On-demand webinar

Middle East Conflict and Beyond: Directions for the Chemicals and Materials Industry

A Market Intelligence Perspective

Webinar details

On-demand

45 minutes

Volatility is the new normal. And right now, the Middle East conflict is putting that to the test, sending shockwaves through global chemical supply chains from feedstock availability and freight costs to fertilizer prices and polymer trade flows. But the real question isn’t what’s happening. It’s what comes next, and whether your organization is positioned to respond.

In this live panel discussion, two of the chemical industry’s sharpest market intelligence practitioners bring their expertise to the table for a candid, forward-looking conversation about market dynamics, strategic risk, and how to stay ahead when the signals are moving faster than the reports.

In this session, you’ll hear:

How to move from reactive intelligence to genuine foresight, straight from people doing it at scale
Expert perspectives on how the Middle East conflict is reshaping chemical supply chains and what to watch as the situation continues to evolve
Candid insights from practitioners on what good intelligence looks like when markets are moving faster than the reports

Format: 45 minutes including Q&A

Meet the panelists:

Matthias Ullrich

Head of Intelligence, Borealis at Borouge International

Matthias has 15+ years track record in the chemicals and materials industry. Since 9 years, he builds and leads regional and global intelligence teams. Known in the global intelligence community as both a practitioner and a speaker, he and his teams turn incomplete data and information and weak signals into clarity for decision makers.

Isaac Ismaila

Foresight Manager, Evonik

Isaac sits at the intersection of chemical engineering, innovation, and strategic foresight. At Evonik, he focuses on identifying early signals of technological, geopolitical, and market disruption, translating them into actionable insights for business leaders. His work enables teams to anticipate change, prepare for uncertainty, and shape future opportunities rather than react to them.

Shaun Wilken

Strategic Solutions Specialist, Valona Intelligence

Shaun brings a rare combination of commercial and analytical experience. He has spent his career turning market complexity into strategic clarity and knows what it takes to make intelligence work in practice.