Strengthening resiliency and benchmarking performance across industries. Canada’s leading event for the turnaround community is returning to Calgary this December 2022!
The flagship event for Canada’s turnaround community returns in-person this December 6–7. The 21st Annual Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference will focus on the most pressing issues and latest information on safety, efficiency, scheduling, and cost management. Gain critical cost-saving and time-saving techniques you won’t find anywhere else, as you interact with owners, contractors, and solution experts.
Hear from an outstanding line-up of expert speakers

Merrick Zemp
Mechanical Supervisor
Mercer International Inc.

Vanessa Goodman
Manager, HSE and Communications
North West Redwater Partnership

Martin O. Psenicka
Senior T/A Scheduler, Shutdown / Turnaround / Outages
Cenovus Energy

Darcy Semeniuk
Turnaround Planner
Pembina Gas Infrastructure

Colin Xander
North America Turnaround Director
INEOS Styrolution
Networking Owner/Operators Breakfast Briefing – New This Year!
Special Address
‘You Don’t Have A Safety Issue…You Have A Leadership Issue’

Dr. Nicholas Weatherly
General Manager US & EMEA
Sacred Cow Company
Join your colleagues over a complimentary and exclusive informal Breakfast Briefing for Owner/Operators only. This is a fantastic way to meet or reunite with your peers and will give you a chance to make lasting connections with your industry colleagues.
Complimentary passes are available only to Owner/Operator conference attendees and their colleagues.
2022 Agenda Highlights
Join the hundreds of others in the turnaround community who have gathered to network and learn first-hand how to succeed in an increasingly challenging environment with informative and practical sessions on:
- How to Accurately Forecast Project Spending and Minimize Costs
- Retaining and Developing New Talent in an Evolving Energy Landscape
- Building Resiliency and Redundancy to Avoid Supply Chain Nightmares and Delays
- Applying a Digital Practice During a Turnaround
- Mitigating the Risks of Integrating Capital Projects with Simultaneous Turnarounds
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
Sign up early for the Pre-Conference workshops before they sell-out!
WORKSHOP A
Your Logistical 12-Month Guide to Planning an Effective Turnaround from Start to Finish
December 5, 2022
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
WORKSHOP B
How to Manage the Execution Window of a Turnaround in Today’s Complex Environment
December 5, 2022
1:00 – 4:30 pm
Workshops are offered In-Person only
About this Conference
The flagship event for Canada’s turnaround community, The Canadian Institute’s 21st Annual Shutdowns Turnarounds SuperConference Conference in Calgary features in-depth sessions and lively panel discussions. Strengthen your company’s resiliency by expanding your expertise and excelling amid unexpected challenges.
With multiple networking opportunities, this in-person event will give you access to key decision-makers from across the industry. Mingle with owners, contractors, and innovative solution experts to share new strategies, compare pain points, and come out ahead.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Shutdown/Turnaround/Outage Managers, Planners, Schedulers
- Maintenance Managers
- Plant Managers
- Operations, Project Managers/Project Engineers
- Asset Manager
- Engineering, Procurement and Construction Managers
- Inspection, Health & Safety and Contract Management from:
- Oil and Gas Refining and Upgrading, Chemical and etrochemical Processing, Power Generation, Utilities, Mining and Milling, Pulp and Paper
- And other continuous process industries.
Testimonials
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It was a good experience. I preferred the speakers from the client side sharing past experiences such as procurement, contractor strategies, and especially scheduling.
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Excellent Conference surrounded by the leaders of the industry, having an impact on the direction of the industry.
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The size of the conference allowed warm conversation.
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Well organized, knowledgeable speakers and pertinent topics.
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Very good mix of owners and suppliers; good networking events; excellent venue; timely topics.
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Great experience, always pick up some good pointers that I can utilize for my TA.
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Well planned, relevant content.
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Excellent content related to planning/scheduling.
