Argus DEF Forum North America

Welcome refreshments and registrations

Chairperson’s opening remarks

Speakers Include:

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF

Argus

Argus market update: DEF industry trends and opportunities

- How is higher demand for lower emissions swaying the DEF market’s growth trajectory?
- What does the urea production outlook look like in the next 5 years?
- How are the key global metrics developing including costs, consumption, and import and export patterns?

Speakers Include:

Bryn James

Analyst - Consulting

Argus Media

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF

Argus

How have regulations developed and impacted the DEF industry in the last 5 years and what can we expect in the future?

- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Phase 3 was announced this year - what are the key takeaways and who does it impact?
- How do the rules co-exist with previously established standards and other macroeconomic policies such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)?
- How will it affect light-duty and medium-duty vehicles and to what extent will it lead to accelerating technological advancement and EV adoption?
- Hydrogen exploration: Understanding growth of research, government spending and it’s use in trucks

Speakers Include:

Dr. Charles E. Roberts, Jr

Executive Director and Acting Institute Engineer

Southwest Research Institute

Morning coffee and networking

Prime hour: Challenging the major concerns on urea production, costs and decision-making

- How much more will the urea solution cost? What about maintenance and other factors affecting the supply chain?
- Global impact on urea production and trade: To what extent is the domestic market affected by production strategies beyond North America?
- Decision-making: To ensure more than 90% emission reduction by 2027, how will urea producers cope with the production allocation, supply and distribution?

Speakers Include:

Geoff Bohlender

Strategic Sourcing Manager

RelaDyne, LLC

Jessica Cifarelli

Director, Business Development- DEF

Brenntag

Bryn James

Analyst - Consulting

Argus Media

What are the effects of Mexico’s booming market on US domestic chains?

- What is the forecast for demand and supply and how does it impact on US production of DEF?
- How can the expansion of Mexico’s market enhance US production of urea?
- Will you ever need to source DEF through global networks?

Speakers Include:

Alejandro Alejandro Escobar Cervantes

CEO & Founder of MaxiBlue

Inagro

Víctor Manuel Purata García

Strategic Planning

CQL International

Thais Sousa

Business Development Manager - Fertilizers, Mining and Agriculture, Brazil

Argus

Interview with Lightening speed

Zack Zhang

Director

Lightning Speed

Tim Cheyne

SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF

Argus

Speed networking and lunch

Meet and discuss key questions with the ideal expert at different meeting spots around the room while enjoying exquisite cuisines

Neste’s perspective on carbon and GHG emissions

- How to power your future with renewable diesel?
- Using HVO fuels as drop-in replacement
- Planning optimal strategy by understanding fuel’s life cycle

Speakers Include:

Matt Leuck

Technical Manager, Renewable Products

Neste US

Coffee break

Gather around with coffee and canapes to network

The real curve with EV trucks experience

- What does the future market structure determine for technological pathways and procurement?
- How far in the future do we see EVs taking over?
- Experiences and challenges for EV trucks: What is the long-term impact on diesel/DEF technology?

Speakers Include:

Alan Smith

Senior Director

Brenntag

Brian Sterling

Senior Director of Operations

Brenntag

API: How would establishing trust in the industry's transparency make or break it?

- Update on most recent certification standards
- Impact of changes made by API’s testing process
- Discussing methodologies for testing DEF

Speakers Include:

Bill O'Ryan

Senior Manager

American Petroleum Institute

Close of conference

Golf grab and go breakfast

Due to popularity, the networking golf tournament returns and will take place on the 16 October. Add golf to your conference pass for an extra networking boost and some friendly competition with your colleagues and peers on the prestigious Boulders Golf Club.

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