PROGRAMME
Highlights of the programme
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2 DAYS PROGRAMME
20+ hours of networking,
20+ hours of cases and discussion -
STRATEGIC & TECHNICAL INSIGHTS
From digital transformation strategies to plant-level automation, sustainability, and circular value chains
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IN-DEPTH CASE STUDIES
Real projects from chemical producers, EPCs/CDMOs, and biotech innovators demonstrating measurable results
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OPENING PANEL
Digitalisation, Sustainability & the Future of Chemicals
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R&D & INNOVATION
Digital Technologies Driving Chemical Research and Product Development
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SMART PLANT SOLUTIONS
Chemical Plant 4.0: Integrating OT/IT architecture, safety and control
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DATA-DRIVEN INDUSTRY
Digital Twin & Lifecycle Thread transforming the way plants are designed, operated, and maintained
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CIRCULAR & BIO-BASED SOLUTIONS
Exploring circular value chains and sustainable business mode
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STRATEGIC OUTLOOK
Closing with digital transformation strategies shaping the chemical industry’s future
Speakers 2026
The congress will spotlight cutting-edge, industry-driven content focused on digital transformation, automation, AI, and data-driven operations across the chemical industry. It will address key challenges such as decarbonisation, operational efficiency, and resilient supply chains, while showcasing innovations in smart manufacturing, digital R&D, and sustainable production. The programme is designed for leaders from chemical companies and manufacturing sites, EPC and CDMO, industrial gas companies, biotech and biosolutions players, as well as associations, equipment manufacturers, and technology providers-offering exclusive case studies, real-world insights, and practical approaches to driving transformation across the value chain.
Gianluca Di Lecce
Head of Subcontracting Department UKOC
Technip Energies
Stephan Hazzam
Head of Linde Advanced Operations Solutions (LAOS)
Linde plc
Markus Hartung
Vice President Head of Global Commercial Processes & Region EMEA Catalysts
Evonik Operations GmbH
Dr. Stefan Schneiderbauer
Head of Factory Automation
WACKER Chemie AG, Burghausen site
Dr. Miriam Mathea
Global Scientific Discipline Lead Cheminformatics
BASF SE
Stephanie Goseine-Minderhoud
Senior Transformational Change Partner
LyondellBasell
Antonio Schiavone
Head of Construction Home Office Department
Tecnimont
Francesco Bonacini
Leader of Process Data Analysis and Modelling
Versalis
Dr. Dennis Krause
Programme Manager Digital R&D
Covestro AG
Alexis Torreele
Director, Process & Technology
Worley
Ewa Gajewska
Head of Product Management, SYNTHIA™
Merck
Sonia Perán Costa
Proposal and Communication Manager
Tecnicas Reunidas
Andrew Douglass
Head of Chemicals Strategy
VEEVA Systems
Eduardo Sopalda
Global D&T | Data & AI Governance Expert
DSM-Firmenich
Alba Carrero
Industrial Digital Transformation Domain Lead
SOLVAY QUIMICA (ES)
Dawood Abdul Wajid
GBU Process Digital Manager
Solvay
Christoph Attila Kun
Manager Digital Data Chain Consortium
Digital Data Chain Consortium
Devmallya Karar
Lead AI Engineer
Bayer AG
Joe Yasman
Senior Director, Business Technology & Analytics Lead, Supply Chain
Perrigo
Gregor Tolksdorf
Evonik Data Excellence Consultant and DEXPI Head of Specification Teams
Evonik Industries AG
Andree Blesgen
Head of Technology Platform Depolymerisation Technologies
Evonik Operations GmbH
Wasif Fauz
Operations Officer
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Mayank Patel
Industry Strategy Director, Chemicals
Siemens AG
Frank Stenger
Head of Process Optimisation / Modular Plants
Evonik Operations GmbH
Dr. Harry Zumaqué
VP of Corporate New Business Development and AI Strategy
Lanxess Deutschland GmbH
Benedikt Bijick
Senior Engineer E&I
LyondellBasell, Basell Polyolefine GmbH
Miguel Perdigão Silva
Senior Process Engineer
Worley
Jan Löwer
Co-Founder & CEO
deeplify GmbH
Saša Muhič Pureber
VP, Manufacturing Intelligence
INEA d.o.o.
Scott Ogilvie
Global Director, AI Strategy
Wood plc
Jose Seoane
Technology Advisor
Repsol Materials S.A.
Anand Sengamalai
Automation Manager
Ballestra S.p.A.
Peter Teibinger
Global Industry Manager Chemical Flow
Endress+Hauser AG
Philipp Michel
Global Industry Manager Chemical Level+Pressure
Endress+Hauser AG
Kevin Braccia
Key Account Manager — Industry
Wilhelm Layher GmbH & Co KG
Dr. Susanna Voges
Director of Operations
Voovio
Richa Banotra
AI Research & Development Lead
McDermott
GALA DINNER. TASTE THE NETWORKING
The Gala Dinner provides a chance to build on connections made at the Congress through continued networking in a relaxed atmosphere.
Enjoy local cuisine, house wines, and soft jazz music while strengthening new business relationships.
* Passes can be reserved by the attendees of the Congress only.