WASHINGTON (February 9, 2026) – The 2026 Global Chemical Regulations Conference & Exhibition (GlobalChem) will feature Doug Troutman, Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), to deliver a keynote address.
Assistant Administrator Troutman’s keynote speech on Monday, February 23 will kick off GlobalChem’s annual program and discussions focused on domestic and international chemicals management policy.
“We are pleased and honored to welcome Assistant Administrator Troutman as a keynote speaker at GlobalChem 2026,” said Chris Jahn, ACC’s president & CEO. “Doug’s leadership at OCSPP comes at a critical moment for our industry as EPA carries out its responsibilities under TSCA. GlobalChem provides an important forum for constructive engagement, and we appreciate Assistant Administrator Troutman’s willingness to share his perspectives and participate in this dialogue.”
GlobalChem will be held in Washington, D.C., at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, beginning with an opening reception on Sunday evening, February 22, and two full conference days on Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
GlobalChem’s 2026 conference agenda will focus on federal chemical management, including the EPA’s ongoing implementation of TSCA, regulatory reform, FDA regulatory activity, the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), trade activities, as well as broader state and international chemicals management policy.
The American Chemistry Council proudly recognizes Beveridge & Diamond, PC, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. and Squire Patton Boggs, LLP as 2026 GlobalChem Conference & Exhibition co-sponsors, and Chemical Watch News & Insight by Enhesa as the returning media sponsor.
For more information on GlobalChem or to register, visit www.GlobalChem.org.