We look forward to welcoming you at the event!

Tuesday, September 15
Conference Day 0 (optional, by approval only)

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Introductory seminar for new users & prospects to get acquainted with the basics of AVEVA Process Optimization. Indicate your interest and an AVEVA representative will follow up with you. This session is optional, by approval only, at no cost. Due to limited capacity, priority will be given to individuals on a first-come, first-served basis. 

 

OVERVIEW


8:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Seminar, optional

Introduction to AVEVA Process Optimization

 

Wednesday, September 16
Conference Day 1

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
 
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

AVEVA will welcome all participants, introduce the AVEVA Process Optimization team and present the goals of the meeting

  • AVEVA: AVEVA Process Optimization Strategy, Roadmap & What's New in APO 2026
  • Learn about AVEVA strategy & roadmap for our optimization solution and what's new in AVEVA Process Optimization 2026

 

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Why site/refinery-wide optimization brings greater benefits than smaller, application-based optimization.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Comprehensive framework for Real-Time Optimization (RTO) Performance Monitoring that enables continuous value realization through multi-layer performance assessment of the entire optimization ecosystem.

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

The presentation covers current RTO activities and updates from Shell, long time user of APO.

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Latest plan & roadmap for Solver & Analytics, as part of sustainment, results understanding & KPIs, including the use of AI for explanability​

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

How APO can be used for real-time closed loop optimization of cracking units in Olefins plants, including project execution strategies, simulation approaches, implementation challenges and lessons learned from previous projects.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Learn about how Mixed Integer Non-linear Programming (MINLP) solvers can enhance convergence and solution of very large models.

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

A comprehensive framework for continuously monitoring RTO performance, maximizing optimization availability, sustaining economic value, and enabling more intelligent and autonomous refinery operations.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

This presentation discusses the use of AVEVA Process Optimization for predicting tank quality inferentials and product blending optimization.

 

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
 
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Explore use cases & applications of Machine Learning (specifically Neural Networks) in real-time optimization.

 

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Latest plan & roadmap for Solver & Analytics, as part of sustainment, results understanding & KPIs, including the use of AI Agents.

 

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Name of Restaurant where we meet will be provided during the event


OVERVIEW


8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
General Session 

  • Welcome and APO Strategy Presentation 

  • APO Roadmap and Development Plans 

  • What's New in AVEVA Process Optimization 

  • Optimization Monitor & Solution Analytics Updates 

  • Refinery-wide Optimization Benefits & Use Cases 

  • Customer Use Cases & Success Stories


5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Happy Hour &
​​​​​​​Group Dinner 














Thursday, September 17
Conference Day 2

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Arrive at the event location and get started into Day 2

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Learn about new thermodynamic packages and roadmap for future thermodynamics capabilities.

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Learn about how APO can be used for utilities, power generation & energy optimization, with use cases & success stories.

 

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

This presentation introduces the key constraints - including switchable driver selection as an MINLP problem - encountered in developing an RTO model using APO to simulate SK Energy’s complex steam network, as well as the approaches taken to overcome them.

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
 
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

How APO can also be used for process & equipment monitoring via Process Digital Twin, including asset problem detection & remediation via integration with AVEVA Predictive Analytics/PRiSM.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

This presentation demonstrates how hybrid thermodynamic digital twins integrated with AI-driven operational intelligence can enhance compressor train optimization, operational decision-making, and reliability management of critical rotating equipment in industrial facilities.

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Learn about latest reactor enhancements

 

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Learn about how a Refinery-Wide Process Simulation Twin enables continuous opportunity detection, value quantification, and optimization while addressing real-world model and data challenges.

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Customer feedback and capability requests for future versions

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Best practices to maintain and upkeep RTO models, and learn about new OaaS offering from AVEVA.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Customer feedback regarding event, future meeting topics, and software capability requests for future versions.

 

OVERVIEW


8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
General Session 

  • Thermodynamics in Process Optimization

  • Energy & Utilities Optimization 

  • AI/ML Use Cases in Optimization 

  • Reactor Updates in AVEVA Process Optimization 

  • Thermodynamics in Process Optimization 

  • Customer Use Cases and Success Stories 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, September 18
Conference Day 3 (Optional, by invite only)

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Advisory Board meeting with select, invited customers who are experienced/power users of AVEVA Process Optimization, for a deeper discussion on future capabilities and emerging trends in Real-time Optimization. 

 

OVERVIEW


8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Advisory Board Meeting