltanat Mashirova, Honeywell |
A Post-Election Analysis of PFAS Policy Updates and Anticipated Trends Impacting Terminals
Ted Michaels, Ethan Spira, AJW |
API Assessments: Good Practice Sharing Across Operations and Maintenance
Ryan Meng, API, Bob Blundell, ETHOS Process Saftey Solutions |
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9:30 am - 9:40 am
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Technology Break
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9:40 am - 10:40 am
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Generations in the Terminal Industry
Chris Stine, Norwest Engineering, John Rizzuti, Vopak, Shan Mathews, Marathon Petroleum Company & TBD |
Establishing an Elite Safety Culture within the Terminal Industry
Byrne Evans, IMTT, Dennis Mendenhall, Marathon Petroleum Company |
The Role of Terminals in Supporting Industry Efforts to Achieve the IMO's Net-Zero 2050 Target
Gonzalo Mera Truffini, SLOM |
Operate Your Terminal Sustainably with Tank-Top Solar
Jin Jin Huang, Sprague Solar |
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10:40 am - 10:50 am
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Coffee Break
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10:50 am - 11:50 am
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Leaderships Role in Accountability - Driving Team Building and Development Among Their Teams
Sarah Truchard, CITGO |
Why it’s Time to Throw Away Your P&IDs
Sascha Kunze, HyBird, Jeremy Alberty, LBC Tank Terminals |
CWA FRP Requirements - Planning for 2027
Taylor Wilson, Trinity Consultants |
Preventative Mitigation of Corrosion Damage on Above Ambient Storage Tanks and Vessels
Fadi Bachir, Owens Corning |
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12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
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Closing Keynote Luncheon
James Stavridis | |||
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CONFERENCE CLOSES
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June 10, 2025 |
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10:00 a.m.
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TRADE SHOW OPENS
CONVENTION CENTER / Halls A & B | |||
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6:00 p.m.
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TRADE SHOW CLOSES
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June 11, 2025 |
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9:00 a.m.
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TRADE SHOW OPENS
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12:00 p.m.
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TRADE SHOW CLOSES
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June 9-11 | Houston, TX
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