SAIS-CCPS Process Safety Forum | AIChE

Join an exceptional gathering of global process safety leaders, regulators, and innovators at the Process Safety Forum between SAIS & CCPS, jointly organized by SABIC, the Supreme Authority for Industrial Security (SAIS), and the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS), an AIChE Technology Alliance.

This prestigious two-day conference will convene senior executives, policymakers, and academic experts to exchange high-level insights, share success stories, and discuss cutting-edge advancements in leadership, safety culture, and technology that are shaping the next generation of process safety excellence.

About Supreme Authority for Industrial Security (SAIS)

The Supreme Authority for Industrial Security (SAIS) was established to safeguard the Kingdom’s petroleum, industrial, and service facilities. Guided by national leadership, SAIS develops and enforces policies on security, safety, and fire prevention to ensure uninterrupted operations and protect vital assets. It plays a central role in strengthening industrial resilience and emergency preparedness across critical sectors such as energy, petrochemicals, and infrastructure.

Program Highlights

Day 0 (Pre-Event Workshop)

  • Process Safety Leadership Workshop

    A focused, interactive session for senior leaders to strengthen organizational process safety culture and commitment.

Day 1 – Process Safety Leadership and Culture

  • Mr. Shakeel Kadri, Executive Director & CEO, CCPS – “Making Process Safety Leadership Personal”
  • Mr. Stephen Klejst, Executive Director of Investigations and recommendations, U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) – “Developing a Strong Process Safety Culture through Incident Investigation”
  • Dr. Anne O’Neal, Manager, Process Safety Culture & Competency at Chevron– “Process Safety Leadership & Culture”
  • SABIC Representative“SABIC on Safety Culture”
  • Panel Discussion: All speakers from the session discuss leadership behaviors, accountability, and organizational learning.
  • Afternoon Session Speakers:
    • SAIS“Perceptions of Mandated Governance, Organizational Structures, and Incentives on Safety Performance”
    • GCC Lab“Leadership and Process Safety Culture”
    • Aramco“Human and Organizational Factors in Safety”
    • Ma’aden“Strengthening Safety Culture in Chemical Hazard Management through a Risk-Based Approach”

Day 2 – AI and Digitalization in Process Safety

  • Dr. Faisal Khan, Professor and Director of Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center at Texas A&M University– “Intelligence Augmentation for Safer Processes”
  • Dr. Venkat Venkatasubramanian, Professor, Columbia University – “Artificial Intelligence in Process Safety: Challenges and Opportunities”
  • Dr. Park, Professor, KFUPM – “Advancing AI-Driven HAZOP: SERiD Lab’s Journey Toward Next-Generation Process Safety Intelligence”
  • Mr. Mohammed Albrahimi, SABIC – “Leak Detection using Digital Acoustics Camera Based on Acoustic Emissions NDT”
  • Panel Discussion: Exploring the role of AI, predictive analytics, and digital tools in future process safety management.
  • Afternoon Session Speakers:
    • Aramco“Enhancing HAZOP Effectiveness: A Comprehensive Approach to Best Practices”
    • Mr. Fawzi Aldoubi, SABIC – “Management of High-Consequence Risks”
    • Ma’aden“Chemical Compatibility and Reactivity Checks”

Who Should Attend

Executives, process safety leaders, engineers, EHS professionals, and researchers dedicated to advancing process safety leadership, culture, and technology

Registration Information

For registration and participation details, please contact:

Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS)

Umesh Dhake – umesd@aiche.org 

Vishal Chavan - vishc@aiche.org