March 23-27, 2026
Attend WPC 2026
Catalyzing the Transformation: Renewal for Chemicals in an Era of Disruption
WPC 2026 | March 23-27, 2026
WPC by S&P Global
The World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) is the industry’s longest-running and most authoritative gathering, trusted by petrochemical leaders for more than 40 years. What sets WPC apart is not just the quality of its analysis but how and when it is delivered, providing up-to-the-minute market intelligence live on stage, as markets move. Powered by S&P Global Energy, the conference delivers real-time price signals, immediate analysis, and forward-looking insight that you can question, debate, and act on—face to face with the experts shaping the market.
The petrochemicals industry is at a defining inflection point. Persistent oversupply and margin pressure continue to weigh on the sector, while simultaneously creating opportunities for portfolio optimization, investment repositioning, and strategic M&A. Against this backdrop, WPC offers a uniquely comprehensive view of the market—covering the entire petrochemicals value chain, from feedstocks and olefins to aromatics, specialty chemicals, methanol, and ammonia.
Unparalleled Thought Leadership
Top Reasons to attend
Navigating Challenges, Seizing Opportunities
Despite challenges like tight margins and an oversupplied market, our experts see growth prospects, especially in key regions and emerging technologies. Join us to explore how to navigate the current market and understand when and how the market will upturn, so you can capitalize on the opportunities.
Market Assessments & Outlooks
Don’t settle for fragmented insights to maneuver market dynamics. The deep dive value chain sessions provide connected intelligence with our expanded chemical coverage and in-depth data leveraged by the powerhouse of S&P data analysis, AI, and global presence. Our comprehensive analysis seamlessly connects chemical insights with crude oil, refined products, economic indicators, and trade, providing a consistent holistic view, unmatched by competitors who lack this integrated approach.
Industry Experts
Skip the crystal ball; gain insights from industry’s top executives and S&P Global experts. We’ve rebuilt our team with analysts and researchers across the world sourced directly from the industry, delivering unique insights of the challenges faced by companies today.
Comprehensive Coverage on Critical Topics
Our agenda spans critical topics such as sustainability, plastic circularity, decarbonization, materials transition, emerging trends, and supply chain optimization.
Networking Powerhouse
Connect with industry leaders, experts, and peers from around the globe, fostering valuable professional relationships. It’s like LinkedIn on steroids!
2026 Themes
As we enter 2026, the petrochemical industry is approaching a defining inflection point. A prolonged supply downturn continues to create pressure, but it is also opening a window of opportunity as companies reassess portfolios, investment timing, and acquisition strategies. The question many leaders are asking is not if the cycle will turn, but who will be best positioned when it does.
