Global Gathering: Previewing the 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference
Last held in North America in 2008, the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference offers a unique opportunity for the global industry.
2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference: Schedule-at-a-Glance
Use this handy schedule-at-a-glance to help plan your experience at WAC2022.
Sunday, April 24
| 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Attendees enjoy free time to explore Chicago on their own |
| Noon - 5:30 p.m. | Registration & Speaker Ready Room Open |
| 1-2 p.m. | Attendee Orientation |
| 6-9 p.m. | International Association Heads Reception and Dinner (offsite) |
Monday, April 25
| 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Registration and Speaker Ready Room Open |
| 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Hot-Melt Adhesives Short Course (separate registration required) |
| 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Emerging Leaders Workshop (separate registration required) |
| 8-10 a.m. | ASC Board of Directors Meeting |
| 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | International Association Heads Lunch and Meeting (by invitation) |
| 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Opening Ceremony and Keynote: Jim Owens, President and CEO, H.B. Fuller |
| 6:30-7 p.m. | First Time Attendee and New Member Reception (by invitation) |
| 7-10 p.m. | Welcome Reception: Taste of Chicago and Cabaret Casino Night |
Tuesday, April 26
| 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Registration and Speaker Ready Room Open |
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. |
Networking Breakfast |
| 7:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. |
Hot Melt Adhesives Short Course (separate registration required) |
| 9-9:45 a.m. | General Session Keynote: Vincent Legros, Chairman and CEO, Bostik |
| 10 a.m.-noon | Coffee Lounge |
| 10 a.m.-noon |
Morning Education Sessions*
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| Noon-1 p.m. | General Session Keynote and Lunch: Jayshree Seth, Chief Science Advocate, 3M |
| 1:15-3 p.m. | Coffee Lounge |
| 1:15-3 p.m. |
Afternoon Education Sessions*
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| 3-7 p.m. | EXPO and Reception |
| 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Emerging Leaders Reception (separate registration required) |
Wednesday, April 27
| 7 a.m.-4 p.m. | Registration and Speaker Ready Room Open |
| 7:15-8:15 a.m. | Networking Breakfast |
| 7:15-11:15 a.m. |
ASC Gives Back Service Project |
| 8:30-9 a.m. | ASC Innovation Award Winners Announced |
| 9-9:45 a.m. | General Session Keynote: Nicolas Krauss, Divisional Head of Industrials & Electronics, Regional Head of Americas, Henkel Adhesive Technologies |
| 10 a.m.- 12:25 p.m | Coffee Lounge |
| 10 a.m.- 12:25 p.m. |
Morning Education Sessions*
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| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | General Session Keynote and Lunch: Harry Moser, Founder and President, Reshoring Initiative |
| 1:45-4:15 p.m. | Coffee Lounge |
| 1:45-4:15 p.m. |
Afternoon Education Sessions*
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| 6-10 p.m. | Closing Ceremony and Gala: Great Gatsby Gala Dinner |
Learn More about the 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference
2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference: EXPO and Floor Plan
Visit https://wac2022.org for additional schedule details.
*Times, presentation titles, and speakers are subject to change.
Note: Opening image courtesy of lhongfoto via www.gettyimages.com.
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