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EXHIBITION: Sponsor booths & Meeting Tables open
Official Opening Networking Dinner – the perfect way to kick off the 60th EPCA Annual Meeting in Vienna.
Connect with peers over a relaxed walking-format dinner featuring local flavors and plenty of networking opportunities.
Date & Time: Monday, 5 October 2026, 18:30–22:00
Price: €60 excl. VAT per person
Important: Capacity is strictly limited – early registration is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Badge Collection at all EPCA partner hotels and at EPCA Desk at the Hilton
EPCA Lounges open
Exhibition: Sponsor booths & Meeting Tables open
EPCA Session: Europe’s Petrochemicals at a Crossroad
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 08:00 - 09:30 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
Join Dr. Markus Kamieth, CEO of BASF and President of CEFIC, Roger Kearns, CEO of Borouge International and Kerstin Jorna, Director-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs at the European Commission, for a high-level dialogue examining the current state and future trajectory of Europe's petrochemical industry. Against a backdrop of geopolitical shifts, volatile energy markets, and evolving global supply chains, this session will explore how the industry and its institutional partners are responding to structural change by adapting operations, embracing innovation, and identifying emerging opportunities. The conversation will address how sustainability imperatives, technological transformation, and shifting market dynamics are collectively reshaping the industry's long-term strategic outlook across the continent.
brought to you by EPCA's Board of Directors
EPCA Session: The Mindset Edge - How Top Performers win under Pressure
Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 16:00 - 17:00 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
In high-pressure environments, strategy and experience are expected. What sets top performers apart is how they perform when deals stall, stakes rise and outcomes become uncertain.
In this practical keynote, Isabelle Gonnissen shows how top performers think and act under pressure, and the direct impact this has on closing rates, deal velocity and long-term results.
You will learn how to:
• Recover faster from lost deals and turn setbacks into a competitive advantage
• Project calm confidence to build credibility with senior decision-makers
• Identify and act on opportunities that others miss in complex or stalled deals
• Communicate with authority and influence without sounding scripted
Drawing on real-world sales situations and performance research, this session will demonstrate that achieving consistent high performance is not just about effort, but also about how you interpret and respond to pressure. It offers practical insights for senior leaders looking to improve outcomes in complex, high-stakes sales environments.
brought to you by EPCA's Talent & Leadership Committee (TTLT)
Badge Collection at all EPCA partner hotels and at EPCA Desk at the Hilton
EPCA Lounges open
Exhibition: Sponsor booths & Meeting Tables open
EPCA Session: How to Shape Europe's Competitive Future
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 08:00 - 09:30 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
Europe's industrial landscape is under profound stress - from energy costs and geopolitical disruption to weakening demand and intensifying global competition. The instinct in crisis is to defend existing structures. But in order to survive, the European Petrochemical industry needs to start boldly building tomorrow.
What does a genuinely competitive European chemical company actually look like in 2035 - and what does it take to build one? How can we reframe this crisis to view it as an opportunity for transformation? The answer cuts across the whole organisation. It is a supply chain that is resilient enough to absorb disruption and agile enough to turn it into advantage. It is a sustainability transition that has been converted from a compliance burden into a source of investment, differentiation and growth. And it is an organisation that attracts, develops and retains the people capable of delivering both. The companies that will lead in a decade are the ones treating resilience, sustainability and talent not as separate agendas managed by separate teams - but as a single, integrated bet on where competitive advantage comes from.
brought to you by EPCA's Supply Chain (SCPC) & Net-Zero Committees
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EPCA Session: Leadership in a Fractured World: Europe’s Future
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 16:00 - 17:00 | Venue: Hilton - Grand Park Hall I+II
In a world of rapid change and evolving geopolitical dynamics, opportunity belongs to those who lead with clarity, courage, and vision. Drawing on her experience as Finland's former Prime Minister and her deep engagement with European policymaking, Sanna Marin will share inspiring perspectives on how bold leadership can turn complexity into competitive advantage. She will explore how shifting global relationships, the energy transition, and Europe's role as sustainable industrial engine are opening new pathways for organisations ready to embrace change. A fitting close to our program, this session will leave delegates energized and equipped with fresh thinking on resilience, strategic foresight, and the transformative potential of decisive, forward-looking leadership in today's interconnected world.
brought to you by EPCA's Board of Directors
Badge Collection at all EPCA partner hotels and at EPCA Desk at the Hilton
EPCA Lounges open
Exhibition: Sponsor booths & Meeting Tables open