Dr. Partha P. Maitra
Reliance Industries Ltd
Why attend?
Apply innovation to real operating challenges
Learn how downstream operators and technology specialists are using AI, automation, advanced analytics, advanced manufacturing and digital tools to solve practical challenges across assets, plants and supply chains.
Advance circularity and lower-carbon operations
Examine applied solutions across circular economy, resource efficiency, alternative fuels, hydrogen, renewable energy integration, CCUS, sustainability and decarbonisation in downstream operations.
Benchmark with the global downstream technical community
Connect with engineers, operators, researchers, project teams and technical leaders to exchange knowledge, compare approaches and identify solutions that can improve operational and project outcomes.
Strengthen refining and petrochemical performance
Explore technical approaches that improve reliability, efficiency, asset performance and process optimisation across refining, petrochemicals, LNG, gas processing and integrated downstream operations.
ADIPEC Technical Conference chair
“Meeting rising global energy demand – accelerated by industrial growth, electrification and AI – requires more than ambition. It demands energy addition, operational excellence and intelligent integration across the full value chain.
The ADIPEC Technical Conferences are where this integration comes to life. By bringing together engineers, operators and technology leaders, ADIPEC advances scalable, deployable solutions that strengthen infrastructure, enhance system performance and reinforce the resilient foundations on which economic growth and long-term prosperity depend.”
Explore the 2026 Downstream Technical Programme categories
Refining and Petrochemicals Technology and Operations
LNG and Gas Processing Technology and Operations
Project Excellence, Execution and Operational Efficiency
Techno-Economic Design and Strategic Decision-Making in Downstream
New
Digital Transformation and Advanced Manufacturing Operations in Downstream
Supply Chain and Value Chain Management
Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency and Recycling
Alternative Fuels
Hydrogen, Renewable Energy Integration and Hybrid Technologies
Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Technologies
Sustainability and Decarbonisation in Downstream
Human Capital and Talent Management
Committee members
The Downstream Technical Programme Committee comprises industry leaders, engineers and technical experts dedicated to delivering a robust conference programme that addresses the evolving downstream sector. Through a rigorous evaluation of technical papers, the committee curates sessions highlighting innovation, operational excellence and emerging technologies across refining, petrochemicals, manufacturing, supply chains and energy transition.
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Capt. Vikas Singh
Petronet LNG Limited, New Delhi
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Dr. Mumuni Dagazau
NNPC
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Sylvain Cabalery
Technip Energies
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Hassan Hussain Al Hosani
ADNOC
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Pierre Leretz
ABB Group
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Dr. Alok Sharma
Hydrogen Association of India
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Yves Houilliez
TotalEnergies
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Saeed A. Al Hajri
SATORP
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Dr. Stephan Schubert
Covestro AG
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Mohammed Benchekchou
Topsoe International A/S
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Nimit Shah
KBR
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Fadi Mhaini MSc.
Lummus Technology
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Ayman Ismaeil
Hitachi Energy
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Prashant Singh
ONGC
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Claudio Albanese
Eni Abu Dhabi Refining & Trading Services
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Ashraf Abufaris
BASF
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Dr. Mikael Berthod
OMV Refining & Marketing MEA
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Suhail A. Akram
thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH Abu Dhabi
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Jiří Hájek, MBA
ORLEN Unipetrol
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Dr. Ahmad Salem
Baker Hughes
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Alan K Bedell
Honeywell UOP
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Fred Baars
Fluor
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Saif Sheikh
Aspen Technology
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Kamel El Kholy
John Cockerill Hydrogen
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Dr. Rashid Abu Al-Rub
Khalifa University
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Arunkumar Ayyalusamy
Emerson - UAE, Oman, Yemen & Lebanon
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Achraf El Ouali
Boston Consulting Group
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Manas Sahoo
SAP Industry Value Engineering, EMEA
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Hasinah Mohd Hanafi
PETRONAS
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Dr. Madhukar Garg
BECHT
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Nasser Busbait
Aramco
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Ali Mohamed Jaffar
BAPCO Refining
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Morgan Allen
W. R. Grace & Co.
Join the minds behind energy system transformation
From 2-5 November in Abu Dhabi, ADIPEC 2026 will examine how the global energy systems is adapting to an era of energy addition.
4 DAY PASS
2-5 November 2026
Technical Pass
Pass includes:
- SPE Technical Programme
- Downstream Technical Programme
Also includes:
- Delegate lunches
- Access to exhibition halls
- Access to technical papers post event
$ 2,030
Frequently asked questions
The ADIPEC Downstream Technical Programme brings together technical experts from refining, petrochemicals, LNG, gas processing and supply chains to explore solutions that improve downstream performance, resilience and efficiency.
The programme is designed for engineers, technologists and project leads in refining, processing, operations, chemicals and related downstream functions seeking actionable insight and innovation.
Themes include refining, petrochemicals, LNG and gas processing, project execution, digital transformation, circularity, alternative fuels, hydrogen, CCUS, sustainability and decarbonisation.
The Downstream Technical Programme focuses on refining, petrochemicals, LNG, gas processing and downstream operations. The SPE Technical Conference focuses on upstream engineering, exploration, drilling, production and field development.