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PALMACON

October 23 - 24 | Belém, Pará, Brazil
Organized by ABRAPALMA (Brazilian Association of Palm Oil Producers), the event will bring together experts and companies from around the globe to discuss the advances and challenges of the palm oil production chain. Learn More

Simpósio Sindiadubos NPK 2024

October 24 | Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
In this agriculture symposium, experts discuss statistical data from the industry, current scenarios, and perspectives for the upcoming year. Learn More

RTA Symposium and Technical Conference

October 7 - 10 | Las Vegas, NV, US
The 106th annual symposium and conference for the Railway Tie Associaton Learn More

IFA Crossroads Asia-Pacific

October 8 - 10 | Hong Kong, China
This conference is open to all International Fertilizer Assoication (IFA) members with an interest in Asia and the Pacific—as well as newcomers who wish to know more about IFA in view of potential membership.  Learn More

Fire Retardant Treated Wood | Pinfa North America

September 25 | Online

Pinfa is having a Webinar on September 25 about Fire Retardant Treated Wood for Durable Construction. Attendees will learn what Fire Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) is, how it's produced, and the roll it plays to enhance fire safety in the built enviroment. During the presentation Timm Locke will discuss FRTW's common applications in residential and commericial construction, where and how it is referenced in the building codes, and applicable product standards and testing protocols, as well as current construction industry trends and factors likely to impact future marketing demand.

Webinar will be 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EST)

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AWPA Technical Committee Meeting

September 16 - 19 | Providence, RI, US
The primary focus of the meeting is the development of wood protection and preservation standards. Learn More

Conference on Glass Problems

September 16 - 19 | Toledo, OH, US
The 85th Conference on Glass Problems (GPC) is organized by the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC), in partnership with Alfred University. It's endorsed by The American Ceramic Society. Glass Worldwide is the official journal. Learn More

TFI World Fertilizer Conference

September 16 - 18 | Washington, DC
The World Fertilizer Conference draws hundreds of TFI members, industry professionals, and representatives from around the world who represent all sectors of the fertilizer industry.  Learn More

Congresso Brasileiro do Algodão

September 3 - 5 | Fortaleza, Brazil
The 14th annual Brazilian cotton congress Learn More

11th edition of the Brazilian Fertilizer Congress

August 27 | São Paulo, Brazil
The Congress will address current and relevant topics for agribusiness, such as market analysis, business management, best ESG and Innovation practices and will discuss the conflict in Ukraine and the prospects for the sector for economic recovery. Learn More

4th Online Symposium on Eucalyptus Forests

August 20 - 22 | Brazil
RR Agroflorestal and Nutrição de Plantas Ciência e Tecnologia (NPCT) are hosting the 4th online Symposium on Eucalyptus Forests. Learn More

Southwestern Fertilizer Conference

July 14 - 18 | Nashville, TN, US
With more than 2,000 attendees representing 800+ companies, this is one of the fertilizer industry's largest meetings. Learn More

Incorporated Society of Planters 16th National Seminar 2024

July 15 - 17 | Pullman Miri Waterfront, Miri, Sarawak
The Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP), will be organizing the 16th National Seminar (NATSEM 2024).The national seminar highlights the theme of “Opportunities and Strategies to Improve the Profitability of the Oil Palm Business” and aims to shed light on key aspects crucial for enhancing the economic viability and sustainability of the oil palm industry. Learn More

Barite and Oilfield Minerals 2024 Forum

June 5 - 7 | Houston, TX, US

This unique conference will bring together under one roof the major players across the global barite and oilfield mineral supply chain, from producers, processors, and traders to logisticians, financiers, and end use consumers.

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Electric Vehicles | Pinfa North America

May 29 | Online

Pinfa is having a Webinar on May 29 about EV Enclosure Materials. Many of the plastic materials used in EV batteries and other EV parts need to be formulated with fire retardants.

Our borates expert Emmanuel Laval will be hosting the event, as well as giving a brief presentation, followed by a Q&A.

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Bishop Mule Days

May 21 - 27 | Bishop, CA, US
A world-class equestrian event promoting the legacy, heritage, and talents of the mule. Learn More

2024 Glass & Optical Materials Division Annual Meeting

May 19 - 23 | Las Vegas, NV, US
Technical sessions consisting of both oral and poster presentations led by technical leaders from industry, national laboratories, and academia will provide an open forum for glass scientists and engineers from around the world to present and exchange findings on recent advances in various aspects related to glass science and technology. Learn More

IRG55

May 19 - 23 | Knoxville, TN, US

The International Research Group on Wood Protection (IRGWP) is the premier organization globally for the dissemination of scientific information on wood products protection.

