The Forum featured «House of Polymers», an interactive careers exhibition devoted to the petrochemical industry. Complex chemistry was explained through familiar everyday objects, including clothing, footwear, automotive parts, food containers and other products.
Young participants were invited to trace the journey from oil and gas feedstocks to finished polymer materials and discover six different types of polymers. They could not only examine the samples but also touch them — comparing different types of rubber, for example, or handling polypropylene granules used to manufacture reusable tableware, medical products, automotive components and much more.
A separate section of the exhibition focused on environmental issues and plastic recycling. The guides explained why polymers should be returned to the production cycle and why their responsible use and disposal are becoming an important part of the modern petrochemical industry.
In the career guidance area, an AI-powered camera allowed participants to see themselves in various petrochemical professions.
