Powering the Next Era of Intelligent, Sustainable & Resilient Process Industries

IPEC Conference 2026

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Conference 2026

About Conference

The India Process Expo & Conference (IPEC) 2026 is a focused platform driving transformation in India’s process industries through digitalisation, automation, safety, and sustainable engineering. It brings together manufacturers, plant leaders, engineers, and technology experts to build future-ready operations across pharma, chemicals, food, cement, metals, energy, and allied sectors.

Through curated keynotes, technical sessions, and panel discussions, the conference explores practical adoption of AI, IoT, advanced automation, and smart manufacturing. Building on the success of earlier editions with 25+ expert speakers, 100+ delegates, and 12,000+ visitors, IPEC 2026 is designed for stakeholders focused on implementing real improvements in efficiency, reliability, and sustainable industrial growth.

Advisory

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IPEC Advisory Board

Dr. Bubathi Muruganantham

Application Engineering Manager, Honeywell International India Pvt Ltd, Pune

Mr. Navneeth AN

Senior Principal - Digital & Intelligent Manufacturing, Bengaluru

Dr. Pramod Pandey

Global Health & Safety Engineering Leader (Corporate), Philips, Pune

Speakers

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Speakers

Mr. Abhinav Sengupta

Associate Director

PwC India, Rajasthan

Ms. Bharti Goyal Maan

Vice President

Capgemini Delhi, India

Mr. Raviteja Valluri

Founder & CEO

minto.ai, Telangana

Mr. Upkar Singh

Head of Information Technology

Paradeep Phosphates Uttar Pradesh

Mr. Sanjay Dube

CEO

International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC), Haryana

Key Focus

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Key Focus Areas

Digital Evolution of Process Industries (AI, IoT & Automation)

Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0/5.0

Process Optimization & Lifecycle Management

Zero-Waste & Resource-Efficient Manufacturing

Carbon Reduction & Decarbonization Pathways

Environmental Monitoring, Compliance & Analytics

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Startup Innovation & Emerging Industrial Technologies

Industrial Safety, Reliability & Asset Performance Management

Integrated Waste & By Product Management in Process Clusters

Should Attend

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Who Should Attend

Process Industry Leaders, CXOs & Plant Heads
Manufacturing, Operations & Maintenance Professionals
Automation, Instrumentation, Control & OT/IT Experts
Sustainability, ESG, HSE & Energy Managers
R&D, Process Engineers, Design Engineers & Technical Consultants
Policymakers, Regulators, Standards Bodies & Industry Associations
Technology Providers, System Integrators & Digital Solution Partners
Startups, Industrial Innovators & Scale-up Ventures in Industry 4.0/5.0
Asset Management, Reliability, Quality & Continuous Improvement Teams
Technology Providers, System Integrators & Digital Solution Partners

Agenda

Conference Agenda 2026

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM :- Registration and Welcome Tea

Description

Highlighting how AI and IoT are used for process optimization and data-driven sustainability

Speaker:

Ms. Bharti Goyal Maan

Vice President

Capgemini Delhi, India

Description

Discussing cutting-edge innovations in biomass conversion and the practical integration of bioenergy into the national energy mix. Also covers Waste-to-Energy systems and Green Hydrogen.

Moderator:

Dr. Pramod Pandey

Global Health & Safety Engineering Leader (Corporate)

Philips, Pune

Speaker

Mr. Abhinav Sengupta

Associate Director

PwC India, Rajasthan

Mr. Sanjay Dube

CEO

International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC), Haryana

Description

Detailed session on the use of advanced technology (sensors, data analytics) to ensure environmental compliance, supporting process optimization and data-driven decision-making.

Speaker

Mr. Upkar Singh

Head of Information Technology

Paradeep Phosphates Uttar Pradesh

TBC

Description

Core IPEC topic focused on operational efficiency and eliminating waste streams. This includes incorporating Environmental Compliance through Smart Monitoring and addressing complex industrial waste streams.

Moderator:

Dr. Bubathi Muruganantham

Application Engineering Manager

Honeywell International India Pvt Ltd, Pune

Speaker:

Mr. Raviteja Valluri

Founder & CEO

minto.ai, Telangana

Description

Explore strategies for decarbonizing process industries, including industrial energy optimization, CCUS implementation, renewable energy integration, and circular solutions to achieve low-carbon, sustainable manufacturing.

Speaker

TBC

Description

Speaker

TBC

Competition

Poster Competition

Showcasing Innovation in Sustainable & Smart Process Industries

The Poster Competition at IPEC 2026 & Eco Sustain Expo is a curated industry-focused platform showcasing breakthrough ideas, applied solutions, and deployment-ready innovations driving the future of efficient, smart, and sustainable process industries.

Workshop

Have an Applied Workshop Idea?

