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GPCA forum to take place in Bahrain for the first time

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) has announced the 19th Annual GPCA Forum will be held for the first time at the Exhibition World Bahrain from 8-11 December, under the patronage of the Ministry of Oil and Environment.

Hosted by the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC), under the theme “Catalysing Competitiveness through Strategic Partnerships”, this year’s forum underscores the industry’s imperative to embrace collaboration, innovation, and sustainability in the face of global challenges.

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As the global chemical sector navigates an increasingly complex landscape shaped by the energy transition, digital disruption, and geopolitical uncertainty, strategic partnerships and technological innovation will be key to defining competitive advantage in the decade ahead.

AI-driven innovation and circularity strategies will play a central role in improving operational efficiency and sustainability, while high-impact collaborations will help unlock scale and accelerate transformation.

The Annual GPCA Forum will convene global chemical CEOs, policymakers, technology providers, and young professionals from the region for a rich program of ministerial sessions, keynote presentations, fireside chats, and leadership dialogues.

The forum will also feature the 2nd GPCA Startup Nexus, a platform dedicated to advancing the regional start-up ecosystem, alongside the 3rd GPCA Solutions Xchange and the GPCA Sustainability Pavilion, which will showcase the region’s sustainability initiatives and circular solutions.

Building on the success of previous editions, the 4th GPCA Youth Forum will unite young professionals and students with industry leaders to exchange insights and shape the future of the chemical and petrochemical sector.

Dr Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun, secretary general, GPCA, commented: “In this new era of global rebalancing, emerging trade flows and strategic partnerships present new opportunities to reinvent the GCC chemical industry’s competitiveness and pursue new avenues for growth.

“The Annual GPCA Forum is the ideal platform to ignite collaboration, while driving innovation, advancing sustainability, and building industry resilience. We invite the global and regional chemical industry community to join us this December in Bahrain for four days full of networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration to shape the future together.”