Date

28 - 30 September 2026
 

Venue

Sheikh Saeed Hall 1- 3 & Trade Centre Arena, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE

UTECH Conference KSA

Conference Agenda

Conference Agenda will be announced soon

MEFPU CONFERENCE 2025

Driving Sustainable Innovation in PU, Foam, Adhesives, & Insulation for Smarter Economies in the Middle East & Africa

10:00AM - 10:30AM

REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING / COFFEE

10:30AM - 10:35AM

Keynote and Welcome Address:

Positioning the Middle East as a Global PU Powerhouse

Steven Pacitti

Editor, Urethanes Technology International

10:45AM - 11:10AM

Presentation

Future-Ready Polyurethane Systems – Exploring how PU technologies are advancing for greater sustainability, efficiency, and performance.

Cahit Can Çanakçı

R&D Manager, Kimpur Global

11:10AM - 11:30AM

Presentation

Future Transformation of PU Slabstock Foam Production

Dr. Marcel Hartmann

Senior Global Project Leader & Technical Key Account Manager, PU Slab, Momentive Performance Materials GmbH

James Elliott

Vice President, Chemicals, Argus Media

Dr. Marcel Hartmann

Senior Global Project Leader & Technical Key Account Manager, Momentive Performance Materials

11:30AM - 12:00PM

Spotlight Session

Global Polyurethane Feedstocks: Trends & Outlook

Tobias Spyra

Executive Director - Aromatics and Polyurethanes EMEA, OPIS, A Dow Jones Company

Ravinder Puri [MODERATOR]

Vice President, TajChem

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Technical Panel Discussion

Sustainability in HVAC and Construction: Innovation, Refrigerant Transitions, and Regulatory Trends

Khaled Saab

Director, MEP Department, NAGA Architects

Jean de Bernardi

Technical Director - EMEA, Honeywell

Mujtaba Shaikhani

Managing Director Rubber World Industry LLC

1:00PM - 1:45PM

LUNCH

1:50PM - 2:10PM

Spotlight Session

Silane-Terminated Polymer (STP) Sealants: Sustainable Alternatives to PU in Construction and Transport (Automotive Applications)

Johny John Kannanthara

Managing Director, Triton Middle East

Ashutosh Joshi [MODERATOR]

Regional Business Development Manager MEA, Bostik

2:10PM - 2:35PM

Presentation

High Performance Sandwich Panels: Redefining Future of Architectural Building Envelopes

Miro Donabedian

General Manager, IP Harwal Polymer (Interplast, Harwal Group) & TSSC Building Materials Division

2:35PM - 3:00PM

Presentation

Transitioning from HCFC-141b to alternate blowing agents in Spray foam

Amanullah AJ

Technical Manager – Foam, Honeywell International Middle East Ltd

3:00PM - 3:15PM

COFFEE BREAK

3:30PM - 5:00PM

Polyurethane Masterclass

The Molecular Foundation of PU Systems: Bio-Based & Beyond
Session Flow:
• Introduction to Bio-Based Polyurethanes
• Polyols & Isocyanates: How Chemistry Drives Performance
• Catalysts & Surfactants in PU Formulations
• Interactive Q&A and Expert Insights
Key Takeaways: Learn how core molecular components define polyurethane properties, and how bio-based innovation is reshaping PU applications.

Dr. Joseph Marcinko

Principal Scientist and President, Polymer Synergies

4:00PM - 5:00PM

Panel Discussion

Flexible & Technical PU Foam: Driving Comfort, Packaging & Housing Across MEA

Ugur Can Iyidir

Senior Technical Service and Laboratory Manager, Evonik

5:00PM

End Of Day 1

10:30AM - 10:45AM

Opening Address

Steven Pacitti

Editor, Urethanes Technology International

10:45AM - 11:10AM

Spotlight Session

Energy-Efficient Buildings through Deep Retrofitting: Role of Insulation (Including PU)

Abdullatif Albitawi

CEO, Emirates Green Building Council

11:10AM - 11:35AM

Presentation

A strategic market overview for the global polyurethanes industry, including a regional deep dive on the MEA market

