Blockchain for Chemicals is a new two-day conference and exhibition that will focus on the applications of this emerging technology to the chemicals industry. The event aims to show how companies can demonstrate traceability of materials, save time with paperwork, prevent fraud and lost goods in transit,  build immutable trust in the supply chain and give the plastics/chemical industries tools for growth.

The event will be held at the Sofitel Kurfürstendamm in Berlin, Germany on 12-13 December 2018.

Industry leaders will discuss, in lively panels and focused case studies, the opportunities for technology providers in the chemicals industry, and how early adopters can save time and money for their businesses.
Billed the most exciting technology development since the advent of the internet, Blockchain will permeate unavoidably all areas of industry in the very near future.

At this event we will demonstrate how to create a fast and secure access to end-to-end supply chain information, creating a safe, efficient and traceable trading.
With blockchain, suppliers can track the quality and compliance of products along the entire supply chain, improve  procurement processes, track purchase orders, change trade-related documents, and hard commodity management.

In addition to the busy programme of informative presentations, the event will provide excellent networking opportunities during the refreshment breaks and evening drinks reception, which will take place in a dedicated exhibition area.

Attending, Exhibiting and Sponsoring at Blockchain for Chemicals 2018

For further information about attending the event, taking an exhibition space or sponsoring the conference with one of our unique marketing packages, please contact the organiser, Grace Midgley:

Email: ​grace.midgley@ami.international Tel: +44 (0) 117 314 8111.

Presenting a paper is an excellent opportunity to showcase your supply chain and technology expertise. It is also the opportunity to demonstrate your experience and to present a case study of how your company either dealt with a challenge using blockchain or is looking into the technology to accelerate growth.

As a speaker, you receive free admission to the conference and networking cocktail reception.

Papers are invited on all practical and technical aspects of blockchain adoption affecting the Chemicals Industry. Examples could cover:

• Safe, efficient and traceable trading – on the blockchain,
• Quality and compliance of products along the entire supply chain, improvement of procurement processes,
• Information sharing about  manufacturing process, assembly, delivery, and maintenance of products with suppliers and vendors using blockchain technology
• Hard commodity management – Recording the quantity and transfer of assets - like pallets, trailers, containers, etc. - as they move between supply chain nodes;
• Assigning or verifying certifications or certain properties of physical products and determining its provenance;
• Linking physical goods to serial numbers, bar codes, digital tags like RFID, etc.
• Shipment of goods on the chain – bills of lading, lost goods, fraud prevention, digitalization of global trade,
• Blockchain vs lack of visibility and inefficiencies with paper-based processes,

We also welcome suggestions of other topics relevant to this market.

Speakers have a 30-minute slot including 5 minutes for questions.

If you would like to give a paper at this conference, please send a title, short summary and speaker details to Grace Midgley before ​27th July 2018. 

Email: grace.midgley@ami.international  
Tel: +44 (0)117 314 8111

How Blockchain may disrupt the industry
Mr. Peter Busch, Mobility Lead Distributed Ledger Technologies
ROBERT BOSCH GROUP, Germany

Understanding Blockchain technologies and markets
Mr. Rafael Cayuela, Chief Economist
DOW EUROPE GmbH, Switzerland

TradeLens: How Maersk and IBM are digitizing global trade
Mr. Nicolas Buhmann, Commercial Manager
MAERSK, Denmark

Case study - Evonik's introduction of smart contracts for supply chain management
Mr Heinz Lux, Senior Digital Strategist
EVONIK INDUSTRIES, Germany

How business governments can prosper with Blockchain AI tech
​Mr Dinis Guarda, CEO and Founder
Ztudium, United Kingdom

How Blockchain can help to take chemical companies to the next level
Dr. Stefan Guertzgen, Global Sr. Director Industry Marketing and Communication for Chemicals
SAP SE, Germany

A non-technical introduction to Blockchain: what is in it for the supply chain of chemicals
Mr. Badreddine Tazrouti, Blockchain Specialist and Trainer
WWW.TAZROUTI.COM, Netherlands

Blockchain at the customer interface
Dr. Doerte-Katja Laue, Partner
EVOLERATE AG, Switzerland

Emerging Blockchain applications in the plastics industry
Mr. Phillip M. Karig, Managing Director
MATHELIN BAY ASSOCIATES LLC, United States

Supply chain traceability with distributed ledger technology and Blockchain
Mr. ​Viktor Peter, Blockchain Governance Expert
DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FÜR INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT (GIZ) GMBH, Germany

Use of Blockchain to track chemicals along the supply chain and comply with emerging regulatory challenges
Mr. ​Lorenzo Zullo, Managing Director
CHEMYCAL, Netherlands

Opportunities for Blockchain in the circular economy
​Dr. Michelle Lynch, Managing Director
ENABLED FUTURE LIMITED, ​United Kingdom

Real World Blockchain Applications
Mr. Sven Laepple, Founder,
ASTRATUM GmbH, Switzerland

Token system to track responsible minerals up the supply chain
Mr Nathan Williams, CEO,
MINESPIDER, Germany

REGISTERING FOR THE CONFERENCE
We have great news: Online booking is now available!
- You will need to create an AMI account (you only need to do this once and you can use it for all future events) then you can log in and make your registration
- As with most online activities, you will need to pay via credit card. If you would like to pay via bank transfer please send me your completed registration form

REGISTER ONLINE

Alternatively, complete the registration form below and return it to Grace Midgley by email or fax:

Blockchain for Chemicals 2018 Registration Form 

You will receive booking confirmation by email with further details, including venue and accommodation information. Invoices and/credit card payment links will be sent separately within 7-14 days.

