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In 2025, conferences and trade shows in the chemical space will be instrumental in advancing knowledge and fostering connections. These events provide essential opportunities for chemical manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and innovators to stay informed on the latest trends, regulatory changes, and safety and sustainable practices advancements.
Beyond insights and learning, these gatherings offer powerful networking potential, uniting industry leaders, suppliers, and experts from around the world. Attendees can share ideas, establish partnerships, and discover innovative solutions driving the industry forward. With a strong emphasis on education and collaboration, these events are a must for anyone striving to stay competitive in the chemical industry.
Here’s a list of the top 10 chemical conferences and trade shows to attend in 2025:
ACI Annual Meeting and Industry Convention
- Date: January 27-31, 2025
- Location: Grande Lakes Orlando, Orlando, FL
About
“ACI is dedicated to advancing public understanding of the safety and benefits of cleaning products, and protecting the ability of its members to formulate products that best meet consumer needs. ACI serves both its members and the public by developing and sharing information about industry products with the technical community, policy makers, childcare and health professionals, educators, media and consumers. The ACI Convention and Annual Meeting is the industry’s premiere event for business-to-business networking."
SOCMA Show
- Date: February 19-21, 2025
- Location: JW Marriott Nashville, Nashville, TN
About
“The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates® (SOCMA) supports and fosters the growth of the specialty chemical industry by delivering legislative and regulatory advocacy, promoting the highest levels of safety, and strengthening business intelligence and manufacturing operations. Whether you are looking for new opportunities, insights or solutions, this is the ultimate event for suppliers, buyers and experts in the speciality chemicals industry."
World Petrochemical Conference
- Date: March 17-21, 2025
- Location: Mariott Marquis, Houston, TX
About
“The World Petrochemical Conference returns to Houston to celebrate 40 years of unmatched market intelligence and connected insights from industry experts and thought leaders in the petrochemical space."
Lubricant Expo North America
- Date: March 18-20, 2025
- Location: Huntington Place, Detroit, MI
About
“Lubricant Expo is North America’s newest exhibition and conference, connecting lubricant solution providers with the full range of end-user buyers, as well as the entire chemical and equipment supply chain with thousands of engineers and executives in attendance."
AFPM Petrochemical Conference
- Date: March 23-25, 2025
- Location: Grand Hyatt San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
About
“The AFPM International Petrochemical Conference is one of the largest petrochemical events in the world, attracting thousands of participants from companies across the globe. In addition to private meeting spaces and networking events, attendees will hear from industry leaders on key political, economic and environmental issues facing the petrochemical industry."
Speciality & Argo Chemicals America
- Date: July 19-31, 2025
- Location: Savannah Convention Center & Westin Savannah Harbor Resort, Savannah, GA
About
“The Specialty & Agro Chemicals America event is a forum that promotes chemical manufacturing, chemical technologies, and related chemical industry services that have specific applications for the agrochemical and specialty chemical markets."
ILMA Annual Meeting
- Date: October 4-7, 2025
- Location: Beach Club at The Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL
About
“Since 1948, the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) has been the voice of member companies that produce more than a quarter of the automotive lubricants and three-quarters of the metalworking fluids in North America for customers who use their products to improve performance and increase efficiency. Join us at the 2025 ILMA Annual Meeting for an experience filled with unparalleled networking, valuable education and industry innovation. More details to come."
The Chemical Summit
- Date: TBD for 2025
- Location: TBD for 2025
About
“The Chemical Summit brings together business leaders from across the chemicals and materials industry to explore the latest trends and developments in our industry, learn from inspiring leaders, and collaboratively discuss approaches to today’s biggest challenges. At The Chemical Summit, you’ll forge connections with other leaders, benchmark approaches to key business trends, and gain actionable insights that you can apply to your own business, on topics including; Digitization and AI, Innovation, Sustainability & ESG, Customer Centricity and Supply Chain."
ACD Annual Meeting
- Date: TBD for 2025
- Location: TBD for 2025
About
“The ACD Annual Meeting is a time when industry leaders, together with their customers and colleagues, learn from each other new ways to lead high performing companies, to improve sales organizations and better understand the challenges facing all of us. These interactions are vital to staying current and energized. Each Annual Meeting program will include the most qualified and knowledgeable subject-matter experts to ensure that you get the essential updates, fresh strategies, and the practical advice you need."
ISSA Show North America
- Date: TBD for 2025
- Location: TBD for 2025
About
“ISSA Show North America is the premier event for the worldwide cleaning industry, providing a unique platform for information, education, innovation, networking, and commercial opportunities. With a focus on pushing the industry forward, the show brings together leaders to exchange knowledge and create cutting-edge solutions."
