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Fri 12
15:30h
Conference | Side Events Other

Advancing towards Maintenance 4.0 in the Chemical Industry

Manuel Járrega Domínguez
Manuel Járrega Domínguez Schneider Electric Advanced Process Control EMEA Business Leader Moderator
Juan Luis Rodríguez Cuevas
Juan Luis Rodríguez Cuevas Intero Integrity Services Spain, S.L Industrial Services Technician Speaker
José Javier Leandro Gómez
José Javier Leandro Gómez Intero Integrity Services Spain, S.L. Country Manager Spain & Portugal Speaker
Gerard Fernández Curell
Gerard Fernández Curell Engidi, S.L General Manager Speaker
Amelia Pastor Mas
Amelia Pastor Mas Takasago International Chemicals (Europe), S.A. Assistant to the Engineering and Maintenance Department Speaker
Alba Crespo Gallego
Alba Crespo Gallego Minsait Business Consulting Industry 4.0 Specialist Consultant Speaker
Francisco Hernández López
Francisco Hernández López Minsait Business Consulting Industry Partner Speaker
Iván Cid Gallego
Iván Cid Gallego AIRFAL INTERNATIONAL Head of Innovation Speaker

#maintenance4.0

2026-06-02 15:30 2026-06-02 18:15 Europe/Madrid Advancing towards Maintenance 4.0 in the Chemical Industry Technology is rapidly evolving towards Industry 4.0. This is already impacting new possible applications to move forward with the Maintenance 4.0 revolution. This session will present topics ranging from new processes in chemical plants to the connected worker, autonomous maintenance supervision, and OEE improvements in chemical plants. In short, a session to better understand how we can evolve our chemical plants towards Maintenance 4.0.

3:30 p.m. Welcome and presentation of the technical session
3:45 p.m. Optimisation of the shutdown process of a chemical reactor: removal of residual benzene through hot-stripping and subsequent accelerated cooling
4:15 p.m. From PPE to data: the connected worker in ATEX environments
4:45 p.m. OEE improvement techniques in a chemical synthesis plant
5:15 p.m. Autonomous supervision of industrial facilities. Strategy and success stories
5:45 p.m. ntelligence applied to ATEX lighting in the Chemical Industry for predictive maintenance, safety, and energy savings

6:15 p.m. Half-day summary

6:20 p.m. Farewell coffee

Press Area: Auditorium
Tue 2
15:30h - 18:15h Press Area: Auditorium Public access
09:30h
Conference | Side Events Other

BEQUINOR: Seminar on Industrial Safety in Chemical and Energy Storage

2026-06-02 09:30 2026-06-02 14:30 Europe/Madrid BEQUINOR: Seminar on Industrial Safety in Chemical and Energy Storage

Registration and Accreditation
09:30 – 10:00 h


Institutional Opening
10:00 – 10:10 h

Xavier Roca Ramon, Director General of Industry, Department of Business and Labour, Government of Catalonia


BEQUINOR’s Role in Industrial Safety
10:10 – 10:15 h

Rosa Sánchez Torres, Director of BEQUINOR


Block I – Safety in Chemical Storage Facilities
10:15 – 11:30 h


Preview of the New RAPQ Guide
10:15 – 10:30 h

Speaker: Braulio de Lucas Ranera, Head of Department, General Subdirectorate for Quality and Industrial Safety, Ministry of Industry and Tourism


Amendment of the RAPQ to Align with the New RSCIEI Regulation
10:30 – 11:30 h

Speaker: Marceliano Herrero Sinovas, Head of Industry, Trade and Economy Service of Valladolid. Regional Government of Castile and León


Coffee Break and Networking
11:30 – 12:00 h


Block II – Safety in Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
12:00 – 13:00 h


Risks and Fire Protection for BESS Energy Storage Systems
12:00 – 12:40 h

Speaker: Luis Sánchez Fuentes, Special Hazards Managing Director, Engineered Fire Piping


BEQUINOR Guide: Safety Measures for BESS Systems
12:40 – 13:00 h

Speaker: Carolina García Bailo, General Manager, DENIOS


Block III – Safety in Hydrogen Storage Facilities
13:00 – 14:00 h


BEQUINOR’s Hydrogen Storage Safety Guide
13:00 – 13:20 h

Speaker: Rosario Trimiño García, Engineering Division, INERCO


Risk Analysis Tools Applied to Hydrogen Storage Facilities
13:20 – 13:40 h

Speaker: Victoria Iglesias Muñoz, Senior Energy Transition Specialist, DEKRA Advisory & Training


Practical Application of the Guide: Real Examples in Industrial Storage Facilities
13:40 – 14:00 h

Speaker: Carlos Pinet Blanco, Compressed Gases Operations Engineer, Nippon Sanso España


Round Table and Open Discussion
14:00 – 14:30 h

Session for questions and discussion on all topics covered, with participation from public administration representatives and industry experts.


