Future of Surfactants Summit 2019

Madrid,Spain    Feb. 6, 2019-Feb. 7, 2019

Madrid,Spain

Feb. 6, 2019-Feb. 7, 2019

Venue:

Crowne Plaza Madrid Airport

Address:

Calle de Lola Flores, 1, Madrid, 28022 Spain

Organizer:

Active Communications Internatinal, Inc (ACI)

Contact:

Joanna Mieloch

Tel:

+48 (0) 61 898 7070

Email:

jmieloch@acieu.net

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For its 4th edition, the Future of Surfactants Summit is setting off in Madrid, Spain, on the 6th & 7th February 2019.
 
Over the two days, the participants will discuss the industry’s most pressing matters, such as: regulation updates, moving towards circular economy & achieving sustainability targets, matching consumers’ expectations and how to keep innovating in a mature industry. These topics, amongst others, will be covered through interactive sessions, including case studies, and insightful panel discussions.
 
This new edition will bring together senior executives from the entire value chain: feedstocks suppliers, surfactants producers, end-product manufacturers, along with technology providers and industry associations.

Join us in Madrid for two days of exchanging perspectives, learning & great networking opportunities with your peers.

Key Topics
> Availability & Capacity of Feedstocks & Surfactants: Current & Mid to Long Term Outlook
> Gaining Insights on regulation framing the Industry & its Potential Consequences
> How the Industry is Becoming More Sustainable: Best Practices & Future Action Plan
> Surfactants New Developments: What Innovations to Expect?
> Bio-Based Surfactants vs. Fossil Fuel Derived: Assessing Alternative Feedstocks to Petrochemicals
> The Role of Enzymes in the Surfactants Industry
> Enhancing Biodegradability across all Surfactants
> Downgrading: Challenges & Opportunities
> Surfactants Applications: Focus on End-Markets & Products
> Meeting Consumers’ Expectations by Integrating them into the Development Process
 
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