World Petrochemical Conference 2027

The World Petrochemical Conference (WPC), powered by S&P Global Energy, has gathered petrochemical leaders for more than 40 years. WPC 2027 in Houston runs under the theme "Build Resilience, Not Capacity: Creating Value through Capital Discipline," delivering market intelligence and price analysis live on stage.

2027 themes

The programme examines how geopolitics, China's expanding supply, AI and evolving energy economics are reshaping global chemicals trade.

• Resilience in chemicals: market outlook and the new risk map
• Recalibrating the cycle: China's supply surge and the path to recovery
• Smart plants and smart materials: AI and digitalization
• The economics and politics of energy expansion and transition

Format

WPC runs 15 programmes across four days, including optional training courses on Thursday, March 11, 2027, sold as an add-on to the conference pass.

Who attends

Executives, strategists, traders and analysts from petrochemical producers, refiners, buyers, investors and service providers; the organizer cites around 1,000 attendees from 400 companies and 50 countries, with 200 speakers.

Tickets & passes

• Conference Pass – Advance — USD 2,295: Until October 30, 2026
• Conference Pass – Early Bird — USD 2,595: Until January 15, 2027
• Conference Pass – Standard — USD 2,995: Through to the event date
• Training Course add-on — USD 1,495: March 11, 2027; advance rate, rising to USD 1,995 standard