Join SOCMA for its 2021 Annual Conference and Centennial Celebration at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans, LA on October 20-22!
SOCMA Week 2021 will be the place for education, networking and celebration.
For sponsorship opportunities, please download the media kit or contact Jenny Gaines at jgaines@socma.org.
Bookmark www.socma.org/centennial and help us prepare to celebrate a century of solutions! Share your company story, trace SOCMA lineage and learn more about how we’ll commemorate 100 years of serving the specialty chemicals industry!
Should you have any questions about the 2021 event, please contact us at meetings@socma.org.
Register via the online portal.
Schedule at a Glance (Subject to Change)
Wednesday, October 20
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Executive Committee Meeting |
| 12:00pm | Registration Opens |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Board Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 5:00pm | Board Meeting |
| 2:00pm – 4:00pm | Pre-Conference Workshops |
| 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Opening Reception |
Thursday, October 21
| 7:00am – 8:00am | Breakfast |
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Annual Business Meeting |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:00am – 1:00pm | Networking Break/Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | General Session |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Breakout Sessions |
| 3:00pm – 3:45pm | Break |
| 3:45pm – 4:30pm | General Session |
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Pre-Dinner Reception |
| 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Dinner |
Friday, October 22
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Breakfast |
| 9:00am – 10:30am | General Session Roundtable |
Session Formats
Workshops
SOCMA Week 2021 will include space for workshops. Submitted proposals for workshops should include 90 minutes of hands-on learning and teaching on the proposed topic for attendees to learn and obtain immediate takeaways for implementation.
SOCMA will provide a complimentary registration for the primary workshop presenter. Co-presenters must register at the additional attendee rate.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout sessions are designed to present the latest trends, insights and best practices. Topics should be timely and informational. Sales-oriented presentations will not be considered. Presentations are typically 50-minutes, including 10 minutes of Q&A or discussion. Breakout sessions run concurrently with other sessions.
SOCMA will provide a $100 discount on full conference registration for the primary presenter. Co-presenters must register at the additional attendee rate.
General Sessions
General sessions are designed to present the latest trends, insights and best practices. Topics should be timely and informational. Sales-oriented presentations will not be considered. Presentations are typically 50-minutes, including 10 minutes of Q&A or discussion. General sessions are presented to all attendees.
SOCMA will provide a $100 discount on full conference registration for the primary presenter . Co-presenters must register at the additional attendee rate.
Registration Rates
For additional information, please contact our team at meetings@socma.org.
| SOCMA Member Rates | Early Bird (Ends 9/20) |
Regular (9/20-10/15) |
On-site (10/15-10/22) |
| First Attendee | $600 | $700 | $800 |
| Additional Attendee(s) | $500 | $600 | $700 |
| Exhibitor (includes 1 registration) |
$2000 | $2100 | $2200 |
| Annual Dinner Only | $250 | $275 | $300 |
| Non-Member Rates | Early Bird (Ends 9/20) |
Regular (9/20-10/15) |
On-site (10/15-10/22) |
| First Attendee | $700 | $800 | $900 |
| Additional Attendee(s) | $600 | $700 | $800 |
| Exhibitor (includes 1 registration) |
$3000 | $3100 | $3200 |
| Annual Dinner Only | $350 | $450 | $550 |
Questions
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at 571-348-5100 or meetings@socma.org.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation and refund requests will be accepted through October 1, 2021 and may be made to SOCMA at meetings@socma.org minus a $150 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after October, 2021. Substitutions are permitted.
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact our team at meetings@socma.org.
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