25th Anniversary
March 26, 2026
🎉 25th anniversary
Celebrating 25 Years of Chemical Engineering Excellence
Ethiopian Society of Chemical Engineers (ESChE) – 26-28 March 2026. Join us at Quality Village for three days of technical and professional growth.
01
Circular Economy
Discussing the national transition and industrial action plans.
02
Local Industry
Moving from dependence to self-reliance through local engineering expertise.
03
General Assembly
Approving reports, electing leadership, and celebrating awards.
📅 26–28 March 2026 · Quality Village, Addis Ababa
| Date and time | Session title | Event | Delivered by | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day one: Thursday, 26 March 2026 - Exhibition and Panel Discussions | ||||
| 08:30-09:00 | Registration | — | — | Lobby area |
| 09:00-09:20 | Opening session Facilitator: Commissioner Asrat B. | Welcoming and Opening Remarks | Dr. Meseret B., Director General, IES | IES Hall @ 7th floor |
| 09:20 – 10:00 | Official Exhibition opening | Exhibition Walkthrough | Exhibitors, Pagumen event organizer | Exhibition area |
| 10:00-11:00 | SHE: Safety, Health, and Environment — Confronting Ethiopia’s Everyday Chemical Challenge Facilitator: Dr. Melaku T. | Panel discussion | Eng. Zerihun Abate, Director, AAWSA Dr. Mesele Terecha, SPHMMC Dr. Wongel Tsegaye, SPHMMC WLRC | IES Hall @ 7th floor |
| 11:10 – 12:45 | Transforming academic training to meet the evolving demands of Ethiopia’s industrial landscape Facilitator: Dr. Tewodros N. | Panel Discussion | Dr. Hundessa Desalegn, CEO, CIC Dr. Dessisa Yadeta, MIDI Mr. Yitayal Workneh, Horizon Addis Tyre Manufacturing PLC, MIDROC Ethiopia Dr. Fitsum Assamnew, CAIR Head, AAU Dr. Solomon Kiros, Director, Innovation and Engagement, AAU | >> |
| 13:00-14:00 | 🍽️ Lunch break (Canteen) | |||
| 14:00-15:10 | Ethiopian Conformity Assessment Enterprise and Ethiopian Metrology Institute specialized testing laboratories visit and Poster session | |||
| 15:30-17:00 | Building Local Chemical Industries: From Dependence to Self-Reliance Facilitator: Commissioner Asrat Bulbula | Panel Discussion | Dr. Abdulfeta Shiekbihi, Ethio Engineering Group Ethiopian Investment Holdings Mr. Degaga Merga, Unlimited Packaging, MIDROC Ethiopia Mr. Daniel Shigute, MBI, MIDROC Ethiopia Mr. Yonas Hailemariam, Chemical Society of Ethiopia | IES Hall @ 7th floor |
| Date and time | Session title | Event | Delivered by | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Two: Friday, 27 March 2026: Technical & Scientific Sessions | ||||
| 08:30-09:00 | Registration | — | — | Lobby area |
| 09:00-09:30 | Opening session Facilitator: Dr. Zenamarkos B. | Welcoming Opening / Keynote | Dr Sintayehu Nibret, President, ESChE Professor Belay Woldeyes, Addis Ababa University | IES Hall @ 7th floor |
| 09:30-10:30 | Circular Economy Facilitator: Prof. Nurelegne T. | Presentation and Discussion | Prof. Desta Mebratu, Stellenbosch University Ms. Bezawit Eshetu, ACEN | >> |
| 10:30-11:00 | ☕ Health break | |||
| 11:00-12:30 | Technology Insight and Advances in Chemical Engineering Research Facilitator: Prof. Nigus G. | Scientific Session | Dr. Anteneh Marelgne, AAU Dr. Kassa Wudneh, BDU Dr. Zinabu Tassew, AAU | IES Hall @ 7th floor |
| 12:30-13:30 | 🍽️ Lunch break (Canteen) | |||
| 13:30-15:00 | Innovation for sustainable industrial development (ISID) - Ethiopia Facilitator: Dr. Ali S. | Selected results from ISID Ethiopia research 2024-25 [1] | Ms. Redeat Habtamu Mr. Solomon Checkole Mr. Tadiwos Melaku | IES Hall @ 7th floor |
| 15:00-15:30 | ☕ Health break | |||
| 15:30-17:00 | Just Energy systems transition Facilitator: Prof. Desta M. | Panel Discussion | Dr. Ibrahim Yimer, National Research Council of Canada Prof. Ramadan Ahmed, University of Oklahoma Prof. Mohammed Saedi, International Islamic University Malaysia | IES Hall @ 7th floor |
[1] Complemented with parallel poster session
| Date and time | Session title | Event | Delivered by | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day three: Saturday, 28 March 2026: Professional & Governance Sessions | ||||
| 08:30-09:00 | Registration | — | — | Lobby area |
| 09:00-09:30 | Standards as Pillars of Industrial Excellence: The Role of Ethiopian Expertise Facilitator: Eng. Moges A. | Keynote Address | Dr. Meseret B., Director General, IES | IES Hall @ 7th floor |
| 09:30-11:00 | Chemical engineering and entrepreneurship Eng. Elias T. | Panel discussion | Eng. Yohannes A., Sorene Liquors Eng. Zerayakob B. Bekas Chemicals Eng. Amrellah B., Indut Industrial Pvt Ltd Co. | >> |
| 11:00-11:30 | ☕ Health break | |||
| 11:30-12:30 | Strengthening Student and Regional Chapters Facilitator: Dr. Girma G. | Discussion paper by the Outreach Team and Discussion | Dr Tesfayesus Z. and Representatives of regional and student chapters of ESChE | IES Hall @ 7th floor |
| 12:30-13:30 | 🍽️ Lunch break (Canteen) | |||
| 13:30-13:50 | ESChE - 25th Anniversary Report Facilitator: Steering Committee | Report | Prof. Desta M., Steering Committee Chairperson | IES Hall @ 7th floor |
| 14:00-14:30 | 25th Annual General Assembly Facilitator: Executive Committee | Annual Report | Dr. Sintayehu Nibret/Executive Committee | >> |
| 14:30-15:00 | Annual General Assembly Facilitator: Election Committee | Election of EC Awards | Election Committee | >> |
| 🍸 Closing Cocktail Party (Lobby area) | ||||
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