March 2026 Commercial Marketing Forum

The Philadelphia Section of the STLE is pleased to present our Annual Commercial Marketing Forum Meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Featuring:
11:00 AM: Beth Griegel, Account Executive, Advancion, “Advancion Presents: Ready When You Are – Adopting a Change-Ready Mindset.”
11:30 AM: DP Chalasani, Technical Services Manager, Evonik Oil Additives USA, Inc; “Mitigation of Low Temperature Challenges for Hybrid Vehicles with VISCOPLEX Additives.”
12:00 PM: Lunch Break
12:45 PM: Announcements – Neil Canter, Program Chair STLE Philadelphia Section
1:00 PM: Lisa Saavedra, Technical Service Chemist, Münzing North America LP “New FOAM BAN^® Antifoam Technology for Antifreeze/Engine Coolant Applications.”
1:30 PM: Claire Lutz, Account Manager- Energy Technologies, Cargill Bioindustrial; “Low-viscosity esters for Sustainable Transportation Technology.”
2:00 PM: Kevin Delaney, STLE President, Global Sales Director, Petroleum, Vanderbilt Chemicals; “STLE HQ Update.”
2:30 PM: Dr. Ray Zhang, Global Grease Technical Manager, Vanderbilt Chemicals; “Introducing Vanlube® 407 – New High Performance Liquid Antioxidant.”

Registration Details:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNT Through MONDAY 3/23/2026: Lecture and buffet style lunch: $40 ($20 students, retirees and unemployed colleagues)
REGISTRATION AFTER MONDAY 3/23/2026: Lecture and buffet style lunch: $45 ($20 students, retirees and unemployed colleagues)
Lecture only: $20 (includes those attending virtually)
We request contributions be made to the STLE Philadelphia Section Student Scholarship Fund
Philadelphia Section members are asked to list Philadelphia as their section when they renew their STLE Memberships.
DAY-OF REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 3/26/2026 UNTIL 11 AM