Future of Surfactants Summit 2026
Future of Surfactants Summit 2026
11–12 February 2026 | Munich, Germany
The 10th edition of the Future of Surfactants Summit is taking place on the 11th & 12th February 2025 in Munich, Germany. This summit aims to address the commercial, regulatory, and technological challenges shaping surfactant industry as a whole. This summit is an opportunity to explore how the industry captures key growth opportunities in emerging applications, translate R&D breakthroughs into competitive advantage, and protect market position through sharper benchmarking and strategic differentiation.
Key Topics for 2026:
- Unlocking Growth in Emerging Applications
- Turning R&D into Competitive Advantage
- Gaining an Edge Through Competitive Insight
- Navigating REACH and Other Key Compliance Challenges
- Future-Proofing Against Regulatory Uncertainty
- Long-Term Sustainability Planning
- Profitable Pathways for Low-Carbon Portfolios
- Integrating Compliance, Innovation, and Sustainability
The core focus of the summit will be not only driving sustainability, but also unpacking key profitable approaches for commercialising low-carbon portfolios, delivering measurable emissions reductions, and safeguarding investment in volatile markets.
The two-day event aims to bring together senior executives such as heads of R&D, sustainability directors, compliance experts, investors, regulators, and technology providers globally.
Dorothee Arns, Fecc Director General, will give the opening keynote "Value Chain Dynamics under the Microscope" (11 Feb., 9:15am).
Special discounts for Fecc members are available. Use the code provided in dedicated members communications (or contact us to get it) to avail of a 15% discount till January 16th, and 10% thereafter until the date of the event, when registering.