On 9 & 10 March a chemical conference was organized by ICTA member Associquim Sincoquim, the Brazilian chemical distribution association. The event marked the 60th anniversary of the association.

ICTA was represented by Robert Stuyt. A key topic during the event concerned to regulatory issues in the digital business environment. Globalization was another key topic. During his presentation Robert Stuyt combined both topics by discussing the role of digitalization in globalization. ICTA board member Peter Newport was also present in Brazil and presented on behalf of CBA about regulatory issues in the digital business environment.

After the conference, Robert Stuyt visited the offices of Associquim and the offices of direct ICTA company members Brenntag and Univar to update them on ICTA’s activities and to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of the Latin American markets.