Connecting Regions, Creating Opportunities: Inside the First Joint Northeast and Western Regions Meeting

For the first time ever, ACD is uniting the Northeast and Western regions in one dynamic meeting! Join us in Denver, Colorado, from September 15-17, 2025, for three days filled with professional development, strategic insights, and unmatched networking opportunities.

While ACD’s larger national events, like ChemEdge, are great for boosting visibility, regional meetings have traditionally served as a chance for organizations to share insights and offer support in a more intimate environment. Chemical distribution isn’t just regional though. Our members connect nationally and globally with businesses large and small. We recognize that members of all sizes are facing significant challenges and uncertainties this year. That’s why this year’s joint regional meeting is so important and will offer a unique opportunity to connect with peers facing similar challenges. The 2025 Northeast and Western Regions Meeting is an especially unparalleled chance to engage in meaningful conversations and share insights with chemical distribution leaders across regions.

Here are a few highlights of this year’s first joint meeting:

• Defy: Strategies to Succeed No Matter What This Economy Does: Economic uncertainty is at the forefront of our industry today, and we are excited to welcome keynote speaker Meridith Elliott Powell to empower members with strategies to navigate uncertainty, build resiliency, and keep up with competition – no matter the economic climate.
• “Weaponizing” Data as a Competitive Advantage: Led by Jason Webster of Archetype Consulting, this session examines how artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping opportunities for growth in the industry and how it can be used as a competitive advantage for your business.
• Hello, You’ve Been Hacked – Surviving a Russian Ransomware Attack: Learn how to navigate a cybersecurity crisis with Hubbard-Hall CEO, Molly Kellogg, and VP of Data Strategy, Katherine Kielbowicz. As fraud becomes more prevalent among our members, this session will share tips on how to best protect yourself and your business.
• Regulatory & Legislative Update: The policy landscape is constantly shifting. ACD’s Brian Callahan will share critical regulatory and legislative updates that directly impact your business. He will also showcase ACD’s comprehensive and tailored resources designed to help you navigate complex regulatory changes and ensure your long-term success.

Whether you’re looking for strategic guidance, technical insight, or just some time to reconnect with peers, the first-ever joint 2025 Northeast and Western Regions Meeting will be a fantastic event! Forge connections with industry professionals across these areas to expand the reach of your business and gain new perspectives.

Register here today!