Chemical Week, Indian Chemical Council, and Chemical & Petrochemical Manufacturers Association Present Vision 2020: Growth Opportunities for India's Chemical Industry.

Nikhil Meswani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries to Keynote

NEW YORK -- As the world's attention is focused on the global economic crisis, the Indian chemical industry focuses its attention on its Vision 2020 at the Second India Chemical Industry Outlook, presented by Chemical Week, the Indian Chemical Council (ICC), and Chemical & Petrochemical Manufacturers Association (CPMA). The event will be held April 22-23, 2009 at the JW Marriott in Mumbai, India.

India plans to develop the country's chemical industry by 2020 and attract investment present spectacular opportunities for companies to grow with the burgeoning Indian population and economy. Now, more than ever, companies need to find out where and how they strategically fit into India's growth plans, and how they can successfully navigate the treacherous waters of this economic storm.

The conference keynote session, presented by Nikhil Meswani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries, will focus specifically on the Indian role in the chemical industry. The conference will then shift gears to focus on the Indian government's Vision 2020 including what the components of the plan are and what the practical impact on the development of India's chemical industry will be.

"We are delighted to partner once again with ICC and CPMA," said Lyn Tattum, Publisher and Group Vice President, Chemical Week. "After a successful launch in 2008, we are eagerly anticipating an event just as, if not more, successful than last year. Attendees last year included a great mix of CEOs, local Indian companies and international participants. We expect the same diversity this year."

At the event, participants can network with and hear from senior Indian government officials and CEOs from major international companies. Topics to be discussed include an update on the special investment zones, the status of major petrochemical complexes planned, what opportunities exist in the fine chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors, developments in biofules and bio-based products, how the industry is addressing infrastructure and logistical challenges, and more.

At the event, participants can network with and hear from senior Indian government officials and CEOs from major international companies. Topics to be discussed include an update on the special investment zones, the status of major petrochemical complexes planned, what opportunities exist in the fine chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors, developments in biofules and bio-based products, how the industry is addressing infrastructure and logistical challenges, and more.

The Second India Chemical Industry Outlook is the only chemical conference in India organized specifically to address a broad range of issues impacting the industry. Nova Chemicals is the Silver Sponsor of the conference, to be held April 22-23, 2009 at the JW Marriott in Mumbai, India.

For the latest event information and to register, please call [phone] or visit www.chemweek.com/india09. For speaking opportunities, please contact Peck Sim at [e-mail]. For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please contact Dana Carey at [e-mail] or [phone].

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