The plastic value chain is complex, touching most, if not all, business sectors globally. Reducing plastic waste requires unprecedented effort, ultimately involving systems-level changes to transform the global plastic economy and combining commonly proposed approaches for plastics governance. GPCA realizes its role to equip you with the information you need to understand the global plastics system, providing a technical overview of plastics and plastic markets, as well as exploring common concepts and emerging trends. Held under the theme ‘Investing in New Value Creation: A Sustainable Transformation’, the GPCA Plastics Conference aims to provide a platform that enables the industry to discuss the direction in which we are heading, understand economic drivers, and environmental impact, dispel misconceptions, and assess which policies, practices, and technologies can support a more sustainable and circular management of plastic materials.

“I would like to thank GPCA for the excellent organization of the event, and in specific – the level of seniority we have in the room, which both showcases and reflects the important role that GPCA plays on a global level in driving industry growth and sustainability.”
Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh
CEO (A), SABIC and Chairman, GPCA
“I think the theme of this year’s PlastiCon is very important. It is an eye opener even for us as producers, and brings a lot of attention to what would happen in the world regarding plastic waste.”
Jamal Malaikah
President and CEO
NATPET
“The whole regional industry under one roof sharing, listening and growing together – this is something unique that makes the conference noteworthy.”
Dr. Mohammad Al Mulla
Managing Director and CEO, QAPCO and Vice-chair, GPCA
“The 8th GPCA PlastiCon has been an enlightening experience, offering a great platform to share best practice, lessons learned and contacts to overcome future challenges.”
Abdullah Mohammed Ramadan
Elastomer and Tire Technology Engineer
High Institute for Elastomer Industries
“PlastiCon is a high quality conference with exceptional speakers who bring thought challenging presentations and ideas for everyone who attends.”
Dr. Raed Al-Zubi
International President
SPE
“PlastiCon serves as a rock for GCC plastic converters in the waves of turbulent times. In addition, the GPCA Plastic Excellence Awards show the high level of inspiration, idea generation and scientific background for plastic processing in the region. For the audience both are always a source of information and inspiration combined with an excellent opportunity to network with industry experts.”
Ulrich Reiners
MD
Executive Packaging