29 - 30 September 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
With more than 25 years of experience serving the titanium dioxide, industrial pigments and colourants supply chain, Smithers brings together the TiO₂ World Summit and the Pigment & Colour Science Forum to unite key stakeholders from across the entire value chain. This premier event leverages the natural synergies between the TiO₂ and pigments industries.
The conference delivers two days of expert-led market insights, in-depth technical presentations, interactive discussions, and high-value networking opportunities. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments shaping the industry.
Key topics include global supply and demand dynamics, pricing trends, feedstock availability, sustainability initiatives, and innovation in production processes.
Companies already registered to attend the 2026 TiO₂ World Summit include AkzoNobel, Jotun, Precheza, Tronox, Sun Chemical Corporation, Holland Colours Europe, Cinkarna Celje, PPG Industries, TZMI, G&J Resources, and many more.
Latest News: Read our exclusive interview with Dr. Jo Douglas-Harris, Commercial Manager at Indorama Advanced Oxides (Spain), to find out more about Indorama's entry into the TiO₂ market. Read here
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Dr. Jo Douglas-Harris is the Commercial Manager at Indorama Advanced Oxides Spain, overseeing the market re-engagement for Indorama’s titanium dioxide operations. Following the acquisition of the Huelva facility, Jo is focused on delivering a reliable supply of high-quality grades to the global market while leveraging the site’s strong sustainability credentials to drive long-term growth. Previously holding technical and commercial roles at Venator, she is a Chartered Chemist with a Master’s degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Chemical Engineering. Jo is also an award-winning leader, having received the Tees Business Future Leaders Award and the Isabel Hardwich Medal, as well as being named a British Coatings Federation Young Leader finalist.
Greg is the Finance Director and a founding member of Empire Metals. Originally from Perth, Western Australia, and now based in London, Greg has extensive experience working with resources companies across exploration, development and production stages. A Chartered Accountant by background, he specializes in corporate finance and financial management within the mining sector.
Marie-Sophie Dibling is a preeminent expert in international trade law and policy, based in the heart of the European decision-making center, Brussels. With over 15 years of experience, she is widely recognized for her ability to navigate the most complex regulatory challenges within the European Union. As a Partner at Cassidy Levy Kent, Marie-Sophie specializes in bridging the gap between global industrial leaders and EU trade frameworks.
In the context of the TiO2 sector, Marie-Sophie is dedicated to fostering a transparent and rule-based trading environment. She provides Chinese exporters and European importers with the strategic foresight needed to manage trade measures effectively. Her approach prioritizes market access preservation and operational continuity, ensuring that businesses can adapt to new tariffs and regulations without compromising their long-term growth objectives in Europe. Her deep technical knowledge of the European Commission’s procedures makes her a vital resource for navigating the current TiO2 anti-dumping landscape.
Bio coming soon.
After earning a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Adelaide in South Australia, Philippe Guarilloff began his career in cosmetic R&D at Bourjois, working in scale-up (pilot) operations. He later joined the Chanel Innovation Laboratory—both entities under the same ownership and based near Paris, France.
He was subsequently assigned to Chanel Inc. in Piscataway, New Jersey, USA, where he spent 11 years scouting innovative technologies through collaborations with universities, startups, and suppliers. Since 2019, he has served as Manager for Technical Innovations at Chanel Perfume-Beauty in France.
Reg Adams compiles and edits two periodicals, the monthly Focus on Pigments and the quarterly TiO2 Worldwide Update, both of which were launched in 1993. He is also the author or co-author of nine books on the topics of the titanium value-chain, the carbon black industry and iron oxide pigments. In addition, he often carries out consultancy assignments and serves as an expert witness in matters of commercial litigation. He is a Forum Manager and regular contributor for the TiO2 Group on the Linked-In platform and he has been a speaker or chairman at more than 60 specialist conferences around the world covering paints, pigments or minerals. Prior to establishing Artikol, his own consultancy, database and publishing business, he studied Chemistry & Economics at Birmingham University, gained a post-graduate business degree from Bristol University and then worked for Amalgamated Metal (a mining finance house), BSC (publishers, specialising in the fertiliser and chemical industries) and Metra (management consultants, advising on pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals).
