Dear EPCA members,
I hope you had a refreshing summer break and are ready to join us at our 58th Annual Meeting, taking place from 7-10 October 2024 in Berlin. This year’s theme, "The Power of Action," reflects our commitment to addressing the challenges of a rapidly changing world, including economic fluctuations, AI advancements, and geopolitical tensions. Now more than ever, our industry needs decisive action to drive progress, and we hope this event will inspire, connect and empower our community moving forwards.
58th Annual Meeting | 7-10 October 2024 | Berlin, Germany
The pace of change is rapid and continues to accelerate economic turns, AI and geopolitical tensions... How we address challenges and work together is reflected in the theme of our 58th Annual Meeting: The Power of Action. Despite these ongoing changes and the various challenges we face - here at EPCA we are encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by our members and partners as we prepare for the event. Now more than ever, our audiences, businesses, and communities need you to take action!
EPCA's Annual Meeting is the largest business and networking event for the global petrochemical community in Europe. It brings people together to inspire and learn from each other, fostering connections that drive business growth. This event offers valuable insights from the community to help shape your action plan and build new relationships.
During the meeting, we will explore future trends and discuss their impact on our organizations. The program is excellent and provides numerous networking opportunities. Take a look at the agenda HERE to see what's in store. You'll have the chance to delve deeper into ideas and share lessons learned from both failures and successes within a supportive peer-to-peer environment.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our gold sponsors - Chemical Market Analytics, Ovinto, and S&P Global - as well as all our supporters and partners, for their invaluable support. Your contributions help make this event the success it is.
Our Committees
*New* Net-Zero Transition Committee
As part of our recent strategy review, we have worked hard on establishing a third committee, reflecting our commitment to act in critical areas for our industry, and namely its decarbonization. We have therefore put together a small group of highly engaged experts, who will be dedicated to supporting our net-zero transition. Find out more about their work HERE.
The Supply Chain Program Committee (SCPC)
From practical insights on intermodal transport to the ChemTech Synergy 2024 conference exploring how technology can drive competitiveness and sustainability, the SCPC is busy bringing together top industry leaders and experts to discuss the biggest challenges facing our supply chains. Read more HERE.
Our Talents of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow (TTLT ) Committee
The TTLT is at the forefront of EPCA’s mission to build a smart, sustainable, and inclusive future for the petrochemical industry, focusing on mapping industry challenges in STEM recruitment to launching a webinar series on ESG-driven leadership practices and practical advice for smaller companies in terms of CSRD reporting. Click here to learn more about our initiatives and how you can contribute!
Thank you for your invaluable contributions, and please enjoy reading this newsletter. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, do not hesitate to reach out.
I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to meet and connect with many of you in Berlin.
Best regards,
Johann Lenhart
CEO (EPCA)