16th China Petroleum and Chemical International Conference (CPCIC) will be held from October 22 to 24, 2025 at the Ningbo International Conference and Exhibition Center. As China’s most influential and high-level annual event in the petroleum and chemical industry, it is hosted by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) in collaboration with international consulting firms and local governments. With a forward-looking theme of “Decoding the New Growth,” the conference will explore global economic shifts, green petrochemicals, circular economy, advanced materials, digital transformation, and sustainable development. CPCIC brings together top executives and experts for strategic dialogue, industry foresight, and international cooperation aimed at advancing innovation and high-quality growth in the sector.
Important Link: CPCIC 2024 Manual
Range of Exhibition
- Low-Carbon Transition & Sustainability:
From carbon footprint seminars to the Sustainable Development Summit (sponsored by LG Chem), sessions emphasized green technologies, lifecycle management, and regulatory responses like the EU CBAM and battery laws.
- Innovation & Advanced Materials:
Conferences on green petrochemicals, new materials, AI in industry, and circular plastics showcased breakthroughs reshaping manufacturing and resource use.
- International Cooperation & Investment:
Forums like the Southeast Asia Production Capacity Cooperation session highlighted cross-border industrial partnerships under the Belt and Road Initiative.
- Female Leadership & DEI:
The CPCIC Female Leadership Conference spotlighted women leaders driving sustainability and diversity in the sector.
- Future Competitiveness:
The plenary and Mayors’ Forums focused on forging new competitive advantages amid global transitions through policy, capital, and industrial synergies.
- Global Market Insights:
Detailed discussions on crude, naphtha, biodiesel, fertilizers, and more reflected shifting dynamics in global chemical markets and supply chains.
Target Audience
Industry executives, investment institutions, technical experts, sustainability officers, international consultants, petrochemical engineers, R&D professionals, M&A advisors, policy analysts, and corporate strategists