Conference Agenda 2026
The STOT Saudi 2026 program reflects the operational realities of large-scale shutdowns and turnarounds. Shaped by industry practitioners and Executive Committee oversight, the agenda focuses on governance frameworks, execution discipline, asset integrity integration, and the performance metrics that define successful maintenance events. Â
- Date: 28-30 September 2026
- Location King Abdullah Cultural Center, Jubail, KSA
- Attendees 1000+ Industry Professionals
- Speakers 45+ Technical Leaders
- Date: 28-30 September 2026
- Location King Abdullah Cultural Center, Jubail, KSA
- Attendees 1000+ Industry Professionals
- Speakers 45+ Technical Leaders
- 28 Sep Day 1: Monday, September 28th, 2026
- 29 Sep Day 2: Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
- 30 Sep Day 3: Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
Registration, Refreshments & Networking
Welcome Speech by Organizer
Ms. Alina Rizvi | Conference Producer | Energia Middle East
Opening Speech by Conference Chairman
Ibrahim Hadi | General Manager, Operations | SABIC
Thank You Note by Elite Platinum Sponsor
Abis
Industrial Service Growth in Saudi Arabia and the Government Strategy for the Sector
Keynote Speech by Yousef Dhahi | Vice President, Industrial Services | NIDC
Process Safety Leadership
Keynote Presentation by Ziyad Abulhamayel | Board of Director, Chairman and CEO at GCE Consulting & Former Executive Director at SABIC
Awards Ceremony
Committee Appreciation Awards
Plaque Distribution for Sponsors
Exhibition Tour & Morning Break
Address by Almuzain Gulf Saudi Contracting Co.
Bajpe Zakria | CEO | Almuzain Gulf Saudi Contracting Co.
Fabrication Of Waste Heat Boiler Tube Bundles (Emergency Restoration Works At Maaden)
Ilamaran Varadha Rajulu | General Manager – Technical | Almuzain Gulf Saudi Contracting Co.
PANEL DISCUSSION: STO Strategy 2030: Are We Planning Turnarounds for Today’s Assets or Tomorrow’s?
Long-term asset strategy, production requirements, reliability and changing operating conditions. PANEL MODERATOR: Dr. Jamal Nayfeh | Dean of the college of Engineering and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering | Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd University PANEL MEMBERS: Abdulaziz Abudawshah | Vice President | Chemanol Khalid Alshammari | Operations Director for the Industrial Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Network | Marafiq Masa Ali Al-Garni | Director, Asset Maintenance Management | SABIC Majed Al Qutaim | Director of Maintenance and Quality Control | MaSa Services Company for Operation and Maintenance (MaSa) Mohammed Saud Al - Subaie | Senior Inspection Manager | SABIC
Prayer Break, Lunch & Networking
From a complex Turnaround to Integrated Intervention Governance and On-Site Service Capability Digital Strategies for Confined Space Safety in High Pressure Turnarounds
Prashant Amrutkar | Corporate HSE Advisor | Expertise Company-Jubail, Saudi Arabia
From a Complex Turnaround to Integrated Intervention Governance
Faisal Mohammed Sawas | Director, Turnaround, Projects & Major Maintenance | HADEED Author: Ahmed Yousif Alfaraj | Senior Manager, Projects, Turnarounds and Major Maintenance | HADEED
Ultrasonic cleaning technology: Faster turnaround, improved performance
Siddharth Pareek | Business Development Manager | ACIC
Mega TA Planning & Readiness
Ahmed Bajandooh | Turnaround Execution Leader | Sankyu
Material Management for GCP T&I Activities: Enhancing Readiness and Performance Monitoring through the OME Weekly Dashboard
Ali Al Omran | Material Coordinator | Aramco
Closing Remarks & Conclusion by Conference Chairman
Networking & End of Day 1
Registration, Refreshments & Networking
Opening Session by Master of Ceremony
Hussah Aldossary | Specialist I, R&D Performance | Tasnee
AI-Powered NDT: Turning Inspection Intelligence into Faster, Safer Turnaround Decisions
