Join us for an informative webinar
Thursday, May 28, 2026 6:55AM

May 28

SPE-STX: Defense and the Essential Role of Specialty Chemicals and Materials

Join us for an informative webinar featuring:

Rev'd, Dr. Mark Morgan,
Dr. Luca Raffenllini, &
Dr. Jan Kalfus.
All three of S&P Global.

Webinar agenda to include:
Scene setting: the Defense Sector & Current Drivers,
Role of the Advanced Fibers & Composites,
Role of Advanced Engineering Polymers,
Innovation & Defense Needs,
Q&A Session

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May 28, 2026 06:55am CT - May 28, 2026 08:00am CT

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Questions:
Janell Helton 713.503.6729
Donna Davis

Introducing our speakers:

Rev'd, Dr. Mark Morgan

Dr. Luca Raffellini

DETAILED WEBINAR AGENDA:
1. Scene setting: the Defense Sector and Current Drivers

Recent relevant geopolitics and fundamentals of the defense industry
Evolving challenges in different theatres – sea, land, air, cyber, etc.
Chemicals for defense beyond polymers and fibers

2. Role of the Advanced Fibers and Composites

Review of performance characteristics and defense needs
Market dynamics – Carbon Fibers, Aramids, UHMWPE
Regional developments and ensuing challenges
Manufacturing, production costs, and innovations
Supply chain challenges – upstream and downstream

3. Role of Advanced Engineering Polymers

Comparative polymer performance and defense needs
Market dynamics – Fluoropolymers to aromatic polyketones
Manufacturing and processing challenges
Manufacturing costs, and developments
Supply chain challenges – upstream and downstream

4. Innovation and Defense Needs

Challenges posed by ever-increasing defense needs
New materials under development

Q&A Session

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