Connect with Chemical Industry Leaders at the 46th Annual APLA Meeting

The Latin American petrochemical and chemical industry is preparing to gather in Buenos Aires for one of the region’s most important annual business events: the 46th Annual APLA Meeting.

Taking place October 26–29, 2026 at the Hilton Buenos Aires in Argentina, this event is organized by the Latin American Petrochemical and Chemical Association. It brings together industry leaders, decision-makers, market experts, and commercial teams from across Latin America and the wider global chemicals sector.

ResourceWise is proud to participate as an official media partner for the 2026 meeting, supporting APLA’s efforts to facilitate informed discussion, stronger industry connections, and sustainable business development throughout the region.

A Key Meeting Point for the Regional Industry

For more than four decades, the APLA Annual Meeting has provided a central venue for companies to strengthen relationships, identify commercial opportunities, exchange market knowledge, and discuss the forces shaping the chemical and petrochemical value chains.

The 2026 event will offer a combination of conferences, panels, seminars, forums, and networking activities. Registered participants will receive access to the scheduled educational sessions, social events, and contact information for participating companies and industry professionals.

The audience also represents a significant concentration of industry leadership. According to the APLA, 36% of attendees are directors, presidents, vice presidents, or CEOs, while another 44% hold management positions.

This creates an environment where strategic conversations can move beyond general market commentary and toward the commercial decisions affecting producers, suppliers, buyers, logistics providers, investors, and other stakeholders throughout the value chain.

Why the 2026 Meeting Matters

Latin America’s chemical and petrochemical markets are navigating a period of substantial change.

Today, companies must assess several factors:

• Shifting Global Trade Patterns
• Uncertain Economic Conditions
• Feedstock and Energy Costs
• Evolving Investment Priorities
• Infrastructure Requirements
• Growing Expectations for Sustainability

At the same time, regional developments are creating new opportunities for production, trade, and industrial growth.

Buenos Aires provides a particularly relevant setting for these discussions. APLA highlights the continued development of Argentina’s Vaca Muerta formation and the country’s expanding mining projects as strategic developments that could influence the future of Latin America’s chemical and petrochemical industries.

Understanding how these developments may affect feedstock availability, energy economics, downstream investment, and regional competitiveness will be increasingly important for companies planning their next moves.

The Annual Meeting gives market participants an opportunity to compare perspectives, hear directly from industry experts, and build the relationships needed to navigate this changing environment.

ResourceWise Joins the APLA as a Media Partner

ResourceWise is pleased to support the 46th Annual APLA Meeting as an official media partner.

Through market intelligence, price reporting, analytics, and strategic insight, ResourceWise helps participants across the chemicals and petrochemicals value chains understand the factors affecting supply, demand, trade, costs, and profitability.

Our participation reflects a shared commitment to helping the industry make better-informed decisions in a market where regional developments are increasingly connected to global commodity movements.

"The 46th Annual APLA Meeting brings together the people who make strategic decisions across Latin America's petrochemical and chemical industry. By connecting executives, producers, suppliers, customers, and service providers in one place, the event creates a unique environment where conversations can quickly turn into new business opportunities and long-term partnerships."

— Manuel Díaz, Executive Director, APLA.

More Than a Conference

Although the meeting's educational program is a major attraction, the APLA has also built the event around business development and professional connections.

Attendees will have opportunities to meet peers, establish strategic partnerships, investigate new commercial opportunities, and participate in social and cultural activities designed to encourage meaningful networking. The current program includes plenary sessions, consultant and technology panels, a Women in Chemicals panel, industry seminars, receptions, and a closing lunch.

For companies looking to expand their presence in Latin America, better understand regional market dynamics, or connect with established industry decision-makers, the event provides several days of concentrated access to the people and information shaping the sector.

Learn More and Register

The 46th Annual APLA Meeting will bring the regional chemical and petrochemical community together at the Hilton Buenos Aires from October 26–29, 2026.

Whether your priorities include developing new business, strengthening existing partnerships, monitoring regional investments, or gaining a clearer understanding of the forces transforming Latin America's chemicals markets, this meeting offers a valuable opportunity to connect directly with the industry.

Registration is currently open, with special group rates available for companies sending more than five attendees. APLA’s early registration pricing is available through August 28, 2026.

Learn more about the 46th Annual APLA Meeting and register today to join ResourceWise and other industry leaders in Buenos Aires.