Laurent Peyronneau, executive vice president of Adhesive Solutions – Bostik, part of Arkema, will deliver the Executive Address during Plenary Session II at the 2026 World Adhesive & Sealant Conference & EXPO (WAC2026), taking place September 16-18, 2026, in London. His presentation, "Geoeconomic Resilience: Why Materials Matter More Than Ever," will examine the role of materials innovation in helping industries respond to geopolitical uncertainty, evolving industrial policies, and increasingly complex global supply chains.

Drawing on Bostik's expertise as part of Arkema, Peyronneau will discuss how advances in battery technologies, circular economy solutions, bio-based materials, and next-generation adhesives are supporting industrial competitiveness and sustainability. The session will also explore how collaboration across the materials value chain can accelerate innovation and strengthen long-term industrial resilience.