World Chemical Forum March 25-March 26, 2026 – The Woodlands, TX

World Chemical Forum 2026 is the premier two-day event for the global chemical and energy industries, taking place March 25–26, 2026, in The Woodlands, Texas.

Bringing together global experts from the chemicals, energy, finance and technology communities, plus unsurpassed data and analysis from OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics, alongside unique perspectives from The Wall Street Journal and Barron’s, World Chemical Forum 2026 delivers exclusive, credible insights on the issues shaping tomorrow’s chemical and energy markets.

This year’s theme, “Embracing the New Reality: Transform to Thrive,” highlights the strategies and innovations needed to navigate disruption, capture new opportunities, and accelerate growth. Discussions will span the energy transition, pathways to net zero, plastics sustainability, trade and geopolitical shifts, and the future of global supply chains.

Join industry leaders, decision-makers, and market innovators in an environment designed for insight, networking, and fresh perspectives—only at World Chemical Forum 2026.

Wednesday, March 25

• The Global Economy: Navigating a Period of Heightened Uncertainty
• Geopolitical Developments and Implications for Industry
• Changing Paradigms in Energy Markets
• China Energy Outlook 2060
• Pacesetting the Energy Transition
• ChemiCon Conversations
• Adapting Chemical Supply Chains Amid Tariffs and Geopolitics
• Chemicals 2030: Strategic Decisions in an Uncertain World (North America and Global Perspectives)
• ChemiCon Conversations
• Caught Between Eras: The World’s Struggle to Transition Amid Uncertainty
• Fireside Chat: Leadership Perspectives on the Energy & Chemical Industry

Thursday, March 26

• Global Feedstocks in Flux: Navigating Cost, Supply, and Strategy in a Shifting Market
• Too Much, Too Fast? Resetting the Olefins Market
• ChemiCon Conversations
• Polyolefin Power Plays: Who Survives and What Shifts the Game?
• Fuel or Fundamentals? The Feedstock Trade-Off
• From Export Empire to Regional Remix: Chlor-Vinyls Rebooted
• ChemiCon Conversations
• Structural Strain and Strategic Shifts: The Road Ahead for Chemicals