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The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association will host the 8th GPCA Research & Innovation Conference on 18–19 May 2026 in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, technology experts, and academics to explore how innovation can support the continued growth and competitiveness of the regional chemical industry.
Since its launch in 2013, the conference has served as the region’s one-of-a-kind dedicated platform focused on advancing research and innovation across the chemical and petrochemical sector. It provides a space for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and discussion on emerging technologies that are shaping the future of the industry.
As the global chemical landscape evolves, research and innovation are becoming increasingly important for companies seeking to adapt to changing market dynamics, sustainability expectations, and technological advancements. For Gulf producers, strengthening innovation capabilities will be key to developing advanced materials, supporting circular economy initiatives, and accelerating progress toward a more sustainable and resilient industry.
The 2026 edition of the conference, held under the theme “Innovation that Delivers: Empowering Research and Talent for Tomorrow,” will offer a platform for dialogue on how organizations can embed innovation into their strategies, strengthen collaboration between industry and academia, and translate research into practical industrial applications.
By bringing together leading experts and innovators from across the region and beyond, the GPCA Research & Innovation Conference aims to foster partnerships and ideas that can support the next phase of growth and technological advancement for the Gulf chemical industry.
This year’s conference will feature a distinguished line-up of speakers, including
-Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter, EVP – Technology & Innovation, Aramco
-Mahdi Aladel, CEO, Aramco Ventures,
-Monica de Mier, CEO, Nextmol (Spain),
-Mohammed Mugaibel, MD – Saudi Arabia, BASF,
-Raghavan B. Sunoj, Professor of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (India),
-Niveen M. Khashab, Professor of Chemistry and Founding Member, KAUST (Great Arab Minds 2023 Winner),
-Saeed M. AlShihri, VP for Energy and Industry Sector, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST),
-Justin Pierce, Partner & Chair of Intellectual Property Division, Venable;
-Professor, Strategic Management of Intellectual Property, Georgetown University; Host of AI & IP: The Legal Frontier podcast series,
-Waleed Ahmad Al-Shalfan, Vice President for Corporate Sustainability, SABIC T&I and Chairman, Research and Innovation Committee, GPCA.
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