Registration
Welcome Remarks
Shakeel Kadri
Executive Director & CEO, CCPS (invited)
Keynote Session
Wazen Al-Solami
Executive, Manufacturing Digitalization Leader, SABIC (invited)
Keynote Session
Coffee Break & Exhibition Networking
Keynote Session
Panel Discussion - Embracing Emerging Trends in the Ethylene Industry: Navigating Opportunities and Challenge
The ethylene industry continues to experience dynamic shifts and transformative trends that shape its trajectory. This panel discussion is dedicated to exploring the latest emerging trends in the ethylene sector and how forward-thinking approaches can drive sustainability and foster growth in the current landscape. The panelists, distinguished experts, and thought leaders from various facets of the ethylene industry, will delve into the cutting-edge trends that have surfaced in recent times. Topics of discussion will include advancements in sustainable production methods, circular economy initiatives, digitalization and Industry 4.0 integration, and the exploration of bio-based alternatives. Through insightful discussions, the panelists will unveil the opportunities these emerging trends present for driving operational efficiency, reducing carbon footprints, and enhancing product innovation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into practical applications and success stories, showcasing how organizations embrace these trends to stay competitive in today's ever-evolving market. Beyond the opportunities, the panel will address the challenges of adopting transformative technologies and methodologies. Discussions will encompass strategies for overcoming barriers related to technology integration, workforce skills development, and regulatory compliance. Collaborative approaches to sustainability will also be explored, highlighting how partnerships between stakeholders, including technology providers, producers, researchers, and policymakers, can foster innovation and drive meaningful change. By the conclusion of this discussion, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends shaping the ethylene industry and how they can navigate these changes to build a sustainable and prosperous future. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to drive innovation within their organizations and contribute to the industry's growth in the coming year.
Prof Mamdouh Alharith
Dean, College of Chemicals & Materials, KFUPM
Alex Kajo
VP IMEA Region Head, Nalco Water an Ecolab Company
Dr. Pratap Nair
President & CEO, Ingenero Inc
Jim Middleton
Group Vice President, Ethylene Product Line and Technologies, Technip Energies
Mubarik Mustafa
CEO, ACET Solutions
Prayers, Lunch & Exhibition Networking
Technical Sessions
Application of Big Data, Digitalization and Optimization
Nihar Gulwadi
Regional Head - MENA, Ingenero Inc
Saifuddin Sheikh
Sr. Director – Solution Consulting, Aspen Technology
A Step Towards the Self-Optimizing Plant – an Integrated Digital Twin Concept Deployed in Ethylene Derivatives Plant
Faisal Baksh
Solution Consulting, Aspen Technology
Krishna Chada
Senior Principal Solution Consultant, Aspen Technology (invited)
Saifuddin Sheikh
Sr. Director – Solution Consulting, Aspen Technology (invited)
Enhancing Overall Asset Effectiveness (OAE) through Digitalization
Mayuresh Mokal
Digital Solutions Client Engagement, Ingenero Inc
The Future of Process Engineering
Turky Khalid Feddah
Leader - Plant Efficiency, SABIC (invited)
Addressing Sustainability Challenges
Rawaf Al-Rawaf
Superintendent – Process Engineering, Saudi Chevron Phillips (S-Chem)
Yvon Simon
Ethylene Technology Manager - Process and Technologies Division , Technip Energies
Hydrogen As Enabler for Decarbonization of Ethylene Plants
Jelle-Gerard Wijnja
Technology Manager Ethylene Furnaces, Technip Energies (invited)
Prateek Jain
Senior Process Engineer, Technip Energies
Zero Emission Steam Cracker Design
Dr. Gunther Kracker
Director | Director/Head of Product Management & Cost Estimation, Sustainable Hydrocarbon Solutions at Linde Engineering
Rotating Olefins Cracker: A Novel Technology for Decarbonizing Light Olefin Production
Thomas Soulas
VP Technology Development, Innovation Center Abu Dhabi, Siemens Energy, Inc
Coffee Break & Exhibition Networking
Technical Sessions
Enhancing Reliability
Dr. Yunusa Umar
Associate Professor, Jubail Industrial College and University
Improving Reliability of a Charge Gas Compressor at an Ethylene Cracker with Innovative Treatment Program
Deepak Sharma
Sr. Technical Team Lead, Nalco Water an Ecolab Company
Pavlov Andres Perez
SABIC (invited)
Dr. Bhaskar Reddy Aluri
Lead Scientist, Sabic Technology Centre
Furnace Efficiency: Robotic Cleaning for Convection Section Maintenance
Scott Donson
Integrated Global Services (invited)
Overcoming High Pressure Drop across Coldbox through Innovative Reflux Management to Maintain Ethylene Product Quality
Ahmed Al Dossary
Process Improvement Engineer, Sadara Chemical Company
Nawaf Al Hedaithi
Production Engineer, Sadara Chemical Company (invited)
Capital Efficiency and Competitiveness
Muhammad Ilyas
Superintendent Process Design Engineering, Sadara Chemical Company
Improving Energy Efficiency in Centrifugal Compressors By Application of Kurita Dropwise Condensation Technology
Angel Palacios Romero
Product manager specialist, Kurita Europe
Preventing Water Hammering By Dynamic Flooding
Mohammed Alansari
Chemical engineer, Sadara Chemical Company (invited)
Vishal Karate
Technology Associate (Hydrocarbon and Utility) , Sadara Chemical Company (invited)
Nipun Soni
Process Engineer, Sadara Chemical Company (invited)
Crude to Olefins Via Steam Cracking: Advanced Modelling of Product Yields and Coke Formation
Ismaël Amghizar
Modeling Researcher, AVGI bv
Tamas Buzogány
Doctoral researcher, Ghent University (invited)
Lin Chen
R&D Engineer, AVGI bv (invited)
Kevin Van Geem
Professor, Ghent University (invited)
Guy. B Marin
Director, AVGI bv (invited)
David J. Brown
Senior R&D Manager, AVGI (invited)