SOCMA to Celebrate 100th Anniversary in New Orleans, LA Annual conference, October 20-22, to commemorate a century of solutions, innovation News provided by Share this article Share this article ARLINGTON, Va., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates' (SOCMA) today announced its centennial celebration and 2021 annual conference, SOCMA Week, to be held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans, LA, October 20-22. "For 100 years, SOCMA has been a champion in delivering innovative and timely solutions to the chemical industry by facilitating B2B connections, advocating for safe and effective regulatory and legislative policy, and providing best practice resources and training for manufacturing and operational safety," said SOCMA President & CEO Jennifer Abril. "We were founded at a time when the industry needed a strong, collective voice to solve issues around supply chain disruption and trade policy. As we mark this centennial celebration, we look back with a sense of pride, knowing that its mission and vision still hold true today. We look forward to further positioning the industry for growth and setting the pace for the next 100 years."