2026 Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Gulf Coast Industry Forum September 17, 2026
ECONOMIC ALLIANCEโS LARGEST EVENT of the year bringing industry, government, and community stakeholders together to share knowledge affecting the Houston Port region. The Gulf Coast Industry Forum (GCIF) positively leverages the resources, experience, and network of the Houston Port region to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of people and businesses associated with Petrochemical, Maritime, and Logistics industries on the gulf coast.
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9:15 AM | PETROCHEMICAL LEADERSHIP PANEL
10:00 AM | STATE OF THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
10:50 AM | ELI LILLY AND COMPANY PANEL
12:15 PM | MAYOR JOHN WHITMIRE, CITY OF HOUSTON
12:50 PM | FIRESIDE CHAT: PETER HUNTSMAN & RYAN SITTON
1:30 PM | DR. DAWN BUCKINGHAM, TEXAS LAND COMMISSIONER
2:10 PM | RIC CAMPO, CHAIRMAN OF THE PORT COMMISSION
2:40 PM | CLOSING COMMENTS, DOOR & GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
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Join an exclusive panel of industry leaders as they share their perspectives on the trends, innovations, workforce strategies, and investments driving the future of the Gulf Coast’s petrochemical industryโone of the world’s most dynamic and influential industrial regions.
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Prem Vuthandam Interim CEO, PEMEX Deer Park
Todd Behne, Plant Manager, OxyChem โ Ingleside Plant, Gregory, TX
Luca Balbo, Global Director of Operations, Industrial Intermediate & Infrastructure, Dow
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Jim Griffin, Associate Vice Chancellor & Senior Vice President, LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical Energy and Technology at San Jac
From operational excellence and emerging technologies to workforce development and long-term investment strategies, this engaging discussion will provide valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the Gulf Coast energy and manufacturing landscape.
Don’t miss one of the premier conversations at the Gulf Coast Industry Forum. Hear directly from the leaders who are defining what’s next for our industry and gain perspectives that will help you navigate the rapidly evolving petrochemical sector.
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