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IFA Annual Conference

May 20 - 22 | Singapore

The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) annual conference.

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Fire and Polymers

May 13 - 15 | New Orleans, LA, US
Fire and Polymers 2024 is bringing together chemists, material scientists, and fire safety scientists to discuss the newest advances and unsolved problems in this multidisciplinary field of research.  Learn More

American Wood Protection Association Annual Meeting

April 29 - May 2 | Portland, ME, US
The American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) annual meeting includes excellent technical and social programs Learn More

Argus Fertilizer Asia Conference

April 23 - 25 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The must attend event uniting the Asian fertilizer community with the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

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Fire Retardants in Plastics

April 23 - 24 | Philadelphia, PA, US
A unique platform for international flame retardant professionals from across the supply chain to learn, share knowledge, and network. Learn More

Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association Annual Meeting

April 11 | Philadelphia, PA, US
The Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association (CIMA) annual meeting includes membership meetings and socializing opportunities. Learn More

Café World Summit

March 20 - 23 | San José, Costa Rica
Join more than 1,000 professionals who are part of the coffee value chain in an exciting gathering where the essence of coffee culture in Costa Rica will be celebrated. Learn More

III Brazilian Symposium and I Latin American Meeting of Pitaya

March 6 - 8 | Criciúma, Paraná, Brazil
III Brazilian Symposium on Pitaya (dragon fruit) Cultivation and Pitaya Latin American meeting.  Learn More

Argus Fertilizer Africa Conference

February 19 - 21 | Marrakesh, Morocco

The African fertilizer market’s key industry meeting point for trade and insight returns.

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SEALBA Show

January 31 | Itabaiana, SE, Brazil
The SEALBA Show brings together rural producers, authorities, technicians, agricultural companies and media outlets, who turn to the field to address of the relevance of agriculture and marks the beginning of the planting of another large grain harvest for the Region. Learn More

US National Week of Flame Retardants

January 22 - 25 | Online
Four sessions, eight speakers, covering different flame retardant technologies, fire standards and testing, innovative non-halogenated flame retardants and polymer formulations.  Learn More

2024 NAICC Annual Meeting and Agriculture Pro Expo

January 15 - 19 | San Antonio, TX USA

The National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants, professtional society representing the nations crop production, research consultants and quality assurance professionals. This year they will be bringing people together for eduacational and networking opportunities regarding agriculture and crop success. 

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Plastic World Expo

November 15 - 16 | Cleveland, OH, US
Bringing the plastics compounding, extrusion, recycling and testing industries together. Learn More

Celebrating 100 Years of Boron in Agriculture Research

November 14 - 15 | Wuhan, Hubei, China

The event will review achievements of Boron research over the past century, discuss the ideas for green innovative development for the boron fertilizer industry, and aim to widely aggregate industry and scientific research resources while empowering agriculture in the new era.

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ICG Annual Meeting

November 12 - 15 | Hangzhou, China
ICG Annual Meeting 2023 will provide a valuable opportunity for glass scientists and technologists to exchange ideas, strengthen communication, renew old friendships, and establish new connections. Learn More

The Guanajuato AgriFood Expo

November 7 - 10 | Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
The Guanajuato AgriFood Expo is an international agribusiness platform, held in Irapuato, Guanjuato, Mexico. Under the slogan Business, Technology, and Development throughout its continuous editions, it has presented more than 52 countries from all continents with the agri-food sector as its vocation. Learn More

Global Micronutrient Summit

October 5 - 6 | New Delhi, India
A comprehensive view on micronutrient deficiency in soils, crops, and humans. The summit also highlights the global emerging trends in micronutrients, including zinc and boron, in balanced fertilizer use. Learn More

Boron2023

September 22 - 23 | Stuttgart, Germany
This year, boron celebrates its 100th birthday as an essential mineral nutrient for plants. Learn More

Farm Progress Show

August 29 - 31 | Decatur, IA, US
For more than 50 years, the Farm Progress Show has connected farmers from across the globe with agriculture’s leading companies. Learn More

Cotton Technical Meeting / Encontro Técnico Algodão

August 28 - 30 | Cuiabá, MT, Brazil
Researchers from Fundação MT and invited specialists discuss technical issues and recent research. Learn More