Katie Tofts

Project Manager/Market Research Consultant, IAL Consultants

11:35AM - 12:00PM

Presentation

Leading PU foam through Sustainability and Innovation - the opportunity for MEA and AI

Mike Murray

Group Chief Innovation Officer, The Vita Group

12:00PM - 1:00PM

Panel Discussion

Women in Polyurethanes: Driving Innovation, Sustainability & Leadership

Patrizia Wegner

VP Sales & Marketing Flexible Foam EMEA (Performance Materials), Covestro AG

Irina Kuzina

Chief Supply Chain Officer, Pearl Polyurethane Systems

Audrey Polyto Silva

R&D Manager, Purcom Química

Mary Bogdan

Research Fellow, Honeywell

Steven Pacitti [MODERATOR]

Editor, Urethanes Technology International

1:00PM - 1:45PM

Lunch

1:50PM - 2:10PM

Presentation

Insulating Foams Development & Trends

Stefano Verga

Sales Manager - Thermal Insulation Cannon S.p.a.

2:10PM - 2:35PM

Presentation

Water-Blown Spray Foam: A Green Solution

Miro Donabedian

General Manager, IP Harwal Polymer (Interplast, Harwal Group) & TSSC Building Materials Division

2:35PM - 3:10PM

Panel Discussion

Greener PU Solutions: From Bio-Based Inputs to Low-Emission Systems

Leo Yang

Market Analyst, PUDaily

Dr. Devi Ramamoorthy

Chief Executive Officer, ThaalChemy Innovations

Dr. Ashok Ganapathy Iyer

Associate Professor & Head-Center of Excellence: Sustainability, Amity University Dubai

Steven Pacitti [MODERATOR]

Editor, Urethanes Technology International

3:10PM - 3:30PM

COFFEE BREAK

3:30PM - 5:00PM

Polyurethane Masterclass

Foam Processing & Troubleshooting: Real-World Challenges and Fixes
Session Flow:
• Troubleshooting Common Foam Faults
• Pin Hole Issues in Foam Manufacturing
• HR Foam Processing Techniques
• Phase Change Materials (PCM) in Flexible Foams
• Open Discussion and Case-Based Q&A
Key Takeaways: Gain practical troubleshooting skills and explore the role of advanced materials like PCMs in next-generation foam systems.

M.A. Naqi

Owner, Linqtech

05:00PM

End Of Day 2

10:00AM - 10:30AM

REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING / COFFEE

10:30AM - 10:45AM

Opening Address

Steven Pacitti

Editor, Urethanes Technology International

10:45AM - 11:10AM

Presentation

Foaming the Future: PU's Ubiquitous Role in Sustainable Growth of the MEAF Region

Patrizia Wegner

VP Sales & Marketing, Covestro AG

11:10AM - 11:30AM

Presentation

General Trends in the Insulation Market with a Focus on the Middle East Region

Jacopo Battistello

Sales Area Manager, Cannon S.p.a.

11:30AM - 12:00AM

Presentation

Chemical Recycling of Polyurethane Foam: A Resource for High-Value Polyurethane Raw Materials

Dr Devi Ramamoorthy

Chief Executive Officer, ThaalChemy Innovations

12:00AM - 1:00PM

Panel discussion

Sandwich Panels and Insulations of the Future: Safety, Sustainability & Smart Design in Modern Infrastructure

Ali Ihsan Cetiner

CEO, AlexForm

Shrini Menon

Commercial and Specification Manager, Kingspan Insulated Panels Manufacturing LLC

Ankur Dana

CEO, Dana Steel Industry LLC

Mohamed Yassar Nabeel [MODERATOR]

Business Development, FM Approvals

Miro Donabedian

General Manager , IP Harwal Polymer (Interplast, Harwal Group) & TSSC Building Materials Division

1:00PM - 1:30PM

Case Study

Ensuring Food Safety in PU-Based Adhesives: Addressing Primary Aromatic Amine (PAA) Migration in Flexible Packaging

Deepak Sawant

R&D Manager, Pearl Polyurethane Systems

2:00PM

END

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