BASF Corporation Chairman and CEO named keynote speaker for GLOBE 2016

Company to showcase chemistry and innovation at summit for sustainable business

VANCOUVER, BC, and FLORHAM PARK, NJ, December 15, 2015 -- Wayne T. Smith, Chairman and CEO of BASF Corporation, will deliver the keynote speech during the opening session of GLOBE 2016 in Vancouver, B.C., on March 2, 2016.

“Through chemistry and innovation, BASF is developing solutions to respond to the current and future needs of society,” said Wayne T. Smith, Chairman and CEO of BASF Corporation. “Effectively solving global sustainability challenges requires collaboration among stakeholders across the value-chain. By working together, we have the ability to make important contributions to a sustainable future.”

GLOBE will deliver an in-depth review of challenging issues between people, planet and profit with critical insight from more than 200 speakers and innovators from around the world. These individuals will share real world knowledge, lessons and solutions to accelerate business innovation.

 “We are thrilled BASF has once again come on board as a sponsor,” said Nancy Wright, GLOBE Series Chief Operating Officer.  “With innovation the very hallmark of their business, and open dialogue and collaboration to develop more sustainable solutions to meet society’s needs a key priority, BASF is a perfect partner for the GLOBE Series. We are actively encouraging other like-minded change-makers to get involved.”

About GLOBE

GLOBE 2016 is about driving thought leadership and promoting dialogue and innovation. With an exciting vibe and international flair, GLOBE is where future markets are shaped, public policy is fostered, innovators launch new products and partnerships, and Corporate America finds solutions. A mix of armchair dialogues, roundtables, salon-style gatherings, lively debates, SPARK talks and opportunities for active participation will make the GLOBE 2016 Conference the most exciting GLOBE Conference to date.

GLOBE WEEK

GLOBE 2016 will anchor GLOBE Week in Vancouver, the quintessential sustainability gathering for North America, running from February 29 to March 4. GLOBE Week provides a forum for a diverse group of stakeholders to host ancillary meetings and events around GLOBE 2016, making GLOBE Week the most important week for stakeholders on the global sustainable business event calendar. For more information, visit www.GLOBESeries.com.

About GLOBE Series

GLOBE 2016 is produced by GLOBE Series. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, it is independent, impartial and not tied to any special interests. GLOBE Series strives to work in cooperation with business, government, academic, NGO and other leaders of society in collaborative efforts to shape global, regional and industry agendas for a sustainable future. Follow us on Twitter: @GLOBE_Series

About BASF

BASF Canada, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, has 670 employees at 13 production facilities and offices located across Canada. BASF Canada is a subsidiary of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany and an affiliate of BASF Corporation, Florham Park, New Jersey. BASF has more than 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $20.6 billion in 2014. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us. To find out more about BASF’s activities in Canada, visit www.basf.ca or follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/basfcanada.

At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of over €74 billion in 2014 and around 113,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

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