Why you should attend
STO 2012 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 2012, 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
Session 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
Two interactive, deep-dive sessions at the end of day two help you take what you learn at the conference and, with the help of an expert, structure an action plan to affect change within your organization (see schedule for more information)
Powerful keynote presentations by some of the top STO and maintenance experts in the world: PacifiCorp, a Clearstream Energy Services Company, Project Assurance, Inc., and Vesta Partners
Special keynote panel discussion on The Dream STO Team
Two subject-specific and hands-on workshops help you dive deep into
subject-matter: Shutdown Fundamentals 101; Work List / Work Package Management
Unrivalled 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
Exhibits 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
Take home tools and resources with electronic access to all session presentations as well as the STO Virtual Collateral Rack
Who Should Attend
STO 2012 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 2012 conference was designed for leaders, managers, and directors of:
Operations
Maintenance
Finance
Reliability
Human Resources
Facilities
Engineering
Technology
Procurement
Construction
What You'll Take Away
STO 2012 is the ideal environment for shutdown, turnaround, and outage professionals to learn how to solve critical shutdown challenges. This event will provide practical, forward-thinking advice and solutions, as well as tangible best practices from subject-matter experts and thought-leaders in the shutdown arena.
Strategies to control scope and achieve business goals
An in-depth understanding of efficient STO planning and scheduling procedures
Best practices for contractor management
Tips on creating an effective STO communication strategy
STO solutions focused on planning cycles, strategies, and execution
Strategies to successfully manage safety
Risk management tools and techniques
Effective strategies toward forward-thinking STO best practices
Practical, easy-to-apply advice and solutions to quickly improve your
bottom line
Expertise 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
Outage and turnaround managers from hundreds of companies across North America and beyond
Professionals from virtually every asset-intensive industry (chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, utilities, public sector, aerospace & defense, mining, milling, pharmaceutical, automotive, etc.)
Turnaround practitioners and corporate turnaround executives
Maintenance professionals and experts specializing in planning and scheduling, reliability, quality, and inspection
Industry veterans who have significantly contributed to turnaround processes and have demonstrated a high degree of technical and practical knowledge through their practice
