1. business and industrial
2. chemicals industry
3. plastics and polymers

Evolving GCC Conversion
Prospecting New Horizons
10 – 12 January, 2015 | Conrad Hotel, Dubai, UAE
GPCA PLASTICON 2015
EVOLVING GCC CONVERSION | PROSPECTING NEW HORIZONS
CONRAD HOTEL, DUBAI | 10 – 12 JANUARY, 2015
The plastics community will meet for the sixth time at GPCA
PlastiCon 2015, from 10 – 12 January, 2015, in Dubai.
The annual event provides an up-to-date view on trends and
developments in the regional and global plastics industry,
including detailed information on resin demand, future growth,
end use patterns and new investment opportunities.
GPCA Plasticon 2014 was a success, with the conference
programme offering informative papers, generating knowledge
sharing discussions and hosting over 300 industry attendees
from companies including Borouge, Taghleef Industries, Alrajhi
Holding, Astra Polymer Compounding Co. Ltd, Chemaweyaat,
Dow Chemicals, Equate, Muntajat, Napco, Orpic, QAPCO,
SABIC, Sahara, Savola Plastics, S-Chem, Tasnee, Zamil
Chemplast and many more.
Focusing on the growth of plastics conversion both globally
and in the GCC countries, GPCA PlastiCon 2014 highlighted
the key role of innovation in new product development and
applications.
GPCA PlastiCon 2015 will take the agenda of being a
platform for the development of the downstream industry
by showcasing the value our regional producers bring to the
converters. Our agenda this year will cover commentaries and
discussions on latest trends (local, regional and international)
in markets, technology and product groups.
The knowledge sharing and best practice exchange sessions,
with plenty of networking opportunities, will cut through the
mass of information about the plastics industry’s development
and allow companies to unleash the full potential of the
Plastics Value Chain in the GCC region.
GPCA PlastiCon 2015 will focus on core technical and
commercial aspects of the conversion industry. Company
specific plans will be discussed and technology experts will
showcase innovative products and solutions. All this will
create a beneficial forum for the industry designed to help
you improve your knowledge and review and benchmark your
plans against regional and international best practices.
The topics discussed this year include:
• Innovation in Plastic Resins and Hi-tech Polymers
• Trends in Global Converting Technologies
• International Markets and Price Developments
• Market Strength Through Joint Developments
• New Investment Opportunities
Our flexible and compact agenda will ensure there is always
plenty of time set aside for discussion and interaction amongst
attendees and speakers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
INDUSTRY SECTORS
This conference will provide a unique opportunity to meet and hear from senior regional and international figures spanning
heads of government authorities, business unit heads, operations, plant heads, engineering, supply chain, R&D, projects and
commercial from:
• Plastics Converters
& Compounders
• Resin Producers
• Additives & Masterbatch
Producers
• Plastic Collectors
& Reclaimers
• Consumers of
Recycled Resins
• Extrusion Technology
Providers
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•
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Technology Providers
Machine Manufacturers
Consultants
Investors
• Business Director /
Manager
• Business Development
Manager
• Production Director /
Manager
• Operations Director /
Manager
• Head of Technical
Department
• Plant Manager
•
•
•
•
Traders
Governments
Logistics
Others
JOB TITLES
•
•
•
•
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Vice President
Managing Director
• Marketing & Sales
Manager
• Researcher & RC
Technical Staff
• Technologist
• Technician
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND
UNIQUE MARKET DATA.
No other industry event will give you the same kind of in-depth
market intelligence. Each part of the conference is highly
focused and the result of individual and original research.
KEEP UP TO DATE/SEE WHAT IS NEW IN THE INDUSTRY.
Learn how to take advantage of the economy to maintain and
grow your business from the leading local and international
experts in the field of resin manufacture and utilization.
Speakers will present extensive and detailed industry
assessments on new plastics resins, hi-tech polymers,
conversion market factors and trend analysis on costs
improvements through emerging technologies and the impact
of global price development.
KEY CUSTOMER MARKETS COVERED.
This conference will not just look at the trends in supply
and demand for polymers but will also provide a detailed
understanding of the plastics processing industry and its
customer markets (e.g. packaging, automotive, building, etc).
BUILD ON YOUR EXISTING KNOWLEDGE OF GLOBAL
AND GCC PLASTIC CONVERSION MARKETS.
Connect with over 150 companies in the industry participating
at the event. Participating companies include, but not limited
to, Plastics Converters & Compounders, Resin Producers,
Additives & Masterbatch Producers, Plastic Collectors &
Reclaimers, Consumer of Recycled Resins, Technology
Providers, Machine Manufacturers, Petrochemical Producers,
Oil Producers, Consultants, Investors, Traders, Governments,
Logistics and others
ENDLESS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH
LEADERS IN THE INDUSTRY.
