15–17 September 2025
Istanbul, Türkiye
Downstream Conference15–17 September 2025
Unlocking the Full Potential of Today’s Assets
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Welcome to IDW – Downstream Conference
With 25 years of history, IDW is one of the longest-running and most respected technical refining and petrochemical conferences in Europe.
With refining and petrochemical margins under increasing pressure, the need for flexible, efficient, and reliable operations is a must.
IDW 2025 will centre discussions on the key areas that directly impact performance and profitability, ensuring that today’s assets remain resilient and competitive.
Key Focus Area:
- Asset Optimisation
- Approaches to increasing operational flexibility, optimising assets and navigating the complexities of feedstock variability and market dynamics.
- Quick Wins: Enhancing Energy
Efficiency
- Strategies for improving energy, operational and process efficiency in existing refineries and petrochemical facilities.
- AI &
Digitalisation Solutions
- Harnessing advanced data analytics, AI, and digital twin technologies to enhance real-time decision-making and predictive maintenance.
- Technology Solutions: Processes &
Catalysts
- Innovations in processes and catalysts that drive process improvements, enhance product yields, and reduce emissions.
- Refining & Petrochemical
Integration
- Exploring new synergies to produce high value products.
2025 Advisory Meeting Takeaways Report
Meeting held on the 25th March 2025
Highlights and key takeaways from the 90 minute discussion
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We are calling for abstracts in the following areas:
- Asset Optimisation
- Quick Wins: Enhancing Energy Efficiency
- AI & Digitalisation Solutions
- Technology Solutions: Processes & Catalysts
- Refining & Petrochemical Integration
- Industry Challenges - Remaining Competitive & Resilient
Case studies and practical examples of technology application and implementation will be favoured!
Who Attends IDW?
Technology Innovators
Leading Licensors
Solution Providers
Technical Management
Leading Consultants
Why is IDW the event where EFFECTIVE NETWORKING truly happens?
IDW fosters meaningful connections by featuring:
Targeted Audience
Engage exclusively with downstream professionals, decision-makers, and technically proficient individuals
Optimal Audience Size
With approximately 200 delegates, you’ll have ample opportunities to connect with the contacts that matter most to you without getting lost in a crowd
Balanced Participation
Enjoy a well-balanced ratio of end-users and solution providers for a holistic networking experience
Unforgettable Networking Events
Experience memorable events that facilitate genuine interactions and long-lasting relationships
Highlights from Warsaw
A huge thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and delegates who attended IDW 2024 in September in Warsaw.
We were delighted to see many familiar and new faces join us, and contribute to its success to increase the longevity of the downstream sector and help the industry maximise its production and operational potential.
2024 Post-Event Report
23rd–25th September 2024 | Warsaw, PolandA comprehensive report of all the lessons learned during the event
Download NowTestimonials
The event is a great arena for sharing technology and thoughts. Also a killer lead generation event!
David White, Global Events Director, COGNITE
I have been participating in IDW conferences for about 10 years. A high level of organization, the opportunity to get information about new trends in the industry, future challenges, communicate with the leaders of powerful companies and generally have a good time.
Yurii Holych, Chief Engineer, Deputy Director, UKRATATNAFTA
Friendly staff, great experience, customer oriented, amazing problem solving. Good mood and fantastic event!
Filippo Pellacani, Principal Account Manager, HONEYWELL UOP
Good mix of participants with strong strategic and technology focus within presentations.
Christoph Hauber, Senior Scientist, Research and Development Solutions, hte
Great organized event with many useful information.
Zuzana Bryndzová, Technology Developer, SLOVNAFT
Amazing experience, great job!
Farid Aliyev, Business Development Specialist, SOCAR
It was a great opportunity to hear the different perspectives of the future of our industry and collaborate on future opportunities.
Luke Juist, Industry Director, VALVTECHNOLOGIES
Very technical and interesting conference.
Daria Frączak, Scientific Director, CLARITER
Best experience with networking.
Hubert Kowalczyk, Project Manager Investment and Development Projects Analysis Department, ORLEN
Excellent forum for technical and industry exchange.
Jose de Barros, Chief Decarbonization Officer, LUMMUS TECHNOLOGY
“Great opportunity to Network with experts and leaders.
Jakub Krajewski, Project Manager Development Projects and Market Analysis Team, ORLEN
Only positive reviews and emotions. There is already a traditionally high level of organization and a high concentration of key industry topics, interesting people and opinions.
Volodymyr Chornovolenko, Head of Production Department, UKRTATNAFTA
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