Examples of Past Events

Workshop to Identify Research Collaborations

• December 7, 2005, Baltimore
• April 12-13, 2005, Pittsburg
• December 2, 2004, Baltimore

Vision2020 and AIChE co-hosted sessions at AIChE's Fall Conference

• Separations 2020 Session presented results from several Vision2020 research projects.
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• Vision2020 Nanotechnology Session presented results from the Nanomaterials and the Chemical Industry Roadmapping Workshop (PDF 707 KB)

Vision2020, the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), and the Department of Energy (DOE) hosted a workshop as the first crucial step in preparing the Nanomaterials and the Chemical Industry roadmap. The meeting, held on September 30^th through October 2^nd at the BWI Marriott in Baltimore, brought together experts from the industry to carefully document the chemical industry's nanomaterial priorities that are pre-competitive and in the nation's best interest. This roadmap can play a key role in guiding federal investment decisions. Download the press release. (PDF 69 KB)

The AICHE Spring Conference - "Energy and a Sustainable Planet" included a Vision2020 Luncheon. At the luncheon participants learned about Vision2020, an industry-led process to accelerate innovation and technology development by leveraging financial and technical resources, and how their company could benefit from participating in future Vision2020 activities.

The Topical Conference "Technology for Tomorrow's Chemical Industry" held in conjunction with the Spring Conference highlighted the results of collaborative R&D co-funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) and supporting Vision2020 goals. There was a Reception and Poster Session and Presentations on Chemical Industries of the Future (IOF) projects, all supporting Vision2020 goals, which took place during eight open sessions.

The CCR 23rd Annual Meeting - "Collaboration and Innovation in a Time of Change" hosted a Vision2020 Workshop which provided an opportunity to network with others on the three R&D focus areas: energy efficiency and renewable energy, computer simulations and calculations, and separations. Research collaborations are forming in these three areas. This was an opportunity to identify mutual interest. In addition, a Vision2020 Update took place where participants learned about Vision2020's recent success and next steps that could involve their company.

The Vision2020 Steering Committee recommitted to Vision2020's goals. See chemical companies get on board with Vision2020, November 2001 Press Release (PDF 77 KB).

The Vision 2020: Partnership Opportunities Session was held during the 4th Industrial Energy Efficiency Symposium & Exposition on February 19, 2001. This event was sponsored by the American Chemical Society, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the Council for Chemical Research.

• Competitive Edge Executive Roundtable – meet with CTOs and other chemical industry leaders to discuss industry challenges and precompetitive R&D needs
  
  
• Chemical Vision2020 Challenge – an industry-funded R&D competition to encourage high priority step-change innovation
  
  
  • Chemical Vision2020 Challenge - 1 Page Overview (PDF 30 KB)
  • Chemical Vision2020 Challenge Presentation (PDF 295 KB)
    
    
• R&D Funding Opportunities – government funding sources for chemicals R&D
  
  
  • Government-wide R&D Funding Opportunities Presentation (PDF 273 KB)
    
    
• Chemical Industry Vision2020 Technology Partnership – the organization, its future, and how your corporation can participate and benefit.
  
  
  • Chemical Vision2020 - 2 Page Overview (PDF 383 KB)
  • Chemical Industry Vision2020 Technology Partnership Presentation (PDF 675 KB)
    
    
• Display at booth 114A (PDF 404 KB)

The Vision 2020: Next Steps Workshop was held in September 2000 to reinvigorate Vision 2020 and explore new strategic directions. See the workshop summary report (PDF 279 KB).

Numerous workshops have been held on topics important to the chemical industry. More information can be found on our Technology Roadmaps section.