GPCA Plasticon 2015 is your opportunity to network with clients,
prospective partners, colleagues, vendors and industry leaders
all in one location. Last year’s conference attracted more than
300 attendees from over 22 countries. Meeting everyone in one
venue will save you precious time and travel expenses.
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER SPONSORING
• Profiling opportunities to over 350 industry professionals
• Established event, bringing together decision makers from
the polymer, converting and supporting industries
• Event promoted through online media, regional and
international publications, public relations and social media
ORGANISATION TYPE 2014
Company Type
Total
Company Type
Total
Convertor
79
Machine Manufactuer
11
Petrochemical Producer
142
Trader
12
Masterbatch & Additives Producer
22
Media
14
Association
5
Oil Production
9
Consultancy & Investment
13
Others
15
Education
5
Grand Total
327
For sponsorship and exhibition enquiries please contact:
Ms. Anila Jumani, Event Consultant
Email: anila@gpca.org.ae Telephone: +971 50 21 86 186
PLASTICON 2015 PROGRAM
DAY 0: SATURDAY, 10 JANUARY 2015
17:00 – 18:00
Registration opens
Exhibition in Foyer
19:00 – 21:00
Welcome Dinner - Sponsored by Saudi Aramco
DAY 1: SUNDAY, 11 JANUARY 2015
08:00 – 09:00
Registrations Open
Morning Break - Sponsored by Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh)
09:00 – 09:15
Opening Remarks
Abdulaziz Alhajri, CEO of Borouge and Chairman, GPCA Plastics Committee
Key Note Session
09:15 – 09:35
State of the Plastics Industry: Trends to Watch
Ziad S. Al-Labban, CEO, Sadara Chemical Company
09:35 – 09:55
New Investment Opportunities for Plastic Converters
Abdullah Bin Saleh Al Suwailem, CEO, Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company
09:55 – 10:15
Consumer Driven Growth: Guide to Expansion and Profitability
Mosaed Al-Ohali, Exec. Vice President – Polymers, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
10:15 – 10:35
Q&A Session and Panel Discussion
10:35 – 11:05
Coffee Break - Sponsored by Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh)
Session 1 - Megatrends in Plastic Conversion
11:05 – 11:30
Future of Plastic Extrusion
Ulrich Reifenhäuser, CEO & Owner, Reifenhäuser
11:30 – 11:55
Consumer-driven Intelligent Packaging (Case Study)
Dr Heiko Schenck, P&IP Packaging Manager ECEMEA, DuPont
11:55 – 12:20
Innovative Packaging Conversion from World to Gulf
Hakan Ozhuy, Managing Director, Jokey Plastics Istanbul
12:20 – 12:50
Q&A session
12:50 – 14:00
Lunch - Sponsored by SABIC
Session 2 - Strength of Joint Developments
14:00 – 14:25
Value Addition via New BOPP Resin Grade
Khalfan Al Muhairi,VP ME Sales, Borouge
14:25 – 14:50
Plastics in motion: Automotive Partnerships
Mohammed Ouddane, Senior Engineer Technical Marketing, SABIC & Samih Zahaln, Technical Manager,
AGM/Toyota
14:50 – 15:15
HDPE Blow Molded Furnitures
Abdulhameed Al-Sheneper, Senior Engineer Polymer Research, SABIC
15:15 – 15:45
Q&A Session
15:45 – 15:50
Day One Wrap-Up
Dr Ulrich Reiners, Managing Director, Executive Packaging
DAY 2: MONDAY, 12 JANUARY 2015
08:00 – 09:00
Registrations Open
Morning Break - Sponsored by Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh)
09:00 – 09:25
Keynote: Joint Packaging Development: Resin Producers and Brand Owners
Javier Constante, VP Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Dow Chemical
Session 3: Hi-Tech Polymers: A New Beginning of the GCC Plastics Industry
09:25 – 09:50
Crosslinking and Polymers
Dr Kais As-Sultany, Managing Director - Tasnee Research Centre & Technology
09:50 – 10:15
Polycarbonates in MEA
Bandar AL-Rashidi, Global Director, Polycarbonate & ABS, SABIC
10:15 – 10:40
Polypropylene parts in automotive and prediction of life time
Prof. Dr. Ulrich Dahn, Munich University of Applied Science
10:40 – 11:10
Q&A Session
11:10 – 11:40
Coffee Break - Sponsored by Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh)
Session 4 : Shifting Market Dynamics for Plastic Converters
11:40 – 12:05
Downstream Plastics Market in the GCC – Challenges & Opportunities
Nabil Al Ghassani, CEO, Takamul
12:05 – 12:30
GCC Plastic Processing – New Polymers – New Applications & Markets
David Lines, Principal, Nexant
12:30 – 12:55
Adjusting to a new normal: lower crude prices and its impact on polymer markets
Muhamad Fadhil, Chief Correspondent ME, ICIS
12:55 – 13:30
Q&A Session
13:30 – 15:00
Lunch - Sponsored by PIC
Plastics Excellence Award
19:00 – 21:30
GPCA Plastics Excellence Awards and Dinner - Sponsored by Borouge
Special presentation by Francois Bourgoin, Managing & Creative Director, DDB Bahrain
DELEGATE FEES
DELEGATE PASSES
STANDARD FEE
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
(Valid till 30 November 2014)
Resin Producers | Member
US$ 1,200
US$ 1,000
Resin Producers | Non-Members
US$ 1,500
US$ 1,250
Converters
US$ 500
US$ 400
A group discount of an additional 10% applies for both member and non-member registrations for all bookings with more than five
confirmed delegates. Please contact gpcaplastics@gpca.org.ae for more details and booking.
THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
• Conference badge, which permits you access to all areas
including entrance into the conference sessions, refreshment
breaks and all lunches.
• A conference delegate bag designed to hold your
conference materials
GPCA PLASTICS
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
2015
12 JANUARY, 2015 | CONRAD HOTEL, DUBAI, UAE
PLASTICON 2015 ONCE AGAIN FEATURES
THE GPCA PLASTICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS.
The GPCA will confer a range of awards recognizing
excellence in plastics products, research, talent or groundbreaking innovation in plastic conversion.
To find out more on how to enter, visit:
www.gpcaplastics.com/2015/awards
• Access to the exclusive pre-conference delegate
online community
• Access to the prestigious ‘Plastics Excellence Awards’
gala dinner
REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM AND SEND IT TO GPCA
GULF PETROCHEMICALS & CHEMICALS ASSOCIATION
P.O.Box: 123055, 705/706 Aspect Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE.
Phone: +971 4 451 0666 ext. 101 or 102
Email: ammara@gpca.org.ae
PARTICIPANTS DETAILS (PLEASE ENTER THE DETAILS IN BLOCK LETTERS):
COMPANY ADDRESS
Company Name:
Address:
P.O.Box/Postal Code:
Country:
CONTACT PERSON
Position:
Surname:
First Name:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
DELEGATE FEES
Is your company a GPCA member?
Yes
No
Please check www.gpca.org.ae/membership_directory.php to confirm if your company is a member of GPCA.
TYPE
STANDARD RATE
EARLYBIRD RATE
(VALID TILL 30 NOVEMBER 2014)
Resin Producers | Member
US$ 1,200
US$ 1,000
Resin Producers | Non-Members
US$ 1,500
US$ 1,250
Converters
US$ 500
US$ 400
BANK DETAILS
Account Name:
Bank:
A/C (USD)#:
IBAN#
SWIFT Code:
Address:
Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association
Mashreq Bank
0104-48-47064-5
AE290330000010448470645
BOMLAEAD
Riqqa Branch, Deira, P.O. Box 5511, Dubai, UAE.
NOTE:
A group discount of an additional 10% applies for both member and non-member registrations for all bookings with more than five
confirmed delegates. Please contact gpcaplastics@gpca.org.ae for more details and booking.
Group discount expires on 21 December, 2014.
REGISTRATION TERMS
• 100% amount for the booking above is due on submission. To request an invoice, please contact ammara@gpca.org.ae
By registering for the conference, your email is automatically included in the conference’s online Networking Community.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
• Any registration cancellation must be notified in writing via
email to : ammara@gpca.org.ae
• Failure to attend the event counts as a cancellation before
the event unless otherwise notified.
• For cancellations 31 days before the event date: A
substitute delegate will be accepted at no extra cost or a
refund of 75% of the applicable delegate fee will be made.
Please view substitution details as given below.
• Substitutions: If any delegate is unable to attend we will
accept a substitute delegate at no extra cost.
Please notify us in writing by fax: +971 4 451 0777 or
email: ammara@gpca.org.ae with the name, job title, email
address and telephone number of both the registered and
substitute delegate. Please also advise if a visa invitation
letter is required and whether the substitute delegate has
any special dietary or access requirements.
• Less than 31 days before the event date: A substitute
will be accepted but no refund will be given for the paid
delegate fees.
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