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CEO Day New York is an invitation-only event for financial sponsors and CEOs in the Chemicals & Materials sector. This event will include one-on-one scheduled meetings with selected executives, a panel discussion (Current Trends and Outlook for Investments in Chemicals & Materials) and evening networking at DC Fest hosted by DC Advisory. There is no charge to attend the events.
To deploy capital in today’s competitive market, sponsors need unique investment angles to find and win deals. One of the best angles you can have is on-demand access to highly relevant CEO-level talent. The right executives can help you develop new investment themes, source deals, craft value-creation plans and run businesses.
CEO Day New York is co-sponsored by CEO Discovery, DC Advisory and Akerman to help you expand your network and build your bench of qualified Chemicals & Materials executives.
CEO Discovery is an online platform that connects financial sponsors with senior operating executives. The platform was purpose-built for private equity.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
DC Fest hosted by DC Advisory
Lever Club
5 pm – 8 pm
Thursday, May 14, 2026
CEO Day New York
Akerman LLP
New York Office
8 am – 4 pm
Register for EventsThis event will feature 20-minute one-on-one meetings with Chemicals & Materials executives and investors. Sub-sectors include:
Core Chemicals & Formulations
- Commodity & Petrochemicals: large-scale, undifferentiated chemical production tied to hydrocarbon feedstocks, including petrochemicals, basic inorganics and bulk intermediates
- Specialty Chemicals (Formulations): performance-driven, application-specific chemical products such as coatings, adhesives, sealants, construction chemicals, water treatment chemicals and lubricant additives
- Ingredients & Consumer Chemicals: chemicals used in consumer-facing or regulated formulations, including personal care ingredients, food additives, flavors, fragrances and nutraceutical inputs
Advanced & Sustainable Materials
- Advanced & Performance Materials: engineered materials with specialized physical or chemical properties, including engineering polymers, composites, electronic materials and battery materials
- Sustainable & Bio-Based Materials: environmentally driven alternatives to traditional chemicals, including bioplastics, bio-based feedstocks, green solvents and circular or recycled materials
- Industrial Materials: physical materials used in infrastructure and manufacturing, such as metals, alloys, glass, cement, aggregates, ceramics, packaging and films
End Markets & Process Chemicals
- Agricultural Chemicals (AgChem): inputs for crop productivity and protection, including fertilizers, crop protection products and biologicals
- Energy & Process Chemicals: chemicals that enable industrial and energy processes, including oilfield chemicals, refining catalysts, process additives and carbon capture materials
- Pharma & Life Sciences Chemicals: chemicals supporting pharmaceutical production, including APIs, intermediates and excipients
Supply Chain & Services
- Chemical Distribution & Services: the non-manufacturing layer enabling chemical supply chains, including distributors, toll manufacturers and environmental or waste services
Thursday, May 14, 2026 Schedule
| 8 am – 9 am | Registration / Breakfast |
| 9 am – 12 pm | 1-on-1 Meetings |
| 12 pm – 2 pm | Lunch & Panel Discussion: Current Trends and Outlook for Investments in Chemicals & Materials |
| 2 pm – 4 pm | 1-on-1 Meetings |
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390 Park Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10022 |
1251 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 |