Indian Chemical News, an online news media covering Chemicals, Petrochemicals, and Energy sector, is organizing its Fourth Edition of ChemConnect 2025 on August 21, 2025 at Novotel Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai. The main theme of the Summit is "Disruption, Innovation, & Resilence”. 

Please register as a delegate by clicking on the link (https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/chem-connect-2025/register.php) 

The inaugural session for ChemConnect 2025 will focus on "Building a Resilient Chemical Supply Chain amid Global Disruptions".

Speakers for the inaugural session are: Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University; Susanta Kumar Purohit, Chairperson, V O Chidambaranar Port Authority; Arun R. Salvi, Head - Supply Chain, Petchem, Reliance Industries Ltd.; Atul Kharate, Chief Operating Officer, IndianOil Adani Ventures Ltd.; P. V. Srikanth, Regional Procurement Head South Asia, Archroma; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News. 

The supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic, ongoing geo-political tensions, natural disasters, regulatory changes etc. has prompted the industries across the sector to design a resilient supply chain to withstand and adapt to global disruptions. This is much needed to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. 

Given the hazardous nature of chemicals, resilience in this sector requires robust risk management, diversified sourcing, and advanced technologies to maintain continuity, protect the environment, and meet stakeholder demands. There is a need to engage suppliers from different geographic regions to mitigate risks from regional disruptions like trade restrictions or natural disasters. Players need to have backup plans, including alternative suppliers, routes, or storage facilities, to maintain operations during crises. 

The roadmap to resilience involves proactive strategies to anticipate disruptions, enhance flexibility, and ensure secure and sustainable operations. 

Key points to be covered during inaugural session are: Lessons from recent crises: Pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, and raw material shortages; Strategies for diversification and regional sourcing; Inventory management versus Just-in-Time models; Managing supply chain risks: Geopolitical, environmental, and operational; and Breaking silos between manufacturers, transporters, and distributors. 

The session will highlight how companies are building a resilient chemical supply chain by diversifying sourcing, leveraging digital tools for visibility and forecasting, and optimizing inventory and logistics for flexibility. Industry needs to prioritize safety and compliance through robust risk management and contingency planning.