- Feb. 5 Session will explore how innovation, sustainability, regulatory shifts and consumer demands drive change in the industry
- 2026 ACI Convention set for February 2-6, in Orlando, FL
Industry leaders and experts will share insights and highlight factors expected to shape the next decade of the cleaning products industry during the 2026 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Meeting and Industry Convention in Orlando, FL.
“A Century of Science: The Evolution of Cleaning Chemistry” will take place February 5 during ACI’s Convention Week, February 2-6, 2026, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. Drawing on advances in toxicology, chemistry, environmental science, industrial hygiene and related disciplines, the session will showcase both well-known and lesser-known examples of what has driven change in the industry over the last 100 years. The discussion will also examine the technical tools currently available and address the challenges and emerging questions around product impacts and future research needs.
Speakers include:
- Tim Botts, Vice President, North America – Global Regulatory Affairs at Ecolab, Inc.
- Scott Power, Research Fellow – International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
- Scott Rodrigue, Chief R&D and Innovation Officer, Fabric & Home Care and Flavor & Fragrances – Procter & Gamble
Registration is open for the global cleaning product supply chain’s top business-to-business event.
Companies that are eligible to join ACI must be members of the association to attend the Convention. Membership inquiries can be directed to Membership@cleaninginstitute.org.
The ACI Convention offers a multitude of sponsorship opportunities for interested companies. For more information or questions about the Convention, please contact 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.