Paid event.

More information and registration are available through the following link.

CC3. ROOM 3.12
Tue 2
09:30h - 14:30h CC3. ROOM 3.12 Pre-registration for the congress
16:30h
Roundtable | Smart Chemistry Other

Smart Talent: professionals who will transform the chemical industry in the service of society

Carlos  Negro
Carlos Negro FORO QUÍMICA Y SOCIEDAD President Moderator
Juan Antonio  Madrid
Juan Antonio Madrid CENTRO DE REFERENCIA NACIONAL DE QUÍMICA DE CARTAGENA Director Speaker
Ana Montenegro
Ana Montenegro REPSOL Senior Manager of Learning in the Talent, Culture and Transformation Department Speaker
Antonio Fajardo
Antonio Fajardo FEPIQ President Speaker
Rafael van Grieken
Rafael van Grieken Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Professor of Chemical Engineering Speaker

2026-06-02 16:30 2026-06-02 17:30 Europe/Madrid Smart Talent: professionals who will transform the chemical industry in the service of society Experts from different fields will share their views on the skills and qualifications needed to address the transition, the professional profiles currently in demand within the industry, and the personal and professional capabilities required to meet the ambitions of the Green Deal in strategic and priority sectors such as the chemical industry. Smart Chemistry
Tue 2
16:30h - 17:30h Smart Chemistry Public access
10:00h
Conference | Side Events AI and digital transformation Other

Industry 4.0 Forum – Advanced Robotics and AI in the Chemical Industry: What Is Real Today and What Will Come Tomorrow

Francesc Cortés
Francesc Cortés LEITAT Technological Center Senior robotics researcher Speaker
Victoria Salguero
Victoria Salguero PAL Robotics Product Marketing Speaker
Albert Romagosa
Albert Romagosa Dow Global Improvement Leader Speaker
Raúl Suárez
Raúl Suárez Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) Research Supervisor Speaker
Sebastià Elias
Sebastià Elias ACCIÓ Analysis and Detection of Technological Opportunities Speaker
Carles Soler
Carles Soler Think UPC / GT Robòtica / GT IA Business Development Moderator

#Engineering, #ExpoquimiaEIC, #forumI40, #industry40

2026-06-02 10:00 2026-06-02 12:00 Europe/Madrid Industry 4.0 Forum – Advanced Robotics and AI in the Chemical Industry: What Is Real Today and What Will Come Tomorrow The emergence of artificial intelligence and new generations of robots, especially humanoid robotics, is pointing to future changes in industrial processes. The chemical industry, due to its operational complexity, safety requirements, and need for efficiency, becomes an especially complex environment where the pros and cons of these technologies must be evaluated while they have not yet reached sufficient maturity. This session will examine what is already a reality in plants and processes — robotics, intelligent automation, and data-driven systems — and what the next technological waves are, particularly humanoid robotics or autonomous systems. A session to understand the trends and opportunities that may — or may not — come with the application of AI in robotics.

CC3. ROOM 3.14
Tue 2
10:00h - 12:00h CC3. ROOM 3.14 Pre-registration for the congress
16:00h
Congress | Mediterranean Congress on Chemical Engineering (MeCCE) Other

Sustainability Matters: The Planet sets the Agenda – MeCCE Plenary Conference

Cristina Alonso Alija
Cristina Alonso Alija Newlink, The World Bank and IQS Advisory Member Speaker

#circulareconomy, #corporateresponsibility, #geopoliticaluncertainty, #resourceefficiency, #sustainability

2026-06-02 16:00 2026-06-02 17:30 Europe/Madrid Sustainability Matters: The Planet sets the Agenda – MeCCE Plenary Conference
In the early twenties, sustainability moved to the center of global agendas, with governments and companies committing to cut emissions, use resources more efficiently and mitigate climate, biodiversity and human-rights risks. Financial institutions pushed for evidence of action, and new regulations accelerated disclosure.
Today, geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, energy constraints and the rise of AI have shifted attention, while changes in reporting rules have slowed momentum. Yet this moment may be critical: this lecture will explore whether acting now through circularity, resource efficiency and smarter design can drive innovation, competitiveness and solutions that meet planetary needs.
CC3. ROOM 3.11
Tue 2
16:00h - 17:30h CC3. ROOM 3.11 Pre-registration for the congress

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