For two days, innovation in synthetic and bio-based fine chemicals will be in the focus of experts who meet at Chemspec Europe in Cologne (20-21 June, 2018, Koelnmesse).
“Chemspec Europe is the only specialised platform for the fine and speciality chemicals industry in Europe,” said Liljana Goszdziewski, Exhibition Director of Chemspec Europe. The event offers in sight into the latest trends in the growing sector through conferences, workshop, partnering and an industry exibition with 358 companies from 27 countries. “Currently, there is an increasing trend for bio-based chemicals for the development of fine and speciality chemicals,” explains Goszdziewski on behalf of the organisers, Mack Brooks Exhibitions. “Furthermore, intensified competition and the constant search for innovation are some of the key drivers that make flexible production and strategic collaborations more and more important.” According to Goszdziewsk, “only well-informed companies with an excellent network can be successful in this highly complex market in the long run.”
The exhibition with over 6,000 square metres will showcase fine and speciality chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, bio-based chemicals, polymers, additives, advanced intermediates, food and feed, oil and gas mining, pigments, dyes, electronics, fragrances, household chemicals etc. Additionally, the 358 exhibitors – most from Germany, the UK, France, Belgium and Switzerland as well as China, India and the US – will present a range of analytical, production and processing equipment as well as regulatory services and products.
The 33rd edition of Chemspec Europe offers a new Partnering Programme equipped with a keyword-based matchmaking service and new on-site meeting spaces. The conference programme with its four lecture theatres – two thereof with focus on agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals – is complementary to the topical variety of the exhibition. On Wednesday, 20 June 2018, 14:00–17:00, seven young startups will present their innovations on “New Paths to Fine and Specialty Chemicals”. The “Innovative Startups” conference takes place in association with BCNP Consultants and includes short presentations as well as a panel discussion. Furthermore, a two-day RSC Symposium of the Royal Society of Chemistry includes lectures about ”Enhanced Performance using Additives – Choosing the Best Additive”. In the Regulatory Services Lecture Theatre everything will revolve around “Getting ready for REACH 2018 – Regulatory Challenges”.
Ticket registration is available on the exhibition website www.chemspeceurope.com. Online tickets for Chemspec Europe 2018 are free. On-site, a ticket will cost €50. Tickets are valid for both exhibition days and include entry to the conferences.
