2025 Chlorine Institute Annual Meeting


Monday, March 17, 2025
at
8:30 AM (EDT)
to Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
Category: Signature Events

Join us in Atlanta, GA for CI's 2025 Annual Meeting!

We have made some changes to the typical meeting schedule. Do you usually arrive on Tuesday morning for the Annual Meetings? Consider arriving the day before because we are planning a full day of Monday sessions. The sessions are listed below:

  • The International Meeting will be held Monday, March 17th at 9:00 am local time and will discuss the global chlor-alkali market, among other topics.
  • The Packager/Sodium Hypochlorite Council is always a lively session for members to focus on issues affecting chlorine packagers and sodium hypochlorite production. It begins at 2 pm.
  • The day will conclude with an opportunity for networking at the Welcome Reception, Monday, March 17th at 5:00 pm.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 Annual Meeting!

View the Preliminary Program

NOTE: The schedule is subject to change. A final schedule will be available closer to the date of the meeting and in the final meeting program. 

Register Today

REGISTRATION & ACCOMMODATIONS

Registration Fees and Costs

For full registration details including the cancellation and refund policy, visit the registration information web page.

Now -
March 3, 2025

March 4 - 13, 2025

March 14 - Onward
Member Rate $925 $1,025 $1,125

Overview of Hotel

InterContinental Buckhead offers a new level of luxury in one of Atlanta’s most prestigious neighborhoods. At the heart of Atlanta’s distinguished Buckhead neighborhood, InterContinental Atlanta Buckhead offers central access to everything the area has to offer, including the luxury Lenox Square and plenty of world-class dining.

Treat yourself to luxurious southern living within guest rooms that feature reimagined interiors, custom artwork, premium amenities, and stunning skyline views of Buckhead.

All Chlorine Institute members will receive complimentary internet service in their guest room.

Accommodations & Costs

Please make your room reservations no later than Saturday, February 22, 2025, before 5:00 p.m. local time.

The room rate is $289 excluding taxes. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 16.9%) plus $5 occupancy tax per room per night.

Please refer to the Chlorine Institute 2025 Annual Meeting when making your reservation. Please make reservations by calling the InterContinental’s reservation department at 404-946-9191 or toll free at 1-877-422-8254.

You can also make hotel room reservations online. Please visit our meeting web page to book your room online.

Reservations can only be canceled by calling the hotel directly and obtaining a cancellation number. No-shows will be charged accordingly.

Credits Price
Early Bird Full Conference (Member)
The member registration fee of $925 includes: 
• Access to all open meetings including the HESS+ Seminar
• Monday Welcome Reception
• Tuesday Breakfast 
• Tuesday Luncheon 
• Tuesday Evening Reception 
• Wednesday Breakfast 
• Wednesday Luncheon
Registration Ends 3/3/25 at 11:59 PM EST
$925.00
Credits Price
Spouse or Significant Other Reception Ticket
The Spouse/Significant Other ticket is for significant others and spouses only to attend the Tuesday evening reception. Registration Ends 3/21/25 at 10:59 PM EDT
$75.00

Agenda

March 17
8:30 AM - 5:45 PM Monday Registration
Stop by the registration desk to check-in with CI staff and pick up your badge, meeting materials, and ask any questions.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM International Meeting
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Packager / Sodium Hypochlorite Council Meeting
This meeting will focus on issues specific to chlorine packagers and sodium hypochlorite manufacturers but is open to all members.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Welcome Reception
March 18
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Tuesday Buffet Breakfast
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday Registration
Stop by the registration desk to check-in with CI staff and pick up your badge, meeting materials, and ask any questions.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM General Session
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM Transportation Issue Team Meeting
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Emergency Preparedness Issue Team Meeting
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Tuesday Buffet Lunch
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Product Stewardship Issue Team Meeting
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM HESS Issue Team Meeting
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Annual General Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Reception
March 19
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wednesday Registration
Stop by the registration desk to check-in with CI staff and pick up your badge, meeting materials, and ask any questions.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Wednesday Breakfast Buffet
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM HESS Plus Seminar A
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM HESS Plus Seminar B
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM Performance Recognition Luncheon
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Transportation Member Exchange
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Packager/Hypo Member Exchange (Closed Meeting)
This is a closed meeting; only chlorine packagers and/or sodium hypochlorite manufactures may participate. CI member topic leaders will lead discussions on safety and security related topics affecting packagers and sodium hypochlorite manufacturers.
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM Executive Committee (Closed Meeting)
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM Producer Member Exchange
This closed meeting is by invitation only. This year’s topics will be announced soon.
March 20
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Board of Directors (Closed Meeting)

SPEAKERS

General Session Speaker:

Dr. Thomas Ferris - Texas A&M University
Associate Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering and Affiliated Faculty, Environmental & Occupational Health 

Dr. Thomas Ferris' research interests are in human factors and cognitive ergonomics and can be described as the study of cognition in human-machine engineered systems. His primary focus involves human information processing and design to support attention and interruption management. In particular, he investigates novel interface design techniques, employing alternative display modalities such as the sense of touch. Other research interests include human error, decision making under time pressure and human-automation interaction. He has interest and experience in applying his research to the domains of medicine (anesthesiology), military operations (command and control, UV control and operations), aviation (cockpit automation and air traffic control) and ground transportation. Dr. Ferris holds a Ph.D. in Industrial & Operations Engineering (Cognitive Ergonomics) from the University of Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


GENERAL QUESTIONS

Who attends Chlorine Institute Annual Meetings?

