The conference will take place from 13–15 October 2025 at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, Manama
Manama, Bahrain, 9 October 2025 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) 6th Responsible Care Conference will take place next week from 13–15 October 2025 at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, Manama, bringing together regional and international leaders to explore the future of sustainability, safety, and digital transformation in the chemical sector.
The main conference will commence on 14 October with an opening address by Khalid Al Alyani, VP, Global EHSS, SABIC, and Vice-Chairman, GPCA, Responsible Care Committee, followed by an inaugural address by Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery, CEO, Bapco Refining. A fireside chat titled “From Incident to Industry Leadership through Responsible Care®” will feature Khalid Al Dawood, MD and CEO, NATPET, and Mitchell Toomey, VP Sustainability and Responsible Care, American, Chemistry Council.
The conference will continue on 15 October with a dedicated session on cybersecurity led by Naofel Nasim, VP Cyber Risk, Marsh, and Peter Clayton, Dubai Energy Engineering Hub Leader, Marsh. A leadership masterclass led by Alfredo Karam, Principal Consultant – Leadership and Culture Transformation Practitioner, dss+, will offer delegates insights on how to foster a safety culture in the modern world.
The 6th edition of the Responsible Care Conference comes at a time of measurable progress. According to the GPCA Performance Metrics report, in 2024 GPCA members reported a 33% reduction in Tier 1 process safety incidents, a 9% drop in hazardous waste intensity, and total GHG emissions falling below 100 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent, a testament to the region’s commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
Dr. Abdulwahab Al Sadoun, Secretary General, GPCA, commented: “This year’s GPCA Responsible Care Conference reflects the chemical industry’s unwavering commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and transparency. As we navigate a rapidly evolving landscape, Responsible Care® remains our guiding compass, empowering companies to lead with purpose, embrace digital transformation, and build a safer, more sustainable future for generations to come.”
The conference will feature the 4th GPCA Responsible Care Excellence Awards, honoring companies and individuals for outstanding achievements in Responsible Care®, alongside the 2nd GPCA Carbon Neutrality Cup, which will recognize exceptional senior undergraduate and postgraduate students from STEM disciplines across the GCC for their innovative contributions toward a net-zero future.
For more information and to register, visit https://gpca.org.ae/conferences/rcc/.
About the Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association
The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) was established in 2006 to represent the downstream hydrocarbon industry in the Arabian Gulf. Today, the association voices the common interests of more than 250 member companies from the chemical and allied industries, accounting for over 95 percent of chemical output in the GCC. The industry makes up the second largest manufacturing sector in the region, producing over USD 108 billion worth of products every year.
GPCA supports the petrochemical and chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf through advocacy, networking and thought leadership initiatives aimed at helping member companies to connect, share and advance knowledge, contribute to international dialogue, and become prime influencers in shaping the future of the global petrochemicals industry.
Committed to providing a regional platform for stakeholders from around the world, GPCA manages six working committees – Plastics, Supply Chain, Agri-Nutrients (Fertilizers), International Trade, Research and Innovation, and Responsible Care – and organizes six world-class events each year. The association also publishes an annual report, regular newsletters and various other industry reports.
For more information, visit www.gpca.org.ae.