The GPCA Research and Innovation Conference is the only event of its kind in the region that serves as the platform to discuss ways and means for creating a culture of innovation within the regional chemical industry. The conference offers delegates opportunities to network with innovation leaders and experts and discovers the necessities and impact that research and innovation can bring to businesses, specifically and in the industry in general.
The GPCA Research and Innovation Conference has been widely praised for providing the ideal platform for knowledge sharing and for building a strong understanding of the role R&I plays as a cornerstone in the regional industry’s development and in achieving its competitiveness.
Held under the theme ‘Catalyzing A Sustainable Future with R&I’, the 7th edition of the GPCA Research and Innovation Conference will be held from 26-27 September 2022, at the Address Sky View Hotel, Dubai, UAE. The conference will provide opportunities to learn and discuss the best strategies for effective innovation governance and management and outline how they can help create and capture new value toward a sustainable future.
Testimonials
“This was another successful edition of the GPCA Research and Innovation Summit bringing vital knowledge to the region and encouraging the development of innovation”
Engr. Saleh Bahamdan
Former CEO
Sahara Petrochemicals Company
“The GPCA Research and Innovation Summit has continued to expand and flourish since its inception. The information exchange is phenomenal. The speakers and networking are exceptional.”
Ahmed Al-Ohali
Former CEO and Vice Chairman
Sipchem
“I commend GPCA for this edition of the Research and Innovation Summit. It is absolutely vital for organizations and technology licensors as well as academia to have this platform to converse, share ideas and grow together.”
Dr. Elie Fayad
R&D Manager
Honeywell UOP
“We know from the history of innovation that networking is very critical for people to meet and exchange ideas, so a gathering such as this is really critical for companies and members of GPCA, but also society at large.”
Dr. David Hounshell
Roderick Professor, Emeritus, Technology and Social Change
Carnegie Mellon University
“A powerful conference where researchers and scientists connect their minds to share ideas and experiences and solve some of the key challenges facing the chemical industry today.”
Mehtab Gilani
Associate Partner
IBM GBS
“This was a very thought provoking conference. I was certainly impressed and will schedule my calendar around next year’s summit.”
Dr. Jim Rekoske
CTO and VP – R&D
Honeywell UOP
“My long trip to Bahrain to deliver a keynote at the 4th GPCA R&I Summit proved well worth the time. Thank you, GPCA, for the opportunity to learn and contribute – it’s been a privilege!”
John Metselaar
Professor of Management Practice
Solvay Business School for Economics and Management
“I haven’t seen many regional associations in our part of the world that hold a summit specifically for innovation and research and I want to congratulate GPCA for this commendable vision.”
Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin
Director General
Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences
“This year’s GPCA R&I Summit was very well organized, with fantastic networking opportunities, excellent presentations and fruitful discussions.”
Dr. Ulrich Kuesthardt
CIO
Evonik
“The high caliber selection of speakers were of great international standard, which in addition to the good quality of audience makes the event worthwhile to network.”
Dr. Thorsten Loehl
VP Innovation
Borouge
“It has been remarkable to see the attendance grow year by year which serves as proof of the summit’s growing reputation, added value and relevance for its audience.”
Ernesto Occhiello
EVP Specialities Strategic Business Unit
SABIC
