27th International Conference
INDIAN Petrochem - 2026

Petrochemicals at crossroads: Global disruption, Indian opportunity

scheduled on 19th & 20th November 2026 at The Lalit, Mumbai, INDIA

About The Event

About The Event

The Indian Petrochem conference is a significant event in the petrochemical industry, attracting professionals, experts, and stakeholders from around the world. It typically focuses on discussing the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the petrochemical sector.

Where

The Lalit, Mumbai, INDIA

When

Thursday, 19th & Friday, 20th
November, 2026

Associates

Premier Associates

Platinum Associates

Gold Associates

Marketing Support

Event Schedule

Here is our event schedule

Registration & Coffee

KEYNOTE SESSION
Session Chair:

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Special Address
Mr. Sumit Basu, Executive Director (Polymer Business), Indian Oil Corporation

Keynote Address - I
Mr. Harpreet Singh, NA TS&D Director, Packaging & Specialty Plastics, The Dow Chemical Company, USA

Keynote Address - II
Mr. Dean Curtis, CEO, ICIS, UK

Keynote Address - III
Global petrochemical industry at a crossroads: Outlook and strategic opportunities
Mr. Sanjay Sharma, Founder & Managing Partner, Strategy2 Advisors, UAE

Coffee Break

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS - OUTLOOK
Session Chair:

Feedstock Presentation

Mr. Ravi Narayanaswamy, Executive Director-Global Head-Petrochemical Feedstocks, S&P Global Energy, CERA, UAE

Presentation by HPCL
Mr. Saugata Chaudhuri, Head - Petrochemicals, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation

Presentation by Dow Jones Energy
Mr. Bill Hyde, Head of Olefins, Dow Jones Energy, USA

Petrochemicals in a turbulent world: Navigating geo-economics & competitive advantage
Mr. Ashish Kulkarni, Lead Aromatics Consultant - Asia, Argus Media
Mr. Utkarsh Mishra, Lead Olefins Consultant - Asia, Argus Media

Lunch Break

PANEL DISCUSSION
INDIAN PETROCHEMICALS AT A TURNING POINT: GLOBAL SHIFTS, COMPETITIVENESS AND THE ROAD AHEAD
Moderator: Mr. Sanjay Sharma, Founder & Managing Partner, Strategy2 Advisors, UAE
Panelist:
Mr. Unmesh Nayak, COO - Polymers, Reliance Industries

PETROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Session Chair:

Presentation by ADEKA

Presentation by Univation Technologies
Ms. Sereen Massoud, President, Univation Technologies, USA

Coffee Break

INNOVATIONS IN PETROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY - I
Session Chair:

Presentation by BASF

Presentation by W. R. Grace & Co.

Presentation by Coperion Corporation

Presentation by Lummus Technology

Cocktails & Networking Dinner

INNOVATIONS IN PETROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY - II
Session Chair:

Adapting existing petrochemical assets to rapid market shifts
Mr. Avik Chatterjee, Technologist - Olefins, Axens India

Presentation by ECI Group

Presentation by SI Group

Presentation by Univation Technologies
Mr. Landon Luttrell, Vice President - Commercial, Univation Technologies, USA

Presentation by LyondellBasell

Coffee Break

AROMATICS & SPECIALITY PETROCHEMICALS
Session Chair:

Phenol & Acetone markets overview
Mr. Debashish Nandi, Head Marketing - Acetone Business, Haldia Petrochemicals

PTA capacity expansion - Driving polyester growth in India

Polycarbonates and downstream developments

Presentation by Ingenia Polymers

Lunch Break

PANEL DISCUSSION

PETROCHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Session Chair:

Presentation by Lummus Technology

Presentation by Coperion Corporation

Coffee Break

SUSTAINABILITY IN PETROCHEMICALS
Session Chair:

Process Decarbonization, Technology & Carbon Markets

CCUS- Opportunities for the Petrochemical Sector

Alternative Feedstocks & Green Chemistry

Closing Remarks

*INVITED

Event Venue

Event venue location and details

Special discounted rates have been arranged at Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai, INDIA for conference delegates. As room availability is limited, book early to secure your reservation.
Request you to download the hotel form and email the completed form to sahil@eliteconferences.com to confirm your booking.

Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai

Board Number : +91-22-6699 2222
E-mail Reservations: mumresv@thelalit.com
Sales Office: mumsales@thelalit.com

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Register for participating at the conference.

Terms of Registration

1) Confirmation letters and invoice shall be sent on receipt of your registration request, online or otherwise.

2) Receipt shall be sent on payment.

3) Payment must be received prior to the conference date.

4) On non-receipt of payment in time, delegates will be asked to guarantee the payment with a personal credit card.

5) Substitutions are allowed at any time.

6) While the organisers will make efforts to stick to the conference programme, it may be necessary for reasons beyond control to alter the contents, speakers, timing or venue of this conference.

7) Elite Conferences does not accept any liability for any transport disruption or individual transport delays. In such circumstances, the normal cancellation restrictions apply.

Conference Registration Fees are:

Conference fees include lunch, refreshments and documentation.

Indian Residents is INR 25,000 + 18% GST = INR 29,500/-
Overseas Residents is USD 800 + 18% GST = USD 944/-

Contact Us

Address

606, Bhagyalaxmi, Kennedy Bridge,
Mumbai 400004, INDIA

Phone Number

+91-9029400104