The SOCMA Summit is a multi-day conference that provides insight into the specialty chemical industry’s most daunting challenges and provide attendees tools and insights to help overcome the barriers to success. This is an interactive event which grants attendees an opportunity to not only learn about topics on the agenda but suggest new topics and brainstorm solutions.
Hear from speakers with expertise on EHS, procurement and trade, operations, and sustainability to understand not only the challenges of today, but those you will face in the coming years. Take this opportunity to network with others in the industry to develop creative solutions to overcome and avoid impediments to success.
Attendees that will gain the most from these sessions are EHS professionals and facility managers, supply chain, procurement and international trade experts, and executives charged with overall operations of the company or business unit.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jenny Gaines at jgaines@socma.org.
Should you have any questions about the 2023 event, please contact us at meetings@socma.org.
Note – A SOCMA account is required to register online. If you have any questions, please contact mknoch@socma.org.
Schedule at a Glance (Subject to Change)
Monday, November 6
| 8:30am – 9:00am | Board of Governors Breakfast |
| 9:00am – 12:00pm | Board of Governors Meeting |
| 12:00pm – 6:00pm | Registration Open |
| 1:00pm – 5:00pm | Board Meeting |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | Concurrent Sessions |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Break |
| 3:30pm – 5:00pm | Concurrent Sessions |
| 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Opening Reception Sponsored by Black Bay Energy |
| 7:00pm – 8:30pm | Emerging Leaders Reception |
Tuesday, November 7
| 7:45am | Registration Opens |
| 7:45am – 8:45am | Breakfast |
| 8:30am – 9:00am | Annual Business Meeting |
| 9:00am – 9:45am | General Session |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Concurrent Sessions |
| 11:00am – 11:15am | Break |
| 11:15am – 12:15pm | General Session |
| 12:15pm – 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | General Session |
| 2:00pm – 2:15pm | Break |
| 2:15pm – 3:25pm | Concurrent Sessions |
| 3:25pm – 3:35pm | Break |
| 3:35pm – 4:30pm | Concurrent Sessions |
| 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Break |
| 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Networking Reception |
| 6:30pm – 8:00pm | Dinner & Recognition |
Wednesday, November 8
| 8:30am – 9:30am | Breakfast |
| 9:00am – 1:00pm | TSCA Compliance Workshop |
Session Formats
Concurrent Sessions
Breakout sessions are designed to present the latest trends, insights and best practices. Topics should be timely and informational. Sales-oriented presentations will not be considered. Presentations are typically 50-minutes, including 10 minutes of Q&A or discussion. Breakout sessions run concurrently with other sessions.
General Sessions
General sessions are designed to present the latest trends, insights and best practices. Topics should be timely and informational. Sales-oriented presentations will not be considered. Presentations are typically 50-minutes, including 10 minutes of Q&A or discussion. General sessions are presented to all attendees.
Registration Rates
For additional information, please contact our team at meetings@socma.org.
| SOCMA Member Rates | Early Bird (Ends 10/02) |
Regular (10/03-11/03) |
On-site (11/03-11/08) |
| First Attendee | $600 | $700 | $800 |
| Additional Attendee(s) | $500 | $600 | $700 |
| Exhibitor (includes 2 badges) |
$2450 | $2550 | $2650 |
| Annual Dinner Only | $275 | $325 | $375 |
| Non-Member Rates | Early Bird (Ends 10/02) |
Regular (10/03-11/03) |
On-site (11/03-11/08) |
| First Attendee | $795 | $895 | $995 |
| Additional Attendee(s) | $695 | $795 | $895 |
| Exhibitor (includes 1 registration) |
$3450 | $3550 | $3650 |
| Annual Dinner Only | $375 | $425 | $475 |
Questions
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at 571-348-5114 or info@socma.org.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation and refund requests will be accepted through October 1, 2023 and may be made to SOCMA at meetings@socma.org minus a $150 processing fee. No refunds will be granted after October 1, 2023 due to commitments with the conference venue. Substitutions are permitted.
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact our team at meetings@socma.org.
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