- 2026 ACI Convention Set for February 2-6, 2026, Orlando, FL
- Abstract Deadline for ACI Members: September 19
The ACI Innovation Showcase, taking place during the 2026 ACI Annual Meeting & Industry Convention, provides a stage for companies to showcase their cutting-edge and creative new ideas and chemistries to leading cleaning product supply chain representatives. This is a must-attend event at the ACI Convention, which brings together key decision makers from across the global cleaning product supply chain.
The Showcase will take place February 4 during ACI’s Convention Week, February 2-6, 2026, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida.
The Innovation Showcase – now in its tenth year – provides a window on how creative, forward-looking companies are bringing new ideas and chemistries to market to serve the needs of consumers and customers.
Participation description:
Abstract submissions are welcome from ACI member companies, academic institutions and industry partners and innovators supporting the cleaning products space. There will be two sessions on February 4 at 9:30 AM and at 1:30 PM. Up to 8 abstracts will be selected for presentation during each of the two 90-minute sessions. Immediately following each session, presenters can choose to participate in a 30-minute audience meet and greet. A small table will be provided for each company at which they can further discuss their innovation with interested attendees.
This is your opportunity to present a groundbreaking product, project or concept to an audience ready to drive the future of clean.
Abstract submissions are due September 19, 2025. Abstract acceptance decisions will be made by mid-October. For more information visit the Innovation Showcase Call for Abstracts webpage.
Topics should be relevant to any of the following:
- Energy savings or reductions
- Green chemistry
- Innovative chemistries
- Material recovery/reuse
- New cleaning product types/forms
- New process/operations
- New testing/research methods
- Non-governmental organizations collaborations/partnerships
- Packaging innovations (recyclability, new materials, packaging optimization, new packaging systems)
- Renewable/recycled chemical/material
- Responsible sourcing
- Supply chain collaborations/partnerships
- Sustainability
Companies eligible to join ACI must be members of the association to participate in the showcase and/or attend the Convention. Membership inquiries can be directed to Membership@cleaninginstitute.org.
The ACI Convention offers many sponsorship opportunities for interested companies. For more information or questions about Convention or the submission process, 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.