About the 2026 Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo
For more than 30 years, the chemical industry has embraced safety and sustainability through its world-class environmental, health, safety and security initiative: Responsible Care®. The Responsible Care & Sustainability Conference & Expo brings together a variety of industry professionals to enhance understanding and advance the principles of Responsible Care and sustainability topics, including safety, air and water stewardship, and more. The Conference highlights the industry’s foundational priorities – Responsible Care and Sustainability – to help chemical manufacturers and stakeholders along the supply chain work together to solve our world’s most pressing safety and sustainability challenges.
Join us in sunny Fort Lauderdale for the premier event where the chemical industry’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation takes center stage.
2026 Keynote Speaker: Mike Abrashoff
Former U.S. Navy Commander and Internationally Recognized Leadership Expert
Mike Abrashoff, former U.S. Navy Commander and leadership expert, will deliver the keynote address at this year’s conference.
Abrashoff is known for his transformative leadership as Commander of the USS Benfold, where he dramatically improved operational performance and morale by fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and innovation. When he took command, the Benfold ranked among the Navy’s lowest–performing ships, and within twelve months, using the same crew, the best ship in the entire Navy.