Amman:The 38th International Technical Conference and Exhibition of the Arab Fertilizer Association (AFA) is set to take place in Amman from November 3 to 5. Sponsored by the Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC), the event will open on Tuesday under the theme "Beyond Production The Fertilizer Industry Transformation Summit."
According to Jordan News Agency, representatives from over 30 Arab and foreign countries are expected to attend the conference. The event will feature 24 technical experts and specialists, alongside more than 30 exhibiting companies that represent global leaders in fertilizer technology, supplies, and advanced industrial solutions.
The conference occurs amid significant changes in the global fertilizer industry, with producers focusing on enhancing industrial processes, production efficiency, added value, and reducing carbon emissions. Technology and artificial intelligence are increasingly used to boost operational performance and competitiveness.
Attendees will include executives, leading fertilizer companies, and manufacturers of nitrogen, phosphate, and potash fertilizers, as well as experts, researchers, and research and development institutions. The event aims to provide an international platform for exchanging expertise, reviewing technical developments, and discussing the industry's future.
The technical program will include sessions on chemical catalyst technologies, process development, and value chain efficiency in phosphate fertilizer production. Other topics will cover operational efficiency, asset reliability, smart maintenance, plant rehabilitation strategies, and energy and resource efficiency.
Additional sessions will focus on applications of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, advanced process control systems, data integration, cybersecurity, and digital solutions to enhance operational and production efficiency.
The program will also address process safety management, risk assessment, emergency response, regulatory compliance, low-carbon processes, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage applications. It will examine global fertilizer market developments, international trade trends, input, energy and logistics costs, sustainability requirements, and strategies to boost industry efficiency and competitiveness.
The exhibition will showcase over 30 companies presenting the latest in fertilizer technologies, equipment, products, and production supplies, as well as advanced industrial solutions. Participants will have the opportunity to explore modern technical applications, seek cooperation and partnership opportunities, and exchange expertise.
JPMC's sponsorship underscores its commitment to supporting and advancing the fertilizer industry, aligning with technical and industrial changes, and fostering knowledge exchange. These initiatives contribute to strengthening Jordan's role in the regional and international fertilizer sector.