Chemical Risk Expo Launches as the Premier Event for Industrial Risk, HazMat Response, and Chemical Resilience

Chemical Risk Expo is set to launch on October 14-15, 2026 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, bringing together leaders from the chemical, manufacturing, emergency response, and industrial safety sectors to address the growing challenges surrounding chemical risk and disaster resilience.

Co-located alongside Natural Disasters Expo, Chemical Risk Expo will serve as a dedicated platform focused on disaster-linked chemical consequence management across the full incident lifecycle, from prevention and preparedness to response and recovery.

As industrial facilities face increasing pressure from climate-driven disasters, aging infrastructure, supply chain disruption, and evolving regulatory demands, the event will spotlight the technologies, strategies, and partnerships shaping the future of chemical safety and operational resilience.

The expo will feature:

• Expert-led keynote sessions
• Networking opportunities with operators, emergency responders, regulators, and risk specialists
• Exhibitors showcasing the latest solutions in chemical safety, monitoring, containment, emergency management, and recovery technologies

Houston was selected as the host city due to its position as one of the world’s leading hubs for high-consequence industrial operations, including chemical plants, refineries, tank farms, terminals, pipelines, and energy infrastructure.

Attendees will include:

• Process safety leaders
• EHS and compliance directors
• Emergency response coordinators
• Industrial risk managers
• Plant and operations executives
• Government and regulatory agencies
• HazMat and disaster response professionals

Chemical Risk Expo aims to create a collaborative environment where industry leaders can exchange practical solutions, strengthen preparedness strategies, and build more resilient industrial systems in the face of emerging global risks.