Register Now for the 2026 API/AFPM Fall Operating Practices Symposium – November 11, 2026 – New Orleans
November 11, 2026
Hyatt Regency New Orleans – New Orleans, Louisiana
Overview
The 2026 API/AFPM Fall Operating Practices Symposium (OPS), jointly sponsored by the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), brings together refining and petrochemical operating companies to share practical lessons from facility incidents and near misses.
The symposium focuses on accident prevention, safe operating practices, procedures, and proven best practices that can help strengthen safety performance across refineries and petrochemical facilities. Held twice each year in the spring and fall, OPS provides an opportunity to gain first-hand insights that can support safer operations and overall business performance.
Who Should Attend?
Important: The Operating Practices Symposium is open only to refining and petrochemical operating companies.
The event is particularly valuable for:
- Refinery vice presidents and managers
- Operations managers and their representatives
- Plant operations and maintenance managers
- Operational excellence and best-practice team leaders
- PSM and safety experts
Registration Fees
- API/AFPM Member: $250 by October 9 | $400 after October 9 | $500 on-site
- API/AFPM Non-member: $350 by October 9 | $500 after October 9 | $600 on-site
Register Now
For registration questions or payment inquiries, contact Registrar@api.org.
Cancellations, Refunds & Substitutions
Cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing to Registrar@api.org by Friday, October 16, 2026. A $100 administration fee applies to cancellations received by that date. No refunds will be issued after October 16. Substitutions may be made at any time by written request.
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Ave
New Orleans, LA 70113
Room Rate: $279 single or double occupancy
When making your reservation, mention the 2026 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting or API Meeting to receive the API group rate.
Reservation Deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026
After the deadline, reservations will be accepted based on available rooms and room types at the hotel’s best available rate.
A credit card guarantee is required to confirm each reservation. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before arrival, and a cancellation number must be obtained, or the card may be charged for the first night’s room rate.
For assistance with hotel reservations, call the Hyatt Regency New Orleans at (504) 561-1234.
Avoid Housing Scams
API has not contracted with any third party to arrange hotel accommodations or contact attendees on its behalf.
Third-party companies sometimes pose as API representatives or authorized housing providers and offer discounted rooms or alternative accommodations. These companies are not affiliated with API, and reservations made through them cannot be guaranteed.
If you receive a call or email from someone offering to arrange your hotel room for the API conference, collect their name, company name, phone number, and other available information and report it to Registrar@api.org.
Always make your hotel reservation using the information provided directly by API or through a trusted source.
Plan to attend the 2026 API/AFPM Fall Operating Practices Symposium to gain practical insights into safe operating practices, incident prevention, and best practices across the refining and petrochemical industry.
