Where Chemistry, Innovation & Sustainability Meet: Shepherd Chemical’s Q1 2026 Events

At Shepherd Chemical, innovation doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens through collaboration, conversation, and connection. That’s why our team is excited to be on the road this quarter, engaging with industry leaders, customers, and partners at three major events across North America and Europe.

Whether you’re focused on sustainability, specialty chemicals, or refining technologies, we’d love to meet you face-to-face and talk chemistry, innovation, and impact.

Here’s where you can find us in Q1 2026:

Cleantech Forum North America

San Diego, CA | January 26–28, 2026

We’re kicking off Q1 in sunny San Diego at Cleantech Forum North America, where clean technology leaders and innovators gather to shape the future of sustainability.

Catch Mike Musik and Nate Eckert on-site as they connect with changemakers driving advancements in sustainable materials, energy efficiency, and environmental impact.

Let’s talk:

• Sustainable chemistry
• Advanced materials
• Catalysts and additives for cleaner processes
• Innovation that makes a real-world difference

📍 If you’re attending, let’s meet up and explore how Shepherd’s chemistry can support your sustainability goals.

2026 SOCMA Show

Nashville, TN | March 3–6, 2026
🔗 https://www.socmashow.com/

The SOCMA Show is the premier gathering for specialty, custom, fine, and industrial chemical markets — and one of our favorite industry events of the year.

This event brings together suppliers and buyers across a wide range of applications, including:

Adhesives & Sealants • Coatings & Paints • Plastics & Composites • Polymers & Monomers • Lubricants & Fuels • Personal Care & Cosmetics • Agriculture & Crop Protection • Mining & Mineral Processing • Water Treatment • Biofuels & Biodiesel • Flavors & Fragrances — and more.

We’re excited to connect with manufacturers, formulators, and innovators looking for:

• Performance-driven metal-based chemistries
• Custom solutions for complex applications
• Reliable, scalable specialty chemical partnerships

📍 Let’s schedule time to discuss your formulation challenges, growth plans, and next-generation chemistry needs.

JEC World Composites Show 2026

Paris, France | March 10–12, 2026
🔗 https://www.jec-world.events/

JEC World is the leading international composites show, bringing together innovators in advanced materials, manufacturing, and design from around the globe.

As demand grows for lighter, stronger, and more sustainable materials, composites are playing a critical role across automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial applications.

Shepherd Chemical is excited to engage with leaders exploring:

• High-performance material solutions
• Metal-based additives for composite systems
• Chemistry that enables durability and performance
• Sustainable material innovation

📍 If you’ll be in Paris, let’s connect and discuss how advanced chemistry supports next-generation composite materials.

TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo 2026

Raleigh, NC | March 10–12, 2026
🔗 https://www.techconnectworld.com/World2026/

TechConnect brings together breakthrough technologies, innovators, and industry partners working at the forefront of science and engineering.

This event focuses on accelerating emerging technologies from research to real-world applications — something that aligns closely with Shepherd’s commitment to practical innovation.

We’re looking forward to conversations around:

• Advanced materials development
• Scalable chemistry solutions
• Innovation partnerships
• Technology commercialization

📍 Let’s meet in Raleigh to explore how Shepherd’s chemistry supports innovation from lab to market.

Lubricant Expo North America 2026

Detroit, MI | March 17–19, 2026
🔗 https://lubricantexpo.com/na/

Lubricant Expo North America is a key event for professionals in lubricants, base oils, and performance additives across automotive, industrial, and specialty markets.

As lubrication technology evolves to meet efficiency, durability, and sustainability demands, chemistry plays a central role.

Shepherd Chemical is excited to connect with formulators and manufacturers seeking:

• Performance-enhancing metal chemistries
• Additives for demanding environments
• Reliable supply and technical expertise
• Solutions for next-generation lubricant systems

📍 If you’re attending, let’s schedule time to discuss your formulation and performance goals.

2026 AFPM Annual Meeting

San Antonio, TX | March 29–31, 2026
🔗 https://afpm.org/events/AnnualMeeting2026

The AFPM Annual Meeting is the world’s premier refining and petrochemical event, bringing together executives, engineers, technology providers, and decision-makers from across the global energy and refining ecosystem.

This is where the future of refining, fuels, petrochemicals, and sustainability comes into focus — and Shepherd Chemical is excited to be part of that conversation.

We’re looking forward to discussions around:

• Catalyst technologies
• Performance additives
• Process optimization
• Sustainability in refining and petrochemicals

📍 If you’re attending, let’s connect and explore how Shepherd’s chemistry can help solve today’s operational and performance challenges.

Let’s Meet on the Road

From sustainability innovation to specialty chemical solutions and refining technologies, Q1 is packed with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and innovate together.

If you’ll be attending any of these events, we’d love to schedule time to meet in person.

👉 Reach out to your Shepherd Chemical representative or message us directly to set up a meeting.

We look forward to seeing you on the road!