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
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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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/-
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