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16 to 18 September 2026

WHERE

Queen Elizabeth II Centre
London, United Kingdom

World Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO 2026
Reinventing the future
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1. Why to attend it?

It is the most important event for all stakeholders involved in the adhesive and sealant sector and attracts well over a thousand delegates from all continents.

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2. Who attends it?

The visitors are adhesive and sealant producers, raw material suppliers, service providers, scientists and downstream users.

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3. What to expect

A three-day event that includes plenary sessions, breakout sessions, an EXPO, and networking social events.

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EVENTS TIMELINE
Conference Schedule
International Heads of Association Dinner (by invitation only)
International Heads of Association Meeting
FEICA Business Seminar - "A Business Perspective on Regulatory and Sustainability Challenges'

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FEICA Members Dinner (by invitation only)
Registration & FEICA General Assembly 2026
FEICA Board of Directors Meeting (by invitation only)
Welcome Lunch & Opening of the WAC2026 EXPO

The WAC 2026 EXPO area is open until 18:30

Plenary Session I ‘Future‑Ready Leadership’

13:30 – 13:35 Welcome by Anne De Baetzelier

13:35 – 13:40 Opening of the WAC2026 “Reinventing the Future”, Stuart Jenkinson, FEICA President, Vice President – HHC Europe & Global Sales Excellence, H.B. Fuller

13:40 – 14:25 Keynote Presentation: Leadership in a VUCA-MAX World, Matthew Griffin

14:25 – 14:50 Keynote Speakers Panel Discussion

14:50 – 15:00 Close of Plenary Session

Breakout Sessions I to IV

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WAC2026 Welcome Cocktail
WAC2026 Table Top Exhibition
Plenary Session II ‘Geo‑Economic Resilience’

Plenary session with business insights  from an adhesive and sealant industry business leader. 

09:00 – 09:05 Introduction by Anne De Baetzelier

09:05 – 09:35 Executive Address

09:35 – 10:25 Keynote Presentation: The Frontier of the New Geoeconomy: Supply Chains and Technology, Dr Keyu Jin

10:25 – 10:30 Close of Plenary Session

Breakout Sessions V to VIII

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Lunch
Plenary Session III ‘Future‑Proof Agility’

Plenary session with business insights from an adhesive and sealant industry business leader.

14:00 – 14:05 Introduction by Anne De Baetzelier

14:05 – 14:35 Executive Address

14:35 – 15:25 Keynote Presentation: Future IQ: Why Playing it Safe is the Biggest Risk, Terence Mauri

15:25 – 15:30 Close of Plenary Session

Breakout Sessions IX to XII

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WAC2026 Conference Dinner 'A Night in London'
WAC2026 Table Top Exhibition
Plenary Session IV ‘Uncertainty as Opportunity’

Plenary session with business insights  from an adhesive and sealant industry business leader. 

09:00 – 09:05 Introduction by Anne De Baetzelier

09:05 – 09:35 Executive Address

09:35 – 10:25 Keynote Presentation: The Never Normal: how to leverage the Uncertainty Principle, Peter Hinssen

10:25 – 10:30 Close of Plenary Session

Breakout Sessions XIII to XVI

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WAC2026 Close & Networking Lunch

Plenary session with business insights  from an adhesive and sealant industry business leader. 

The EXPO at WAC2026

If your company’s portfolio includes raw materials, processing equipment, software, dispensing systems, consulting services, testing equipment or other products or services for the adhesive and sealant industry, this EXPO provides an unique and valuable marketplace.

Save time and resources by meeting all your current and new business contacts from around the world at the WAC2026.

WAC2026
Conference & EXPO Fees
Members
£1,125
/ person*
Full access to Conference & EXPO
Welcome Cocktail
Conference Dinner
All lunches and coffee breaks
*Payment by 31 May 2026 (*Tax/VAT excluded)
Non-members
£1,750
/ person*
Full access to Conference & EXPO
Welcome Cocktail
Conference Dinner
All lunches and coffee breaks
*Payment by 31 May 2026 (Tax/VAT excluded)
Exhibitors Option 1
€5,500
/ exhibitor
1 Table Top
1 delegate pass
Company listing in promo materials
Free online listing including contact info
*Tax/VAT excluded
Exhibitors Option 2
€6,750
/ exhibitor
1 Table Top
2 delegate passes
Company listing in promo materials
Free online listing including contact info
*Tax/VAT excluded
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contact us

WAC 2026 Secretariat
registration@feica-conferences.com
+49 (0) 2102 66 936
+49 (0) 2102 96 48 29

Conference Coordinator
Marion Krämer
Comeet – Conferences, Meetings, Events, Marketing
marion.kraemer@feica-conferences.com
+49 211 695 560 04
+49 172 266 1283