ICIS World Polyolefins Conference in Europe
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 07, 2026
The 12th ICIS World Polyolefins Conference will address critical market forces, policy developments, and technological advances shaping the future of polyolefins. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing volatility and impacting logistics, leading to sharp price increases and feedstock uncertainty for European producers. Major capacity expansions in China are also expected to reshape global trade flows, forcing traditional exporters to rethink strategies.
The 12th ICIS World Polyolefins Conference, organized by ICIS, will take place from April 21-22, 2026, in Brussels, Belgium. The conference will gather senior decision-makers and industry strategists from the global polyethylene and polypropylene value chains, including representatives from LyondellBasell, TotalEnergies, Borealis (company), and DowDuPont — Dow Chemical Company. Key discussions will focus on overcapacity pressures, circularity implementation, and geopolitical disruptions, particularly those stemming from the Middle East and affecting the Strait of Hormuz, which are adding volatility to global polyolefins markets. The event will also explore Europe's competitiveness amid high energy costs and declining demand, as well as the impact of China's capacity expansions on global trade dynamics. Dorothee Arns of Federation of European Chemical Societies and Lorenzo Meazza of ICIS are among the key participants.
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