As refiners navigate evolving fuel demand, tightening emissions expectations, and shifting economics, critical questions are emerging around where—and how—to invest for long-term competitiveness. Join Oil & Gas Journal's quarterly Breakfast Series for an executive-level discussion examining the future of downstream operations in an era increasingly defined by lower-carbon products and changing market dynamics. Featuring perspectives from a refining operator’s renewable-diesel expert and leading downstream market analysts, this panel will explore topics such as the commercial realities of conventional refining, renewable fuels production, feedstock flexibility, and the role of petrochemicals in future growth strategies. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the market forecasts, policy developments, technology pathways, and capital allocation decisions shaping the next generation of downstream investments. Designed for operators, engineers, executives, investors, and technology providers, this discussion offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry experts while networking with peers across the refining and petrochemical value chain.

Why Industry Professionals Should Attend:

• Capital allocation insights: Understand how refiners are evaluating investments in conventional assets versus renewable fuels projects, feedstock flexibility, and unit upgrades amid evolving market conditions.
• Market & policy intelligence: Gain expert perspectives on the demand outlook for transportation fuels, renewable diesel, sustainable feedstocks, and petrochemical products, as well as the regulatory and policy drivers influencing investment decisions.
• Technology pathways for the future: Learn how emerging process technologies, catalyst innovations, and integration strategies can improve margins, lower emissions, and enhance operational flexibility across both conventional and renewable operations. 
• Real-world operator perspectives: Hear directly from a refinery company actively growing its renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) operations and learn how operating companies are balancing profitability, reliability, and sustainability objectives.
• Petrochemicals-growth opportunities: Explore how refiners are evaluating petrochemical integration and conversion strategies to maximize asset value and adapt to changing product demand patterns.
• Executive-level networking: Connect with refinery operators, petrochemical producers, technology licensors, consultants, investors, and other downstream decision-makers in a focused, discussion-driven setting.
• Actionable industry intelligence: Participate in a live Q&A session featuring both moderator-led and audience-submitted questions, providing direct access to leading experts on the most pressing issues facing the downstream sector