Navigate disruption. Anticipate change. Act with confidence.

This complimentary ICIS Base Oils Workshop brought senior decision-makers together for a concise, insight-led morning focused on what's shaping Asian Base Oils and Lubricants markets. Through expert market coverage, analysis of geopolitical impacts, a fireside chat with the ICIS Asia editorial team, and an interactive forecasting workshop, attendees left with clearer direction for navigating volatility and supply disruption.

The workshop rounded off with valuable peer networking at the ICIS Asian Base Oils and Lubricants Conference Welcome Drinks Reception.

Everyone could join the workshop and drinks reception, whether you are attending the main ICIS Asian Base Oils and Lubricants Conference or not!

Date: 24 June 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Grand Hyatt, Singapore

The Workshop Agenda

4.00PM – 4.15PM
Registration and welcome  

4.15PM – 4.30PM
The ICIS Base Oils market coverage explained
Maintaining consistency and transparency alongside evolving markets

• Michelle Liew, Markets Editor
• Olivia Dai, Senior Editor 

4.30PM – 04.50PM
An analysis of the market in light of geopolitical events: How recent scenarios have reshaped the Asian market and its trade flow
How recent scenarios have reshaped the Asian market and its trade flow

•   Lynn Tan, Senior Market Analyst 

04.50PM – 05:15PM
Fireside chat with the Asia editorial team
This session provides a dynamic platform to engage with the ICIS editorial team. Bringing their expertise across different markets in Asia, the editors will address specific market nuances in view of the current events.  

• Southeast Asia: Olivia Dai, Senior Editor
• India: Michelle Liew, Markets Editor 
• China:  Whitney Shi, Senior Industry Analyst 

5:15PM – 6:00PM
Forecasting 101: Using data to predict future pricing 
A detailed look at how ICIS analysts have developed price forecasting models and methodology. The interactive session will feature audience participation and Q&A. 

• Michael Connolly, Head of Refining and Base Oils Analytics 
• Jean Zou, Senior Analyst

6:00PM
Networking Drinks Reception
End of workshop followed by networking