Agenda: ILMA Engage

We’ve heard you, loud and clear! ILMA Engage will now take place midweek, allowing you to enjoy your weekends at home. This year, the event will be held Wednesday, April 2 – Friday, April 4, instead of the traditional Thursday–Saturday schedule. Thanks for your feedback — it’s helping us make ILMA Engage even better for everyone!

Agenda

Wednesday, April 2

7:00 am– 5:00 pm

ILMA Base Camp / Registration

ILMA Base Camp is your Engage meeting hub to check in or register, find ILMA staff, grab a refreshment or snack, learn all about ILMA's mobile app, network with attendees, browse sponsor tabletop displays and more.

Base Camp sponsored by HF Sinclair; Refreshments sponsored by American Refining Group

8:00 am– 1:30 pm

ILMA Foundation Golf Tournament – This event is sold out. Contact Tim Mack to be placed on the waitlist.

Teams of four will compete at the Indian Wells Resort Celebrity Golf Course. In addition to spectacular mountain views, the par-72 Celebrity Course features undulating fairways and flowing water in the form of streams, brooks and split-level lakes connected by striking waterfalls, with vibrant floral detail. Registration includes greens fee, practice range, golf club pick up/return to Renaissance Esmeralda Resort, sleeve of golf balls, continental breakfast with hot food, and two drink tickets per person.

Sponsored by Master Fluid Solutions

12:30 pm – 1:45 pm

Lunch Session (plated lunch): Seeing Beyond the Data: Tools to Futureproof Your Decision-Making in Volatile Times

Windows of opportunity are shifting faster than ever. The difference between surviving and thriving is not just about access to data — it’s about the quality of leaders’ perspectives and their ability to see patterns and signals earlier and more clearly than the competition. Our industry boasts many great leaders with decades of experience. But there is a risk: the expectation that the future will be a version of the past. Join Yana Wilkinson, Global Lead & Vice President of Kline’s Energy practice, to explore possible blind spots in the way we seek out and interpret external signals. You will walk away with useful angles to inform how you lead your teams.
Sponsored by Motiva Enterprises

1:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Sustainability Committee Meeting

With sustainability and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations becoming increasingly important for business success, this group aims to help ILMA members leverage sustainability to meet their long-term goals and objectives. All are welcome.

3:20 pm – 4:20 pm

Global Affairs & Trade Committee Meeting
If your company does or is considering doing business internationally, this is the forum for you. Come get the latest information on shipping, sanctions compliance, global chemicals registration and more. All are welcome.

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Innovative Business Council Meeting

Are you ready to help spread the word about our industry among young people across the world? Dive into ILMA’s new global social media initiative to promote the lubricants industry, which this committee will help succeed. All are welcome.

6:30 pm – 9:30pm
COACHILMA

Experience COACHILMA – where the festival vibes of Coachella meet the camaraderie of ILMA! Enjoy a live DJ, fun photo ops, festival-inspired bites, and refreshing drinks in a vibrant, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re hitting the dance floor, capturing the perfect pic, or simply soaking in the energy, COACHILMA is all about connection, music, and celebration. Plus, expect a few surprises that will make the evening even more electric. Break out your best boho-chic look or come as you are — just be ready for a great time. COACHILMA is for everyone!

Bar sponsored by Afton Chemical Corporation; Dinner sponsored by SK Enmove Americas; Activities and decor sponsored by Infineum

Friday, April 4

8:00 am– 12:00 pm

ILMA Base Camp / Registration

Base Camp sponsored by HF Sinclair; Refreshments sponsored by Daubert Chemical Company

8:00 am– 9:00 am

Networking Breakfast Buffet

Seize the final day of the meeting and meet someone new over breakfast.

9:15 am– 10:30 am

LubeTrends Live! ILMA Town Hall: The Impact of Trump 2.0 on the Lubricants Industry

You're not alone if you're feeling a little whiplash since President Donald Trump took office in January. Rapid-fire changes, from tariffs to environmental policies and regulatory rollbacks, have made keeping up with business planning both challenging and confusing. While these changes are likely a mixed bag for lubricant manufacturers, the most important thing you can do is stay in the know. Join our expert panelists Dean Froney, Jeff Leiter, and Geoff Moody and moderator Holly Alfano as they explore what's happened so far, and what's likely to come down the road.

Sponsored by Chevron Oronite

10:40 am– 11:05 am

ILMA Express Talk: U.S. Base Oils Overview

John Dietrich of Argus Media will discuss the state of the U.S. base oils market, with a focus on Group II vs. Group III production and the factors that influence these dynamics. He will also elaborate on how the U.S. market is responding to the recent rise in Asian base oil production and how trade flows have developed.
Sponsored by Lubrizol

11:10 am – 11:35 am

ILMA Express Talk: Hackers vs. Your Business – Why You Need to Harden Your Security from Today’s Cyber Criminals

The number of hackers and the number of organizations getting hacked has exploded. Organizations around the globe have experienced an exponential increase in attacks against their networks, employees, vendors and intellectual property. Join Steve Stasiukonis, president of Secure Network Technologies, as he explores the world of cyber criminals and how easy it is to become a cyber threat actor. With today’s threat actors’ ability to hide behind a variety of pseudo-anonymous crypto currencies, combined with the ease of obtaining hacking resources, you will see what makes the life of cybercrime extremely attractive. As the ransomware threat continues to grow and shut down businesses, we will provide you with the roadmap to understand digital criminals and minimize the impact on your organization, as well as what to do in the case you have to deal with an incident.

Sponsored by Lubrizol

11:40 am– 12:05 pm

ILMA Express Talk: Greasing the (Insurance) Skids – An Overview of Current Market Trends and Coverage Considerations in Today’s Property & Casualty Market

The property & casualty insurance market has been in turmoil over the past several years. The lubricants industry has acutely felt the effects of the insurance market’s trials and tribulations. What factors caused the current market mayhem? What can organizations do to defend against it? Join Michael McGuire, partner and vice president at Johnson, Kendall & Johnson (JKJ) for a glimpse into current market conditions, coverage considerations and strategies for developing the best insurance and risk management program.
Sponsored by Lubrizol

3:30 pm– 4:30 pm

Farewell Happy Hour

Say goodbye to old and new colleagues and friends as we toast another Engage.

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