Don’t miss these opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new contacts.

 

Monday, April 20

 

Opening Ceremony and Keynote

Hilton Chicago

3:30-5:30 p.m.

WAC2020 will be officially opened, and Henkel’s Mike Olosky will discuss “Trends Shaping our World and Accelerating Opportunity for the Adhesives Industry.”

 

Welcome Reception & Dinner

Shedd Aquarium

6-8:00 p.m.

Attendees are invited to meet and socialize at Chicago’s beautiful Shedd Aquarium. (Registration is required for this event. Transportation will be provided.)

 

 

Tuesday, April 21

 

Networking Breakfast

Hilton Chicago

6:30-8 a.m.

 

General Session Keynote

Hilton Chicago

8-9:15 a.m.

Jim Owens of H.B. Fuller will delve into “Connecting What Matters: The Future of the Adhesives Industry.”

 

ASC Coffee Lounge

Hilton Chicago

9-11 a.m.

 

General Session Lunch Keynote

Hilton Chicago

11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Jayshree Seth of 3M will share details regarding the “3M State of Science Index.” Afterward, the 2020 ASC Innovation Awards will be presented.

 

ASC Coffee Lounge

Hilton Chicago

1-3 p.m.

 

Expo & Reception

Hilton Chicago

3-7 p.m.

Hundreds of exhibitors will showcase the latest materials and technologies for the adhesive and sealant industry. Refreshments will be served at the Expo reception, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

 

Wednesday, April 22

 

Networking Breakfast

Hilton Chicago

6:30-8 a.m.

 

ASC Gives Back Community Service Project

Hilton Chicago

7-8:30 a.m.

Attendees are invited to help assemble care packs for veterans, as well as story time kits for local youth.

 

General Session Keynote

Hilton Chicago

8-9:15 a.m.

Bostik’s Vincent Legros will discuss “Adhesives and Sealants Facing the Rising Trend of Sustainability: Risks and Opportunities.”

 

ASC Coffee Lounge

Hilton Chicago

9-11 a.m.

 

General Session Lunch Keynote

Hilton Chicago

11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Erik Peterson of the A.T. Kearney Global Business Policy Council will share insights on “Competing in an Age of Digital Disorder: Technology, Turbulence and Transformation.”

 

ASC Coffee Lounge

Hilton Chicago

1-3 p.m.

 

Closing Ceremony & Gala Dinner

Hilton Chicago Grand Ballroom

5-9 p.m.

WAC2020 will close out with dinner and live entertainment, along with an announcement regarding WAC2024.