The business world today has become more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous than ever. Numerous changes are taking place driven by global megaforces such as globalization, digitalization, commoditization of knowledge and many more. How can companies overcome these challenges? The answer simply lies in innovation. By embracing new steps that lead to transformation and generate greater value, whether it is developing new markets, creating new business models or inventing new products, Research and Innovation (R&I) is a strategic imperative to stay competitive in this highly dynamic market.
Now in its 6th edition, the GPCA Research and Innovation Summit will aim to provide answers to these critical questions. Regional and international experts, thought leaders and leading academics will share their insight on how companies are embracing the opportunities afforded by digitalization and how the Arabian Gulf’s petrochemical products create value and drive efficiencies now and in the future. Some of the key topics to be examined in more depth include oil/gas-based performance polymers and the Oil-To-Chemicals breakthrough technology.
“The GPCA Research and Innovation Summit has continued to expand and flourish since its inception. Every year GPCA raises the bar and standards. The information exchange is phenomenal. The speakers and networking are exceptional. I look forward to coming together to collaborate, and exchange knowledge and best practices in this forum.”
Ahmed Al Ohali, CEO, Sipchem
“This was another successful edition of the GPCA Research and Innovation Summit bringing vital knowledge to the region, and encouraging the development of innovation.”
H.E. Engr. Saleh Bahamdan
CEO
Sahara Petrochemicals
“The exchange of experience and knowledge among corporates from the East and West, and this region is very important for us. What is also important is to bring the young generation, or the “leaders of tomorrow” which will help us start developing an innovation culture in the region.”
Ahmed Al-Ohali
CEO
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
“Leaders of tomorrow is an opportunity that all students should experience once in their lifetime. It brought together students, academia and professionals from across the regional and international platforms to share knowledge and developments.”
Mohammed Hassan
Student
KFUPM
“We have gained knowledge from people with many years of experience. It’s a great opportunity to also share with others our research and all the progress we have made in our studies.”
Ghadeer Redha
Trainee
Orpic
“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
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