WASHINGTON (May 12, 2025) — Join leading polyurethanes industry professionals and experts from all over the world October 6-8, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch in St. Louis, Mo., for the 2025 Polyurethanes Technical Conference. The conference, hosted by the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), will feature new educational sessions and other premier networking opportunities for attendees.
“We had more than 850 attendees at last year’s conference and CPI is thrilled to build on that momentum with an array of new, timely programs and sessions,” said Jason Sloan, Director, CPI. “From artificial intelligence (AI) to decarbonization trends and more, this conference convenes the brightest minds from across the value chain to showcase how polyurethanes are crucial for a stronger future.”
New this year, the “Standards, Certifications, and Decarbonization in the Polyurethanes Industry” panel will focus on decarbonization tactics in the polyurethanes sector. Speakers will cover key frameworks, including insights into Life Cycle Assessment with practical case studies and a discussion on emerging trends and challenges.
CPI’s leading Professional Development Program (PDP) will offer two new virtual courses – “Bio-Based Raw Materials Course” and “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance and Practical Use in Chemistry.” The bio-based course will cover the evolution of polymers and the history of polyurethanes, exploring the shift from synthetic to natural raw materials, and feature discussions on their innovative chemistry and formulation techniques. The AI course will discuss its practical applications in polyurethane production, including ethical considerations, regulatory frameworks, and hands-on AI tool usage for optimizing formulations.
In addition, a brand-new event for this year will be the “Women in Polyurethanes” luncheon on the conference’s second day. The limited-capacity event will feature women leaders in the polyurethanes industry discussing their career journeys, challenges, and successes. Mary Bogdan from Honeywell, this year’s conference chair, will be the moderator.
“We’re excited to introduce this new event to help foster dialogue and showcase the increasing contributions of women within the polyurethanes industry,” said Bogdan. “All of these new opportunities underscore CPI’s commitment to innovation and professional growth, and I look forward to the enriching discussions they will bring.”
Register today for the 2025 Polyurethanes Technical Conference to take advantage of these educational and professional opportunities!
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