2023 Show Schedule & Conference Presentations
**Events Jointly Held at the Westin Savannah Harbor Resort & Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
Monday, June 19, 2023
| Start Time | End Time | Agenda Item | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | SOCMA’s Annual Golf Tournament & Reception Details to Come |
Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort Savannah, GA |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Registration Open | Convention Center, 1st Level |
| 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Exhibitor Set-Up | Convention Center, Chatham Ballroom & Gallery |
| 5:00 PM | Evening Open for Individual Dinners |
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
| Start Time | End Time | Agenda Item | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM | Registration Open | Convention Center, 1st Level |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Exhibitor Set-Up (Exhibits Open @ 11:00 AM) | Convention Center, Chatham Ballroom & Gallery |
| 8:00 AM | 8:45 AM | SOCMA Member-Guest Networking Coffee | To Come |
| 9:00 AM | 2:30 PM | Industry Global Trade Update & Exhibitor Showcase Presentations (4 concurrent rooms, 15 minutes each) Click Here for Schedule & Details |
Westin Grand Ballroom, 2nd Level |
| 11:00 AM | 5:30 PM | Exhibits Open | Convention Center, Chatham Ballroom & Gallery |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM | Opening Networking Cocktail Reception | Convention Center, Chatham Ballroom & Gallery |
| Evening Open for Individual Dinners |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
| Start Time | End Time | Agenda Item | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Attendee Breakfast | Westin Grand Ballroom, 2nd Level |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM | Registration Open | Convention Center, 1st Level |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 PM | Exhibits Open | Convention Center, Chatham Ballroom & Gallery |
| 10:00 AM | 10:45 AM | General Session #1 The American Chemical Industry: Economic Trends & A View to the Future Dr. Kevin Swift, Managing Director, Swift Economics |
Convention Center, Oglethorpe Auditorium |
| 10:45 AM | 11:30 AM | General Session #2 Agrochemical Business Update: Latest on Mergers, Regulations, Global Trade & New Products Jim DeLisi, President, Fanwood Chemical |
Convention Center, Oglethorpe Auditorium |
| 12:00 PM | 12:45 PM | 1st Seating: Attendee Networking Luncheon | Westin Grand Ballroom, 2nd Level |
| 12:45 PM | 1:30 PM | 2nd Seating: Attendee Networking Luncheon | Westin Grand Ballroom, 2nd Level |
| 2:00 PM | 2:45 PM | General Session #3 Agrochemical Technology Trends: The Marriage of Chemistry & Biology for Sustainable Agriculture Marcus Meadows-Smith, CEO, BioConsortia, Inc. |
Convention Center, Oglethorpe Auditorium |
| 2:45 PM | 3:30 PM | General Session #4 Chemical Sourcing and Tolling Trends: Logistics Challenges, Reshoring Supply Chains, Sustainable Procurement Initiatives Franklin J. Fisher, Ph. D., President, Fisher Specialty Advising, LLC Jim Stavrakas, Managing Director, PFP Commercial Consulting Mike De La Cruz, Contract Manufacturing Director, Ascend Performance Materials |
Convention Center, Oglethorpe Auditorium |
| 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM | Networking Cocktail Reception | Convention Center, Chatham Ballroom & Gallery |
| Evening Open for Individual Dinners |
Thursday, June 22, 2023
| Start Time | End Time | Agenda Item | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Attendee Breakfast | Westin Grand Ballroom, 2nd Level |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Registration Open | Convention Center, 1st Level |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Exhibits Open | Convention Center, Chatham Ballroom & Gallery |
| 11:00 AM | Exhibitor Breakdown | Convention Center, Chatham Ballroom & Gallery |