Discover how downstream leaders are adapting to rising costs, emissions targets and fragmented supply chains through circular models, advanced feedstocks and smart operations.
Why attend?
Delivering downstream resilience through smarter value chains
Advance refining and chemical transformation
Strengthen feedstock and supply resilience
Accelerate innovation through industrial integration
Downstream & Chemical sessions
Refining in the age of AI: from process optimisation to digital infrastructure development
The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and refining is reshaping both operational efficiency and strategic direction across the downstream sector. AI is now embedded in a range of core ind......
Learn more
Downstream and chemical resilience: the role of strategic mergers and joint ventures
The race to secure market position, enhance supply chains and future-proof operations is driving a wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and joint ventures (JVs) across the downstream, petrochemic......
Learn more
Realigning global chemical trade: navigating policy shifts, tariffs, and supply chain volatility
A structural transformation is reshaping global chemical trade as producers adjust to energy cost differentials, regional capacity shifts, and growing policy intervention. European plant closures a......
Learn more
Future-proofing feedstock strategies: from sourcing advantage to system adaptability
Refineries and petrochemical plants are redefining feedstock strategies to enhance efficiency, sustainability and long-term profitability amid growing regulatory and commercial pressure. With feeds......
Learn more
Redefining downstream: turning legacy assets into green hubs
A growing number of refineries and petrochemical producers are exploring ways to transform their operations to remain profitable, meet emerging policy demands and enable low-carbon production. This......
Learn more
The future of refining: decarbonisation, demand disruption, and strategic direction
The refining industry is navigating a transitional grey zone, facing mounting pressure to decarbonise, shifting fuel demand, and sustained margin pressures. While some operators are advancing with ......
Learn more
OEM-driven innovation: unlocking future growth through specialty chemical investments
As demand patterns shift across end-use sectors, chemical companies are moving from high-volume commodities to high-value specialty chemicals tailored to specific applications. This transition is b......
Learn more
Alternative fuels and bio-based chemicals: aligning production with market demand
As investment in alternative fuels and bio-based chemicals accelerates, a critical question is emerging: are these solutions being matched to where they are most viable and urgently needed? While p......
Learn more
Join the minds behind energy system transformation
Strategic Conference programmes
Global Strategy
Decarbonisation
Finance & Investment
Natural Gas & LNG
Digitalisation & AI
Emerging Economies
Hydrogen
Downstream & Chemical
Maritime & Logistics
Diversity, Leadership & Development
Global Strategy
Explore how bold, system-wide investments and policy foresight are reshaping energy resilience across geographies, technologies and timelines.
Decarbonisation
Explore real-world strategies cutting emissions while driving innovation, resilience and competitiveness in today’s complex energy landscape.
Finance & Investment
Understand how evolving markets, policy shifts and investor priorities are shaping capital flows for scalable, resilient energy solutions.
Natural Gas & LNG
Delve into the evolving role of gas and LNG in supporting global energy security, system flexibility and affordable low-emission growth.
Digitalisation & AI
Examine how AI and digitalisation are enabling smarter systems, enhancing resilience and transforming operations across the energy value chain.
Emerging Economies
See how rising markets are using innovation, infrastructure and investment to reshape energy, trade and industrial competitiveness.
Hydrogen
Unlock hydrogen’s role in energy security and industrial decarbonisation, from project delivery to cross-border demand and infrastructure.
Downstream & Chemical
Explore how refiners and producers are building agility through digital tools, circular platforms and evolving feedstock strategies.
Maritime & Logistics
Discover how shipping and ports are evolving with new fuels, smart infrastructure and green investment to support global supply resilience.
Diversity, Leadership & Development
Learn how inclusive leadership and workforce strategies are unlocking long-term strength, innovation and resilience across the sector.
Download the brochure
Spanning over 380 sessions, the ADIPEC Conferences will provide an inclusive stage for more than 1,800 speakers to address the most urgent global energy challenges.
Frequently asked questions
Who should attend the Downstream & Chemical programme?
C-suite executives, refining and petrochemical leaders, technology experts, investors and supply chain strategists.
What are the key themes of the programme?
Sessions will explore the future of the downstream and chemical industries, industry resilience , including circular economy, feedstock flexibility, digital innovation, emissions compliance and regional investment.
Will the programme address new technologies?
Yes – it covers AI, automation, and digital systems that optimise downstream operations and reduce emissions.
How does this support long-term competitiveness?
The programme highlights strategies that balance operational efficiency, sustainability and cost resilience.
