FFC International Conference on Future Operations for Research and Green Environment (FORGE-2026)

Innovation, Technology & Sustainable Manufacturing

13–14 October 2026
GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, Pakistan

Partnered with MDPI for Publication

Conference Overview

FORGE-2026 is a national conference organized by the Department of Chemical Engineering at GIK Institute, in partnership with Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC). It brings together researchers, engineers, industry leaders, and students to advance industrial sustainability, technological innovation, and academia–industry collaboration across Pakistan’s process industries — fertilizers, chemicals, energy, and manufacturing.

The conference is built around one goal: closing the gap between what gets published in research and what actually gets implemented on the plant floor. Sessions, case studies, and technology showcases are all selected with that in mind.

Conference Objectives

FORGE-2026 aims to:

Strengthen capacity building in sustainability, climate change, process safety, and occupational health.
Promote academia–industry collaboration for solving real-world industrial challenges.
Foster long-term research partnerships between universities and industry.
Accelerate innovation in clean energy, green hydrogen, and industrial decarbonization.
Showcase emerging technologies, industrial best practices, and successful case studies.
Support Pakistan’s transition towards sustainable and resource-efficient industrial development.

Conference Themes

Original research papers, industrial case studies, technology innovations, and poster presentations are invited in (but not limited to) the following thematic areas:

Track 1: Industrial Decarbonization & Climate Action

Low-carbon fertilizer and chemical production
Industrial decarbonization pathways
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)
Energy efficiency and process optimization
Net-zero manufacturing
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Carbon footprint assessment
Blue and Green Ammonia technologies

Track 2: Clean Energy, Hydrogen & Energy Transition

Green hydrogen production and utilization
Renewable energy integration
Sustainable industrial energy systems
Hydrogen technologies and fuel switching
Sustainable cooling and HVAC
Energy storage technologies
Future fuels
Techno-economic assessment of clean energy systems

Track 3: ESG, Circular Economy & Sustainable Manufacturing

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Industrial carbon accounting
Circular economy
Waste valorization
Resource recovery
Sustainable finance
Water stewardship
Sustainable manufacturing practices

Track 4: Industrial Innovation, Safety & Operational Excellence

Process Safety Management (PSM)
Risk assessment and hazard analysis
Industry 4.0 and digital transformation
Artificial Intelligence in process industries
Smart manufacturing
Operational excellence
Industrial innovation
Leadership for sustainable industrial transformation

Presentation Categories

FORGE-2026 welcomes submissions in the following categories:

Oral Presentations (Full-Length Papers or Extended Abstracts)
- Full Length Paper or Industrial Case Study Presentations
Poster Presentations
Technology Innovation Presentations

Accepted papers and abstracts will be included in the official conference publications in accordance with the conference publication policy.

Conference Highlights

Participants will benefit from:

International keynote lectures
Distinguished invited talks from academia and industry
Peer-reviewed technical sessions
Industry case study presentations
Technology Innovation Showcase
Student Poster Competition
Industry exhibition and networking
Panel discussions on future industrial technologies
Research collaboration opportunities
Best Paper, Best Poster, and Technology Innovation Awards

Who Should Attend?

FORGE-2026 welcomes participation from:

Industry professionals and engineers
University faculty and researchers
Scientists and R&D professionals
PhD, MS, and undergraduate students
Government organizations
Regulatory authorities
ESG and sustainability practitioners
Entrepreneurs and startups
Technology providers
International collaborators and development partners

Venue & Accommodation

AHA Auditorium
GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology
Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

The GIK Institute offers world-class conference facilities, modern lecture halls, advanced audiovisual support, guest house accommodation for invited speakers and industry delegates, and hostel accommodation for registered student participants.

Organized By

Department of Chemical Engineering
GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology

In collaboration and support of:

Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC)

Contact Us

Conference Secretariat at GIK Institute – FORGE-2026

Convener
Dr. Khurram Imran Khan

Co-Convener
Dr. Ahsan Jalal

Conference Email: che.events@giki.edu.pk

General Inquiries: dche@giki.edu.pk

Watsapp # +92 309 5203821

Collaborators

Dr. Abhishek Dutta — Department of Chemical Engineering — Izmir Institute of Technology

Mr. Mohammad Ilyas — Head of Green Fuels — Hapag-Lloyd AG

Mgr. Petr Ashcheulov — Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences

Dr Piotr Sebastian Skrzypacz & Engr Qaiser Abbas — School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence — Nazarbayev University

Dr. Murid Hussain —Faculty of Engineering —Muscat University

Dr. Usman Saeed & Dr Aqeel Ahmed — Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering — King Abdulaziz University

Prof. Atsushi Urakawa — Department of Chemical Engineering — Delft University of Technology

Mr Ali Abdullah — Regional Sales Manager — Axens Group

FFC International Conference on Future Operations for Research and Green Environment