Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA)

https://www.socma.org

Locations

Atlanta, GA

Upcoming events

1

Next event

Nov 11–13

About

Arlington, VA-headquartered trade association for specialty and custom chemical manufacturers. Produces the SOCMA Show (Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show) and the SOCMA Summit & Annual Meeting, covering specialty chemical manufacturing, contract and toll manufacturing, supply chain, and regulatory policy.

Topics

Economics
Policy
Technology

Upcoming Events

NOV

11

WED

–

NOV

13

FRI

2026 SOCMA Summit & Annual Meeting
In-Person · Atlanta, GA
$975 – $2,075
Economics
Policy
Technology
Chemicals & Plastics

The program covers specialty chemical business strategy, regulatory developments, and manufacturing operations across three tracks: C-Suite Executive Leadership, Regulatory & Policy, and Manufacturing & Operations. Sessions address the U.S. economic outlook and chemical industry impacts; AI in commercial operations and supply planning; domestic pharmaceutical supply chains; process safety; workforce succession and knowledge transfer; mergers and acquisitions; TSCA and the CMAS RTR final rule; trade policy and supply-chain resilience; operational disruption; and contract manufacturing partnerships and market trends. The program also includes an economic outlook briefing, an analysis of the 2026 election’s implications for manufacturing and chemicals, SOCMA’s Annual Meeting and update, and the Awards & Safety Recognition Dinner.