Chemical Engineering’s Expanding Frontier: ChemE Show 2026 Opens June 9–10 in Houston

“ChemE Show was built on the recognition that the challenges facing chemical engineering today don’t respect sector boundaries. Decarbonization, digital transformation, and the convergence of petrochemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing are reshaping every corner of the industry, and this program reflects that.”

– Catherine Watkins, VP Downstream, Gulf Energy Information

The two-day program features keynote addresses and panels on decarbonizing chemical manufacturing, AI and digital twins in plant operations, scaling green hydrogen in North America, circular chemistry and bio-based materials, mega-project execution, and the convergence of petrochemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Senior leaders from ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, Eli Lilly, Deloitte, Linde, Worley, Fluor, and Alvarez and Marsal are among those presenting. Concurrent Innovation Theater sessions across both days address petrochemicals and process engineering, hydrogen and green chemistry, lab and agrichemical science, and pharmaceutical and biopharma manufacturing.

More than 100 exhibitors occupy the show floor, spanning automation and instrumentation, process equipment, specialty chemicals, fluid handling, separation technologies, and technical services. Companies including ABB, Air Products, ANDRITZ, Atlas Copco Gas and Process, Endress+Hauser, Flowserve, Lummus Technology, Pepperl+Fuchs, SPX Flow, and Sulzer are among those exhibiting, giving attendees a direct opportunity to evaluate technologies side by side and connect with solution providers relevant to capital projects, plant operations, and performance improvement.

Full program details are available at www.cheme-show.com.

About Gulf Energy Information

Gulf Energy Information has been a trusted resource for downstream engineers and plant managers for over a century, delivering industry-leading insights, technical expertise, and global market intelligence. With a portfolio that includes Hydrocarbon Processing, Gas Processing & LNG, H2Tech, Hydrogen Economist and World Oil, Gulf provides in-depth coverage of trends and innovations shaping the downstream sector, from refining and petrochemicals to LNG and process optimization. Known for connecting professionals across the energy value chain, Gulf facilitates knowledge sharing through publications, data-driven solutions, and premier events, empowering engineers and plant managers to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

About ACHEMA

ACHEMA is the world forum for chemical engineering, process engineering and biotechnology. The world’s leading show for the process industry takes place every three years in Frankfurt. The spectrum ranges from laboratory equipment, pumps and analytical devices to packaging machinery, boilers and stirrers to safety technology, materials and software, thus covering all the needs of the chemical, pharmaceutical and food production industries. The accompanying congress, featuring scientific lectures and numerous guest and partner events, complements the wide range of exhibition themes. The next ACHEMA will take place from 14 to 18 June 2027 in Frankfurt am Main. www.achema.de/en

About DECHEMA

DECHEMA Gesellschaft für Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie e.V. (Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology) brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines, institutions and generations to stimulate scientific exchange in chemical engineering, process engineering and biotechnology. We identify and evaluate emerging technological trends and facilitate the transfer of research results into industrial applications. DECHEMA has over 5,500 members – individuals, institutions and companies. Together with DECHEMA Ausstellungs-GmbH (DECHEMA Exhibitions) we are the organizers of ACHEMA, the world forum for the process industry. www.dechema.de/en