8th GPCA Research & Innovation Conference
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Conference details
- StartsWednesday, 16 September 2026
- EndsThursday, 17 September 2026
- Submission deadline 1 January 1970 Closed
- Location
Le Méridien Al Khobar, Corniche Rd, Alkurnaish, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia
Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia - FormatConference
- OrganiserGulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)
- Contactsales@gpca.org.ae — melina@gpca.org.ae
- Official site cutt.ly/htAYr03W
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About this conference
The GPCA Research and Innovation Conference (previously, the GPCA Research and Innovation Summit) was launched in 2013 and remains the region’s only dedicated platform focused on advancing research and innovation within the chemical and petrochemical industry. The conference brings together industry leaders, innovators, and subject-matter experts to explore how organizations can embed a culture of innovation, unlock new value, and strengthen long-term competitiveness across the sector.
Widely recognized for its impact and relevance, the conference has consistently delivered high-quality knowledge exchange and meaningful dialogue, reinforcing the critical role of research and innovation as a cornerstone of the region’s industrial growth. Building on the strong success of the previous edition held in Dubai, the upcoming edition will continue to elevate discussions around innovation strategy, governance, and collaboration, while addressing emerging opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the industry.
The next edition of the GPCA Research and Innovation Conference will take place from 16-17 September 2026 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offering delegates a renewed platform to connect, share insights, and engage in forward-looking discussions that support sustainable growth and technological advancement across the regional chemical industry.
Highlights
Over two dynamic days, participants will gain actionable insights into:
Scaling innovation to power economic transformation
Converting laboratory breakthroughs into market-ready solutions
Building trusted industry-academia-government partnerships
Designing effective innovation clusters and ecosystems
Leveraging AI and supercomputing to accelerate chemical discovery
Safeguarding innovation value through robust IP strategies
Developing future-ready scientific and engineering talent
Keynote speakers
Speakers: https://gpcachem.org/conferences/ric/conference-speakers/
Getting there
Le Méridien Al Khobar, Corniche Rd, Alkurnaish, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia, Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Open in Google Maps
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