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Why you should attend

STO 2013 is the most comprehensive North American conference focused on shutdowns, turnarounds and outages (STOs).  No other conference will offer you a more in-depth look at the latest solutions and strategies surrounding these critical projects.  At STO 2013, you will network and engage with hundreds of STO professionals and thought-leaders, taking away forward-thinking best practices that will help you improve efficiencies and save real money, right now.

Key Event Features

bulletSession presentations and real-world case studies provide first-hand knowledge on how shutdown solutions have been successfully implemented at asset-intensive organizations just like yours
bulletBuild your action plan with this session designed to help you take elements of what you learn at the conference and structure your own personal roadmap! (see schedule for more information)
bulletPowerful keynote presentations by some of the top STO and maintenance experts in the world: PacifiCorp, Project Assurance, Inc., Strategic Work Systems, Inc., CSTO Network Consulting Inc., and Vesta Partners
bulletSpecial guest keynote Communication at Mach 2 featuring F16 Fighter Pilot Anthony Bourke
bulletTwo subject-specific and hands-on workshops help you dive deep into subject matter: Management Strategies and Planning Techniques for Pacesetter STOs; Benchmarking Maintenance/STO Management
bulletUnrivalled community networking gives you direct access to speakers, track chairs, and the community in a welcoming and casual environment; take home a full networking list of all attendees including phone numbers and addresses,
    so you may continue to connect with the community all year
bulletExhibits and solution showcases featuring select technology and service providers that understand shutdown, turnaround, and outage solutions, and are serious about helping you make the smartest business and IT investments
bulletTake home tools and resources with electronic access to all session presentations as well as the STO Virtual Collateral Rack!

Who Should Attend

STO 2013 targets organizations from asset-intensive industries that plan, schedule, and run shutdowns, turnarounds, and outages (STOs).  These businesses span across such industries as manufacturing, utilities, oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical, mining, milling, healthcare, aerospace & defense, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, automotive, pulp & paper, and more.

The STO conference was designed for leaders, managers, and directors of:

bulletOperations
bulletMaintenance
bulletFinance
bulletReliability
bulletHuman Resources 
bulletFacilities
bulletEngineering 
bulletTechnology
bulletProcurement 
bulletConstruction

What You'll Take Away

STO 2013 is the ideal environment for shutdown, turnaround, and outage (STO) professionals to learn how to solve critical shutdown challenges.  You’ll leave STO 2013 with direction, confidence, and a network of professionals you can continue collaborating with throughout the year.

bulletStrategies to control scope and achieve business goals
bulletAn in-depth understanding of efficient STO planning and scheduling procedures
bulletBest practices for contractor management
bulletTips on creating an effective STO communication strategy
bulletSTO solutions focused on planning cycles, strategies and execution
bulletStrategies to successfully manage safety
bulletRisk management tools and techniques
bulletEffective strategies toward forward-thinking STO best practices
bulletPractical, easy-to-apply advice and solutions to quickly improve your bottom line
bulletExpertise from renowned STO thought leaders, subject-matter experts, and companies that have successfully solved real challenges with shutdowns, turnarounds and outages

Who You’ll Meet

bulletOutage and turnaround managers from hundreds of companies across North America and beyond
bulletProfessionals from virtually every asset-intensive industry (chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, utilities, public sector, aerospace & defense, mining, milling, pharmaceutical, automotive, etc.)
bulletTurnaround practitioners and corporate turnaround executives
bulletMaintenance professionals and experts specializing in planning and scheduling, reliability, quality, and inspection
bulletIndustry veterans who have significantly contributed to turnaround processes and have demonstrated a high degree of technical and practical knowledge through their practice

 

 

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