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EXECUTING TRANSFORMATION AND INVESTING IN GROWTH Building on the 2017 theme of the imperative for transformation in the chemical industry, the 2018 program will examine strategies, case studies and the steps companies can take to enhance their transformational journey. In addition, the industry needs to invest and prepare for global growth and the challenges of a changing business environment. Future core capabilities will include digitization, cyber security, redefining refinery integration, relocating to emerging markets and embracing the move to a circular economy. These issues and many more will be at the heart of the 13th Annual GPCA Forum. The status quo is simply not an option. What is needed is transformation through strategic actions that will enhance competitiveness in a sustainable way Yousef Al-Benyan, Vice Chairman and CEO, SABIC, and Chairman, GPCA NEW TO THE ANNUAL GPCA FORUM IN 2018 Masterclasses: A series of practical masterclasses, featuring a panel of experts covering a range of subjects of importance to the global chemical industry. Exhibition showcase: An area of the show floor dedicated to technology providers, EPCs and non-chemical distributors, showcasing all that is new and innovative in the sector. Circular economy seminar: Discover the opportunities made available by adopting the circular model at this highly focused seminar. KEY REASONS TO ATTEND 3 DAYS PACKED WITH CONTENT & NETWORKING OVER 2,000 ATTENDEES IN 2017 32 SENIOR SPEAKERS 17.5 HOURS OF ALLOCATED NETWORKING TIME 2 SPECTACULAR NETWORKING DINNERS

MAIN CONFERENCE SPEAKERS H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Bahrain Yousef Al-Benyan, Vice Chairman and CEO, SABIC and Chairman, GPCA Amin Nasser, President and CEO, Saudi Aramco Jim Fitterling, CEO, Dow Chemical Company Mark Lashier, President and CEO, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Daniele Ferrari, CEO, Versalis Murat Sönmez, MD, Head of Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, World Economic Forum Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO, Petroleum and Petrochemicals, Mubadala Mutlaq Al-Morished, CEO, TASNEE Steve Demetriou, Chairman and CEO, Jacobs Engineering Fernando Gómez, Head of Chemistry and Advanced Materials Industry, World Economic Forum

MASTERCLASSES AND SEMINARS New for 2018. Select which masterclass aligns with your business needs and personalize your agenda at the forum. Sessions are for all delegates to attend and spaces are limited. Seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Monday, 26 November 2018 Masterclasses: 09:30 11:00 Digitization in the chemical industry will highlight: - Practical examples of how digitization is transforming business - The opportunities observed from new technologies - Challenges faced internally and working with clients 09:30 11:00 Women in the chemical industry will discuss: - Why the chemical and petrochemical industry remains largely the domain of men - What progress has been made in recent years in recruiting women - What the future holds for female entrants to the industry 11:30 13:00 Cyber security in the chemical industry will provide insight into: - The changing nature of cyber security threats - What can be done about them? 11:30-13:00 The global chemical industry in an era of protectionism is dedicated to: - Emerging threats to the current trading arrangements for chemicals - How can companies and national industries prepare for a more protectionist political environment without sacrificing the gains that globalization has brought the industry? Tuesday, 27 November 2018 Seminar: 14:00 17:00 Circular economy seminar: This seminar will introduce the audience to the concepts of the circular economy and the locations in which it is growing in importance. Participants will also learn about how it interacts with sustainability in corporate planning, and how it affects Middle Eastern petrochemical players. The seminar will also touch on how to think circular, and how to organize for a circular future. It will be peppered with real life examples of companies developing circular economy strategies and products. Participants will also learn about: - What is a circular economy? - Why does it matter to chemical producers? - What do chemical companies need to consider in developing a circular economy strategy? - What do products developed for a circular economy look like? Delegates will be introduced to the challenges, limitations and opportunities of the circular model, and how to create a circular economy mindset and culture. More information on the speakers featured in the above sessions can be seen in the program.

