2026 SOCMA Summit & Annual Meeting

Schedule at a Glance

November 11–13, 2026

Wednesday, November 11

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

Thursday, November 12

All sessions for Thursday, November 12.
Breakfast
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Opening Keynote
Coffee Break
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Lunch
Breakout Sessions
Coffee Break
General Session
General Session
Photo Session
Reception
Awards Dinner

Friday, November 13

All sessions for Friday, November 13.
Breakfast
Capital Market Update
Annual Business Meeting and SOCMA Update
Breakout Sessions
Coffee Break
General Session – Manufacturing & Market Outlook
Closing
Grab & Go Lunch

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