Register Now for the World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) 2026 – March 23 – March 27, 2026 – Houston, TX
March 23–27, 2026 | Houston, Texas
Your WPC registration includes exclusive Wednesday & Thursday access to the Innovation Agora at CERAWeek.
About WPC 2026
The World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) is the longest-running and most respected event in the global petrochemical industry, with a legacy spanning more than 40 years.
WPC delivers unparalleled market intelligence and strategic insights from the industry’s most influential leaders and experts—empowering attendees to navigate disruption, manage risk, and uncover new growth opportunities.
Renowned for attracting senior executives, decision-makers, and thought leaders, WPC remains the premier forum for professionals who want to stay informed, connected, and ahead of emerging trends.
Join us for the 41st World Petrochemical Conference, taking place March 23–27, 2026, in Houston.
WPC 2026 Theme
Catalyzing the Transformation:
Renewal for Chemicals in an Era of Disruption
Key Topics & Discussions
- Petrochemicals at a Turning Point
- Reinforcing the U.S. Feedstock Advantage
- The Shifting Dynamics in Global Feedstocks
- Geopolitical Playbook: Winning in a Polarized and Fragmented World
- Rethinking the Energy Transition: Finding the Right Balance for Chemicals
- Global Trade Reset: Tariffs, U.S.–China relations, Russia–Ukraine, and what
decoupling, reshoring, and friendshoring mean for chemicals - Can Chemical Giants Win Back Investors?
Top Reasons to Attend
Navigating Challenges, Seizing Opportunities
Despite tight margins and an oversupplied market, growth opportunities are emerging across key regions and technologies. Gain clarity on market cycles, understand when the upturn may occur, and learn how to position your business to capitalize on future growth.
Market Assessments & Outlooks
Move beyond fragmented insights. WPC’s deep-dive value chain sessions deliver connected intelligence powered by S&P Global’s data, AI capabilities, and global analyst network—linking chemicals with crude oil, refined products, economics, and global trade for a truly holistic market view.
Industry Experts You Can Trust
Skip speculation and hear directly from top industry executives and S&P Global experts. Our globally sourced team of analysts brings firsthand industry experience and practical insights into the real challenges companies face today.
Comprehensive Coverage of Critical Topics
Explore the issues shaping the future of chemicals, including sustainability, plastic circularity, decarbonization, materials transition, emerging technologies, and supply chain optimization.
A Global Networking Powerhouse
Connect with senior leaders, experts, and peers from around the world. Build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network in one of the most influential industry gatherings—think LinkedIn, amplified.
