Registration Rates | Hotel | Schedule

The 2022 PEI Women Conference brought to you by Graffco brings together women in the petroleum equipment industry to network and discuss relevant content.

The event kicks off with a welcome reception and dinner on May 4. The lineup includes speakers who will share powerful insights and their stories of professional and personal development. Panel discussions, roundtable breakouts and a general session also fill the agenda.

The conference will include numerous activities to help attendees meet others. A panel of PEI Women members will share their stories and insights about the industry and their journeys.

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Why Attend?

PEI Women will spend two days making valuable connections and gaining industry insight uniquely diverse to the group that they can use to further the advancement of their organizations and their own growth in the industry.

REGISTRATION RATES
On-site
4/21 – 5/6
PEI Women Member $775
Non-PEI Women Member*  $875
Optional Thursday night event–limited space N/A

* Includes $100 one-time membership in PEI Women.

Terms & Conditions.

Not a PEI Member? Join Now

Only PEI members may register for this event. For non-PEI Women members, your conference registration fee includes the $100 PEI Women membership fee. You automatically will join PEI Women when you register for the conference. If you have problems registering, please contact Mary Ann Hill at mhill@pei.org or 918-236-3967. 

Cancellations must be submitted in writing no later than 30 days before the event to info@pei.org. Please include registration confirmation number if possible. All cancellations will be assessed a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received within 30 days of the event are not eligible for refunds. Transfers of registration to another person within your company can be made without penalty at any time. To transfer a registration after badges have been picked up, please bring the badge to the on-site PEI registration area or one of the PEI staff. 

Hotel

Francis Marion Hotel
387 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
The Francis Marion Hotel became an instant Charleston landmark when it opened in 1924. Rising 12 stories about the Historic District, the hotel offers spectacular views of Charleston’s church steeples, historic mansions and famous harbor. Located downtown on Marion Square, the hotel is within walking distance of the magnificent gardens, house museums, antique shops, local boutiques, restaurants and nightlife that has made Charleston on of the south’s premier cities.

The Francis Marion hotel is sold out for our event!
Nearby hotels within walking distance include:

Charleston Place
Courtyard Marriott
Embassy Suites

Schedule of Events*

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2022

6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Welcome Station & Check-in, Sponsored by RDM

6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Welcome Reception, Sponsored by S. Bravo Inc.

7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dinner

THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast, Sponsored by Guardian Fueling Technologies

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Welcome & Association Update, Jason Blake

9:45 a.m. -10:45 a.m. Kickoff Keynote: Can Nice Girls Win (Races)?, Julia Landauer

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Living Exponentially, Jennifer Davis

12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m. Networking Lunch, Sponsored by Guardian Fueling Technologies

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. A Look at Latin America, Liliana Cruz

1:30 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Roundtables: You Pick 3 (30 minutes each; rotate 3 times)

  • Technology Etiquette. Email. Social Media. Linked-In. What means what in social media?—Michelle Donham, Roundtable Lead, P.B. Hoidale Company Inc.
  • Managing in a Post-Pandemic World. Managing as COVID has continued to impact the world. How to keep everyone sane with price increases and extended lead times. How to get back out there visiting customers and being fruitful with conversations and goals.—Lori Griboski, Roundtable Lead, Petroleum Card Services
  • How Are You Training? We are training young, new and/or inexperienced hires in this industry. Many companies are struggling to find new employees in this post-pandemic world. What’s working for you? Come ready to share ideas! Lynn Israel-Wood, Roundtable Lead, Pneumercator
  • Opportunities for Females in the Petroleum & Energy Equipment Industry. What’s attracting younger women to our industry? For some it’s a family business but for others it is not. Do they feel welcome? How can we make this industry more appealing and welcoming to a younger generation of women?—Darlene Walsh, Roundtable Lead, Source North America Corporation
  • Threats & Opportunities From Clean Energy/EVs. How do we promote careers in the energy and petroleum industry, especially given the negative media surrounding fossil fuels? How can we position ourselves for change decades down the road to communicate that we are now and will remain critical?—Tina Herschbach, Roundtable Lead, Walsh, Long & Company

3:20 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Break

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Regroup & Share

4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Optional event—Horse-Drawn Carriage Historical Tour ($60)

Dinner On Your Own

FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast, Sponsored by Shields, Harper & Co.

9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. General Session: The Power of Positivity, Gail Alofsin

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break, Sponsored by PetroClear

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PEI Women Panel, Panelists: Lori Griboski, Petroleum Card Services; Tina Herschbach, Walsh, Long & Company Inc.; Jackie Leonard, Square D; and Holly Powell, Crompco. Moderated by Gail Alofsin.

12:00 p.m. Conclusion

12:30 – 2:00 p.m. PEI Women Committee Lunch & Meeting (Committee members only)