Major disruptions to the global geopolitical and economic system have accelerated along with overcapacity in many chemicals and trade skirmishes. These are putting immense pressure on the chemical industry. When we gathered these three panelists together in February to give their views of the Chemical Industry Outlook, it seemed that the situation could not get any worse. This is clearly not the case today with the war in the Middle East, the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz and the volatile and restricted supply and escalating prices of oil and gas.
Each speaker will give his perspective on the disruptions facing the industry, why they are happening, how they may evolve in the future, the impact of each on the industry, and what the senior executives can do to mitigate the impact and pivot. We expect attendees to come away with perspectives on what each company can do to make the right strategic and financial decisions.
There will be a unique format for this event. Each speaker will give a 10 minute presentation looking at the issue from his own perspective. After the three presentations, there will be a round table discussion which will include comments and questions from the audience.