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AIMCT Conference 2026: Asset Integrity Maintenance corrosion & Turnaround Conference

AIMCT Conference 2026 is the flagship evolution of the acclaimed AIM Series, which has run successfully in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Nigeria. Now hosted in Al Khobar, it unites the domains of Asset Integrity, Shutdowns, Turnaround Execution, Digital Transformation, and ESG.

Unlike conventional compliance-led conferences, the AIMCT Conference 2026 delivers strategic keynotes from industry leaders, high-impact technical presentations, simulation-based learning sessions, Tech Arena product showcases, and executive podcast recordings that extend post-event influence.

Overview

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Keynote Speaker

Dr. Abdelgader Abdelgalil
Chief Engineer
SABIC Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Technical Committee Members

Mr. Hesham Khalifah Al-Subait
Process Safety SME / Leader
Saudi Aramco
Mr. Oscar Salazar
Engineering Consultant
Non-Metallic Engineering Division
CONSULTING SERVICES DEPARTMENT (CSD)
Saudi Aramco
Mr. Ziyad Abulhamayel
Board Director, Chairman & CEO – GCE Consulting, Former Executive Director
SABIC
Dr. Abdelgader Abdelgalil
Chief Engineer
SABIC Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Mr. Mohammed A. Albrahimi
Inspection Manager
SABIC
Mr. Mohammed Al Ghamdi
Executive VP Manufacturing
NAMA Chemical Company
Mr. Amro Hassanein
Staff Inspection Engineer
Advanced Petrochemical Company
Dr. Hanan Farhat (PhD)
Technical Manager – Asset Life Optimization
Wood PLC
Mr. Ahmed Saeed
Senior System Integrity Manager
Marafiq
Mr. Ali Al-Harbi
Senior Project and Process Technology Engineer
S-Chem
Mr. Mohamed Hafez Metwally
Lead Rotating Equipment Reliability and Condition Monitoring
SASREF

Speakers

Mr. Oscar Salazar
Engineering Consultant
Non-Metallic Engineering Division
CONSULTING SERVICES DEPARTMENT (CSD)
Saudi Aramco
Mr. Ziyad Abulhamayel
Board Director, Chairman & CEO – GCE Consulting, Former Executive Director
SABIC
Dr. Abdelgader Abdelgalil
Chief Engineer
SABIC Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Mr. Mohammed Al Ghamdi
Executive VP Manufacturing
NAMA Chemical Company
Mr. Hamzah Al Enaizan
Technical Director
NAMA Chemicals
Dr. Hanan Farhat (PhD)
Technical Manager – Asset Life Optimization
Wood PLC
Mr. Ali Al-Harbi
Senior Project and Process Technology Engineer
S-Chem
Mr. Mohamed Hafez Metwally
Lead Rotating Equipment Reliability and Condition Monitoring
SASREF
Mr. Mohammed Al‑Qarni
Reliability Engineering Manager
Saudi Chevron Phillips Company (S‑Chem)
Mr. Yahya G. Asiri
Manager , Production Planning & Scheduling, Business Planning & Supply Chain
Tasnee
Mr. Husam Al-Dossary
Project Quality Manager
Saudi Aramco

The Conversations That Will
Shape the Industry Start Here.

Explore the sessions, speakers, and strategic themes driving this year's most important gathering.

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Series Speakers

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Dr. Aiyad Gannan
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Eng Technology
College of Engineering & Technology
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Mr. Hamza Alam
Operations Lead Middle East
Abyss Solutions
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Dr. Mohammed Alghazal
CEO
Noor Energies
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Mr. Mustafa Aziz
Integrity Engineer & Executive Director
Visual Planner
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Mr. Taner Serter
Asset Integrity Principal Engineer
Sadara Chemical Company
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Mr. Partha Sanyal
Support Manager, Protective & Marine Coatings
Jotun Paints Qatar
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Mr. Uboud Al-Ghamdi - EMBA
Senior Manager Turnaround & Major Maintenance
SABIC
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Mr. Shaiq Bashir
Sr. Engineer Instrument | Maintenance
QAFCO
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Mr. Ir. Ts. Mazri Mohd Ali
Senior General Manager, Production & Operations Management
PETRONAS
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Mr. Perrie Roy Paul Anin
Head of Asset Integrity Management (AIM) - Production & Operations Management (POM), Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM)
PETRONAS
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Mr. Narayanan Chidambaram
Head of Project Engineering Pod
PETRONAS
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Mr. Anil Kumar Malik, PMP
Turnaround and Project Management Strategist
PETRONAS
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Mr. Srikanth V Sura, CMRP
Senior Reliability and Asset Management
Petronas Carigali, Malaysia
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Ts. Sharifah Zaida Nurlisha Syed Ibrahim
President
Malaysian Oil & Gas Energy Engineering Council (MOGEC)
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Dr. Ambrose G. Corray
Vice President, InfoTech & Digitalisation
Hibiscus Petroleum
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Mr. Ir. Ts. Zulkifli Zainon
Lead Engineer, Asset Integrity
Mubadala Energy
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Mr. Khairul Azizat Johari
Head of Facility Management Department
Johor Port Berhad
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Mr. Tengku Shahru
Pipeline Specialist
Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad
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Mr. Victor Festival Fredoline Sikain
Acting Chief Research Officer / Associate Director
Institute for Development Studies (Sabah)

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Workshops

Event Features

Keynote Presentations & Fireside Chats

Top-level insights from GCC energy leaders, integrity champions, and turnaround specialists — framing the future of industrial resilience.

Tactical Presentations & Panels

24 powerful, case-based presentations across Integrity and Turnarounds.
4 executive panels tackling capital discipline, contractor governance, and ESG integration.

Technology Arena

Live demonstrations showcasing predictive AI tools, self-healing coatings, IoT wearables, shutdown planning software, and integrity data dashboards.

Executive Podcast Studio

Live recordings with keynote speakers, panelists, and innovators — captured and shared post-event for extended impact.

Key Topics and Sessions

Risk-Based Inspection & Predictive Integrity Models
Turnaround Readiness Metrics & Planning Excellence
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) & Smart Coating Advances
AI-Enabled Shutdown Scheduling & Forecasting
Digital Twins & Operational Intelligence Dashboards
Supply Chain Strategy for Turnaround Success

Claim Your Spot Among Industry Leaders.

AIMCT Conference 2026 will spotlight cutting-edge technologies, forward-thinking strategies, and real-world case studies that are shaping the future of asset management.

Who Should Attend

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Why Sponsor

Get the experience to
  • Dominate the regional conversation on execution excellence
  • Host workshops and thought leadership sessions
  • Demo innovations directly to buyers, operators, and EPCs
  • Capture executive attention via podcast, panel, and arena exposure
  • Build trust, visibility, and high-value relationships

Sponsors & Partners

Exhibitor

Series Sponsors & Partners