Chris Christie | 55th Governor of New Jersey
Chris Christie was inaugurated as the 55th governor of the State of New Jersey on January 19, 2010. He was reelected with 60% of the vote in November of 2013 and served two terms as governor. He was a Republican candidate for president in both 2016 and 2024. Governor Christie was elected chairman of the Republican Governors Association in 2014, leading the organization to the election of 31 Republican governors. In 2017, President Donald J. Trump appointed Governor Christie as chairman of the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis. Learn more about Governor Christie.
Monday, October 6, 9:15 am – 10:45 am
Keynote Address: The Business of America Is Business: Navigating Policy Impacts in Uncertain Times
Brenna Huovie | Vice President, Additives Americas, Lubrizol
Brenna Huovie serves as vice president of additives Americas at The Lubrizol Corporation, overseeing transportation and industrial additive solutions. With more than 25 years of experience in the energy and chemicals industries, she has held leadership roles at Honeywell, NextGen Consulting, and ExxonMobil. Prior to her current role, she led product development as vice president of additives technology at Lubrizol. Huovie holds a chemical engineering degree from Lehigh University and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
Monday, October 6, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Built to Evolve: Honoring Our Industry, Shaping What’s Next (Plated Lunch Session)
Steve Knapp | Co-Founder, Plan. Grow. Do.
Steve Knapp is one of the UK’s most influential sales experts and a best-selling author. A former global sales leader at Shell, Steve now focuses on advancing sales practices in the lubricants sector. He co-authored Modern Sales Leadership and wrote Funnel Vision – Selling Made Easy, both widely acclaimed by sales professionals. Through groundbreaking research like the Buyer Revolution, Steve is helping companies adapt to evolving buyer expectations with practical, modern strategies. His work blends consultancy, speaking, and training to equip sales teams with the tools and confidence to thrive in a changing market.
Tuesday, October 7, 10:45 – 11:45 am
Final Findings from the Buyer Revolution: How to Create Value Instead of Destroying It
Rob Taylor | Co-Founder, Plan. Grow. Do.
Rob Taylor is a digital transformation and marketing strategist with over 20 years of experience. He’s partnered with global tech leaders like Google and Amazon, helping businesses embrace emerging technologies and evolve their growth strategies. As co-author of Modern Sales Leadership, Rob brings deep expertise in aligning marketing and sales to meet the expectations of today’s buyers. His work in the lubricants sector, particularly through the Buyer Revolution research initiative, is helping companies modernize customer engagement, build digital agility, and respond with greater relevance in a rapidly changing market.
Tuesday, October 7, 10:45 – 11:45 am
Final Findings from the Buyer Revolution: How to Create Value Instead of Destroying It