Recent world events such as natural disasters and political upheaval mean that challenges to the supply chain will be even more intense in the near future, and prices will come under even more pressure. In an increasingly global marketplace, the 2011 ICIS Chemical Purchasing Summit will discuss global influences on chemical supply and prices, and give you the information and tools to help you make important business decisions. If you are involved in the sourcing and purchasing of chemical raw materials for your business, this is one conference you should not miss.
 
Factors influencing the US chemical markets will be put in a global context, and views provided on macro-economic and energy issues as well as more in-depth data on individual product sectors. Topics will include:

• Global and US economic outlooks
• Energy outlooks and what will influence the main chemical feedstocks
• Innovations from the industry - purchasing case studies
• In-depth studies of the main chemical sectors, including:
  - Olefins
  - Polymers
  - Chlor-Alkali
  - Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid

Attend this conference to help you with your purchasing decisions in a progressively competitive climate and against a background of higher prices.