--- title: Join us at ADIPEC 2021 date: 2021-11-01T11:20:00+00:00 author: Joanne Hennigan canonical_url: "https://kentplc.com/news-insights/join-us-at-adipec-2021" section: Blog --- 01 Nov 2021 Events & Awards # Join us at ADIPEC 2021 ![News Join Us Adipec copy]() ### **ADIPEC**, 15 – 19 November, Abu Dhabi Hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), ADIPEC is the world’s most influential meeting place where oil, gas and energy companies and professionals will convene in-person, safely and securely, to engage and identify the opportunities that will unlock new value in an evolving energy landscape. We are delighted to participate in-person at ADIPEC to showcase Kent and our extended capabilities and connect with current and new clients and partners to explore how we can continue to support the drive towards a cleaner energy future. Over the four days, the conference programmes provide both strategic and technical insights as more than 1,000 leading Ministers, CEOs, policy makers and influencers will debate and share their insights on the latest developments that shape the industry across the strategic programme and over 800 technical experts from around the world, deliver 127 sessions. Running in parallel to the conference programme, the exhibition will provide opportunities for buyers and sellers to meet, learn, network, do business and discover new products, solutions and technologies. **Are you attending Adipec and want to meet our team or attend one of our sessions? Monday 15 November 2021, 14:00 – 15:50 **Presentation:** The Refinery of the Future in a Carbon Efficient World **Downstream** Technical Conference: Setting the scene: Showcasing Global Trends in the Downstream Industry Luigi Crolla, Principal Process Engineer & SME (Gasification, Synfuels, Hydrogen) will present his paper on how the refining and petrochemical industries can successfully transition into lower carbon operations and implement new sustainable and circular economy strategies. Please join the panel as we explore the key drivers for this transition to a greener economy and the opportunities it can present. [Downstream Technical Programme (adipec.com)](https://www.adipec.com/conferences/downstream-technical-programme/) Tuesday 16 November 2021, 14:00 – 15:30 **Presentation:** Offshore Structure Specific Performance Targets **ADIPEC Technical Conference:** Session: 065. OFFSHORE AND MARINE: Offshore Structural Engineering and Case Studies Mohamed Atia, Asset Integrity Team Leader, will present a technical paper on why assessing the structural integrity of offshore assets to standards, such as API, are not applicable to the Arabian gulf region and how offshore operators can develop the Extreme Environmental Hazard Curves that enables setting a structure specific acceptance criteria considering the structure’s importance from a life safety, environmental impact and business risk perspective. Join us through this session to learn more on the approach and insights on how it led to considerable cost savings when applied. [Technical Conference Programme (adipec.com)](https://www.adipec.com/conferences/technical-conference-programme/) Wednesday 17 November 2021, 12:30 – 13:30 **Panel:** Hydrogen: the fuel of the future? **ADIPEC Strategic Conference:** Building the energy company of the future: new business models and investment flows John Kent, Chief Energy Transition Officer, will join the panel session exploring the viability of hydrogen as the fuel of the future. A must-attend session for attendees looking to understand more about the opportunities that hydrogen presents, and the factors that will shape demand for this energy source in the medium-term. [John Kent (adipec.com)](https://www.adipec.com/conferences/strategic-speakers-2021/john-kent/) [Strategic Conference (adipec.com)](https://www.adipec.com/conferences/strategic-conference/) Wednesday 17 November 2021, 13:30 – 14:30 **Panel:** The competition for new talent: how to stay relevant in today’s energy industry **ADIPEC Strategic Conference:** Building the energy company of the future: new business models and investment flows John Gilley, CEO, will join a panel of peers to discuss how company today can stay relevant during a time when pressing economic challenges and evolving social concerns are changing the nature of the workforce in all industries. The discussion will explore how energy companies of today can attract, hire and keep the right talent, and what this will mean for the evolution of energy companies. [Strategic Conference (adipec.com)](https://www.adipec.com/conferences/strategic-conference/) Thursday 18 November 2021, 14:20 – 15:20 **Panel:** Refocusing DEI strategies: thriving as an equitable organisation in a time of change **ADIPEC Forum for Diversity, equity and inclusion** Danie de Kock, Vice President HR Operations, will join a panel of peers to review how the pandemic is shaping the new normal for working, and what this means for the industry’s workforce in the coming years. The session will address a number of critical issues shaped by the pandemic such as flexible working environments, supporting monitories and dual career households in addition to cyber security. 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