7th Annual OPEX in Chemicals Summit 2025

India's chemical industry, comprising over 80,000 commercial products, is highly diverse and categorized into bulk chemicals, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, polymers, and fertilizers. As the 6th largest chemical producer globally and 3rd in Asia, it contributes 7% to the nation's GDP. Valued at approximately US$ 220 billion in 2022, India's chemical sector is expected to expand to US$ 300 billion by 2025 and reach US$ 1 trillion by 2040.

Operational excellence in the Indian chemical industry focuses on process optimization, safety, and sustainability through modern technologies like automation and digitalization. It aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact while adhering to high safety standards and continuous improvement methodologies.

The 7th edition of this summit will highlight best practices in process optimization, advanced manufacturing technologies, and the integration of automation and digital tools such as Advanced Process Control (APC) and Industry 4.0. The summit will explore how companies are embracing continuous improvement frameworks like Lean and Six Sigma to minimize waste, enhance safety, and improve overall performance.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Leveraging OpEx tools to boost productivity and efficiency in the chemical industry
  • Exploring strategies tailored for achieving operational excellence in multi-product chemical plants
  • Optimizing operational excellence with sustainability: A guide to achieving ESG and business objectives
  • Assessing the financial gains and sustainability advantages of implementing waste-to-product strategies
  • Predictive maintenance (PdM) of critical rotating equipment in process plant

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

A platform to learn from the collective experience of front running chemical manufacturers in India on their approaches, challenges and solutions being implemented for driving operational excellence programs.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

To get insights on how chemical companies should drive the excellence initiatives and ensure sustainability

Get acquainted with some of the emerging practices in achieving operational excellence

Get insights from industry case study

Get to learn collective experiences from industry experts

Get to network with senior industry professionals from operational excellence functions and major players of the chemical industry

WHO WILL YOU MEET?

Managing Directors, Vice Presidents, Directors, General Managers, Heads, Managers from:

  • Production
  • Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Manufacturing
  • Operations
  • Plant
  • Engineering
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality Control
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business & Process Improvements
  • Inventory Management