The regional event "Petrofan 1405" was hosted by the Fars Science and Technology Park and involved technology and knowledge-based companies from the provinces of Fars, Hormozgan, and Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, aiming to identify technological capacities and address the needs of the petrochemical industry. This event aims to develop the value chain and strengthen domestic production, paving the way for knowledge-based companies to enter the supply chain of the country's large industries and reduce dependence on foreign technologies.
Opening and Main Objectives of the Event
The "Petrofan 1405" event was inaugurated with the presence of petrochemical industry managers, provincial officials, and technology sector activists at the Fars Science and Technology Park. This event seeks to create effective communication between the technological needs of the petrochemical industry and the capabilities of knowledge-based companies, striving to enable the implementation of technological solutions on an industrial scale beyond mere administrative interactions.
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Yousef Mohammadi, the head of the Fars Science and Technology Park, emphasized during the opening ceremony of this event that today the economic power of countries is not limited to natural resources and production capacities, but knowledge and the ability to turn ideas into products are also among the main components of enhancing countries' positions in the global economy. He introduced the petrochemical industry as one of the strategic and driving industries of Iran's economy.
The Necessity of Connecting Industry and Technology
Mohammadi called for increased productivity and reduced production costs in the petrochemical industry, stating that the development of high value-added products and the localization of strategic technologies require effective collaboration with technology companies. He also emphasized the importance of creating a real connection between industry and academia, saying: this connection should go beyond memorandums of understanding and help solve real industry issues.
Habibollah Afshoon, the head of the Investment and Employment Coordination Office of the Fars Governorate, also emphasized the necessity of linking the petrochemical industry with modern technologies during this ceremony, adding: transitioning to a technology-based economy is essential for completing the value chain of the petrochemical industry and achieving industrial self-sufficiency in the country. He pointed out that completing the value chain and strengthening the supply chain are among the most important axes of developing the petrochemical industry.
Afshoon, referring to the capacities of the participating provinces in this event, mentioned Hormozgan as a province with a valuable industrial background and Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad as a province with significant capabilities in the fields of mining and energy, emphasizing the extensive capabilities of Fars in the technology ecosystem. He expressed hope that with the formation of effective communication between technology seekers and providers of technological capabilities, the grounds for specialized negotiations and the signing of commercial contracts would be established.
In conclusion, the head of the Fars Science and Technology Park emphasized that trust in domestic capabilities must go beyond slogans and manifest in executive decisions and procurement policies of industries. Additionally, the industry expects technology companies to focus on providing operational solutions and sustainable quality.
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