Attendees consist of industry professionals, ranging from producers, packagers, distributors, and users of chlorine and other CI mission chemicals. 

What is the dress code?

Business casual attire is appropriate for both the meetings and social events.

This is my first time at a CI meeting or I'm a new CI member, do you hold an orientation?

All first-time attendees are encouraged to participate in New Member/Attendee Orientation session held virtually, the date and time will be posted at a later date. You will gain a better understanding of CI, the meeting flow, and meet other new members/first time attendees as well as the CI staff.


MEETING REGISTRATION AND REFUNDS

How much does it cost to register?

For the best rate, register as early as possible. The early bird pricing is $925. Rates increase to $1,025 starting March 4. Starting March 14 rates will be $1,125.

We are not currently offering group discounts for this meeting.

How do I make changes to my registration?

If you are a CI member once you have completed your registration, you will be sent a confirmation email. In that email is a personalized link to the online registration portal where you can update information and get a copy of your receipt/invoice or make a payment. If you would like us to resend your confirmation, please email info@CL2.com. Please be sure to check your spam folder first!

What is the Cancellation/Refund Policy?

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Chlorine Institute at info@CL2.com. Cancellations received on or before March 3rd are entitled to a refund, minus a $100 processing fee. Cancellations received between March 4th and March 13th are entitled to a refund, minus a $200 processing fee. NO REFUNDS will be issued on or after Friday, March 14, 2025. 

No refunds will be provided if you have reserved a room at the meeting hotel and have not canceled in accordance with the above cancellations and refund schedule.  Rooms at the meeting hotel that have been booked under the Institute’s contract rate that are canceled after the above referenced dates have the potential to prevent the Institute from meeting its contracted guarantees at the host hotel therefore subjecting the Institute to significant financial penalties.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration can be transferred to another person in the same company to attend. Please contact us at info@CL2.com to transfer your registration to a colleague.

What is the Event Cancellation Policy?

The Chlorine Institute (CI) reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the event non-viable. If CI cancels an event, registrants will be offered a full refund. Should circumstances arise that result in the postponement of an event, CI has the right to either issue a full refund or transfer registration to the same event at the new, future date. CI will not be responsible for reimbursement of any participant’s expenses related to the cancellation or postponement of an event.

What is the Registration Deadline?

Attendees may register onsite at the registration desk.


Registration Fees

Early Bird Pricing Expires Monday, March 3, 2025

REGISTER TODAY

Now - March 3, 2025 March 4 - 13, 2025 March 14 - Onward
Member Rate $925 $1,025 $1,125

The member registration fee includes:

  • Access to all open meetings including the HESS+ Seminar
  • Monday Welcome Reception
  • Tuesday Breakfast
  • Tuesday Luncheon
  • Tuesday Evening Reception
  • Wednesday Breakfast
  • Wednesday Luncheon

Cancellation & Refund Policy

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the Chlorine Institute at info@CL2.com. Cancellations received on or before March 3rd are entitled to a refund, minus a $100 processing fee. Cancellations received between March 4th and March 13th are entitled to a refund, minus a $200 processing fee. NO REFUNDS will be issued on or after Friday, March 14, 2025. 

No refunds will be provided if you have reserved a room at the meeting hotel and have not canceled in accordance with the above cancellations and refund schedule. Rooms at the meeting hotel that have been booked under the Institute’s contract rate that are canceled after the above referenced dates have the potential to prevent the Institute from meeting its contracted guarantees at the host hotel therefore subjecting the Institute to significant financial penalties.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration can be transferred to another person in the same company to attend. Please contact us at info@CL2.com to transfer your registration to a colleague.

The Annual Meeting is open to all employees of our member companies. Consider inviting your colleagues to attend...

 

Time and Place

Monday, March 17 – 
Thursday, March 20, 2025

InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta
3315 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-946-9000
Reservations: Direct 404-946-9191, Toll Free 877-422-8254
Website: https://www.intercontinentalatlanta.com/


Seeking Sponsors!

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available for the 2025 Annual Meeting! Contact Cindy Kuranchie for an explanation of the benefits, options, and pricing.

For More Information:

Cindy Kuranchie

Cindy Kuranchie

Director, Membership & Outreach, The Chlorine Institute - CI Staff

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(703)894-4124