The Global Stage for Adhesives and Sealants Innovation
The World Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO (WAC) 2026 will bring together the global adhesives and sealants community in the vibrant city of London from 16 to 18 September 2026. As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.
Stakeholders from across the globe, formulators, suppliers, customers, researchers, and innovators, will gather to explore the transformative power of adhesives and sealants in a rapidly evolving world. From sustainability and circularity to digitalisation and advanced manufacturing, the conference and EXPO will spotlight the technologies and strategies that are redefining the industry.
WAC 2026 theme
‘Reinventing the Future’
In an era marked by rapid transformation and uncertainty, adhesives and sealants play a vital role in enabling progress across industries. From construction and mobility to healthcare, packaging, and electronics, our solutions are essential to building a smarter, more sustainable world.
But the path forward is not without challenges. A restructured global landscape, re-shaped by shifting trade dynamics, and supply chain disruptions, demands resilience, agility, and collaboration. WAC 2026 will be the place to address these realities head-on, sharing insights and displaying innovations that help the industry adapt and thrive.
Through inspiring talks, cross-sector dialogue, and global networking, WAC2026 will highlight how our industry is not only responding to change but actively shaping it. By connecting people, ideas, and technologies, the entire value chain of WAC 2026 is Reinventing the Future, together.
Breakout Sessions
The parallel break-out sessions at the WAC 2026 Conference will cover a range of topics such as innovation, market trends, technological breakthroughs, research & development, new product and market applications, raw materials, new equipment technology, Circular Economy, and regulatory impact on the industry.
A call for speakers will be launched in 2026. You can receive updates by asking to be included in the mailing list. You can also follow FEICA’s LinkedIn page here for timely updates.
Social Programme
An extensive social programme is in place to ensure that work and play are in good balance. We kick off with the WAC 2026 Welcome Cocktail for all delegates and partners. The Conference Dinner will again be a perfect networking opportunity for all on Thursday evening.
The EXPO
The WAC 2026 EXPO will spotlight the latest innovations and sustainable solutions. The Table Top Exhibition offers a platform for producers, distributors, suppliers and service providers to showcase their contributions to advancing and reinventing the future of the adhesive and sealant industry.