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Official Opening Networking Dinner – the perfect way to kick off the 60th EPCA Annual Meeting in Vienna.
SOLD OUT
Description: Connect with peers over a relaxed walking-format dinner featuring local flavors and plenty of networking opportunities.
Date & Time: Monday, 5 October 2026, 18:30–22:00
Venue: Spanish Riding School - Winter Riding School
Price: €60 excl. VAT per person
Important: SOLD OUT
Capacity is strictly limited – early registration is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Badge Collection at all EPCA partner hotels and at EPCA Desk at the Hilton
EPCA Lounges open
Exhibition: Sponsor booths & Meeting Tables open
EPCA Session: Europe’s Petrochemicals at a Crossroad
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 08:00 - 09:30 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
Join Dr. Markus Kamieth, CEO of BASF and President of CEFIC, and Roger Kearns, CEO of Borouge International for a high-level dialogue examining the current state and future trajectory of Europe's petrochemical industry. Against a backdrop of geopolitical shifts, volatile energy markets, and evolving global supply chains, this session will explore how the industry and its institutional partners are responding to structural change by adapting operations, embracing innovation, and identifying emerging opportunities. The conversation will address how sustainability imperatives, technological transformation, and shifting market dynamics are collectively reshaping the industry's long-term strategic outlook across the continent.
brought to you by EPCA's Board of Directors
Chemical Market Analytics Session: Beyond the Crisis: Adapting Today, Transforming Tomorrow
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
The conflict in the Middle East and the resulting disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz have triggered one of the largest supply shocks in recent history. Whether it was fuel, fertilizer or food, virtually all global commodities have been adversely affected. While the crisis initially presented immense physical risks and supply dislocations, it also altered global energy flows and chemical trade. The turmoil has now prompted broader discussions on supply-chain resilience, supplier risk and flow assurance. This disruption can no longer be considered an acceptable tail-risk event, and many countries and companies dependent on Middle Eastern supplies of energy and chemicals are reassessing their exposure and evaluating strategies to strengthen supply-chain resilience. Join us as we discuss the current and forward pace of change within the energy and chemical markets.
Moderator: Steve Lewandowski, Head of Base Chemicals, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company
Speakers:
- Dewey Johnson, Senior Vice President, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company
- Carlo Barrasa, Head of Research, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company
- James Stevenson, Head of Power & Resources, OPIS, a Dow Jones Company
- Mariana Santos Moreira, Thought Leadership, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company
brought to you by our Gold Sponsor
DP World Session: The Future of Chemical Logistics: Resilient, Smarter and More Connected Supply Chains
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 13:30 - 14:30 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
For decades, chemical supply chains were designed to maximise efficiency, scale and predictability. Today, shifting trade patterns, evolving regulations and increasingly regional market requirements are creating a more complex operating environment.
The challenge is no longer simply moving products from origin to destination. It is connecting infrastructure, transport networks, data and expertise in ways that deliver visibility across global supply chains while enabling businesses to respond effectively to regional market demands.
This panel will explore how greater connectivity across the supply chain ecosystem is helping chemical companies manage complexity, strengthen operational control and balance global reach with local responsiveness. Industry leaders will discuss the role of integrated logistics networks, digital visibility and collaboration in supporting the safe, efficient movement of chemicals in an increasingly dynamic trading environment.
Speaker:
Markus Kanis, Global Vertical Lead – Chemicals, DP World
brought to you by our Gold Sponsor
EPCA Session: The Mindset Edge - How Top Performers win under Pressure
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 16:00 - 17:00 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
In high-pressure environments, strategy and experience are expected. What sets top performers apart is how they perform when deals stall, stakes rise and outcomes become uncertain.
In this practical keynote, Isabelle Gonnissen shows how top performers think and act under pressure, and the direct impact this has on closing rates, deal velocity and long-term results.
You will learn how to:
• Recover faster from lost deals and turn setbacks into a competitive advantage
• Project calm confidence to build credibility with senior decision-makers
• Identify and act on opportunities that others miss in complex or stalled deals
• Communicate with authority and influence without sounding scripted
Drawing on real-world sales situations and performance research, this session will demonstrate that achieving consistent high performance is not just about effort, but also about how you interpret and respond to pressure. It offers practical insights for senior leaders looking to improve outcomes in complex, high-stakes sales environments.
brought to you by EPCA's Talent & Leadership Committee (TTLT)
Meet the team from our Silver Sponsor, ICIS, for an informal chat during this reception.
