The full Agenda can be found here.
Spotlights 2026: Sharing the chemical transition together
Moderation: Conny Czymoch
14th October 2026
12:30 – 12:45 | Opening: The balance in sustainable development under pressure – why the chemical industry plays a prominent role
12:45 – 13:45 | Session 1: The future of the chemical industry in Germany and Europe – strategic leadership and responsibility within planetary boundaries
15:15 – 16:15 | Session 2: Innovation, investment and new business models for a competitive, sustainable chemical industry
16:30 – 18:00 | Session 3: Economy and governance – How can we create a fruitful environment for innovation, competitiveness and sustainability?
15th October 2026
09:15 – 10:45 | Session 4: Breakout groups to develop recommendations
- Breakout group 1: Innovation and future business
- Breakout group 2: Financing the chemical transition – from vision to sound investment
- Breakout group 3: The future of plastics - closing the loop on a global material
- Breakout group 4: Safe and sustainable consumer products – insights from the electronics sector
- Breakout group 5: Less bureaucracy, more sustainability
- Breakout group 6: The chemical industry in transition: zero pollution between regulation and reality
12:00 – 12:45 | Session 5: Recommendations for action and next steps in the transformation of the European chemical industry
12:45 – 13:00 | Closing Remarks
