Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affilates - SOCMA Specialty & Custom Chemicals Show 2027
Event Date
February 24–26, 2027
Location
Nashville, TN
Expected Exhibitors
170
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe SOCMA Show is a leading business-development event for the specialty chemical industry, organized by the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA). Billed as the first major event of the year for the sector, it brings specialty chemical manufacturers, buyers, suppliers, and service providers together in a focused environment built for meaningful conversations and new business opportunities.
Attendees come to connect with customers and suppliers from across North America, source leads, and forge partnerships around new chemistries, technologies, and processes. The show spans the full specialty chemical value chain, with participants representing end-use markets such as adhesives and coatings, agriculture and crop protection, cosmetics and personal care, electronics, flavors and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, plastics and polymers, and water treatment.
Exhibits and showcases cover specialty and custom chemical manufacturing, toll and contract services, R&D and technical services, process equipment and technology, packaging and materials, logistics and supply chain, agrochemical solutions, and formulation services. With a compact three-day format centered on high-value networking, the SOCMA Show is worth attending for professionals seeking American-based manufacturing capabilities and new commercial relationships.
Show Highlights
- Focused specialty chemical marketplace: Trade show exhibits, supplier showcases, and conference presentations spanning the specialty chemical value chain.
- 150+ exhibiting companies showcasing specialty chemicals, toll manufacturing, and contract services, with 600+ companies represented overall.
- Networking-first format: Open-bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres networking receptions, networking coffee breaks, and lunch are included with registration.
- Conference mobile app: A dedicated app launches 30 days before the show, letting attendees connect and schedule meetings in advance.
- Broad market coverage: End-use markets include adhesives, agriculture and crop protection, coatings and paints, cosmetics, electronics, flavors and fragrances, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and water treatment.
- Solution categories on display: Specialty chemical manufacturing, custom and toll manufacturing, R&D and technical services, process equipment and technology, packaging and materials, logistics and supply chain, agrochemical solutions, and formulation services.
Attendance
According to the organizer, the SOCMA Show draws 1,250+ attendees who are specialty chemical professionals, with 170+ exhibiting companies and 600+ companies represented across the specialty chemical value chain.
Registration
Registration is handled online, with separate links for SOCMA members and non-members. There are no one-day or free expo passes; all passes include full access to trade show exhibits, supplier showcases, and conference presentations, plus networking receptions, coffee breaks, and lunch, along with the conference app.
2027 SOCMA Member pricing:
- Early Bird (through November 30): $500
- Regular (December 1 – February 20): $550
- On-Site (February 21–26): $650
2027 Non-Member pricing:
- Early Bird (through November 30): $650
- Regular (December 1 – February 20): $725
- On-Site (February 21–26): $850
Trade press should contact SOCMA directly. Cancellation and refund requests are accepted in writing through December 18, 2026, and are processed minus a $150 processing fee; no refunds are granted after that date, though substitutions are permitted.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: September 2, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 SOCMA Show?
The SOCMA Show takes place February 24–26, 2027, at the JW Marriott Nashville, located at 201 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203.
Who should attend the SOCMA Show?
The show is designed for specialty chemical manufacturers, buyers, suppliers, and service providers looking to connect with customers and suppliers across North America, source leads, and build partnerships around new chemistries, technologies, and processes.
How much does registration cost and how do I register?
You register online through separate SOCMA member and non-member links. Member rates range from $500 (early bird) to $650 (on-site), and non-member rates range from $650 (early bird) to $850 (on-site). Note that no one-day or free expo passes are offered.
What is included with a SOCMA Show registration?
Registration includes full access to the trade show exhibits, supplier showcases, and conference presentations, plus open-bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres networking receptions, networking coffee breaks and lunch, and access to the online conference app that launches 30 days before the show.
Where should I stay and how do I get there?
The JW Marriott Nashville is the host hotel, offering a discounted $345/night rate to registered attendees via a link sent in the confirmation email. The nearest airport is Nashville International (BNA), about 8 miles from downtown, with taxis and rideshares averaging around $25–$30 each way.
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