10-11 Mar, 2026
Shanghai, CHINA

Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Central

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08:00

Registration & Coffee/Tea

09:00

Chairman’s Introduction & Welcome Remarks

09:10

WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 2026

  • Geopolitical risk & policy uncertainty on global economies
  • India & China growth perspective
  • Will AI boom boost US's economy?
  • Economic performance of Europe & SE Asia

09:40

NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTY: WHEN WILL THE PHENOL/ACETONE MARKET REBOUND?

Mr. Terence Peh, Associate Director

Chemical Market Analytics By OPIS (Dow Jones Company)

10:15

Networking Refreshment

10:45

ADVANCING DECARBONIZATION IN CHINA’S CHEMICAL VALUE CHAIN : BREAKTHROUGH IN SUSTAINABLE PHENOL

  • The transition from fossil-based to renewable feedstocks in phenol production
  • Technology and process innovation enabling low-carbon product portfolios
  • The role of sustainable phenol in building a more circular and climate-aligned chemical ecosystem

11:15

CHINA’S PHENOL/ACETONE MARKET OUTLOOK AMID RISING CAPACITIES

  • Demand/supply forecast & downstream demand outlook 
  • Competitiveness of China’s exports 
  • Restructuring of China’s phenol market – what’s the outlook and future?
  • Can non-integrated phenol producers survive current market trough?

    Mr. Zhang Xin, Senior Business Manager

    Rongsheng Petrochemical Holding

    11:45

    INDIA’S RISING ROLE IN PHENOL & DERIVATIVES MARKET : WILL DOMESTIC CAPACITY LEAD TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY?

    • Demand/supply forecast & growth drivers

    Debashish Nandi, Senior General Manager and Head Acetone Marketing

    Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (Corporate Office)

    12:15

    Networking Lunch

    13:35

    Afternoon’s Chairman’s Introduction

    13:40

    GLOBAL / CHINA PROPYLENE MARKET OUTLOOK & EMERGING CHALLENGES

    • Ample Propylene Supply & rising on-purpose Propylene production in China – when will market stabilize?
    • Key drivers & emerging challenges across upstream and downstream value chain

    Dr. Joe Zhao Jun, Senior Advisor of CPCIF

    China Petroleum And Chemical Industry Federation

    14:10

    CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF BENZENE MARKET AMIDST MARKET REFORM

    • Major reform of petrochemicals industry & its impact on benzene market
    • Impact of crude price volatility on Benzene market
    • Downstream demand drivers & forecast

    14:40

    BPA AT A CROSSROADS: MANAGING REGULATORY PRESSURE, DEMAND SHIFTS, AND MARKET RISK

     

    15:10

    Networking Refreshment

    15:40

    MEETING POLYCARBONATE DEMAND IN INDIA & INVESTMENT UPDATE

    16:10

    PHENOLIC RESIN MARKET OUTLOOK & SUSTAINABLITY TRENDS

    • Phenolic resin market outlook & growth drivers
    • Demand for sustainable Phenolic resin & future prospect

    Mr. Zack Tang, General Manager of International Business

    Shandong Shengquan New Materials Co., Ltd

    16:45

    Close of Day 1

    16:50

    Networking Reception for all Speakers & Delegates

    09:00

    Chairman’s Introduction

    09:10

    GLOBAL TRENDS IN EPOXY RESINS MARKET

    • Global supply rebalancing and new competitive dynamics
    • Regulatory impacts on formulation, safety, and sustainability
    • New growth engines in electronics, EV batteries, wind energy, aerospace, and high-performance composites

    09:40

    TOPIC TO BE ADVISED

    10:10

    Networking Coffee Break

    10:40

    LOW CARBON / BIO-BASED ACETONE MARKET POTENTIAL

    11:10

    GLOBAL CAPROLACTAM & NYLON MARKET: TRENDS, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

    Ms. Yuan Han, Marketing Manager

    Highsun International Chemical Trading Center (HSCC)

    11:40

    COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE IN CHINA’S MMA MARKET

    Mr. Star Wang, Sales Manager

    Sheng Hong Group (Sailboat)

    12:10

    Final Discussion followed by Closing Lunch

    13:30

    End of Conference.

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