Digital future, where big data analysis will provide the clues to process improvements, using data from sensors embedded within plant assets, will be among the key themes for the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Downstream Summit.
Scores of business leaders and engineers from the Middle East’s refining and petrochemical industry are expected to attend the summit taking place at Sofitel, Abu Dhabi in the UAE on September 18 and 19.
The summit is supported by Takreer and Borouge, accompanied by 14 other key industry sponsors all leaders in their field. There is a packed conference programme including 25 key spokespersons representing companies such as Borough, Takeer, KIPIC, SABIC, Saudi Aramco, Shell, Ruwais Refinery, Petro Rabigh, Borealis, Orpic, Gunvor Petroleum including many others.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with a large delegation from Takreer and Borouge, in addition to learning about “Crude Chemicals” which is now recognised as an industry game changer.
Four specialist streams are being run leveraging the experience of some of the industry’s leading technology, service companies and operators that will provide their recommendations on keeping one step ahead of the competition.
Finally, the issues of equality will be addressed in the, “Women in Downstream” panel with representatives from Saudi Aramco, KIPIC and Borouge who will discuss the importance of mentoring for women’s career and advancement opportunities.
Essam Al Sheibany, GM Mina Al Fahal Refinery Operations at Orpic, said: “All the other conferences look to the past, the Abu Dhabi International Downstream Summit differentiates itself by looking forward to the future while addressing the ways that we can drive our businesses forward.”
This year’s two-day conference, in addition to addressing the broad subjects of “Innovation, Investment & Collaboration” and “Investing in future growth, sustainability & profitability” will have a total of four separate technical streams plus speed networking and interactive round tables.
Kay Mitchell, event director for the summit, said: “The Abu Dhabi International Downstream Summit is once again heading for a record attendance which reflects the importance of the event and the Middle East region. The event last year attracted over 222 delegates from over 21 countries and we hope to exceed that in 2017.”