Under the Patronage of H.E. Dr. Mohammed Bin Saleh Al-Sada

Former Minister of Energy & Industry - State of Qatar

Chair, Industry and Government Advisory Board, Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Chair, Board of Trustees, University of Doha for Science and Technology

Chair, Joint Advisory Board, Texas A&M University at Qatar

About the Conference

We aim to shine a spotlight on the innovative role of chemistry and chemical engineering in building a sustainable future. Bringing together global experts under the theme “Innovations in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Future” the event serves as a dynamic platform to share cutting-edge research, explore novel technologies, and foster collaboration across disciplines. By harnessing the power of chemical sciences and engineering innovation, participants will explore solutions to pressing global challenges, paving the way for transformative advancements that drive both environmental responsibility and technological progress.

Event Timing: October 19-20, 2025. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Registration is now closed. There will be no in-person registration.

Event Address: Andaz Doha by Hyatt, Doha, Qatar

Contact us at +974.4423.0147 or info@iccesf.net

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Keynote by Dr. Sarbajit Banerjee

Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences (D-CHAB) at ETH Zürich, Head of the Laboratory for Battery Science at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)

Workshop, 20 Oct.: Decarbonizing Refining & Petrochemicals - From Revamping Assets to Natural Gas Utilization

The refining and petrochemical sectors are major pillars of the global economy. They rely heavily on hydrocarbon feedstocks and operate through capital-intensive, complex, and carbon-intensive processes. As the world moves toward lower emissions, each sector is seeking a decarbonization pathway that not only aligns with international climate goals but also ensures long-term competitiveness and continued access to global markets. This challenge is even more pressing for hydrocarbon-based economies, such as Qatar. Technology innovation lies at the heart of the solution. From electrification and carbon management to novel hydrogen-based processes, next-generation reactor technologies are redefining what is possible in the hydrocarbon industry—particularly within refining and petrochemicals.

Workshop objectives:

• Provide an overview of key innovative technologies, focusing on the dual challenge of reducing emissions while unlocking new value from hydrocarbon feedstocks.

• Covers decarbonization strategies with a focus on the energy sector in Qatar. It focuses on case studies for the systematic development and analysis of decarbonization scenarios. The goal is to share insights into enabling technology choices and their integration in relation to decarbonization goals towards net zero.

• Shed light on major energy transition trends, introduce innovative technological concepts, and outline critical development needs to bring these breakthrough technologies to life.

The workshop has distinguished speakers from industry and academia including TotalEnergies, Technip Energies, Topsoe, Baker Hughes, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, and Hamad Bin Khalifa University. The workshop has an interactive panel session to define challenges and opportunities for the case of Qatar.

Contact Dr. Ma’moun Al-Rawashdeh at +974.4423.0439 or malrawashdeh@hbku.edu.qa

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Workshop on Advancing Innovation in Additive Manufacturing, Chaired by Prof. Marwan Khraisheh

A focused roundtable will convene a select group of international experts to discuss next-generation predictive tools for additive manufacturing and to explore opportunities for multi-institutional collaboration. This event offers an in-depth exploration of emerging approaches that go beyond traditional methods, combining data, physics, materials, and efficient computations to improve accuracy, adaptability, and control across complex manufacturing systems. Distinguished speakers include Professor Jian Cao from Northwestern University, Professor Hamid Garmestani from Georgia Institute of Technology, Professor Ibrahim Jawahir from the University of Kentucky and Professor Mohamed El Mansori from Arts et Métiers ParisTech (ENSAM). The discussions will focus on how these next-generation predictive tools are driving innovation in additive manufacturing and materials design, with particular emphasis on utilizing HBKU facilities to support various industries in Qatar. This gathering represents a unique opportunity to engage with leading researchers shaping the future of manufacturing innovation.