Badge Collection at all EPCA partner hotels and at EPCA Desk at the Hilton
EPCA Lounges open
Exhibition: Sponsor booths & Meeting Tables open
EPCA Session: How to Shape Europe's Competitive Future
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 08:00 - 09:30 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
Europe's industrial landscape is under profound stress - from energy costs and geopolitical disruption to weakening demand and intensifying global competition. The instinct in crisis is to defend existing structures. But in order to survive, the European Petrochemical industry needs to start boldly building tomorrow.
What does a genuinely competitive European chemical company actually look like in 2035 - and what does it take to build one? How can we reframe this crisis to view it as an opportunity for transformation? The answer cuts across the whole organisation. It is a supply chain that is resilient enough to absorb disruption and agile enough to turn it into advantage. It is a sustainability transition that has been converted from a compliance burden into a source of investment, differentiation and growth. And it is an organisation that attracts, develops and retains the people capable of delivering both. The companies that will lead in a decade are the ones treating resilience, sustainability and talent not as separate agendas managed by separate teams - but as a single, integrated bet on where competitive advantage comes from.
brought to you by EPCA's Supply Chain (SCPC) & Net-Zero Committees
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S&P Global Energy Session: Europe’s Petrochemical Industry: Adapting to supply shocks amidst a disrupted world
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 10:30 - 11:30 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
The chemical industry is undergoing a period of rapid change amid geopolitical tensions, intense cost pressures and an increasing imperative to provide material and energy security in a sustainable fashion. How are these forces reshaping the foundations of Europe’s chemical industry? Join us for a discussion that examines how near-term volatility and long-term transformation intersect across feedstocks and market structure —and what this means for the future of European chemicals.
The session will comprise of a presentation, followed by two sessions comprising an introductory presentation and panel discussion.
- 200 days since the oil shock, has the feedstock landscape changed forever?
- The new world of European base petrochemicals, what will changes mean for the market by 2030?
- What role could sustainability play in the long-term resilience and survival of European chemicals?
Speakers, moderators, panellists:
Andrew Neale, Hedi Grati, Andy Orszynski, Katie Elliot, Mark Thomas, Luke Warren, Barbara Fernandez-Pita, Luca Raffellini, Karine Boccara, Abdulaziz Ehtaiba, Daniel Pelosi, Tatiana Bondar.
brought to you by our Gold Sponsor
Tepsa Session: Storage, supply chains and resilience in a changing market
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 13:30 - 14:00 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
In an increasingly volatile environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, energy transition, evolving trade flows, and changing industrial demand, resilient supply chains have become a strategic imperative. Storage infrastructure is no longer simply a logistics asset—it is a critical enabler of security of supply, market flexibility, and industrial competitiveness.
Drawing on the insights from Tepsa, this presentation examines how independent storage platforms can help industries navigate uncertainty, support the transition to new energy products, and enhance supply-chain flexibility through diversification, connectivity, and proximity to markets. It will highlight the growing role of storage in connecting global and regional supply chains, facilitating product transitions, and supporting continuity of supply in rapidly changing markets.
Speakers:
Enrique Mozo (BD Director) and Nuria Blasco (MD Tepsa Iberia)
brought to you by our Silver Sponsor
EPCA Session: Leadership in a Fractured World: Europe’s Future
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 16:00 - 17:00 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
In a world of rapid change and evolving geopolitical dynamics, opportunity belongs to those who lead with clarity, courage, and vision. Drawing on her experience as Finland's former Prime Minister and her deep engagement with European policymaking, Sanna Marin will share inspiring perspectives on how bold leadership can turn complexity into competitive advantage. She will explore how shifting global relationships, the energy transition, and Europe's role as sustainable industrial engine are opening new pathways for organisations ready to embrace change. A fitting close to our program, this session will leave delegates energized and equipped with fresh thinking on resilience, strategic foresight, and the transformative potential of decisive, forward-looking leadership in today's interconnected world.
brought to you by EPCA's Board of Directors
Badge Collection at all EPCA partner hotels and at EPCA Desk at the Hilton
EPCA Lounges open
Exhibition: Sponsor booths & Meeting Tables open