16th ICIS World Surfactants Conference
The Westin Jersey City | New Jersey, United States
Conference: 6-7 May 2026
Training: 5 May 2026
Connect with Leaders Driving the Surfactants Industry
For 16 years, the ICIS World Surfactants Conference has been the place for the conversations that shape the global surfactants market. Away from the noise, leaders from across the entire industry meet face-to-face to strike deals, renew partnerships, and chart the course for the year to come.
Do Business, Not Just Networking: Have the private, high-value conversations that drive contracts, renew partnerships, and shape the market all in one place.
Meet senior decision-makers: Join industry leaders from around the world to have the conversations that turn into contracts.
Be Ahead of the Curve: Gain insider intelligence, build trusted relationships and the momentum to move your business forward.
Meet senior stakeholders from the global surfactants value chain to help drive your business forward:
Why Attend?
Actionable Market Intelligence: Understand the shifting supply-demand dynamics for key feedstocks like ethylene oxide, fatty alcohols, alcohol ethoxylates, and linear alkylbenzene.
Regulatory Clarity: Stay ahead of global policy changes including the EUDR and decarbonisation mandates.
Innovation Spotlight: Explore cutting-edge developments in biosurfactants, alternative feedstocks, AI-powered formulation tools, and sustainable chemistry.
Consumer and Brand Insights: Hear directly from home care brands on how evolving consumer expectations are shaping product development and marketing strategies.
Unmatched Networking: Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and peers to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and tackle shared challenges together.
Gain actionable intelligence which addresses your pain points and future-proofs your strategies
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Extensive Networking
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What to Expect
Insights+
Examine how consumer trends and the adoption of sustainability principles are driving innovation in surfactant technologies. Learn how companies are developing cutting-edge solutions to meet evolving market demands while aligning with environmental goals.
Collaboration+
Explore the impact of mergers and collaboration across the value chain in the surfactants industry. Delve into the role of biotechnology advancements and increased cross-industry investment in renewables as key drivers of sustainable growth and innovation.
Strategy+
Discover how megatrends and evolving regulations at federal, state, and local levels impact success across the surfactants value chain.
Excellent reviews and outstanding attendance from across the value chain
Make an impact with sponsorship
At the 16th ICIS World Surfactants Conference, we offer a variety of sponsorship options to suit every budget and objective. Whether you aim to maximise exposure with a premium sponsorship, focus on networking or showcase your offerings with exhibition space, we have tailored solutions to help you achieve your goals and make a significant impact in the industry.
Market announcements: Showcase innovations and product launches
Increase brand awareness: Boost visibility and reputation in the market
Celebrate milestones: Share company successes with customers, partners, and colleagues
Generate business opportunities: Pitch to industry decision-makers for new ventures
Surfactants Business Essentials Training
Study essential information on surfactant production routes, feedstocks, derivatives, and classifications, with key insight into global supply and demand drivers. Attending this course will provide you with a solid understanding of the industry and increased market awareness.
Early Bird Rate
Offer expires: 27/02/2026
Starting from:
$1999 $2199
What's included?
Access to all content sessions
Access to all onsite networking activities
Refreshments, lunches, and dinners
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