The 8th European Aromatics & Derivatives Conference is an ideal and cost-effective opportunity to develop robust strategies that will help your business survive the downturn.  Hear from industry leaders, Shell, BASF and Reliance Industries give their insights into what may happen next in the European and global aromatics business.  Gain a comprehensive insight into the key issues impacting supply and demand, and benefit from excellent networking opportunities with your industry colleagues.

Topics include:

• Learning from the crisis.  The impact on BASF’s styrenics business.  Ideas to help you survive.

• Developments in the Asian PX/PTA markets.  How much new capacity is expected.  Its impact on Europe.

• Crude oil and feedstocks.  The impact of volatile oil markets.  How do refiners see the outlook? 

• Aromatics in the downturn.  Learning from earlier recessions.  5 key steps to take in 2010.

• BTX and their major derivatives.  A detailed look at Benzene, Toluene, Xylene/Paraxylene, Polyester, and the Styrenics chain.  

• PET.   Restructuring is underway.  How are consumer preferences changing.