Building on the 2017 theme of the imperative for transformation in the chemical industry, the 2018 program will examine strategies, case studies and the steps companies can take to enhance their transformational journey. At the same time, the industry needs to invest and prepare for global growth and the challenges of a changing business environment.
Future core capabilities will include digitization, cyber security, redefining refinery integration, relocating to emerging markets and embracing the move to a circular economy. These issues and many more will be at the heart of the 13th Annual GPCA Forum.
“The status quo is simply not an option. What is needed is transformation through strategic actions that will enhance competitiveness in a sustainable way”
Yousef Al-Benyan, Vice Chairman and CEO, SABIC, and Chairman, GPCA
“The Annual GPCA Forum is undoubtedly the most important chemical industry forum in our region.
Each time the forum attracts new leaders with fresh perspectives making enriching contributions to our industry.”
H.E. Khalid Al-Falih
Minister of Energy Industry and Mineral Resources
Saudi Arabia
“The 12th Annual GPCA Forum continues to provide an excellent environment to debate and discuss the main issues facing our industry and solutions for the future.”
Dr. Hariolf Kottmann
CEO
Clariant and President, CEFIC and ICCA
“The Annual GPCA Forum has rapidly become one of the most important conferences for senior executives of the petrochemical industry from all major regions to gather and discuss important issues and challenges confronting the industry.”
Fernando Musa
CEO
Braskem
“Since attending my very first GPCA conference over 10 years ago to the recent 11th Annual GPCA Forum, I am continually impressed by the caliber of speakers and the informative presentations that are given at the forum. The gathering is a must attend event for senior executives of the chemical industry.”
John Floren
President and CEO
Methanex Corporation
“I have attended the Annual GPCA Forum over many years and watched it grow in size and in its importance to the global petrochemical industry. The quality of the debate gets better each year making it one of the key events in the annual industry calendar.”
Tom Crotty
Director
INEOS Group
“The Annual GPCA Forum provides a unique opportunity to interact with and gain key insights from the top leaders in our industry. Since it began in 2006, the conference has grown in size, relevance, and influence each year. It has grown to be one of the premier global conferences in the chemical industry.”
Bhavesh V. “Bob” Patel
CEO and Chairman
Management Board of LyondellBasell
“The Annual GPCA Forum is the premier petrochemical event globally.”
Neil Chapman
President
ExxonMobil Chemical
“The GPCA has become ‘the voice’ of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region. And this year’s forum arrives at just the right moment to hear about – and discuss – the future of the gulf petrochemical and chemical industry.”
Jim Fitterling
President and Chief Operating Officer
Dow Chemical Company
“The Annual GPCA Forum is an excellent platform for networking. We found all our existing customers and partners together in the forum and within two days, we could meet them all. We will further promote GPCA events in the future.”
Boris van Thiel
CEO MENA Regional Cluster
thyssenkrup Industrial Solutions
“The Annual GPCA Forum is an excellent add-on to our business in this fast expanding and dynamic region. It gives us an opportunity to listen to what regional and global industry leaders plan and think, while meeting new and existing clients to discuss key markets.”
Gina Fyffe
CEO
Integra Petrochemicals
“At a time when the global chemical industry needs points of reference, GPCA represents a landmark all year round, offering the perfect rendezvous for producers and professionals from around the world to take the industry’s temperature and share constructive views.”
Daniele Ferrari
CEO
Versalis
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