Smithers announces agenda for 2026 TiO₂ World Summit

7 May 2026 – Smithers has released the full agenda for the upcoming TiO₂ World Summit, taking place on 29-30 September 2026 at the Steigenberger Airport Hotel, Amsterdam. 

Co-located once again with the Pigment & Colour Science Forum, the event will bring together stakeholders from across the titanium dioxide value chain to discuss the latest market trends, project developments, sustainability initiatives, and global supply and demand dynamics. 

The 2026 programme focuses on the key commercial and strategic issues facing the TiO₂ sector today, while also providing opportunities for networking across the supply chain. 

Featured speakers include:

• Dr Jo Douglas-Harris, Commercial Manager, Indorama Advanced Oxides Spain
• Mark Hosford, TDIC Science Programme Manager, TDMA (Titanium Dioxide Manufacturers Association)
• Marie-Sophie Dibling, Partner - International Trade and Economic Security, Cassidy Levy Kent (Europe)
• Greg Kuenzel, Finance Director, Empire Metals
• Marine Caux, Manager R&D and Technical Services, Specialty Products, Tronox
• Michael Oliver, CEO, Avertana 

Additional speakers include TZMI, Chanel, TiPMC Solutions, Alembic Global Advisors, RD Titan Group Innovative TiO₂ and more. 

To view the full agenda, speaker line-up and registration options, visit the TiO₂ World Summit website here. 

Early bird registration is available until Friday 22 May 2026, offering attendees a €200 saving. 

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