- New professional development event debuts June 11–12 in Cincinnati
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has opened registration for the inaugural ACI Spark Summit, a new professional development event designed specifically for early- and mid-career professionals across the cleaning product supply chain. The two-day meeting will take place June 11-12, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
ACI members can find registration details online at https://my.cleaninginstitute.org/26SS-Home.
Developed to help strengthen the industry’s future talent pipeline, ACI’s Spark Summit is designed to give rising professionals a stronger foundation in the business of cleaning products, a clearer view of the issues shaping the industry and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers and senior leaders.
“As ACI marks its 100th anniversary this year, we’re also focused on the future of this industry and the people who will help lead it,” said Jennifer Abril, ACI President & CEO. “The Spark Summit is different by design. It’s intentionally targeted, highly interactive and focused on helping emerging leaders deepen their understanding of the broader industry landscape, make connections across the value chain and gain practical insights they can carry back into their work and careers.”
A Program Designed for Where Careers Are - Not Where They’ve Been
The Spark Summit program combines practical industry insight with candid leadership perspectives and applied problem-solving. The event’s agenda includes:
- From the CPO’s Seat: Scaling Sustainable Solutions Across the Cleaning Products Supply Chain
Presented by Erik Roberts, Chief Purchasing Officer, Procter & Gamble and Vice Chair of the ACI Board of Directors
- Making Sense of Sustainability: What Non Sustainability Professionals Need to Know
- Extended Producer Responsibility: Regulatory and Strategic Implications
- Climbing the Ladder: What Senior Leaders Wish They’d Known Earlier
- Thursday evening networking reception, including a Give Back opportunity
- Closing Keynote: Lessons Learned on the Way Up
Sessions emphasize real-world application and honest dialogue – conversations that connect daily work to the broader industry landscape participants are helping to shape.
Bringing ACI to Members’ Backyards
Cincinnati marks the first stop in a three-year Spark Summit city rotation, reflecting ACI’s commitment to bringing high-value professional development closer to its member companies and their teams. Space is intentionally limited to preserve the small group experience that defines the event.
ACI encourages companies to share the opportunity internally with rising professionals who are ready to deepen their industry knowledge, expand their networks, and invest in their long-term career growth.
Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2026 ACI Spark Summit is now open. Additional details, including program information and registration access, are available at: https://my.cleaninginstitute.org/26SS-Home
For more information, contact ACI’s Meetings Department at Meetings@CleaningInstitute.org.
The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI – www.cleaninginstitute.org) is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry® and represents the $60 billion U.S. cleaning product supply chain. ACI members include the manufacturers and formulators of soaps, detergents, and general cleaning products used in household, commercial, industrial and institutional settings; companies that supply ingredients and finished packaging for these products; and chemical distributors. ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.