Events

IRG57

May 25 - 28 | Beijing, China

The International Research Group on Wood Protection (IRGWP) is the premier organization globally for the dissemination of scientific information on wood products protection.

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CHEMUK

May 20 - 21 | Birmingham, UK

The annual meeting place for everyone involved in the UK chemical and process industries.

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Fire and Polymers

May 17 - 20 | San Diego, CA, US
Fire and Polymers 2024 is bringing together chemists, material scientists, and fire safety scientists to discuss the newest advances and unsolved problems in this multidisciplinary field of research.  Learn more

Ceramics Expo

May 5 - 6 | Cleveland, OH, US
An expo with the full technical ceramics supply chain in the center of North America’s manufacturing corridor. Learn more

Fire Retardants in Plastics

May 5 | Cleveland, OH, US
A unique platform for international flame retardant professionals from across the supply chain to learn, share knowledge, and network. Learn more

Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting

April 30 | Washington, DC, US
The Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association (CIMA) annual meeting includes membership meetings and socializing opportunities. Learn more

American Wood Protection Association Annual Meeting

April 26 - 30 | Asheville, NC, US
The American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) annual meeting includes excellent technical and social programs Learn more

Bharat Steel

April 16 - 17 | New Delhi, India
Organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, Bharat Steel 2026 is one of India’s leading annual events dedicated to the steel industry. Learn more

Argus Fertilizer Asia Conference

March 31 - April 2 | Bali, Indonesia

The must attend event uniting the Asian fertilizer community with the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

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ceramitec

March 24 - 26 | Munich, Germany

For decades, ceramitec has been a platform for the world of ceramics. As an international trade fair for high-performance material ceramics, it brings together the entire spectrum of industry and research.

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National Week of Flame Retardants

March 23 - 25 | Online

The SPE National Week of Flame Retardants is organized into three focused sessions, each designed to deepen understanding of the technologies, regulations, and performance drivers shaping today’s flame-retardant landscape.

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FSHOW: China International Fertilizer Show

March 17 - 19 | Shanghai, China

First launched in 2010, the China International Fertilizer Show attracts more than 40,000 industry professionals across the fertilizer supply chain. 

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Commodity Classic

February 24 - 28 | San Antonio, TX, US
America's largest farmer-led, farmer focused agricultural and educational experience.

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International Builders' Show

February 17 - 19 | Orlando, FL, US
The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world. Learn more

PEART Symposium

February 17 - 19 | Clearwater, FL, US

Procurement Engineering and Related Topics Symposium (PEARTS) facilitates collaboration between nuclear facility and nuclear supplier personnel involved in the technical aspects procurement.

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TFI Annual Business Conference

February 16 - 18 | Orlando, FL, US
The premier networking event for the fertilizer industry welcomes all members of the fertilizer supply chain to meet, greet, and connect with TFI members and industry professionals. Learn more

National Crop Nutrition Summit & B2B Expo

February 5 - 6 | Mumbai, India
The annual conference of the Indian Micro-Fertilizers Manufacturers Association (IMMA). This year's theme is "Converge, Collaborate, and Co-create: Elevating India as the World’s Agri Input Manufacturing Hub." Learn more

Fertilizer Latino Americano

January 26 - 28 | Miami, FL, United States
Join key market players at the biggest fertilizer networking event for Latin America. Learn more

Annual GPCA Forum

December 8 - 11 | Sakhir, Bahrain

The Annual GPCA Forum is the flagship event of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA).

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China Plant Protection Information Exchange

November 21 - 23 | Nanchang, China
The 39th China Plant Protection Information Exchange and Pesticide Machinery Trade Fair showcases formulations, intermediates, plant protection machinery, biopesticides, intelligent monitoring equipment, green prevention products, and packaging solutions. Learn more

PIPOC

November 16 - 20 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) International Palm Oil Congress and Exhibition (PIPOC), an ideal platform to share and deliberate on the latest advances in the oil palm industry. Learn more

Boron Day

October 23 | Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
The 5th Boron Day reinforces the importance of boron in plant nutrition while promoting technical and scientific updates along with discussions of innovative practices for agronomy professionals. Learn more

Annual Oilfield Chemicals USA

October 6 - 7 | Houston, TX, US

An event where leading chemical suppliers, manufacturers, and global E&P companies come together to develop next-generation solutions for enhancing oil and gas production.

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TFI World Fertilizer Conference

September 15 - 17 | Chicago, IL, US
The World Fertilizer Conference draws hundreds of TFI members, industry professionals, and representatives from around the world who represent all sectors of the fertilizer industry.  Learn more

AWPA Technical Committee Meeting

September 7 - 11 | Savannah, GA, US
The primary focus of the meeting is the development of wood protection and preservation standards. Learn more

Incorporated Society of Planters National Seminar

July 14 - 16 | Johor Bahru, MY
A three-day seminar organized by The Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP), NATSEM brings together leaders, industry experts, stakeholders, and researchers in the Malaysian oil palm industry. Learn more

NUPIC Vendor Meeting

June 25 - 26 | Austin, TX, USA

NUPIC (Nuclear Procurement Issues Corporation) is committed to the future of commercial nuclear power.

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RTA Members Field Trip

June 9 - 12 | College Station, TX, US
A members only field trip hosted by the Railway Tie Association (RTA) Learn more

Batteries Event 2025

April 1 - 3 | Dunkerque, FR
Batteries Event 2025 gathers international, national, and local players in the heart of one of Europe’s leading regions for the battery industry. Learn more

International Congress on Glass

January 20 - 24 | Kolkata, India
The 27th International Congress on Glass provides plenary and technical sessions. This year the theme is “Glass: A Smart and Indispensable Material for Sustainable Society” and the focus is on emerging technologies which can catalyze transformations in the use of glass products in various fields. Learn More

Fertiliser Association of India Annual Seminar

December 4 - 6 | New Delhi, India
The annual seminar's theme is "INNOVATIONS IN FERTILIZER AND AGRICULTURE SECTORS" Learn More

Global Soils Conference

November 19 - 22 | New Delhi, India
Organized by the Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi in collaboration with the International Union of Soil Sciences, this conference focuses on sustainable soil resource management. Learn More

Conference on Glass Problems

September 16 - 19 | Toledo, OH, US
The 85th Conference on Glass Problems (GPC) is organized by the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC), in partnership with Alfred University. It's endorsed by The American Ceramic Society. Glass Worldwide is the official journal. Learn More

Congresso Brasileiro do Algodão

September 3 - 5 | Fortaleza, Brazil
The 14th annual Brazilian cotton congress Learn More

Barite and Oilfield Minerals 2024 Forum

June 5 - 7 | Houston, TX, US

This unique conference will bring together under one roof the major players across the global barite and oilfield mineral supply chain, from producers, processors, and traders to logisticians, financiers, and end use consumers.

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Electric Vehicles | Pinfa North America

May 29 | Online

Pinfa is having a Webinar on May 29 about EV Enclosure Materials. Many of the plastic materials used in EV batteries and other EV parts need to be formulated with fire retardants.

Our borates expert Emmanuel Laval will be hosting the event, as well as giving a brief presentation, followed by a Q&A.

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Bishop Mule Days

May 21 - 27 | Bishop, CA, US
A world-class equestrian event promoting the legacy, heritage, and talents of the mule. Learn More

Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference

February 19 - 21 | Marrakesh, Morocco

The African fertilizer market’s key industry meeting point for trade and insight returns.

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U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving our customers with more than 1,200 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

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