The ChemE Show features two days of forward-looking discussions on the technologies, strategies, and innovations shaping the future of chemical manufacturing. The preliminary agenda below highlights key themes including decarbonization, digital transformation, hydrogen, advanced R&D, and next-generation manufacturing across the chemical, pharma, and process industries. Additional sessions and speakers will be announced as the program continues to develop. Session times are subject to change.
Topics Include:
- AI, Digital Twins & Automation
- Hydrogen & the Energy Transition
- Sustainable & Circular Chemistry
- Advanced R&D & Self-Driving Labs
- Next-Generation Chemical & Biopharma Manufacturing
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
Main Stage
9:00 a.m. Opening Keynote: Decarbonizing Chemical Manufacturing
Speaker: Matt Reeves, VP Low Carbon Solutions Technology, ExxonMobil
9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion: Digital Twins, AI & Automation: Transforming Process Industries – What is the true role of AI & APC when plant performance requires lab analyses to execute mass balances? Consistently, one of the most in-demand topics across chemicals, refining, and pharma.
Panelists: AspenTech/Emerson; Yokogawa
10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion: Scaling Green Hydrogen in North America: Reality, Economics & Infrastructure – Clarity on what’s real vs. hype.
Panelists: IMI /thyssenkrupp; Nucera
11:00 a.m. Self-Driving Labs, High-Throughput R&D & the Acceleration of Discovery – hot topic that appeals to R&D, digital, startup, and young engineer audiences. AI-enabled lab transformation or digital lab-to-plant integration.
12:00 p.m. Afternoon Keynote: The Biopharma Factory of the Future: Continuous, Modular & Digital – Pharma attendance spikes when showcasing real, implemented manufacturing innovation.
Innovation Theater Tracks
Sessions run concurrently across four industry tracks.
1:30 PM
Hydrogen, Sustainability & Green Chemistry Theater
Ensuring Hydrogen Purity at Scale: Real-Time Gas Analysis for Reliable Production
Presented by: Endress+Hauser
Pharma & Biotech Theater
From Lab Bench to Pilot Plant: De-Risking Scale-Up in Pharma, Biomass, and Carbon Capture
Presented by: Chan Meza, SWRI
2:15 PM
Petchem & Process Theater
Maximizing Energy Efficiency Through Rotating Equipment in Chemical Operations
Presented by: Atlas Copco
Lab & Agrichemical Theater
Session Title to Be Announced
Speaker to be announced
3:00 PM
Hydrogen, Sustainability & Green Chemistry Theater
Converting CO₂ into Valuable Carbon Products: From Experimental Data to Economic Viability
Presented by: SWRI
3:30 PM
Petchem & Process Theater
From Concept to Practice: Mastering HOP for Enhanced Safety and Operational Success
Presented by: Dekra
Lab & Agrichemical Theater
Session Title to Be Announced
Speaker to be announced
4:15 PM
Hydrogen, Sustainability & Green Chemistry Theater
Session Title to be Announced
Session sponsored by: Air Products Membrane Solutions
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
Main Stage
9:00 a.m. Keynote: Investment, Regulatory & Policy Outlook: What the Energy Transition Means for Chemicals & Pharma – Executives want macroeconomic clarity and policy signals for capital planning.
Speaker to be announced soon.
9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion: Circular Chemistry & Bio-Based Materials – Strong sustainability demand; appeals to both innovators and traditional chemical players.
Panelists to be announced soon.
10:30 a.m. Winning the Next Cycle: Strategic Responses Reshaping Global Chemical.
Speaker: Ashish Chitalia, Alvarez and Marsal
11:00 a.m. Mega-Projects Panel: Designing & Delivering the Next Generation of Chemical Assets – Engineers love learning from billion-dollar-scale project successes/failures.
Panelists to be announced soon.
12:00 p.m. Resilient Manufacturing: Cybersecurity, Safety & Operational Excellence in a Connected Plant – OT cybersecurity is a universal concern; practical main-stage topic.
Speaker to be announced soon.
Innovation Theater Tracks
Sessions run concurrently across four industry tracks.
1:30 PM
Petchem & Process Theater
From Reactive to Predictive: Applying Digital Twins and AI in Process Operations.
Presented by Siemens
2:00 PM
Pharma & Biotech Theater
Scaling U.S. Pharma Manufacturing: Speed, Capital, and Constraints.
Speaker to be announced.
2:30 PM
Petchem & Process Theater
Digitizing Maintenance Reporting: Integrating SAP and Real-Time Analytics.
Speaker to be announced. HPCL-Mittal Energy
3:15 PM
Hydrogen, Sustainability & Green Chemistry Theater
Session Title to Be Announced
Speaker to be announced
Lab & Agrichemical Theater
Session Title to Be Announced
Speaker to be announced
Pharma & Biotech Theater
Sponsored Session – CP Crown
Session details to be announced
4:00 PM
Petchem & Process Theater
Process Safety in the Era of Connected and Automated Plants.
Presented by Rockwell Automation