MASTERCLASSES AND SEMINARS Monday, 26 November 2018 Knowledge partners seminar: A series of insightful presentations delivered by experts in the field: Global energy transition: Friend or foe to the chemical sector in the Middle East? - This seminar will highlight the timing and scale of megatrends, focusing on the impact on the chemical sector in terms of chemical demand and feedstock availability - Explore the likely impact on the Middle East of conditions under this outlook - Assess the competitive position of the Middle East chemical industry - Key risks and uncertainties what are the signposts to watch out for? Patterns of value creation in the global chemical and petrochemical industries - The seminar will provide insights from the most recent report from the Boston Consulting Group on value creation patterns in the chemical industry - The report will be published towards the end of 2018 giving participants a detailed preview - Uncover how different segments within the industry have created value - 20-year, 10-year and five-year comparisons between chemical segments Feedstock push hits the demand wall - Petrochemicals is being viewed as the future because of increasing feedstock availability and declining demand growth for gasoline and diesel - Middle East and American companies have led a new wave of investments - But polymer demand is stalling and politics are changing - During this seminar, speakers will analyze how these currents come together and where the pain points will be, while assessing the effects across the major regions New materials and new processes for the 2020s - As petrochemical production in the Arabian Gulf moves downstream, manufacturing is going through massive change involving computer-aided design and process control - This seminar will delve into the vital role the polymer industry now plays in providing these materials and the need for new initiatives - It will also explore the two stand-out techniques: composite manufacturing and additive manufacturing

DAY 0: MONDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2018 09:00-17:00 Registration, welcome refreshments and exhibition 09:30 11:00 11:30 13:00 Masterclass session 1 Masterclass 1-A: Digitization in the chemical industry Speakers will include: Viraj Deshpande, CIO, Petrochemicals, Reliance Industries Frithjof Netzer, Chief Digital Officer, BASF Richard Verity, Partner, McKinsey & Co Thorsten Wenzel, VP and Global Head of Chemicals, SAP Masterclass session 2 Masterclass 2-A: Cyber security in the chemical industry Speakers will include: Khalid Harbi, Chief Information Security Officer, Saudi Aramco Murhaf Al-Madani, VP, Global Information Technology and CIO, SABIC 12:30 14:30 Lunch and business networking Masterclass 1-B: Women in the chemical industry Speakers will include: Fatema Al Nuaimi, CEO, ADNOC LNG Abeer Al-Omar, Senior Executive, Corporate Communications and Government Affairs, EQUATE Nathalie Brunelle, SVP, Corporate Affairs Refining and Chemicals, Total Gina Fyffe, Executive Director, Integra Masterclass 2-B: The global chemical industry in an era of protectionism Speakers will include: Ahmed Al Saleh, Global Business Director, Ethylene Glycol, EQUATE Paul Harnick, Global Head of Chemicals and Performance Technologies, KPMG René van Sloten, Executive Director, Industrial Policy, European Chemical Industry Council Michael Walls, VP, Regulatory and Technical Affairs, American Chemistry Council 14:30 18:00 Knowledge Partners seminar A series of insightful presentations delivered by experts in their field Global energy transition: Friend or foe to the chemicals sector in the Middle East? Patterns of value creation in the global chemical and petrochemical industries Boston Feedstock push hits the demand wall New materials and new processes for the 2020s 19:30 22:30 Welcome dinner

DAY 1: TUESDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2018 08:00 17:00 Registration, welcome refreshments and exhibition 09:00 09:30 Opening session and welcome address Yousef Al-Benyan, Vice Chairman and CEO, SABIC and Chairman, GPCA 09:30 09:50 Inaugural address H.E. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Bahrain 09:50 10:10 Keynote address Amin Nasser, President and CEO, Saudi Aramco 10:10 10:40 Panel discussion and questions 10:40 11:10 Morning refreshments 11:10 11:30 Transformation through merger and dealing with structural change Jim Fitterling, CEO, Dow Chemical Company 11:30 11:50 Transformational investment and regional partnership as routes to growth Mark Lashier, President and CEO, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company 11:50 12:10 Leading the circular economy transformation in the chemical industry Daniele Ferrari, CEO, Versalis 12:10 12:30 Panel discussion and questions 12:30 14:30 Lunch and business networking 14:30 18:00 Circular economy seminar Dave Andrew, VP, Sustainability, ExxonMobil Lorraine Francourt, Director, Chemicals Management Policy and Circular Economy, Dow Chemical Company Craig Halgreen, Director, Sustainability and Public Affairs, Borealis James Seward, VP, International Olefins and Polyolefins, LyondellBasell and Chairman, World Plastics Council 14:30 18:00 Business networking and exhibition 19:30 22:30 Gala dinner

