Now in its 14th year, Reuters Events: Downstream USA 2026 brings together 3,000+ senior decision‑makers from refining, chemicals, petrochemicals, owner–operators, EPCs and technology providers. 
 
Your VIP Guest Pass includes: 
 
• 2-day conference and exhibition access 
• Preferential accommodation rates available on a first-come first-served basis 
• Early access to the event networking app to view attendee lists and plan meetings 
• Interactive session reservations (workshops, roundtables, cohort sessions) 
• Opportunities to meet with matched solution providers aligned to your priorities 
• Access to VIP networking areas onsite with a complimentary barista
• Presentation slides available on demand 
• Department based breakdown of solution providers and their specialties as well as a timed agenda

• Pre-event networking drinks (July 14th) & End of Day 1 (July 15th) networking drinks reception
 
VIP guest passes are reserved for approved manager level or above owner–operators and are subject to review. 

To avoid top-level discussion and ensure you have valuable, impactful learnings to take back to your team, every Reuters Events speaker has committed to the following:

Each place at the event has been carefully allocated and paid for by Reuters Events. As such, you will be charged a cancellation fee of $399 if you or your company cancels your attendance less than 14 days before the event without sending a replacement. We will send you reminders ahead of this cancellation period as well as exciting event information and highlights, so you won't want to miss it. 

All applications are carefully reviewed by Reuters Events. Priority is given to senior technology and data leaders (Director and above) from large enterprises. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a place.