CALL FOR PAPERS NOW OPEN
We would love to hear from you! Submitt your abstract by Friday 29th May, 2026
If you have a case study, project, market report, success story, or POV to share, send in some brief topic outlines to apply as a speaker at the Chemical Industry Regulations Conference!
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
If you wish to participate in the CIR 2026 agenda, please send your abstracts no later than Friday 29th May 2026.
Submission Guidelines & Audience
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Prospective speakers should consider:
- Practical case studies demonstrating real-world regulatory navigation
Data-driven insights with quantified impacts on business operations
Innovation solutions addressing regulatory challenges
Cross-regulatory perspectives showing interface between BPR, PPP, REACH, and CLP
Forward-looking analysis anticipating regulatory evolution through 2026-2030
Stakeholder collaboration examples between industry, regulators, and research institutions
TARGET AUDIENCE ALIGNMENT
Papers should address the needs of:
Regulatory Affairs Managers in crop protection and biocides sectors
Chemical Industry Executives managing strategic compliance
Environmental & Safety Officers implementing regulatory requirements
R&D Teams developing products within regulatory constraints
Legal & Compliance Consultancies advising on regulatory strategy
Regulatory Authorities seeking industry feedback and collaboration
Topics of Interest
REACH (5th October – Workshop)
Strategic regulatory transformation
Authorisation to restriction pivot
Polymer registration
CLP regulation updates
DWD – Drinking Water Directive (5th October – Workshop)
Implementation challenges
Future regulatory developments
Practical compliance strategies
PPP – Plant Protection Products (6th & 7th October – Track 1)
Regulatory transformation and simplification
Environmental protection and biodiversity
Innovation and new modes of action
Human health and safety balance
Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) & Global Trade
BPR – Biocidal Products Regulation (6th & 7th October – Track 2)
BPR evaluation and reform
Industry challenges and compliance strategies
Same Biocidal Product (SBP) Regulation, OSOA
Classification and harmonisation challenges
Future outlook and innovations
PLENARY/CROSS-REGULATORY SESSIONS (6th October Evening)
Classification & Labelling (CLP) Impacts across BPR and PPP
Cross-regulatory cascade effects
Supply chain implications
Omnibus proposals
"One Substance, One Assessment" (OSOA) Framework
Digital Transformation in Compliance
Data Protection & Competitive Advantage
Please Note
- Speakers will be allocated timings once the agenda has been confirmed
- Sending an abstract does not guarantee you a speaking slot at the conference
- English will be the official language of the conference and all papers will have to be submitted in English.
Have Questions? Contact Rosie Allen at rosie.allen@informa.com