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2018 08:00 15:00 Registration, welcome refreshments and exhibition 09:00 09:10 Opening and introductory remarks 09:10 09:35 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and its impact on society, business and governance Murat Sönmez, MD and Head of Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, World Economic Forum 09:35 10:00 The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the global chemical industry Fernando Gómez, Head of Chemistry and Advanced Materials Industry, World Economic Forum 10:00 10:15 Panel discussion and questions 10:15 10:30 Recognition ceremony for outgoing GPCA board members 10:30 11:00 Morning refreshments 11:00 11:20 Petrochemical investment as a cornerstone of economic growth Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO, Petroleum and Petrochemicals, Mubadala 11:20 11:40 Transform and divest to thrive Mutlaq Al-Morished, CEO, TASNEE 11:40 12:00 Transforming the Gulf: Advancing Saudi Vision 2030 through infrastructure partnerships Steve Demetriou, Chairman and CEO, Jacobs Engineering 12:00 12:30 Panel discussion and questions 12:30 12:45 Closing address for conference sessions 12:45 14:15 Lunch and business networking 14:15 15:00 Business networking and exhibition

THE 9TH EDITION OF GPCA S LEADERS OF TOMORROW Leaders of Tomorrow, an initiative launched by the GPCA and supported by its members, aims to build the local human capital in the GCC region. The initiative falls under advocacy, one of the three pillars of the association, by promoting STEM and bridging the gap between academia and the industry. Since its inception in 2016, Leaders of Tomorrow is now in its 9th edition and has delivered successful programs to over 400 students in engineering and chemistry fields from over 40 universities across the Gulf region. The program has also featured 23 key industry speakers from both regional and international organizations and has seen sponsorship from over 23 Gulf companies. Leaders of Tomorrow has proven a successful platform for knowledge exchange between academia and the industry and provides students with the tools and skills needed to flourish in their careers through presentations and interactive networking sessions in addition to plant and site visits to get a taste of working in the industry. Leaders of Tomorrow is one of the GPCA s flagship programs which today is really taking a twist. With the changing industry dynamics, there is a sense of urgency to accelerate the development of our talent. This is something upon which companies can capitalize. Abdulaziz Al-Oudan, EVP, Corporate Human Resources, SABIC

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Are you looking for an occasion to meet up with your customers and suppliers, all in one place? Or would you like the opportunity to position your brand at the heart of the global chemical industry by sponsoring and exhibiting at this major international forum? There is a limited number of sponsorship packages available including: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITES - Technology partner Networking partner Media center sponsor Mobile charging points sponsor - Branding package GPCA TV advertiser Plus exhibition stands These sponsorship opportunities will enable you to present your brand to 2,200+ senior industry executives. The Annual GPCA Forum is the biggest and highest profile gathering of chemical industry leaders in the Middle East with attendance growing consistently every year. To enquire about the remaining opportunities please contact Lynn Neil, Global Sales Manager, on +44 7827 939182 or email: lynn.neil@icis.com PARTNERS Sponsors Knowledge partners Exhibitors

DELEGATE INFORMATION The 13th Annual GPCA Forum will be held at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE. The main conference and exhibition will take place in the convention centre, the welcome and gala dinners will be located at the events arena at Madinat Jumeirah and sponsor meeting rooms will be available across the whole resort. DELEGATE REGISTRATION FEES GPCA member USD 1,785 Inclusive 5% VAT* Non-GPCA member USD 2,835 Inclusive 5% VAT* EXCLUSIVE REGIONAL BOOKING FEES GPCA is delighted to offer delegates from the following selected countries a special regional delegate rate this year: China Egypt India Malaysia Morocco Pakistan South Korea Turkey GPCA member USD 1,470 Inclusive 5% VAT* Non-GPCA member USD 1,680 Inclusive 5% VAT* If you qualify for one of our regional rates, please contact gpca.registrations@rbi.co.uk to request a promo code. ACCOMMODATION GPCA offers a special rate at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel for delegates of the 13th Annual GPCA Forum. Further booking information is available on the website. Please note that there is a limited number of rooms available and once they are all booked any available rooms will be charged at the hotel standard rate. *Please note all prices are per attendee and VAT is charged at 5% for all attendees. VAT registered in United Arab Emirates (VAT NO: 100480817400003)