Conference Agenda

Theme: Rigid & Flexible Foams in Action: Local Solutions, Global Standards

Introduction: The 2026 edition of UTECH KSA Conference will spotlight Saudi Arabia’s growing leadership in PU-based innovation—from rigid and flexible foams to insulation systems and sandwich panels—powering key sectors like construction, mobility, packaging, and comfort.

11:00 – 11:15

Opening Remarks & Welcome Address

11:15 - 11:35

Keynote Address

Polyurethane Solutions Shaping a Sustainable Future

11:35 – 12:20

Panel Discussion

Sustainability Track – Circular PU Economy in the Gulf: From Low-Emission Systems to Recycling

12:20 - 12:45

Presentation

Polyurethane Industry: Empowering Economic Growth in Alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 — When and Under What Conditions Will Global Feedstocks Accelerate?

12:45 - 13:05

Spotlight

Future-Ready Flexible Foam Slabstock: Sustainable, Modular Production Platforms

13:05 - 13:30

Presentation

Nex-Gen Blowing Agents for PU Foam after HCFC-141b

Session Sponsored By

13:30 – 14:30

Networking Lunch

14:30 - 14:55

Presentation

Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 for Polyurethane: Leveraging Automation, AI, and Digitalization

14:55 - 15:20

Fireside Chat

R3BOND System - Innovation in Floor Adhesive for LVT/Vinyl

15:20 - 15:45

Presentation

The Impact of Saudi Vision 2030 on Regulatory Compliance, Emerging Trends, and Circular Economy Pathways in Building Materials

15:45 - 16:10

Coffee & Networking Break

16:10 - 16:30

Presentation

Liquid Waterproofing Solutions for Construction Applications

16:30 - 16:50

Presentation

Next-Generation Sandwich Panels: Smart Solutions for Modern Construction

16:50 - 17:10

Presentation

Fire Safety in Focus: PIR Sandwich Panels and Global Testing Standards

Conference Ends

Date

Venue

Conference Agenda

Theme: Rigid & Flexible Foams in Action: Local Solutions, Global Standards

11:00 – 11:15

Opening Remarks & Welcome Address

Steven Pacitti

11:15 - 11:35

Keynote Address

Polyurethane Solutions Shaping a Sustainable Future

Dr. Joerg Schottek

11:35 – 12:20

Panel Discussion

Sustainability Track – Circular PU Economy in the Gulf: From Low-Emission Systems to Recycling

Steven Pacitti (Moderator)

Mohamud Kasil Ali

Tobias Spyra

Khalid El Khayat

12:20 - 12:45

Presentation

Polyurethane Industry: Empowering Economic Growth in Alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 — When and Under What Conditions Will Global Feedstocks Accelerate?

Tobias Spyra

12:45 - 13:05

Spotlight

Future-Ready Flexible Foam Slabstock: Sustainable, Modular Production Platforms

Taha Saeed

13:05 - 13:30

Presentation

Nex-Gen Blowing Agents for PU Foam after HCFC-141b

Session Sponsored By

Nasir Ali

13:30 – 14:30

Networking Lunch

14:30 - 14:55

Presentation

Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 for Polyurethane: Leveraging Automation, AI, and Digitalization​

Abdelhamed Alfecky

14:55 - 15:20

Fireside Chat

R3BOND System - Innovation in Floor Adhesive for LVT/Vinyl

Steven Pacitti (Moderator)

Ashutosh Joshi

15:20 - 15:45

Presentation

The Impact of Saudi Vision 2030 on Regulatory Compliance, Emerging Trends, and Circular Economy Pathways in Building Materials

Ilhan KURT

15:45 - 16:10

Coffee & Networking Break

16:10 - 16:30

Presentation

Liquid Waterproofing Solutions for Construction Applications

Mourad Aabich

16:30 - 16:50

Presentation

Next-Generation Sandwich Panels: Smart Solutions for Modern Construction

Moutassem Ahmed

16:50 - 17:10

Presentation

Fire Safety in Focus: PIR Sandwich Panels and Global Testing Standards

Ali Ihsan Cetiner

Conference Ends

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Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 for Polyurethane: Leveraging Automation, AI, and Digitalization