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Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Download the Executive Discussion Guide: https://www.thechemicalshow.com/midyear   How do you reset your business and leadership strategy when the world refuses to stick to the plan? Victoria King Meyer brings a midyear perspective on the dramatic changes shaping the chemical indu...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com John Richardson , Director of Market Insights at ICIS , joins host Victoria Meyer to unpack the turbulence of 2026 in the global chemical markets. John shares perspectives on how the Middle East conflict rapidly shifted the market from chronic oversupply to acute undersupply, send...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Restructuring, mergers, and a fundamental reevaluation of competitive advantage are reshaping the chemical industry at a rapid pace. Host Victoria Meyer reviews recent headline-making events, from Evonik's major portfolio changes and Huntsman and Olin’s proposed merger to Trinseo’...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com What truly sets apart companies succeeding with AI from those still stuck in pilot mode? Host Victoria Meyer unpacks the five critical capabilities every organization needs to translate AI experimentation into measurable business value. Drawing on industry research and real-world...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com On this episode of The Chemical Show, Victoria Meyer talks with Kendall Justiniano , Managing Director of Growth Arc Advisors , about the state of AI in the chemical industry. Kendall argues that the “exploratory phase” is over, and the focus must now shift to achieving real busin...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Fresh from NYSCC Suppliers' Day, host Victoria Meyer shares key updates on the changes shaping personal care. This episode covers top takeaways for chemical suppliers, manufacturers, and value chain partners— featuring on-the-floor conversations with Neslihan Utkan of Croda and Sy...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Turning groundbreaking ideas into real market value is more challenging than most realize. Victoria Meyer and Cameron Begley , host of Tech Transfer Talk (sponsored by Spiegare ), explore the pitfalls and successes of technology transfer, innovation, and commercialization within t...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Examining Q1 2026 earnings in the chemical industry, Victoria Meyer, host of The Chemical Show, breaks down what company reports really reveal about demand, pricing, and outlook for the rest of the year. Victoria focuses on the critical signals from Q1 and what business leaders sh...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Five years of volatility have reshaped how chemical businesses define advantage. On this 5th anniversary episode of The Chemical Show, Victoria King Meyer uncovers the industry's most significant shifts since 2021, including the normalization of disruption, the move from efficienc...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Once considered a back-office function, supply chain management has become crucial to business strategy as disruptions and geopolitical events reshape the chemical industry. Host Victoria Meyer is joined by Jennifer Jewson (LyondellBasell), Claudia Moshiri (Brenntag), and Chad Bur...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Trade uncertainty, regulatory hurdles, and rail consolidation are reshaping the U.S. chemical sector’s path to competitiveness. Chris Jahn , President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, sits down with host Victoria Meyer to break down how shifting tariff policies, global s...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Scaling up chemical recycling technologies is transforming how the industry tackles plastics waste and circularity. Eric Appelman , Chief Revenue Officer of Aduro Clean Technologies , joins Victoria Meyer to discuss Aduro’s journey, from innovative pilot projects to a commercial d...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Geopolitics, energy volatility, and persistent oversupply are reshaping the global chemical industry as 2025 draws to a close. Victoria Meyer sits down with Kurt Barrow and Andrew Neale from S&P Global to address the forces driving today’s market dynamics, the impact of govern...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com AI’s rapid growth is transforming the energy landscape, sparking critical questions about grid reliability, electricity costs, and future solutions. Host Victoria Meyer talks with Amy Myers Jaffe of NYU to discuss how data centers are pressuring regional grids, why battery storage...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Stranded ships and blocked oil routes in the Strait of Hormuz are causing far-reaching disruptions across the global chemical industry. NUCO Logistics Managing Director Farid Tahvildari joins host Victoria Meyer to explain how the Iran war has sparked shipping delays, rising surch...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com ChemPoint ’s digital-first model is reshaping the chemical distribution landscape by pairing technology-driven sales with a personal touch. Director of Supplier Growth Julie Roberts joins Victoria Meyer to discuss ChemPoint’s evolution from inside sales pioneers to leveraging AI a...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Record attendance, industry transformation, and the push for science-backed clarity are setting the tone for the American Cleaning Institute ’s centennial year. Jennifer Abril , ACI’s new leader, joins host Victoria Meyer to share how the organization is meeting member demands for...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Uncertainty is fading and M&A activity is heating up in the chemicals and materials industry for 2026. Host Victoria King Meyer speaks with Jon Glapa of Grace Matthews about why the year ahead is shaping up to be strong for dealmaking. They discuss how greater strategic clarit...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com The dramatic rise of AI, shifting geopolitics, and industry overcapacity are putting energy and chemicals at a crossroads. Victoria Meyer sits down with Steve Lewandowski and Adrian Calcaneo of Chemical Market Analytics to unpack how these forces are driving volatility and change...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Science continues to shape the cleaning products industry, but trust and pragmatism are driving real decisions. Host Victoria King Meyer reports back from the American Cleaning Institute ’s 100th annual conference, highlighting five essential themes impacting chemical and cleaning...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com From investment banking to the CEO seat at LSB Industries , Mark Behrman joins Victoria Meyer to discuss strategic transformation, market dynamics, and leadership in the chemical industry. Hear how LSB evolved from a traditional industrial conglomerate to a leading North American...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Global volatility, trade shifts, and new government policies are reshaping the chemical industry for 2026. Industry leaders Olivier Maronneaud and Pooja Jain from S&P Globa l join host Victoria Meyer to share S&P’s economic outlook and discuss supply-driven cycles, plant c...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Geopolitical shifts, emerging technologies, and changing business models are reshaping risk for chemicals, energy, and mining companies as they look ahead to 2026. Host Victoria Meyer explores the top risk trends impacting these sectors with firsthand insights from Marsh industry...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Trade policy volatility, supply chain disruptions, and the fast adoption of digital tools are rapidly reshaping marine logistics for the chemical industry. Noushin Shamsili , CEO of NUCO Logistics, joins Victoria Meyer to reflect on the market forces that defined 2025—including ov...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Chemical industry professionals turned out in record numbers to hear insights from top leaders, with Peter Huntsman ’s interview on innovation, learning, and the regulatory landscape named the most popular episode of the year. Host Victoria Meyer breaks down 2025’s Wrapped highlig...