Global forum to focus on 'Investing for Market Growth and A Low Carbon Future'

HOUSTON, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating 40 years of sharing unmatched market intelligence and convening top thinkers across the industry, the annual World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) by S&P Global returns to Houston from March 17 to 21, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel located downtown.

At this gathering of more than 550 leading companies in the global chemical industry, more than 200 speakers and close to 1500 attendees representing 53 different countries, notable thought leaders will converge to discuss the chemical industry at a critical juncture today – building on its key learnings from the past four decades and looking ahead to building a sustainable future.

Mark Eramo, Co-President, S&P Global Commodity Insights, said, "We are pleased to celebrate WPC's 40 years as the industry's leading platform for critical debate and constructive dialogue to drive innovation, enhance understanding and contribute to solutions for the chemical sector's most pressing challenges. Today, the industry stands at a crossroads and is poised for continued change, amid a backdrop of shifting global trade policy and a tough commercial environment, while navigating ambitious climate goals and sustainability regulations. Our esteemed speakers and experts will discuss the key trends shaping the global chemical industry in the years ahead and provide much needed insights for your business and the marketplace. We hope you will join us for WPC's 40th year anniversary celebration and an enlightening exploration of the past, present and future of the petrochemical industry."

WPC's Key Highlights include:

• Executive Conference (March 18) – through the day
• Wednesday Tracks (March 19) – Concurrent
• Thursday Tracks (March 20) – Concurrent
• Friday Regional Spotlights (March 21) – Concurrent

WPC 2025 Speakers include:

S&P Global Speakers & Experts:

View the complete list of speakers and the latest agenda.

Registration information

WPC will be held at the Marriott Marquis Houston Hotel from March 17-21, 2025. For further information and to register, visit https://wpc.spglobal.com/about/registration.html.

Media accreditation and passes

Members of the media interested in covering WPC 2025 are required to apply for accreditation and should email [email protected].

Media Contacts

Americas and EMEA: Kathleen Tanzy + 1 917-331-4607, [email protected].
Asia: Melissa Tan + 65-6597-6241, [email protected]

About S&P Global

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SOURCE S&P Global Commodity Insights