AOFSM 5

August 26 - 29 | Sydney, NSW, Australia
The 5th Asia-Oceania Symposium on Fire Safety Materials (AOFSM) is jointly organized by ARC Training Center for Fire Safety, Asia-Oceania Association for Fire Safety Materials Science and Engineering, and the University of New South Wales. Learn More

Floripa Soils 2023

July 30 - August 4 | Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
This event brings together the Latin American Congress of Soil Science (CLACS) and the Brazilian Congress of Soil Science (CBCS). Learn More

Borate Phosphate Conference

July 17 - 21 | Corning, NY, US
A joint meeting of two conferences run sequentially: The Borate Conference and the Phosphate Conference. Learn More

Hortitec Fair

June 21 - 23 | Holambra, SP, Brazil
The largest horticultural trade show in Latin America Learn More

Bahia Farm Show

June 6 - 10 | Luís Eduardo Magalhaes, BA, Brazil
The largest agricultural technology and business fair in the North and Northeast of Brazil Learn More

Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council Meeting

June 7 | Tehachapi, CA, US
The purpose of the Greater Tehachapi Economic Development Council is to enhance the quality of life in the Greater Tehachapi area. Learn More

China Glass Expo

May 6 - 9 | Shanghai, China
Organized by the The Chinese Ceramic Society, the China Glass Expo brings together industry experts from across the glass supply chain. Learn More

Boron Day

March 23 - 24 | Antigua, Guatemala
In Central America for the first time, come hear from boron researchers and experts on the value of boron for your crops. U.S. Borax is the premier sponsor of this event. Learn More

TMS Annual Meeting

March 19 - 23 | San Diego, CA, US
Mining experts from nearly 70 nations meet to discuss the global minerals, metals, and materials industry. Learn More

Interbattery

March 15 - 17 | Seoul, South Korea
First launced in 2013, InterBattery 2023 is South Korea’s leading battery exhibition showcasing various new products and technologies related to battery industry. Learn More

The Fertilizer Institute Annual Business Conference

February 12 - 14 | Palm Desert, CA, US
Members from all facets of the fertilizer industry convene to network and conduct business. Learn More

GAPKI Indonesian Palm Oil Conference

November 2 - 4 | Nusa Dua, Bali
Tackling current global palm oil issues, including challenges, and opportunities. Learn More

PALMEX Indonesia

October 25 - 27 | Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia
The 12th PALMEX Indonesia 2022 brings together an international congregation of both upstream and downstream palm oil companies while supporting industries gathered in the capital city of North Sumatera, Medan. Learn More

Argus Fertilizer Europe Conference

October 17 - 19 | Madrid, Spain

The Argus Europe Fertilizer Conference is the largest annual event in the calendar for trade in Europe.

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Batimat

October 3 - 6 | Paris, France
For more than 60 years, Batimat promotes innovations for decision-makers in the construction and architecture industries in the French and international markets.   Learn More

EPCA Annual Meeting

October 3 - 6 | Berlin, Germany
The annual meeting for the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA)—Europe's leading business network and knowledge exchange hub for the global petrochemical community. Learn More

World Palm Conference

September 20 - 22 | Kuala Lumpur, KL, Malaysia
A specialized palm oil event covering Asia that brings together both upstream and downstream palm oil companies. Learn More

International Plant Nutrition Colloquium

August 22 - 27 | Foz do Iguaçu, PR, Brazil
The theme for the 19th annual International Plant Nutrition Colloquium is "Stepping forward to Global Nutrient Use Efficiency." U.S. Borax is a silver sponsor of this event. Learn More

International Congress on Glass

July 3 - 8 | Berlin, Germany
The 26th International Congress on Glass provides plenary and technical sessions. This year includes the 13th International Congress on Advances in Fusion and Processing of Glass, a valuable opportunity for glass scientists and technologists. Learn More

150 Year Birthday Party

March 25 | Boron, CA, US
U.S. Borax is 150 years old and we're celebrating! Learn More

Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants Workshop

June 1 - 21 | Online
A virtual, four-part series presented by SPE and PINFA-NA. Learn More

Porcelain Enamel Institute Technical Forum

May 11 - 13 | Louisville, KY, US
The Porcelain Enamel Institute (PEI) Technical Forum covers what's new in the world of porcelain enameling. Learn More

U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.  Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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