Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Mohammad Thneibat, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan and Chairman of the Board of Jordan Phosphate Mines Company (JPMC), and with the participation of leading Arab and international fertilizer companies, the 38th AFA International Technical Conference & Exhibition will kick off in Amman, Jordan, on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, and continue through 5 November. Organized by the Arab Fertilizer Association (AFA), the conference will be held under the theme “Beyond Production: The Fertilizer Industry Transformation Summit.” The conference comes at a time when the global fertilizer industry is undergoing rapid transformation, with growing emphasis on advancing industrial processes, improving production efficiency, maximizing added value, reducing carbon emissions, and leveraging technology and artificial intelligence to enhance operational performance and industrial competitiveness. The event is expected to attract broad international participation, bringing together representatives from more than 30 Arab and foreign countries, senior executives, industry experts, and specialists, alongside 24 distinguished technical speakers and over 30 exhibiting companies representing leading international organizations and businesses specializing in fertilizer technologies, industrial equipment, materials, and advanced solutions. The conference will serve as a specialized international platform for exchanging expertise, exploring the latest innovations and technologies, and strengthening cooperation among fertilizer producers, technology providers, licensors, equipment and chemical suppliers, and engineering solution providers. These discussions aim to support the development of the Arab fertilizer industry, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen its ability to respond to global industry developments. The technical program will feature specialized sessions addressing the latest advances in catalyst technologies and industrial process optimization, improving efficiency across the phosphate fertilizer value chain, enhancing operational performance and asset reliability, and applying smart maintenance solutions. Discussions will also cover energy and resource efficiency, as well as the development of low-carbon industrial operations. In addition, the conference will explore applications of artificial intelligence and digital transformation, industrial process safety management, and developments in global fertilizer markets and international trade. These discussions will take place against the backdrop of challenges related to production and energy costs, logistics, sustainability requirements, and the industry's transition toward greater efficiency and competitiveness.