The Industry Is Gathering in NOLA!

Lively New Orleans, the destination of this year’s Annual ASC Convention and EXPO, is one of the world’s most culturally rich cities. In 2022, Travel + Leisure magazine ranked it No. 2 on its Best Cities in the United States Awards. It is ideal for this annual gathering of North American adhesive and sealant professionals, as it is always known for its high energy and fun.

The convention takes place April 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans centrally located downtown minutes from the French Quarter and Mississippi waterfront. The two-day event features numerous masterclass educational sessions, networking opportunities, and, of course, the ASC EXPO.

This year’s theme is “Together, Navigating Through Change.” While we celebrate the return of many routine aspects post-Covid, many disruptions and changing landscapes continue. As we come together in New Orleans, we will discuss the current and future challenges.

Building off last year’s tremendous experience at the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference in Chicago, we have much planned for attendees this year making it a must-attend event once again. Among the highlights in New Orleans:

Keynotes Susan O’Malley, former owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards; Michael Okoroafor, Chief Sustainability Officer at McCormick & Company; and Malik Thompson, Aerospace Materials Engineer at NASA’s Marshall Space Center.

50+ speakers within the educational sessions presenting on a variety of adhesive and sealant hot topics, including Digitalization, Supply Chain Challenges, Sustainability Across the Value Chain, Transport in Action, and Recycling Trends Across Adhesive and Sealant Markets among others

90+ exhibitors in the ASC EXPO

Multiple networking receptions, including our First-Time Attendee and New Member Reception

ASC “Gives Back” program benefiting HandsOn New Orleans volunteer charity

A special three-hour, behind-the-scenes tour of the Port of New Orleans

Two short courses focused on Pressure Sensitive Adhesives and Caulks and Sealants

2023 ASC Innovation Awards sponsored by Bostik and the 2023 ASC Scholarship Awards announcement

Register Online at www.ascouncil.org

I look forward to welcoming you to the 2023 Annual ASC Convention and EXPO in New Orleans! In the meantime, continue to visit ASCouncil.org for the latest updates on program and activity details. See you April 17-19 in NOLA.

Sincerely,

President,Adhesive and Sealant Council

Important Dates

Early Bird Registration Deadline – February 17, 2023

Regular Registration Deadline – March 31, 2023

Hotel Deadline – March 25, 2023

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