Recognizing humanity's most fundamental innovation unit: the student and the mentor.

8th CME NASA Symposium and the CME NASA Earth & Space Sustainability (CNESS) Summit bring together industry, academia, government and the public to solve the big challenges of humanity and enlarge the diverse STEM talent pool.

Gain expert insights into the key industrial, economic and demographic trends set to shape the North American chemical industry over the next year. Explore the profound impact of tariffs on various sectors of chemistry and how they could transform market dynamics in unexpected ways. This session will equip industry leaders with a strategic outlook on challenges and opportunities ahead.

PPG is at the forefront of sustainable innovation, leveraging advanced materials science to develop high-performance coatings that not only protect and enhance surfaces but also provide exceptional value. This session will explore PPG’s strategic initiatives that support growth opportunities in sustainably advantaged technologies, highlighting the recent introduction of paint film solutions through PPG Advanced Surface Technologies. This innovative product line offers significant environmental benefits, including reduced energy consumption, as well as a variety of new aesthetic options. Through these advancements, PPG underscores its commitment to sustainability and performance excellence, paving the way for future coatings solutions.

The change in administrations has transformed the future of EVs compared to traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and hybrid vehicles. What are the revised forecasts and the impact on the chemistry industries and their supply chains? Join ACC, NADA and S&P experts for an in-depth analysis of political, technological, regulatory, and market challenges shaping the evolving automotive landscape.

With a new administration and geopolitical volatility, the chemicals M&A segment faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Join us to gain valuable insights on how the industry will balance immediate and future forces, address economic and environmental stewardship issues, and capitalize on growth prospects to enhance returns and stakeholder engagement during a year of significant transformation.

After years outperforming the rest of the market, the chemicals industry is now structurally underperforming in terms of total shareholder returns. It remains uncertain whether the current dynamics will lead to a return to normal cycles that the industry has experienced over the last several decades or whether the factors behind today’s conditions represent lasting structural changes that will reshape the chemicals industry. To address this trend, the industry will need to reprioritize and act boldly.

As the new U.S. administration faces big economic and geopolitical challenges, what will be the economic factors to watch and what are the strengths of the chemical industry segments? American Chemistry Council Chief Economist Martha Moore will share the latest ACC Year-End 2024 Situation & Outlook report and her expert insights on the major trends that will shape the array of business of chemistry which is the building block supporting almost 25 percent of the US GDP.