Former President George W. Bush, who served from 2001 to 2009, will provide the closing keynote address during the International Liquid Terminals Association’s International Operating Conference and Trade Show next May in Houston.
“President Bush’s vast experience and leadership in national and international affairs make him a highly sought-after speaker, and we are honored to showcase him as the centerpiece of our event,” Kathryn Clay, ILTA president, said in a news release. “With his unique background and perspectives, including his own experience in the oil and gas business, President Bush is sure to provide valuable insights on current issues and future trends that will benefit all attendees at the conference.”
Bush served two terms in the White House and became a wartime president in the aftermath of the airborne terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The 43rd president formed a new cabinet-level Department of Homeland Security and sent American forces into Afghanistan to break up the Taliban. Before becoming president, Bush enjoyed a long career as a successful businessman, first starting his own oil and gas company, and then serving as a partner in the ownership group of the Texas Rangers baseball team. He also served two terms as governor of Texas.
Today, Bush remains actively involved in issues of national and global concern through the George W. Bush Institute, which is operated by the George W. Bush Foundation. He continues to emphasize education, global health, human freedom, and support of the military.
The ILTA conference and trade show, set for May 7-8, 2024, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, is the largest industry gathering of the liquid terminals industry, hosting more than 4,500 professionals on an annual basis. Participants gain a greater awareness of issues impacting terminal facilities, discover new approaches to improve operations, and build relationships with colleagues and suppliers from around the world.