Powering the Next Era of Intelligent, Sustainable & Resilient Process Industries
IPEC Conference 2026
- HITEX, Hyderabad
- 31st July 2026
- 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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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
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
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
Agenda
Conference Agenda 2026
- 31st July 2026
- 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM
- HITEX, Hyderabad
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM :- Registration and Welcome Tea
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM :- Keynote Address: Digital Evolution of Process Industries: AI, IoT, and Automation for Sustainable Operations
Description
Highlighting how AI and IoT are used for process optimization and data-driven sustainability
Speaker
TBC
10:15 AM -11:00 PM :- Panel 1: Integrating Bioenergy, Hydrogen, and Clean Fuels in Process Clusters
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.
Speaker
11:00 PM -11:20 PM :- Technical Session 1: Empowering the workforce with connected technologies for smarter collaboration
Description
Focused session on using connected digital technologies, including IoT, AI analytics, and cloud platforms, to improve workforce productivity, enable real-time collaboration, and support data-driven decision-making in modern organizations.
Speaker
TBC
11:20 PM - 12:05 PM :- Panel 2: Lifecycle-Driven Process Optimization for Achieving Zero-Waste Operations in Process-Heavy Industries
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.
Speaker
Dr. Bubathi Muruganantham
Application Engineering Manager, Honeywell International India Pvt Ltd, Pune
12:05 -12:25 PM :- Technical Session 2: Process Industry Transformation: From Carbon-Intensive Operations to Sustainable Manufacturing
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
12:25 PM -12:40 PM :- Sponsor Slot
Description
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12:40 -12:55 PM :- Closing Remarks
Competition
Poster Competition
Showcasing Innovation in Sustainable & Smart Process Industries The Poster Competition at Eco Sustain 2026 & IPEC is a curated showcase of breakthrough ideas, applied research, and industry-ready innovations shaping the future of sustainable and smart process industries.
This platform invites forward-thinkers to present impactful concepts, validated solutions, and scalable models through professionally designed technical posters.
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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Why Attend IPEC Conference 2026
Venue
How to reach
Direction to the Venue
REACH US
Get Direction the Event Hall
Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Ltd.
HITEX Exhibition Centre,
1st Floor, TFO Building, Near HI-TEC City, Izzat Nagar, Hyderabad - 500084.
For Delegate Participation | Speaking Slots | Sponsorship
For more details, Please contact below
Contact Information:
- Ashish Nair
- +91 76720 71230 (Call / WhatsApp)
- [email protected]
- Surendher Radhakrishnan
- +91 7871505538 (Call / WhatsApp)
- [email protected]
Registration Includes:
- Certificate of Participation
- Access to all the sessions
- Access to networking coffee & luncheons