Delegate fees include:

- All conference sessions
- The conference exhibition
- The Networking Cocktail Reception
- Refreshments and lunch on both days
- The printed conference proceedings
- Download of the presentations for up to one month after the conference

GROUP DISCOUNTS: Please note discounts may be available for companies wishing to register two or more delegates at the same time.

For further information on attending, exhibiting or sponsoring the conference please contact the Conference Organiser, Grace Midgley:  
Email: ​grace.midgley@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0)117 314 8111
Fax: +44 (0)117 311 1534

AMI events are more than just arenas for listening and networking. They also represent highly-targeted opportunities to enhance your image and to promote your products and services to an international audience.

Make a lasting impact on AMI´s senior management audiences and become an official sponsor at the Blockchain 2018 conference! From coffee breaks to conference bags, we have options to suit all budgets.

Download a full list of available packages

To see a price list or for a formal quote, please contact Grace Midgley grace.midgley@ami.international   

WHY SPONSOR AN AMI EVENT?

• By being an integral part of our highly precise marketing campaign, your brand will benefit from exposure to industry contacts and potential customers. Not only do we promote our events to our extensive databases via direct mail, but also target new customers through advertisements in our on-line magazines. In addition to this, hard copy brochures will be mailed to thousands of potential delegates across the globe.
• During the conference the high visibility branding on offer will create a lasting impact with our delegates, which will increase awareness of your company’s products and services among key industry players and prospective clients.
• Sponsoring will allow you to network with your future customers and expand your business opportunities. Our technical and high value conferences attract senior level delegates from all over the world, and attract participants covering all aspects of the supply chain.

We are on hand to help find you the most suitable package, or tailor them to fit your needs. Contact the event organiser Grace Midgley to secure your sponsorship package now:
grace.midgley@ami.international
+44 (0) 117 314 8111

Running alongside the conference, the exhibition is an excellent way to enhance your business opportunities, providing the ideal setting to promote your company and its products to an international audience of an extremely high calibre.

Why exhibit at an AMI event?

• With so many delegates in attendance, having an exhibition space will make it easy for attendees to find you
• An A4 profile of your company will appear in the printed proceedings given to all attendees
• Display new and existing products on your stand for delegates to browse during networking breaks
• Hand out brochures and promotional items from your stand, not just your business card!
  

The exhibition upgrade includes:

• One exhibition space in the networking area (including one table, 2 chairs and a power supply)
• An A4 profile of your company in the printed conference proceedings
  

Exhibition spaces are a popular, low-cost option for promoting your company and are allocated on a first come-first served basis, so booking early is recommended to secure your preferred space.

To book, simply complete the registration form below and return it to the Conference Organiser, Grace Midgley:

Blockchain for Chemicals 2018 Registration Form

Email: grace.midgley@ami.international
Tel: +44 (0)117 314 8111
Fax: +44 (0)117 311 1534

Booking your accommodation 

Delegates are responsible for arranging their own hotel accommodation while attending the conference. 

AMI have negotiated a room rate of €160 for a single and €180 for a double room including breakfast and taxes at the Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm for attendees who make their reservations by 8th November 2018. 

To make a reservation click here. 

Alternatively, please contact the Reservation Department on:

Tel: +49 30 800 999 25 Fax: +49 30 800 999 34
Email: H9387-RE1@sofitel.com

Please state that you will be attending AMI's ‘Blockchain for Chemicals’ conference.

Please do not accept offers from companies claiming to be calling on behalf of AMI to help you book your hotel. We do not book accommodation on behalf of attendees and recommend you book directly with the hotel as above. 

Travel Information

Hotel address 

Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm 
Augsburger Strasse 41 
10789 Berlin 
Germany

From the Airport
Berlin’s Tegel Airport is located in the north-western part of the city, 10 km (6 miles) from the Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm, about eighteen minutes by taxi (average fare: €18). Express buses (Jet Express Bus X9) go to the “Zoologischer Garten” subway station. The travel time is about 25 minutes. The bus stop is a five minute walk to the Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm. The airport Schönefeld is located about 23 km south-east from the Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm, about thirty minutes by taxi (average fare: €40). 

By Train
The Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm is 5 km (3 miles) from the Hauptbahnhof main railway station at which there are outstanding train connections to destinations throughout all of Europe. From the train station, the hotel can be reached with the S-Bahn commuter rail in only three stops (in the direction of “Bahnhof Zoo”).

By Metro 
The Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm is located 2 minutes from U Kurfuerstendamm metro station or 5 minutes from the "Bahnhof Zoo" S-Bahn station.

By Car
Travelling to Berlin by the A 100 / A 115: take the autobahn to the “Kurfürstendamm/Zentrum” exit, after 4 km on the Kurfürstendamm, turn right on Rankestraße and right again on Augsburger Straße.
Secure car parking is available at the hotel for a fee of €21 per day.