We invite industry experts, technology providers, and sustainability leaders to shape the Applied Learning Workshops at ECO Sustain and IPEC. If you have practical expertise and implementation-driven insights, this is your opportunity to design and lead a focused, hands-on workshop.

Propose a session that delivers real-world tools and strategies in areas such as digitalisation, energy efficiency, environmental compliance, circular economy practices, and decarbonisation for process industries.

Selected workshops will be co-developed with the organising team and integrated into a high-impact, industry-focused program.

Partner with us to create practical learning experiences that drive measurable results.

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Passes

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Conference Passes & Registration

To be part of ECO Sustain Conference 2026, participants can choose from the following pass categories based on their role and level of participation:

Delegate Pass – ₹1,500

Access to all conference sessions, networking opportunities, and participation certificate.

Student Poster Presenter – ₹5,000

Opportunity to present research/ideas along with full conference access and certification.

Industry Poster Presenter – ₹10,000

Present industry solutions or case studies with enhanced visibility and premium networking access.

Venue

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Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Ltd.
HITEX Exhibition Centre,
1st Floor, TFO Building, Near HI-TEC City, Izzat Nagar, Hyderabad - 500084.

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Poster Competition

Poster Competition Showcasing Innovation in Sustainable & Smart Process Industries

The Poster Competition at Eco Sustain 2026 & IPEC is a curated industry-focused platform showcasing breakthrough ideas, applied solutions, and deployment-ready innovations driving the future of efficient, smart, and sustainable process industries.

This initiative invites forward-thinkers to present practical concepts, validated industrial solutions, and scalable models through professionally designed technical posters, with a strong emphasis on real-world applicability and industry impact.

Who Should Participate?

We welcome contributions from:

  • Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Doctoral Students
  • Researchers & Academic Innovators
  • Industry Professionals & Corporate Teams
  • Startups & Emerging Technology Providers
  • R&D Units, Consultants & Solution Developers

Whether you are optimizing industrial processes, improving energy performance, deploying automation, or scaling sustainable solutions, this is your opportunity to present your work to a focused and influential industry audience.

Why Participate?

  • Gain visibility among industry leaders, decision-makers, and technical experts
  • Present your solutions to potential adopters, collaborators, and investors
  • Build strategic connections across industry, academia, and technology providers
  • Position your work within a high-impact industrial and sustainability platform

The session is designed to enable direct industry interaction, expert feedback, and partnership opportunities beyond the conference.

What Participants Gain
Student Poster Category
  • Best Student Poster Award with an exclusive prize
  • Official Certificate of Participation
  • Recognition in official newsletters of HITEX
  • Featured visibility across Eco Sustain & IPEC Industry Network
  • Direct interaction with industry experts, recruiters & mentors
Industry Poster Category
  • Best Industry Innovation Poster Award
  • Official Certificate of Participation
  • Featured recognition in HITEX newsletters & conference communications
  • Promotion across Eco Sustain, IPEC Industry Network & Industry Associations
  • Direct exposure to policymakers, investors & strategic partners

Poster Specifications

  • Size: A0 (841 mm × 1189 mm), Portrait
  • Format: PDF (for submission)
  • Layout: Clean, professional, and visually engaging (expo-friendly)

Font Guidelines

  • Title: 72–100 pt
  • Headings: 36–48 pt
  • Body Text: 24–32 pt
  • Font Style: Arial / Calibri / Helvetica

 Content Guidelines

  • Word Limit: 500–700 words (concise, technical, and impact-driven)

Mandatory Sections

All posters must include:

  • Title, Author(s), Affiliation(s)
  • Introduction / Problem Statement
  • Objectives
  • Methodology / Approach
  • Results / Key Insights (with industrial relevance)
  • Conclusion / Recommendations
  • References (minimal)
  • Acknowledgement (if applicable)

Proposed Themes

Industrial Energy Optimization & Cost Reduction

  • Energy efficiency improvements in industrial operations
  • Waste heat recovery and utilization
  • Energy audits, monitoring, and optimization systems

Process Optimization & Operational Excellence

  • Throughput enhancement and yield improvement
  • Process intensification and debottlenecking
  • Lean manufacturing and performance optimization

Smart Manufacturing & Industrial Automation

  • AI/ML-driven process control and optimization
  • Predictive maintenance and asset reliability
  • Industrial IoT (IIoT) and digital transformation

Industrial Waste Management & Resource Recovery

  • Waste-to-value and by-product utilization
  • Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) and circular process systems
  • Industrial symbiosis and material recovery

Clean Energy Adoption in Industrial Operations

  • Integration of renewable energy in industrial facilities
  • Green hydrogen and alternative fuels
  • Decarbonization and fuel-switching strategies
Review & Evaluation Process

The poster evaluation jury consists of academic and research leaders, industry experts, and association leaders, with all entries judged on innovation, relevance, impact, scalability, and presentation quality.