By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : May 14, 2026 5:48 am
Speakers are: Koshal Bisen, Expert, Supply chain & Organisation Transformation; Ravindra Gadre, Chief Procurement Officer & SCM, Apcotex Industries Ltd.; Murari Mohan Jha, Editor, Indian Chemical News; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News
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 Navigating Geopolitical Risks, Logistics & Raw Materials Management session are: Koshal Bisen, Expert, Supply chain & Organisation Transformation; Ravindra Gadre, Chief Procurement Officer & SCM, Apcotex Industries Ltd.; Murari Mohan Jha, Editor, Indian Chemical News; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News.
Global trade has entered a "new era of complexity" where traditional assumptions of frictionless trade and low inflation are no longer guaranteed. Geopolitical risks—including military conflicts, trade wars, and resource nationalism—are no longer isolated shocks but fundamental forces reshaping global supply chains.
In 2026, geopolitical risks have shifted from intermittent shocks to a persistent, structural force shaping global supply chains. The intersection of trade protectionism, regional conflicts, and resource nationalism requires a strategic pivot toward resilience, diversification (near-shoring/friend-shoring), and digital transparency to navigate rising costs, logistics bottlenecks, and raw material scarcity.
To survive, organizations must shift from reactive crisis management to a proactive, strategic approach focused on long-term resilience and operational flexibility.
Key discussion points for Navigating Geopolitical Risks, Logistics & Raw Materials Management session are: Geopolitical Risks & Trade Fragmentation; Assessing the Risk Landscape; Logistics & Supply Chain Reconfiguration; Raw Materials & Procurement Strategy; Future Readiness & Organizational Agility; Technology as a Mitigating Tool; Intensifying US-China trade disputes; Increased reliance on "ally-shoring"; and Navigating volatile shipping routes.
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, Dynemix 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).