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

In this STEM Talk, Anthony O’Donovan, PhD. President and CEO of Arkema Inc., in a virtual fireside chat format, will discuss the transformative strategies in specialty materials that are driving growth and innovation, particularly when it comes to decarbonization and global raw material manufacturing. Showcasing Arkema’s award-winning innovations in e-mobility, adhesives, and coatings, he will highlight how strategic leadership drives industry-wide impact through sustainable products. Leveraging his global expertise in chemical engineering and leadership, Dr. O’Donovan will share actionable insights on advancing STEM excellence and fostering corporate reinvention for a greener, high-performance future. 

The joy of discovery. Hands-on K-12 STEM outreach program.

McKinsey research shows that rapid innovation and rising investments may drive the quantum technology market to $100 billion within ten years. Major players like Amazon, Google, IBM, and Microsoft continue to unveil breakthrough advances that mark a new quantum era. While quantum tech will touch many fields, the chemical, life sciences, finance, and mobility sectors are expected to experience the most acceleration. Explore how to uncover opportunities to harness quantum value.

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.