20th Annual GPCA Forum 2026

The Annual GPCA Forum is the yearly meeting point of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association, bringing chief executives, policymakers and global chemical companies together to discuss where the industry goes next. The 20th edition marks the forum's anniversary in Dubai under the theme "Persistence with Purpose: Built to Endure".

What's on the agenda

The main plenary and leadership dialogues focus on how the region's producers compete and stay resilient as global trade realigns.

• Competing in a fragmented global economy
• Strengthening supply chain resilience
• Business continuity under pressure
• Operational excellence in volatile markets
• Advancing circularity with pragmatism
• Future-proofing talent and leadership

Programme

Sunday 22 November is a pre-conference day with an exhibition preview, workshops with Alvarez & Marsal and Quantis, and the third Women in Chemicals Symposium with McKinsey & Company. The main forum on 23 and 24 November opens with a keynote from the GCC Secretary General, followed by a CEOs plenary, four leadership dialogues, an ICIS seminar and the GPCA Al-Rowad legacy award.

Exhibition and networking

The Madinat Arena hosts the exhibition with the GPCA Sustainability Pavilion and the GPCA Solutions Xchange, alongside a VIP Majlis, a networking lounge and bookable meeting rooms.

Key figures

The 19th edition, held in Bahrain in December 2025, attracted 2,586 delegates representing 450 companies from 42 countries.

Tickets & passes

• Standard rate – GPCA member — USD 1,400: Plus 5% VAT
• Standard rate – Non-member — USD 2,400: Plus 5% VAT