JW Marriott Nashville
201 8th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 291-8600
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
| Start Time |
End Time |
Agenda Item |
Location |
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Travel to Nashville, TN |
|
| 4:00 PM |
7:00 PM |
Early Arrivals & Dine Around Networking On Own |
|
| 4:00pm |
5:30pm |
SOCMA Executive Committee Meeting |
Lucchese Board Room |
| 6:00pm |
8:30pm |
SOCMA Board of Governors Dinner |
Off-site |
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
| Start Time |
End Time |
Agenda Item |
Location |
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Travel to Nashville, TN |
|
| 9:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
SOCMA Board of Governors Meeting |
Belle Meade I & II |
| 11:30 AM |
7:00 PM |
Registration Open
Sponsored by Equipment Xchange |
Griffin Foyer |
| 12:00pm |
1:30pm |
Lunch
Sponsored by Anchin
|
Symphony Ballroom |
| 1:30 PM |
5:00pm |
Exhibitor Showcases (Full Schedule) |
Symphony Ballroom |
| 3:00pm |
3:30pm |
Networking Coffee Break |
Symphony Foyer |
| 4:00pm |
9:00pm |
Exhibitor Set-Up |
Griffin Ballroom |
| 4:45pm |
5:30pm |
First Time Attendee Reception
(By Invitation) |
SOCMA Lounge |
| 5:30 PM |
7:00 PM |
Grand Opening Reception
Sponsored by Nation Ford Chemical |
Symphony Ballroom & Foyer |
Thursday, March 2, 2023
| Start Time |
End Time |
Agenda Item |
Location |
| 7:00 AM |
5:30 PM |
Registration Open
Sponsored by Equipment Xchange
|
Griffin Foyer |
| 6:00 AM |
9:00 AM |
Exhibitor Setup (Exhibit Floor Opens @ 9:00 AM) |
Griffin Ballroom |
| 7:30 AM |
9:00 AM |
Breakfast
Sponsored by Toll Solutions
|
Symphony Ballroom |
| 8:00am |
8:15am |
Welcome
Jennifer Abril, SOCMA President & CEO |
Symphony Ballroom |
| 8:15am |
9:15am |
Keynote Presentation by Robert Fry
Sponsored by Ascent Chemicals
|
Symphony Ballroom |
| 9:00am |
5:30pm |
Exhibits Open |
Griffin Ballroom |
| 9:00am |
11:00am |
Morning Coffee Break
Sponsored by Ascent Chemicals
|
|
| 10:45am |
12:00pm |
Professional Headshots for Attendees and Exhibitors
No sign-up needed! |
SOCMA Lounge |
| 11:30 PM |
1:00 PM |
Lunch
Sponsored by Seqens Advanced Specialties
|
Symphony Ballroom |
| 2:00pm |
3:00pm |
General Session #2: Paradigm Shifts and Latest Trends in Buyer/Toller Relationships
- Sriram Srinivasan – Global Contract Manufacturing, BASF
- Mike De La Cruz – Contract Manufacturing Director, Ascend Performance Materials
- Todd Zahn – President & CEO, American Chemical Solutions
- Matt Loebbaka – Business Development Manager, ORG CHEM Group
- Ruth Levy – Attorney, Williams Mullen, Moderator
In the current business climate, what are the key paradigm shifts in the buyer/toller relationship? How has inflation impacted the tolling business? Are more companies manufacturing internally? Have needs changed? These are just a few questions you will gain insight on during SOCMA’s Buyer/Toller Discussion in Nashville. |
Symphony Ballroom |
| 1:00pm |
3:00pm |
Coffee & Refreshment Break |
|
| 4:00pm |
5:30pm |
Networking Reception
Sponsored by Chevron Oronite
|
Griffin Ballroom |
Friday, March 3, 2023
| Start Time |
End Time |
Agenda Item |
Location |
| 7:30 AM |
9:00 AM |
Attendee Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by Noble.Ai
|
Symphony Ballroom |
| 9:00 AM |
10:00 AM |
General Session #3: Impacts of ESG & Sustainability Standards on Business Continuity
- Deidre Sandrock – Director of Sustainability and Innovation, Milliken
- Sarah Phelan – Regional EH&S Manager, Ashland
- Bryon Leggett – Vice President, Business Development, ChemDesign
- Erika Krueger – Director, Industry Relations, SOCMA
As more and more customers require companies to implement ESG and sustainability programs, join our panel of experts to learn more about their expectations for your business, and how these standards can ultimately impact business continuity and your bottom line. |
Symphony Ballroom |
| 7:00 AM |
5:30 PM |
Registration Open
Sponsored by Equipment Xchange
|
Griffin Foyer |
| 8:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
Exhibits Open |
Griffin Ballroom |
| 11:45 AM |
1:00 PM |
Lunch |
Symphony Ballroom |
| 2:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Exhibitor Breakdown |
Griffin Ballroom |
