2026 SOCMA Summit & Annual Meeting

Schedule at a Glance

November 11–13, 2026

This agenda preview highlights the key conversations attendees can expect at the 2026 SOCMA Summit. Session titles and speakers are subject to change.

Wednesday, November 11

All sessions for Wednesday, November 11.
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Executive Committee Meeting
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Board Lunch
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Board Meeting
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Board Dinner

Thursday, November 12

All sessions for Thursday, November 12.
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Breakfast
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
Sponsored by Toll Solutions
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Opening Keynote
Sponsored by MFG Chemical
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General Session: CMAS RTR Final Rule – What Chemical Manufacturers Need to Know
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Breakout Sessions
  • Executive Leadership: AI-Powered Commercial Excellence
  • Regulatory & Policy: The 2026 Midterm Elections
  • Manufacturing & Operations: Manufacturing Leadership Session
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Networking Lunch
Sponsored by Hoover CS
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General Session: Workforce 2030
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Networking Break
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Breakout Sessions
  • Executive Leadership: The Future of Specialty Chemical Markets
  • Regulatory & Policy: PFAS, TSCA & Emerging Chemicals
  • Manufacturing & Operations: Operational Resilience – Process Safety, Business Continuity & Emergency Planning
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Breakout Sessions
  • Executive Leadership: The New Customer Expectations
  • Regulatory & Policy: Cybersecurity, AI Governance & Chemical Facility Risk Management
  • Manufacturing & Operations: Smart Manufacturing in Practice
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Awards Photo Session
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Pre-Networking Reception Break
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Networking Reception
Sponsored by Anchin
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Awards & Safety Recognition Dinner
Sponsored by International Process Plants

Friday, November 13

All sessions for Friday, November 13.
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Women’s Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by PHT
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General Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by Grace Matthews
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Economic Outlook Briefing
Sponsored by Lynx
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Annual Business Meeting & SOCMA Update
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General Session: Manufacturing & Market Outlook
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Networking Break
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General Session: Global Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Policy
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Closing Remarks
Grab & Go Lunch
Sponsored by CJB

Choose Your Path Through the Program

Each track features curated sessions, workshops, and discussions led by industry leaders — designed so you spend your time on what matters most to your role and your company.

C-Suite Executive Leadership

Strategic sessions on market outlook, growth, workforce challenges, capital allocation, and the business decisions shaping the future of the specialty chemical sector.

For CEOs, Presidents & Senior Leaders

Regulatory & Policy

Updates and practical guidance on TSCA, EPA developments, state and global policy, compliance strategies, product stewardship, and emerging regulatory trends.

For Regulatory & Compliance Teams

Manufacturing & Operations

Practical sessions on process safety, EHS, supply chain resilience, operational efficiency, automation, and the day-to-day realities of running a specialty chemical facility.

For Plant & Operations Leaders

2026 SOCMA Summit & Annual Meeting

Loews Atlanta Hotel Atlanta, GA