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MEICA 2022
A taster of what’s to come at the third edition of the Middle East Instrumentation, Cybersecurity & Automation (MEICA) conference and showcase in Dubai
EME Outlook (EO): Firstly, could you briefly introduce us to MEICA 2022?
Romin Matthew, Director (RM):
MEICA, now in its 3rd edition, is the Middle East’s premier conference and showcase dedicated to Instrumentation Control, Industrial Cybersecurity and Process Automation, supported and led by experts from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), Sadara Chemical Company, Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh), Saudi Aramco Total Refining & Petrochemical Company (SATORP), Kuwait Oil Company, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA), Saudi Electricity Company, OQ and more, with this year’s focus being on “Optimizing Plant Performance and Adapting Cybersecurity Strategies.”
Romin Matthew, Director, Aldrich International
EO: What makes MEICA 2022 a must-see event for all members of the industry?
RM: MEICA 2022 is a must-see as it is the only event in the Middle East that gathers globally renowned leaders and field experts in the areas of instrumentation control, industrial cybersecurity and process automation from regional oil and gas and energy companies, i.e. the United
Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman, State of Kuwait, and Kingdom of Bahrain, to name a few. There is no other event in the Middle East which is gathering all the major key players and related technology companies.
EO: What makes Dubai a strategic location to host the event?
RM: A global hub, Dubai sits on a strategic geographic crossroad, connecting the East and West, as well as the North and South. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the world in terms of innovation and technology adaption.
A top choice for all conference stake-holders, be it hosts, participants or attendees, Dubai boasts first-class infrastructure, state-of-the-art venues and facilities, and great hospitality.
One thing that you will already realise is that Dubai benchmarks its standards across all industries alongside the best in the world and that’s what makes it unique. This premier hub in the Middle East is a focal point that connects the world, which makes it the perfect choice to organise technology and engineeringbased conferences and events.
EO: How is this year’s event different from previous years?
RM: Every year, we make it a point to incorporate different elements and areas of focus into our conferences based on our market intelligence, trends included, and feedback from all our participants. At this third edition of MEICA, we have unique case studies being presented from End-User companies wherein they will share their expertise while addressing real-life issues faced in their respective plants/fields. This year we also have EY presenting a report on the industry, providing a snapshot of how the industry is progressing.
EO: What are the major topics and trends that this year’s event will address?
RM: Some of this year’s noteworthy topics that the conference intends to focus on will address instrumentation in the energy industry, women in cybersecurity, process automation, industrial cybersecurity, process analysers, digitalisation, case studies, new technologies and many more – all based on global industry trends and the gaps that we have identified.
EO: How will exhibitors benefit from the event?
scale over the course of the three-day event. At the end of the day, our aim is to not just allow exhibitors to meet with leading industry experts, but also to understand the issues that their clients are facing and provide tailormade solutions to address them while being aligned with the competitive market.
EO: Finally, what impact do you hope the event will have on the industry?
RM: MEICA 2022 will bring together the latest technologies, research, and case studies together as one platform, thereby aiding in establishing and upgrading industry-wide benchmarks that exceed global industry standards. This knowledge-sharing platform RM: As organisers, we at Aldrich is designed to promote growth International always ensure that key for members of the oil and gas decision makers are present as part industry, and to showcase the latest of the conference and exhibition technologies. Members within the so that our participating exhibitors energy industry will also share their do not just meet, but rather exceed expertise and shine the spotlight their expected ROI. We take pride on latest case studies that will aid in in the fact that our participants elevating the community at this very show ongoing patronage. It is unique MEICA platform. very important that each of our conferences and events create value for all our stakeholders, all while addressing the need of the hour. Through our platforms, exhibitors are also able to gain visibility on a global https://meicamiddleeast.com
19-21 September 2022 | Dubai, UAE | https://meicamiddleeast.com | register@aldrichme.com
THE THIRD edition of Middle East Instrumentation, Cybersecurity & Automation Conference and Showcase (MEICA 2022), taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from the 19th to the 21st of September, will gather technical experts from all over the world, exploring the latest technologies and solutions that will promote growth and address issues for various industries within the global energy sector. This year’s theme is ‘Optimizing Plant Performance & Adapting Cybersecurity Strategy’.
MEICA was the first instrumentation control and automation conference in the Middle East launched in 2019. Keeping in mind market needs, this unique platform has evolved and become more inclusive to changing trends with industrial cybersecurity being part of the main theme. The event will feature technologies from GCC and all over the world that will help oil and gas producers, power generators, the aviation industry etc. to enhance and improve process efficiency, safety and inculcate better cybersecurity practices. Leading technical experts, participating in the conference as speakers and panellists, will examine instrumentation control, its design, calibration, etc. They will take a look at industrial cybersecurity, IoT in refineries, nextgen. firewalls and network monitoring, etc., talk about process automation, drone technology, AI, AR/VR, remote monitoring, and so much more.
The conference will also include key service providers and engineers involved in equipment design, standards, maintenance and reliability, cybersecurity and asset integrity practices that evolve around the instrumentation, cybersecurity and automation equipment prodigy of heavy industries in the GCC by providing an all-new perspective on the technology and engineering expertise necessary to power a sustainable outcome for the industry. MEICA 2022 will be a high-net-worth technical conference with the latest innovations available in the market to showcase the importance of the current needs of today and to adapt the best practices to benchmark the cost-effective methods that will enlighten the end users and operators. The conference will provide a platform for regional and international industry leaders to connect with each other, focusing on all aspects of production, manufacturing and processing entities in the wider world.
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