ChemEdge - Alliance for Chemical Distribution - ACD 2026 in Atlanta, GA

ChemEdge - Alliance for Chemical Distribution - ACD 2026

August 12–14, 2026
Atlanta, GA

Event Date

August 12–14, 2026

Location

Atlanta, GA

About This Show

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ChemEdge is the annual conference and trade show of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), tailored specifically for the chemical distribution channel. ChemEdge is a conference and trade show tailored for the chemical distribution channel, providing training and education on issues important to chemical distributors, manufacturers, warehouses and service support companies.

Programming spans the operational, regulatory, and compliance issues most relevant to the industry. Topics include best practices in environment, health and safety; transportation and logistics; and security, along with regulatory compliance, inventory control, purchasing, human resources and finance, and emergency response. Taking place August 12–14, 2026 in Atlanta, ChemEdge brings together distributors, manufacturers, warehouses and service providers for three days of education, networking and industry advancement.

The event draws chemical distribution decision-makers across EHS&S, transportation and logistics, operations and warehouse management, Responsible Distribution code coordinators, and chemical manufacturer representatives, as well as emergency, community, and government agency personnel. Attendees come to educate themselves on regulatory and management issues, discover the latest products and services, and expand their professional network alongside a robust exhibit hall.

Show Highlights

  • Trade show / exhibit hall open across multiple sessions, with an opening reception, brunch, and an ice cream social hosted on the floor
  • Innovation Demo Stage spotlighting new products and services from exhibitors
  • Pre-Conference Regulatory Workshop and Pre-Conference Responsible Distribution Workshop
  • Educational sessions covering EHS&S, transportation and logistics, security, regulatory compliance, inventory control, purchasing, HR/finance, and emergency response
  • An off-property attendee/exhibitor networking event
  • Session example: legal counsel from Bergeson & Campbell presenting on chemical import/export requirements under TSCA and FIFRA

Attendance

Over 200 purchasing decision-makers in the chemical distribution industry attend ChemEdge annually to learn the latest regulatory requirements, technical information, and transportation and logistics improvements affecting chemical distributors and related chemical-using industries. The audience is concentrated among decision-makers in EHS&S, transportation and logistics, operations and warehouse, Responsible Distribution code coordinators, chemical manufacturer reps, and emergency, community, and government agency personnel.

Booth Pricing

Exhibit booth rates for ChemEdge 2026 (each 10'x10' space), per the official Exhibitor Prospectus:

  • Member/Affiliate – Regular booth: $2,960 ($3,060 late rate)
  • Member/Affiliate – Corner booth: $3,395 ($3,495 late rate)
  • Non-Member – Regular booth: $4,335 ($4,435 late rate)
  • Non-Member – Corner booth: $4,770 ($4,870 late rate)

The regular rate expires 07/11/26, with the late rate starting 07/12/26. The package includes all ACD educational sessions and food and beverage throughout the program. Each booth includes one 10'x10' space with a 6' draped table, chair, and wastebasket, plus complimentary registration for one exhibiting company representative; additional booth personnel registration is reduced to $840 for members and $1,000 for non-members.

Registration

Registration for ChemEdge 2026 is open through the ACD member portal. To register:

  1. Visit the ChemEdge 2026 Registration page on acd-chem.com and select Register Now.
  2. Complete registration through ACD's online event system.
  3. After your registration is confirmed, you will receive access to the official hotel reservation link.

Exhibitors reserve booths via ACD's online booth form or by contacting the ACD meetings team. Key exhibitor deadlines: booth regular rate expires July 11, 2026; updated exhibitor information is due by June 30, 2026; and listing in the website/app directory requires registering by July 31, 2026. Note: ACD warns attendees to be wary of travel agency scams — if contacted by any agency claiming to be affiliated with "convention housing" or offering hotel room bookings, do not provide personal or payment information. This is a scam. ACD does not partner with such companies. Some scammers may falsely claim to be the official housing bureau, but ACD has not contracted with any third-party housing provider. Only registered attendees receive access to the official reservation link, sent after registration is confirmed.

History

ChemEdge is the flagship conference and trade show of the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), formerly known as the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD). The event is held annually in a rotating host city; recent editions include ChemEdge 2024 (August 21–23, 2024) and ChemEdge 2025 in Louisville, KY (August 13–15, 2025), with ChemEdge 2026 moving to Atlanta, GA. Starting in 2026, ACD Regional Meetings will follow a new seasonal schedule, with meetings held in the Winter, Spring, and Fall, rotating to different cities each year to make participation more accessible for members nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is ChemEdge 2026 taking place?

ChemEdge 2026 is scheduled for August 12–14, 2026, in Atlanta, GA. The event is hosted at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park in downtown Atlanta.

Who should attend ChemEdge?

ChemEdge is designed for the chemical distribution channel, including distributors, manufacturers, warehouses, and service support companies. Attendees are typically decision-makers in EHS&S, transportation and logistics, operations and warehouse, Responsible Distribution, plus emergency, community, and government agency personnel.

What topics does ChemEdge cover?

Sessions cover best practices in environment, health and safety; transportation and logistics; and security, as well as regulatory compliance, inventory control, purchasing, human resources and finance, and emergency response. Pre-conference regulatory and Responsible Distribution workshops are also offered.

How much does it cost to exhibit at ChemEdge 2026?

Member/affiliate booths start at $2,960 for a regular booth and $3,395 for a corner booth, while non-member booths are $4,335 (regular) and $4,770 (corner). The regular rate expires July 11, 2026, after which late rates apply, and each booth includes a 10'x10' space plus one complimentary exhibitor registration.

How do I book a hotel room for ChemEdge 2026?

ACD offers a discounted group rate of $264 per night at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, available through July 20, 2026, or until the room block sells out. Only registered attendees receive access to the official reservation link, so book only through the official channel and beware of housing scam offers.

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