Keynote by Mohammed Abufour | Advanced NDT Inspection & Technologies Consultant
PANEL DISCUSSION: The Turnaround Starts Long Before the Shutdown
How Leading Operators Are Shaping STO Strategy, Improving Readiness, Scope Definition & Execution PANEL MODERATOR: Ali Al Hazemi | CEO | Industrial Expertise PANEL MEMBERS: Mohammed Alghamdi | Executive VP Manufacturing | Nama Chemical Company Adel Malki | Global Assets MTC Leader, Centre of Excellence Manufacturing | SABIC Ziyad Abulhamayel | Board of Director, Chairman and CEO at GCE Consulting & Former Executive Director | SABIC Abdulrahman Alfadhel | Former Manager Riyadh Refinery Saudi Aramco and Certified Life Coach
Morning Networking Break
Transforming Turnaround Safety Through Real-Time Gas Intelligence: Moving Beyond Compliance to Proactive Risk Prevention
Hassan AlOmran | Sr. Territory Sales Manager, Saudi Arabia & Kuwait | Honeywell
Successful Phase 03 Turnaround Execution Via The Pit-Stop Approach
Basheer Ismail | Sr. Manager, Central Planning (J/Y) | SABIC Abdullah Mohammed Al-Qarni | Manager, T/A & Major Maintenance | SABIC
Local Valve parts Manufacturing for Faster, More Reliable Turnarounds: The AVV Arabia Value Proposition for Saudi Plants
Gian Matteo Sabeddu | Founder & CEO/Project Lead | AVV Arabia (Joint venture between AVV & Alsamamat Baas Valves)
Lesson learned management process in the context of continuous improvement cycle in turnarounds
Yhanmder Silva | Specialist in Turnaround Planning | PETROKEMYA – SABIC
Prayer Break & Networking Lunch
Baas Valves
Miguel Retolaza | Plant Manager | Baas Valves
New Generation Maintenance & TA Execution – Leveraging the Power of Robotic & AI Technologies
Anthony Joseph | Head – Turnaround Services | Arabian Industries Hariharan Rajasekaran | Senior Operations Manager – Middle East Region | Arabian Industries
Usage of AI, Digital Twins and Latest Technologies in Turnarounds & Shutdowns
Aamir Akhter | AI, Industry 4.0, and Digital Transformation Consultant — Co-Founder | Logigates Technologies
YASREF Refinery Turnaround Management Program
Saad Al-Ghamdi | Operations Foreman | YASREF
Certificate Distribution
Networking & End of Day 2
Registration, Refreshments & Networking
Opening Session by Master of Ceremony
Hussah Aldossary | Specialist I, R&D Performance | Tasnee
Integrating Capital Projects into Turnaround Events: Managing Multiple Projects under One Execution Framework
Turky Al-Dossary | Senior Manager – Turnaround & Major Maintenance | PETROKEMYA – SABIC
Rust to Robust: Advanced Thermoplastic Lining Solutions for Enhanced Corrosion Protection
Mohana Murali Adhyatma Bhattar | Technical Business Development Manager | USTS
Engineering Critical Replacement Components During Shutdowns: A Risk-Based Methodology for Reverse Engineering, Material Equivalency, Local Manufacturing and Technical Qualification
Syed Shadaab | Sales Director & Business Partner | Metalok Industries Hassan Shaikh | Managing Director & Partner | Metalok Industries
Morning Networking Break
When Plans Meet Reality: The Power of Resilient Shutdown Execution
Abdullatif Almussabeh | Human and Organizational Performance Coach and Trainer
Why digital turnarounds still fail to improve performance: Lessons from a Dutch turnaround digitalization case
Jan de Koning | VP Business Development | Cleopatra Enterprise
Root cause analyses of restricted flow and elevated motor load on new ESP models
Ahmad Alghamdi | Water Wells Maintenance Technical Support Supervisor, Utilities & Facilities Services Department (U&FSD) | Aramco
Digital Transformation in Turnaround Management: Lessons from YASREF's 2024 Mega Turnaround
Mostafa Rajab | Crafts Supervisor | YASREF
Certificate Distribution & Closing Remarks by Conference Chairman
Prayer Break, Networking Lunch & End of Conference
Energia’s Event Lineup
