Innovations in materials continue to be central components of the evolution of almost all technology, and to empower us to provide solutions to vexing societal problems. Ivan Amato, author of Stuff: The Materials the World Is Made Of, will lead a lively discussion with six industry experts about what drives and nurtures material innovation today, and how these cutting-edge materials are woven into the fabric of our daily lives.

Thomas M. Connelly, Jr.
Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

Ryan Dirkx
Vice President, Research and Development, Arkema, Inc.

Mark Doriski
Global Intermediates Technology Manager, ExxonMobil Chemical Company

Gregory Nelson
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Eastman Chemical Company

Christopher D. Pappas
President & CEO, Styron

A. N. Sreeram
Vice President Research and Development, Dow Advanced Materials R&D, The Dow Chemical Company