Welcome to WBO 2020

Welcome to the first day of the ICIS 24th World Base Oils & Lubricants Conference! Bringing together experts from across the value chain - the conference will be three days of informative learnings, interactive sessions and prime networking opportunities.

“I’m excited to kick off the conference in style with our new, networking friendly, day one. I know everyone onsite will find value in our innovative bite size sessions that have been designed to facilitate networking and work to YOUR schedule.”

Luke Hill, senior conference producer, ICIS

I’ll be your eyes and ears on the ground at the event - and will be giving you my top picks for sessions you need to see to stay at the cutting edge of the base oils industry.

The bite size sessions and technology/commercial showcases are a must see this year, including such sessions as:

1. The coronavirus and it’s impact on the oil market and down the energy and petrochemical supply chain (9:45 and 11:45)
2. Innovation and supply chain (10:15 and 15:00)
3. Base Oils review 2019 (10:45 and 14:00)
4. Innovation and base oils (11:15 and 15:30)

Come along to the stage on the expo floor to hear from our expert speaker line-up.

For longer form talks on some of the key trends, head along to the plaza suites to hear insight from companies including: Solomon Associates, Infineum and Chevron Phillips Chemicals International.

We’ll be finishing off the day recognising the best and brightest from our industry, with our inaugural ICIS Rising Star Award. The awards will highlights new talent in the industry and give in deserved winner the opportunity to kick start 2020 in style.

(Be sure to meet our staff at our stand on the expo stand)

Be on the look out for more blogs during the event - including a wrap up from each day and daily videos showing you what this must-attend event is all about.

Want more info about the sessions on offer? Check out our agenda >> https://www.icisevents.com/ehome/worldbaseoils/conference-agenda-day1/

I’m personally looking forward to the event and can’t wait to hear all the amazing insights on site and chat to you guys in the base oils & lubricants industry!