Argus DEF Forum North America 2025

The Argus DEF Forum North America is the leading meeting place for North America's DEF, automotive and fuel industries to connect for business and leisure in Arizona. Gain vital insights into the impact of new government regulations, strategies to optimize supply chain and cut down prices, and engage with senior stakeholders.

Highlights on the 2025 agenda


Thursday October 9 | Golf tournament + Conference day 1

Networking golf tournament at the award-winning Kierland Golf Club (open to networking golf tournament passholders only, limited places available allocated on a first-come, first-served basis). Add golf to your conference pass for an extra networking boost and some friendly competition with your colleagues and peers.

Main conference sessions (open to all attendees)

Argus consulting session

Live polling and panel discussion: Urea supply under pressure: Building a resilient DEF supply chain
- Can domestic producers scale up in time for 2027 targets?
- What’s the current cost outlook for DEF, and how are distributors adapting?

Workshop with American Petroleum Institute (API)
- How can producers and distributors ensure DEF quality and compliance amid tightening EPA and CARB regulations?
- What are the latest innovations in DEF chemistry and SCR system integration?
- How can stakeholders prepare for regulatory uncertainty and evolving emissions standards?

Networking drinks reception


Friday October 10 | Conference day 2

Chairperson’s opening remarks

Presentation: Argus market update - DEF in 2025
- How shifting U.S. federal emissions policies under the Trump administration are reshaping DEF demand.
- What happens if EPA Phase 3 is delayed or reversed?
- How to hedge regulatory risk in a volatile policy environment.
- Are new players filling the gaps left by exiting suppliers?

Morning coffee and networking

Keynote presentation: How have regulations developed and impacted the DEF industry in the last 5 years, and what can we expect in the future?
- How is EPA Phase 3 reshaping DEF demand across light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle segments?
- What are the compliance challenges and opportunities for DEF producers and distributors under the new emissions framework?
- How do recent policy shifts, such as the rollback of EV mandates and changes to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) impact diesel fleet longevity and DEF consumption?

Panel discussion: OEMs and trucks: What are the innovations manufacturers are investing in to achieve circular fuel economy and performance goals for trucks and other end-users?
- How are fleets responding to regulatory uncertainty and rising DEF costs?
- What’s the strategy for compliance, cost control, and tech adoption?
- Manufacturer’s perspective on credits compliance and accounting emissions under EPA regulations.
- Use of SCR and double dosing: What are the challenges?

Speed networking and lunch
- Meet and discuss key questions with the ideal expert at different meeting spots around the room while enjoying exquisite cuisines.

Fireside chat: The Mexico and LATAM factor: A new powerhouse
- Mexico’s DEF production boom: Threat or opportunity?
- Cross-border logistics, pricing arbitrage, and regulatory alignment.
- Can U.S. producers compete?

Close of conference


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Category: Conferences | Energy & Environment

Prices:
1 x main conference pass: USD 1599.00,
3 x main conference passes - 20% off total: USD 3838.00,
5 x main conference passes - 30% off total: USD 5597.00,
Add-on: 1 x networking golf tournament pass (please note the golf pass is not included in group discounts): USD 300.00

Speakers: Dr. Charles E. Roberts, Jr, Executive Director and Acting Institute Engineer, Southwest Research Institute, Alejandro Escobar Cervantes, CEO and Founder of MaxiBlue, Inagro, Thais Sousa, Business Development Manager - Fertilizers, Mining and Agriculture, Brazil, Argus, Tim Cheyne, SVP - Global Head of Agriculture, Fertilizers, Ammonia, DEF, Argus, Bill O'Ryan, Senior Manager, American Petroleum Institute (API), Ladda Love Hawkins, President of Program Management, African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA), Rahul Mital, Technical Fellow Diesel Aftertreatment, General Motors