April 7, 2005 -- The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA)2005 Plant Automation and Decision Support Conference focus’s on automation and decision support issues that affect plant operators and plant management. This conference provides practitioners and specialists with information on the tools, techniques and case histories on automation and decision support technologies. The conference brings together the leading vendors, adopters, and developers of these technologies in an event that stresses learning, sharing and problem solving.

The 2005 Program Committee has developed a list of the five main areas on the fundamentals of plant automation and decision support. We welcome abstracts from operating companies, suppliers, consultants, and academics.

The Program Committee is looking for presenters and panelists who have experience in one or more of the areas relevant to the conference. Or, if you have expertise concerning a topic that is not listed, please visit the NPRA website at http://www.npra.org/ and to complete the online submission form.

To submit an abstract for consideration, please go to http://www.npra.org/callfpapers/index.cfm?formID=62 .

Please pass a copy of this call for papers along to anyone you know with related expertise and experience who might also be interested in taking part in the Plant Automation and Decision Support Conference. If you have any questions or need further information, please call or e-mail the appropriate presider or Dan Strachan of the NPRA at (202) 457-0480, e-mail: dstrachan@npra.org.

Dan Strachan
(202) 457-0480
e-mail: dstrachan@npra.org