7th International Conference on Polyolefin Characterization

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What to know about Sponsoring the International Conference on Polyolefin Characterization

The ICPC is intended to contribute to the scientific community by broadening the knowledge and comprehension of polyolefin characterization. We believe that sharing know-how and experiences give way to the generation of ideas, problem solving, and an overall improvement of existing techniques.

Because this is a non-profit conference, it cannot be possible without the financial support of the Sponsors and Vendors. By sponsoring the ICPC, you are contributing to progress and development of more techniques and better methods for the characterization of polyolefins, ultimately benefiting the entire market and society.

We hope we can count on your support for future ICPC editions to continue adding value to the community.

7th ICPC at-a-glance

150Attendees

35Oral Presentations

35Poster Presentations

16Countries Represented

Venue:The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria Hotel2222 West Loop S, Houston, TX 77027, USA

Dates:Short Course on Polyolefin Characterization: Oct. 21, 2018Conference: Oct. 22-24, 2018

Major Sponsors:

The Dow Chemical CompanyBraskem

Sponsors:

Chevron PhillipsExxonMobilBorealis

Vendors:

Polymer CharTosoh BioscienceWyatt TechnologyAgilent Technologies

Research Partners:

Fraunhofer, LBF

Media Partners:

Polymers JournalPetro Industry NewsLCGC North America

Technical Comittee:

Dr. Benjamin MonrabalPolymer CharSpain

Dr. Colin Li Pi ShanThe Dow Chemical CompanyU.S.A.

Prof. João SoaresUniversity of WaterlooUniversity of Alberta, Canada

Prof. Minoru TeranoJapan Advanced Institute ofScience and TechnologyJapan

Prof. Dujin WangInstitute of Chemistry,Chinese Academy of ScienceChina

Institutions Represented in Previous ICPC Editions

· Agilent Technologies· Akzonobel Specialty Chemicals· Asahi Glass Company· Anton Paar· Basell Poliolefine Italia· Basell Polyolefine GmbH· Borealis Polyolefine · Boreskov Institure of Catalysis· Borouge (Abu Dhabi Polymers)· Braskem· BRICI- Sinopec· Bruker Biospin· Carmel Olefins · Chemie· Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS)· CPE FCR· Dutch Polymer Institute (DPI)· DSM Resolve · ExxonMobil Chemical· Florida State University (FSU)· Fraunhofer Institute· Fluence Analytics· Formosa Plastics· Hanwha Total· ICT Prague· Indian Oil Corporation · Industrial Property Coop. Centre· INEOS Technologies· Institute of Polymer Materials · IRPC · Islamic Azad University · Japan Advanced Inst. of Science and Technology · Kanazawa University· Kasetsart University· Kobe Steel· Labchrom· LANXESS Elastomers· Lexmarglobal

· LG Chemicals· Loughborough University· Lummus Novolen Technology· Malvern Instruments· Milliken & Co. · Mitsui Chemicals · National Industrialization Com-pany (TASNEE) · National Inst. of Standards and Technology (NIST)· Netafim· NOVA Chemicals· PEAKEXPERT· Petrochina· Petro Rabigh Co. · Polymer Char· Polymer Standards Service (PSS)· Progression Inc.· PTT Global Chemical· Reliance Industries Limited· Rey Juan Carlos University· S.A.S. Corporation· Sasol Polymers · SABIC · SCG Chemicals· SGCE· Shanghai Jin Hao Scientific Instru-ment· Sharq· Shell Oil· Shenhua · Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical · SK Innovation· SSNC· Thai Polyethylene· The DOW Chemical Company · Tisza Chemical Group · TOHO Titanium· Tomcoat Oy· Tosoh Bioscience

· Total Petrochemicals· Tulane University· Universidad Politécnica Valencia· Universite Paris Sud· University of Alberta· University of Amsterdam· University Halle· University of Johanes Keppler· University of Lyon · University of Naples Federico II· University of Shiga Prefecture · University of Stellenbosch · University of The Basque Country- POLYMAT Inst. · University of Waterloo· Versalis· Westlake Chemical · Wyatt Technology · W.R. Grace· Yiluda Electromechanical Equip-ment

Countries Represented

7th ICPC Synopsis

· Austria · Belgium· Brazil· Canada· China· Czech Republic· Finland· France· Germany· Hungary· India

· Israel· Italy· Japan· Mexico· Russia· Saudi Arabia· South Africa· South Korea · Spain· Taiwan· Thailand

· The Netherlands· United Arab Emirates· United Kingdom· United States

The International Conference on Polyolefin Characterization is the only conference specifically focused on Polyolefin Characterization, since most of the existing related conferences deal with catalyst and reaction engineering. The ICPC covers different aspects on polyolefin molecular architecture characterization, including molar mass distribution, comonomer incorporation and distribution, long chain branching, crystallinity and rheological properties. Held every two years, the location of ICPC rotates among Houston, Valencia and Shanghai, all of them close points to major petrochemical markets.

