Program Summary
| November 23rd, 2026 | Radisson Collection Muscat, Hormuz Grand, Oman | |
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Registration, badge collection and exhibition-table setup |
| 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Exhibition, business meetings and networking throughout the day |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Morning tea, coffee and snacks networking break in the pre-function areas and ballroom |
| 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Networking lunch at The Straits Restaurant |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Afternoon tea, coffee and snacks networking break in the pre-function areas and ballroom |
| 6 PM | Close of the 7th AMEA Convention & Exhibition |
IMPORTANT:
Exhibition tables and meeting facilities remain available throughout the event. Participants are
encouraged to schedule meetings in advance and use the networking areas between the organised
refreshment breaks.
- Ms. Leticia Parra Rodríguez, General Manager,
SRS-TOTAL
Topic – The Evolution of Bitumen: Why the Future of Roads is Polymer Modified Bitumen - Mr. Bhupinder Singh, Director - Lubricants and Base Oils, Bluechemgroup, Germany
Topic – Effect of Alternative Fuels on Lubricants - Ms. Karuna Sadasivam, Regional Director,
Ergon
Topic – Role of Naphthenics in Base Oil Market - Mr. A.S. Prabhakar, Bitumen Expert (Former GM-Business Development, DGM - Bitumen at HPCL and Former COO of HINCOL)
Topic – Bitumen Technical & Innovation Themes
- Evolving Bitumen Grades in India: Performance-Based Specifications & New Standards
- Towards Greener Roads: Bitumen Recycling, Warm Mix, and Sustainable Pavement Practices
- Bitumen Quality and Testing in India: Bridging Gaps Between Refiners, Contractors, and Authorities
- Mr. Mirsasan Attarseyedi, CEO,
PGT Trading
Topic – Changes in Business Model of Iran Bitumen - Mr. Majid Safdari, Commercial Director,
Vista Energie
Topic – Lube Industry Scenarios for Vehicles Powertrain Shift - Mr. Dheeraj Satta, Chief Commercial Officer, AWS Group
Topic – Mobility as a Service : Optimizing Shared and Autonomous Fleets - Mr. Tarique Kamal, CEO, Petrozo Energy
Topic – Bitumen Beyond Roads: Emerging Applications- The Reliance of Industrial and Construction Sectors on Bitumen
- Showcase Innovative Products such as Rheoseal, Emulsions, and Cutbacks
- Mr. Nikhil Agarwal, Managing Director, Globestar Energy
Topic – Electric Vehicle Global Footprints and Impact on Oil Market - Ms. Nahid Najafi, QC Manager, Asphalt and Bitumen West Company
Topic – Workshop: Ensuring Accuracy in Bitumen Test Results: A Practical Guide to Avoiding Common Mistakes - Dr. Ahmed Faheem, Associate Professor, Khalifa University
Topic – From Durability to Sustainability: The Evolving Role of Bitumen Binders - Dr. Haider Ibrahim, Postdoctoral Fellow,
Khalifa University
Topic – Short-Term Savings vs Long-Term Costs: Why Procurement Must Embrace the Full Life Cycle of Asphalt - Dr. Waleed Abdelaziz Zeiada, Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Sharjah
Topic – Advancing Asphalt Binder and Mix Specifications in the UAE: Unlocking Innovation Toward Sustainable and Resilient Pavements
