This track at the conference focuses on process design and plant production improvements. Sessions will cover innovative strategies for chemical process optimization, increasing production through design and equipment revamps, innovative materials for construction, and using modeling, automation and control to overcome challenges. Attendees will learn novel approaches to apply in their work. Specific sessions will discuss topics like diversifying raw materials, ultrasonic techniques, compact heat exchangers, process intensification, microchannel reactors, hydrocracking technology, and selecting materials to prevent corrosion and leaks.