Event summary

Enhancing products and processes through cutting-edge innovation

• The chemical industry invests an estimated €230 billion every year in R&D and innovation in Europe alone. With increasing customer demands and environmental regulations, chemical firms are facing many challenges to maintain their competitive advantage. To create added value for customers, leading firms are developing new products through customer-driven innovation and value chain integration.
  
  
• Furthermore, with climate change climbing back to the top the chemical industry’s agenda, decision makers are starting to ensure that their products and processes make a positive contribution to sustainable development.
  
  
• Come to Amsterdam to join this event that brings together leading innovators to discuss the key issues on new product development and innovation in the chemical industry. In depth case studies and interactive workshops will provide insights into how leading innovators generate new products through aligning R&D processes with business strategies.

Who should attend

This programme has been researched extensively and convened with the cooperation of senior executives responsible for new product development and R&D in the chemical industry. The executives that will realise the greatest benefit through attendance include:

Chief technology officers, senior vice presidents, vice presidents, directors and heads of:

• New product development
• Innovation
• Raw materials
• Research and development
• New business development