The latest ICPC Edition took place in Houston (TX), and counted with the participation of 150 attendees from 16 countries across the world representing leading industry institutions. The 7th opened on kicked off with the Short Course on Polyolefin Characterization Techniques, which had a record breaking attendance of 67 attendees. This first meeting concluded with a Welcome Cocktail at the Hotel.

Keynote Speaker Jennifer Ronk, Dow Plastics and Specialty Packaging, opened the Technical Program the next day with the title “Plastics Recycling in a Circular Economy”. 34 Oral Presentations followed during the three-day conference. The subjects covered included: Separation, Rheology, Spectroscopy and Additivation, Modeling, and Properties/Structure.

The Poster Session took place on Monday 22, and it included a one-minute oral presentations for those who wanted to encourage visits to their posters. A total of 35 posters were presented after the oral introductions, and a reception was held during the session.

On Tuesday there was a special slot allocated to the Vendors, and their commercial presentations. A cocktail was hosted later to solve any questions and provide further information.

Brand Exposure Where did your brand appear?

Prior to the Conference

Print MaterialUp to 400 leaflets were distributed to key players of the sector througout 18 months prior to the conference

Newsletters12 newsletters were sent, starting 10 months before the conference, to +2.000 email addresses of polyolefin characterization managers, researchers, team leaders and analysts.

Below are a few threads to some of this edition’s emailings:

https://mailchi.mp/492c9860b11e/7th-icpc-call-for-papers-1736697

https://mailchi.mp/64f99f0bfdef/7th-icpc-call-for-papers-1736689

https://mailchi.mp/icpc-conference/7th-icpc-technical-program

https://mailchi.mp/icpc-conference.org/see-you-in-houston

Average Campaign Opens: 19,6%Average Campaing Clicks: 4,3%

Conference PresentationsApproximately 20 power point presentations were made to key groups of the sector

Brand Exposure Where did your brand appear?

Prior to the Conference

Conference Websiteicpc-conference.orgA 300-word description, company logo, and a link to the website are uploaded to a dedicated Sponsors page.

The logo is also displayed in the homepage.

Top visiting countries:USA, Germany, China, France, Japan, Saudi Arabia, The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Thailand, India, South Korea.

Statistics:January 2018 - October 2018Total users: 6.441Total new users: 6.417New visitors: 83%Number of sessions per user:1.86Top visiting countries:U.S.A., France, China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, Thailand, India, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Brazil.

Brand Exposure Where did your brand appear?

Conference MaterialAll printed materials given out dedicated a back-cover to brand exposure. The materials distributed included:

Short Course booksAbstract books Pocket guides Brochures Catalog

Conference CatalogThe main promotional material for brand awareness includes: a dedicated back-cover for logo placement, interior company profile, and an optional, interior full-page color advertisement.

At the Conference

Brand Exposure Where did your brand appear?

Exhibition BoothsCocktails, coffee breaks, lunches, and poster session are all organized close to the exhibition Hall; providing an excellent platform to network.

Vendor PresentationsA 20-minute presentation was allocated to each vendor to share their corporate profiles, latest technologies, and commercial developments. 7th ICPC Vendor Presentations:· Polymer Char · Tososh Bioscience· Wyatt Technology· Agilent Technologies

Banners10 banner displays with logos were located in the hotel’s entrance, exhibition hall, cocktails and coffee breaks area, and the conference’s room.

At the Conference

Brand Exposure Where will your brand continue appearing?

Conference WebsiteOver several months following the event, all sponsors of the 7th ICPC edition will remain on the website until the next sponsorships start taking place.

Conference CatalogIn addition to the copies given out to all the delegates at the conference, around +150 copies will be given out during approximately 18 months after the last edition in order to promote the 8th ICPC in Valencia.

8th ICPC Edition Promotional MaterialAll of the sponsors’ logos will remain as “previous sponsors” in other promotional materials for the following 8th edition:

PresentationsPrint materialNewsletters

After the Conference

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Sponsoring the 8th ICPC

As in the previous editions, there are different options available for sponsoring depending on the nature of the company.

Sponsorship Levels

Benefits· Company logo placement in the conference’s brochure, leaflet, abstract book, notebook and website.

· Company description in brochure and web-site.· Company logo display on-site with banners and on conference slides.

· Optional full-page advertisement in conference brochure.

· Complimentary registration for 2 or 4 attendees.· 15 - 20 minutes corporate or product presentation for Vendors.

· Optional 8 ft x 6,5 ft (2,5m x 2m) prominent stand in

exhibition hall.

· Logo placement in all the 8th ICPC Conference promotion

materials.

Major Sponsor or Sponsor

for Polyolefin Producers

and Processors

Vendorfor Instrument Manufacturers

or Laboratory Services Providers

Research or Academic Partner

for R&D Institutes or Universities

Media PartnerPublishers

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ContactFor more information about sponsoringRaquel.ubeda@icpc-conference.orgt: +34 96 131 8120.

PackagesMajor Sponsor: €6.000Sponsor: €4.000Vendor: €4.000Research Partner: €2.000

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