On May 28 and May 29, 2026, Japan Petrochemical Industry Association (JPCA) will hold the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference (APIC) in Fukuoka, Japan. APIC is the largest international conference of the chemical industry in Asia that is an excellent platform of business networking for industry professionals and senior managements, with over 1,500 participants from the petrochemical and related industries from over 40 countries around the world. We will lead the discussion to co-create a sustainable tomorrow of the chemical industry.
Date : May 28 – May 29, 2026
Venue : Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk, Fukuoka City, Japan
Organized by : Japan Petrochemical Industry Association (JPCA)
Official Website : https://apic2026.jp
Registration and exhibit booth: from Jan 14, 2026 please check the Official Website for the details
Why APIC?
APIC is an excellent platform of business networking for industry professionals and senior managements to:
-Share valuable information surrounding the industry — including oil, gas, global affairs, climate change
-Facilitate exchange of business trends, including market conditions in each country, product needs
-Discuss key challenges — including overcapacity, diversification of feedstock, contribution for sustainable society
(e.g., carbon neutrality, recycling).
Through the discussions, participants share awareness among participants, deepen understanding, and identify future direction through dialogue and discussion.
Join us in Fukuoka for APIC2026, where chemistry connects people, ideas, and innovation to build a brighter future.
Let’s celebrate the power of chemistry across industries, borders, and generations to shape a sustainable tomorrow.
Conference Theme: “United by Chemistry for a Sustainable Tomorrow″
-The theme highlights our commitment to co-create a sustainable future through the power of chemistry.
- Promote Co-creation across industries, borders, and generations for expanding the possibilities of chemistry
- Power of Chemistry contributes to making innovations for a bright future
- Sustainable Tomorrow, where we revisit the significance and the importance of the chemical industry
Introduction of APIC
- APIC is the largest international conference of the chemical industry in Asia with over 1,500 participants from the petrochemical and related industries from over 40 countries around the world.
- It originated from EAPIC (East Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference), which was founded in 1979. In the year 2000, the founding members of EAPIC decided to open its membership to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India (from 2004) as the petrochemical industries developed in Southeast Asia. The conference was renamed APIC and hosted by member countries on a rotational basis.
