Please click here to view Avient's 2023 Supplier Summit remotely: 

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We are excited to announce our Annual Avient Supplier Summit, to be held on

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 beginning at 9:00AM EST.

As with last year, we will once again have multiple topics focused on sustainability.  Technology and operational leaders within Avient will share insights and expectations of our journey.  We’ll also introduce our newest team member, Avient Protective Materials.

 

The meetings will be held at the InterContinental Hotel at 9801 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106.  Parking is available in the garage as well as with the Hotel Valet.  You will check in on the 3rd floor of the meeting space to receive your name badge and the majority of the sessions take place in the Amphitheater which is accessible from the second and third floors of the meeting space.

 

Registration has closed.  If you need to register, please reach out to Erica Cunningham at erica-cunningham@outlook.com.

 

2023 Supplier Summit Agenda

Time

Topic

Speakers

9:00

Welcome and Introduction

Michael Brunetti, VP Global Sourcing and Logistics

9:10

Avient’s Specialty and Sustainability Journey

Jamie Beggs, SVP and Chief Financial Officer

9:25

Sustainable Safety

Scott Buchanan, VP Environmental, Health and Safety

9:40

Introduction to Avient Protective Materials (APM)

Jan Lodewijk Lindemulder, VP and General Manager Protective Materials

10:15

BREAK

10:30

CAI Sustainable Technology Initiatives and Success Stories

Michael Adam, CAI Global Technology Director

11:00

SEM Sustainable Technology Initiatives and Success Stories

Amit Kulkarni, SEM Global Technology Director

11:30

Global Sourcing Update

Michael Brunetti, VP Global Sourcing and Logistics

11:45

Supplier of the Year and Closing Remarks

Michael Brunetti, VP Global Sourcing and Logistics

12:00

Lunch in Founders Ballroom