Event Description
PROCESS TECHNOLOGY 2026: Shaping the Future of Industrial Innovation in Gothenburg
Scheduled for October 20-22, 2026, in the vibrant industrial and maritime hub of Gothenburg, Sweden, PROCESS TECHNOLOGY 2026 is poised to be a pivotal gathering for professionals driving innovation across the global process industries. This premier event will converge engineers, scientists, operators, managers, and technology providers from sectors including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food & beverage, energy (including renewables and hydrogen), water treatment, and pulp & paper.
Core Themes & Content:
The conference agenda will focus on the critical challenges and transformative opportunities defining the next era of process technology. Expect deep dives into:
1. Sustainability & Green Transformation: Leading discussions on decarbonization pathways (carbon capture, utilization & storage - CCUS), renewable integration (green hydrogen, bio-based feedstocks), circular economy principles (waste valorization, resource efficiency), and reducing the environmental footprint of core processes.
2. Digitalization & Industry 4.0: Exploring the practical implementation of AI/ML for predictive maintenance, process optimization, and quality control; the role of Industrial IoT (IIoT) for real-time monitoring and control; advanced process control (APC) strategies; and digital twins for simulation and lifecycle management.
3. Advanced Process Engineering & Automation: Showcasing innovations in modular and continuous manufacturing, intensified processing technologies, novel separation techniques, advanced automation systems, robotics for hazardous environments, and next-generation analytical tools for inline process analytics.
4. Operational Excellence & Resilience: Addressing strategies for enhancing asset reliability, supply chain resilience, workforce safety and training (including AR/VR), cybersecurity for industrial control systems, and optimizing energy efficiency across plant operations.
5. Future Feedstocks & Breakthrough Technologies: Highlighting progress in utilizing alternative feedstocks (waste streams, non-food biomass), novel catalysis, bioprocessing advancements, and potentially disruptive technologies like plasma processing or advanced materials for harsh environments.
Why Gothenburg?
Gothenburg is an ideal host, boasting a strong legacy in heavy industry (shipbuilding, automotive, refining) and a thriving cluster for life sciences, energy innovation, and sustainability research. The city offers world-class infrastructure, a commitment to green initiatives, and easy access for international attendees, fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
Attendee Value:
PROCESS TECHNOLOGY 2026 offers unparalleled networking opportunities, access to cutting-edge research and case studies, insights from industry thought leaders and innovators, and exposure to the latest technologies and solutions from leading global suppliers. It's the platform to discover new partnerships, benchmark against best practices, and gain actionable strategies to drive efficiency, sustainability, and competitive advantage in an increasingly complex industrial landscape.
For the most accurate and detailed program, speaker line-up, and registration information, please visit the official event website closer to the date. PROCESS TECHNOLOGY 2026 promises to be an essential catalyst for shaping the sustainable, efficient, and digitally advanced process industries of tomorrow.