November 11, 2017 by AP-Networks Managing Director, EMEA John Alkemade will present “How to deliver a project in an efficient manner and successfully?” at the Global Conference on EPC Contract & Project Management on November 9th, 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal November 9th – 10th, 2017 | Lisbon, Portugal Most modern projects involving Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) are becoming international in nature, drawing together owners and contractors from different parts of the world. Often times, these projects take place in neither party’s home country, sending both owner and contractor to unfamiliar territory. As scenarios such as this proliferate, challenges and opportunities arise for the EPC industry. John Alkemade will offer valuable insight on these topics at the Global Conference on EPC Contract & Project Management this November in Lisbon, Portugal. Asset Performance Networks (AP-Networks) is proud to sponsor this event. John will deliver his presentation, “How to deliver a project in an efficient manner and successfully?”, at 9:00am on Thursday, November 9th. His presentation will cover industry project practices and performance trends, and provide an answer to the question “What drives successful project performance?” John will also explore strategies for translating risk into exposure to avoid project failures, and outline AP-Networks’ Advanced Benchmarking Methodology (ABM), a modern method for capital project benchmarking. John Alkemade is the Managing Director, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) for AP-Networks. He shares responsibility for the development and growth of the company’s presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. John is a leading industry expert in change management and the development of managerial tools geared toward project and turnaround performance improvement. He possesses more than two decades of project and turnaround management experience spanning the energy, oil and gas, and chemical industries. About the Global Conference on EPC Contract & Project Management The Global Conference on EPC Contract & Project Management is a unique and highly specialized 2-day event bringing together owner/contractor, OEM, and Service industry leaders and experts. Attendees will discuss not only the trending practices and experiences affecting EPC projects, but also the use of innovative techniques, procedures, and strategies that can help in improving the performance and profitability of the EPC industry. Learn more on the conference website. About Asset Performance Networks AP-Networks is the indispensable trusted partner to global petroleum, chemical, and energy companies that aim to optimize their assets’ performance and maximize operational efficiency. Our company achieves its mission by infusing strategic innovation, proven expertise, actionable insights, and unparalleled business intelligence analytics into a unique, winning formula for success. We leverage our databases, benchmarks, Software as a Service (SaaS) engines, and our industry-recognized consulting expertise to ensure that our clients mitigate, manage, and control high-risk events. Ultimately, our clients Aim Higher to realize superior business outcomes, and Aim Smarter to drive breakthrough performance in capital projects and plant turnarounds. For more information on AP-Networks, please visit www.AP-Networks.com. Media Contact: communications@www.ap-networks.com