Refining and petrochemicals face regulatory and technological pressures that reshape investment priorities. Ertc 2026 arrives in Madrid from 30 November to 3 December with programming aimed at executives responsible for efficiency, digitalization and decarbonization.
Dates and scale for Ertc 2026
Ertc 2026 gathers more than 1,200 attendees across three days. The event also lists over 400 refiners among participants and exceeds 100 speakers, indicating a professional profile focused on downstream operational and strategic decisions.
Programme themes and featured speakers at Ertc 2026
The three-day programme assigns a clear theme to each day. Day one focuses on competitiveness amid market volatility and policy shifts. Day two addresses operational excellence and technology-driven performance. Day three concentrates on commercial decarbonization and the future role of refining. Confirmed speakers include Adrian Szkudlarski, Antonio Joyanes, Bernt E. Tysseland and Cristina Cachola.
Company profile and sector representation
Participants are drawn from core downstream segments: refineries, petrochemical firms, licensors and technology providers for industrial plants. The mix of executives and technical staff positions the event as a practical forum for investment decisions and plant-level projects.
Practical B2B prospecting advice for Ertc 2026
- Target accounts in advance. Select 10–15 refinery or buyer priorities and prepare concise technical offers highlighting operational savings or emissions reductions.
- Bring technical one-pagers. Project sheets, measurable case studies and metric-focused summaries outperform broad marketing decks.
- Book meetings ahead of time. Use the attendee list and programme tools to secure 20–30 minute slots with decision makers.
- Define follow-up actions. End each meeting with a specific next step and a deadline for the next technical delivery or call.
Registration and how to access tickets
The event runs 30 November to 3 December in Madrid and features early bird rates until the stated deadline. For registration and ticket options visit the official Ertc 2026 website at http://ertc.wraconferences.com
Ertc 2026 compiles a technical and commercial agenda tailored to immediate downstream challenges. If your aim is to surface concrete projects and connect with refinery decision makers, arrive with measurable proposals and a disciplined meeting plan. Tickets and full programme details are published at the official site http://ertc.wraconferences.com
