# CIEX 2026

- Dates: 9 September 2026 to 10 September 2026
- Location: The Center | The Heritage Group, Indianapolis, United States
- Organiser: Merlien Institute

## Who attends

Network with CXOs and senior executives through speed-networking and one-to-one meetings.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://ciexsummit.com/)
- [Registration](https://ciexsummit.com/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://ciexsummit.com/schedule/)

## Topics

- AI
- Risk
- Sustainability
- Automation
- Supply Chain
- Design
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
- Research
- America
- North America

## Speakers

- Amy Schumacher, CEO, The Heritage Group
- Michael Lefenfeld, CEO, Hexion
- Deepanjan Bhattacharya, Group VP Global Technology, Eastman Chemical Company
- Jamie Cohen, Dow
- Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist
- Venki Chandrashekar, CEO, AmSty
- Andrea Jacobs, Director Artificial Intelligence – CAS, American Chemical Society
- Thanos Yiagopoulos, CTO, Momentive
- Nick Reynolds, Industry Process Consultant Director - BIOVIA, Dassault Systèmes

## Sponsors and partners

- ACS
- Getfocus
- Uncountable
- Albert
- Elsevier
- Qcware
- Cypris Ai
- Heritage

## Where to stay

- **Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Downtown**: 130 m from the venue, 108 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, 46204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/inddhgi-hilton-garden-inn-indianapolis-downtown/)
- **Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel**: 150 m from the venue, 31 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, 46204
- **Conrad Indianapolis**: 150 m from the venue
- **Home2 Suites**: 200 m from the venue, 115 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, 46204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/indhtht-home2-suites-indianapolis-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 317-423-3636
- **Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis - Downtown**: 220 m from the venue, 110 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, 46204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/indwwes-embassy-suites-indianapolis-downtown/)
- **Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites**: 230 m from the venue, 120 West Market Street, Indianapolis, 46204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/inddnhf-hilton-indianapolis-hotel-and-suites/)
  - Phone: +1 317-972-0600
- **Aloft**: 250 m from the venue, 136 East Market Street, Indianapolis, 46204
- **Hyatt Regency Indianapolis**: 320 m from the venue, 101 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, 46204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-us/indri-hyatt-regency-indianapolis)
  - Phone: +1 317-632-1234

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #CIEX2026

- [See Hymson Laser Machinery in Action | CIEX 2026 Preview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHzWYKoAaSU)
  - CIEX 2026 is coming to Tianjin, China, and Hymson Laser Machinery is ready to showcase our latest high-performance laser cutting solutions. From high-speed sheet cutting to advanced tube ...
- [CIEX 2026 Highlights | Hymson Laser Machinery](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84i6BInNgI4)
  - 🎥CIEX 2026 in Tianjin was a huge success! 🙌 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited the Hymson Laser Machinery booth and explored our advanced laser cutting solutions.

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