Indian Chemical News (www.indianchemicalnews.com), India's No. 1 portal on Chemical, Petrochemical, and Energy, is organizing a two-day conference titled "Gujarat Chem & Petchem Conference 2026 (GCPC 2026)" on May 14-15, 2026 at Hotel Hyatt Place, Bharuch, Gujarat. 

The theme of the Summit is "Optimizing Plant Operations for Efficiency and Sustainability”. 

To participate as a delegate for the two day summit to be held in Hyatt Place, Bharuch, please click on the link

(https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/gcpc-2026/register.php) 

Speakers for Advancing HSE Excellence in Chemical Manufacturing are: Nilay Vyas, Global Head – Safety & Health, UPL; Dr. Amitt Nenwani, Managing Director, Shivtek Spechemi Industries; Santosh Kumar Pandey, Head - HSEF, Deepak Phenolics; Chaitanya Joshi, Head of Operations, Indo Baijin Chemicals; Ashok K. Kekunnaya, Head - Env, Health & Safety, Gujarat Insecticides; Mitesh Marvaniya, Head - HSEQ, Perstorp Industries India; and Murari Mohan Jha, Editor, Indian Chemical News. 

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) excellence in chemical manufacturing has evolved from a compliance checkbox into a core strategy. Success now relies on blending digital innovation and AI with a proactive safety culture that protects both people and the planet. 

Advancing HSE in chemical manufacturing is now critical for competitive advantage, bridging operational resilience with sustainable innovation. The current landscape demands a shift toward AI-powered predictive safety, deeply ingrained safety cultures, and the urgent pursuit of net-zero objectives.

Key discussion points to be covered during the session are: Digitalization and AI-Driven Safety, Strong Safety Culture and Leadership; Sustainability and Green Chemistry; Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Assessment; Contractor Safety Management; and Regulatory Compliance and Harmonization. 

The conference is supported by Principal Partner - Zodiac Tank Container Terminals (A Samsara Group Company); Platinum Partners - Alleima, Jindal Stainless, and Prozeal Green Energy; Gold Partners - BEIL, Contibelt, DCM Shriram Chemicals, Dynamic India, GEM Machinery, Graphite India, Jaaji Technologies, Degree LAUDA Precision, MAAG Group, Pragna Consultants, ResistoTech, SNF Flopam India, TKIL Industries, Tubacex Group, UPL University of Sustainable Technology; Associate Partners - Diyani Automation, E3 Tech Systems and Services, Changzhou Fanqun Drying Equipment, and Woodfield; Enterprise AI Partner - dDriven; and Industry Association Partners - Alkali Manufacturers Association of India (AMAI), Dahej Industries Association (DIA), Gujarat Chemical Association (GCA); and Jhagadia Industries Association (JIA).