‘Pakistan Chemical Forum Expo 2026’ opens at Expo Centre Lahore
LAHORE: The industrial heartbeat of Pakistan is set to intensify as the “Pakistan Chemical Forum Expo 2026” opens its doors from today at the Expo Centre Lahore, promising to be a landmark event for the country’s chemical and manufacturing sectors.
Leading investors, exporters and prominent industry leaders from across the globe are set to converge at this mega event, underscoring its international significance. High-profile invitations have been extended to Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Energy, Jam Kamal Khan, Federal Minister for Commerce, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, Mussadiq Masood Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Ahsan Iqbal, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, whose participation is expected to further elevate the stature of the event and reinforce Pakistan’s growing prominence on the global industrial stage.
LCCI President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol has termed the three-day mega exhibition a “defining moment” for Pakistan’s industrial landscape, saying that the chemical sector holds immense potential to drive exports, attract investment, and generate large-scale employment.
It would be worth mentioning here that Chairman B2B Media Moazzam Rasheed and Chairman Coating Association Iftikhar Bashir are playing a pivotal role in highlighting industry perspectives at the event, emphasizing the importance of innovation, international collaboration, and stronger linkages between local manufacturers and global markets to enhance competitiveness and drive sustainable industrial growth.
Speaking ahead of the event, Moazzam Rasheed highlighted that the participation of international exhibitors will introduce state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions, paving the way for industrial modernization and stronger linkages between the chemical and construction sectors.
With its scale, diversity, and international participation, the Pakistan Chemical Forum Expo 2026 is poised to redefine Pakistan’s industrial narrative—showcasing the country not merely as a consumer market, but as a rising force in global manufacturing and innovation.
Scheduled from April 23 to 25, the expo will feature over 450 stalls and participation from hundreds of national and international companies, transforming Lahore into a vibrant hub of industrial innovation. The expected presence of around 350 international delegates further reflects growing global confidence in Pakistan’s economic potential.
The event will showcase an extensive range of products and solutions, including chemicals, raw materials, and industrial plants, advanced machinery, laboratory equipment, and finished goods, with participation spanning from Karachi to Peshawar — making it a truly nationwide industrial gathering.
A major attraction of the expo will be its four dynamic sub-exhibitions—Pakistan Coating Show, PakChem Expo, Pakistan Polyurethane Expo, and PakLab Expo—offering specialized platforms for sectors such as coatings, paints, inks, petrochemicals, polyurethane solutions, and cutting-edge laboratory technologies.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026