FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - FEICA 2025 Conference & EXPO Press Relase
Brussels, 17 September 2025 – Last week, FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, hosted another successful Conference and EXPO, bringing together the full spectrum of stakeholders from the adhesive and sealant value chain to discuss a competitive and sustainable future for the industry. With over 700 delegates and 45 exhibitors in attendance, the event reaffirmed its position as the leading platform for collaboration, innovation, and strategic dialogue in the sector.
This year’s theme, ‘Boosting a Competitive Industry – Innovation and Sustainability for a Stronger Europe’, was reflected throughout the Conference presentations and EXPO, where participants explored technologies, sustainable solutions, and market insights to strengthen industry resilience.
Business Forum keynotes addressed Europe’s position in a changing global landscape, emphasising the need to boost competitiveness through innovation and sustainable leadership amid shifting trade and geopolitical dynamics.
Elena Casini, EMEA Business Development & Sales Manager, Huntsman commented, ‘The FEICA Conference & EXPO is one of the most professionally organised events in the adhesives industry, bringing together top players in an open and collaborative setting. It’s a valuable platform for sharing trends, deepening technical knowledge, and tackling common challenges, making it highly relevant for Huntsman’.
Kristel Ons, FEICA Secretary General, added, 'I am pleased to see how delegate engagement continues to grow at Europe’s key event for the adhesive & sealant Industry. The integration of newcomers alongside long-standing participants reflects the evolving strength and relevance of the Conference. We already look forward to welcoming the global adhesives and sealants community to WAC 2026 in London to explore the theme: Reinventing the Future’.
During the Conference, FEICA Members also gathered at the General Assembly to elect the new FEICA leadership team, appointing Stuart Jenkinson of HB Fuller as President and Prof. Thomas Schiele of BASF as Vice President, marking a renewed commitment to guiding the industry forward.
FEICA newly elected President, Stuart Jenkinson, H.B. Fueller, says, ‘It’s a privilege to represent the European adhesive and sealant industry as FEICA President. I look forward to advancing and supporting FEICA’s valuable work and our industry’s continued evolution’.
FEICA thanks its sponsors, media partners, speakers and moderators, exhibitors and all participants of the 2025 edition. The 2026 edition, organised by FEICA, will involve the adhesive and sealant global community at the World Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO in London, United Kingdom, from 16 to 18 September 2026. Registration will open in October 2025 via www.wac2026.org.
