Overview

Disastrous Dinners is a series of informal events combining a short dinner with a presentation on past incidents, focusing on human factors and lessons learned. The series welcomes attendees from all disciplines, with case studies chosen to spark discussion beyond the process industries.

The Bhopal gas disaster of 1984 remains the world’s deadliest industrial accident and a defining moment in process safety history. This Disastrous Dinner session explores the technical, organisational, and ethical failures that led to the release of methyl isocyanate, examining how layers of protection broke down with catastrophic consequences. Through an engineering lens, the talk highlights key lessons in hazard management, safety culture, and professional responsibility – lessons that continue to shape modern chemical engineering practice.

Speaker

Arslan Akram, Process Engineer, Cargill Bioindustrial Ltd

Arslan holds a degree in chemical engineering and currently works as a process engineer at Cargill. He has thirteen years of hands-on experience across plant operations, process engineering, projects, and process safety. His career spans the petroleum, FMCG, and petrochemical sectors. He currently serves as chair of the Hull and Humber Member Group.

The material presented at this event has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenters' own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Hull and Humber Member Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

18:30–20:30 BST.

Agenda

• 18:30 – Meet and greet in the bar area
• 18:45 – Dinner, presentation and discussion
• 20:30 – Close

Please confirm your menu choice and dietary requirements via the registration form. Plus ones are welcome, but must register separately.

Price

Price includes VAT.

• Member: £15.00
• Non-member: £20.00