Symposium Schedule

14:00 - 16:00

Early Registration and Information Desk at Lobby - by American Bar
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08:30 – 16:00

Registration and Information Desk at Lobby - by American Bar
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08:30 – 18:30

Delegate’s Lounge at the Conference Center in Europa
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09:00 – 11:00

TSI Annual General Meeting (TSI Members Only) in Oceani Room

13:00- 17:00

Agronomy Sulphur Crop Nutrition Round Table in Oceani Room
Speakers: Meena Chauhan; Dr. Eve Hinckley; Dr. Roger Bradley; Dr. Zack Ogles          

17:00 - 17:20

17:30 – 19:00

Minivan Departures to the Welcome Reception at Palazzo Borghese
If you plan to ride to the reception, minivans will be available from 17:00 to 17:15. Please meet the staff in the lobby.

Welcome Reception at Palazzo Borghese
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Palazzo Borghese is a prominent example of neoclassical architecture. Its origins trace back to the 15th century when the Salviati brothers unified several buildings into a single structure. In the 19th century, following the marriage of Anna Salviati to Roman Prince Marcantonio IV Borghese, the palace came under the ownership of the Borghese family. Prince Camillo Borghese, who was briefly married to Pauline Bonaparte, sister of Napoleon, undertook significant renovations in 1821, commissioning architect Gaetano Baccani to redesign the palace in the neoclassical style. The interior boasts opulent rooms, notably the Mirror Room and the Monumental Gallery, adorned with frescoes, stuccoes, and gilded decorations. After Prince Borghese's death, the palace changed hands among various Florentine families and, since 1843, has hosted the "Casino di Firenze," one of Italy's first exclusive clubs. Today, Palazzo Borghese remains a venue for elegant events, preserving its historical splendor.

08:30 – 13:00

Registration and Information Desk  at Conference Center Foyer
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08:30 – 18:30

Delegate’s Lounge at the Conference Center in Europa
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07:30 – 9:00

Women in Sulphur Breakfast - (Women Only)  in Atlantico
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09:00 – 10:30

Speaker Session 1 in Asia/ Africa
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Moderator: Brandon O’Neill
Global Economic Outlook - Alessandro Sforza 
Global Energy Outlook - Francis Osbourne

10:30 – 10:45

Coffee Break at Conference Center Foyer
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10:45 – 12:15

Speaker Session 2 in Asia/ Africa
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Moderator: Meena Chauhan 
Dry Bulk Shipping Market - Serena Piazzo
European Chemical Industry: Present and Future - Moncef Hadhri

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch at Ristorante Fiesole
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13:00 – 16:00

City Culture Walking Tour – (Registration Required)
Please have lunch at Ristorante Fiesole at 12:15. Meet staff in the lobby at 13:05
From our hotel, a 15-minute walk will take us to the first sight of interest, Piazza Santa Croce. Here is the celebrated Franciscan Basilica of Santa Croce, known as the temple of the Italian Glories, is the burial place of some of the greatest personalities of our past, such as Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo Galilei. The tour goes on to reach Piazza della Signoria, the political heart of Florence, dominated by the imposing facade of Palazzo Vecchio (the present town hall). The square is an open-air museum, with remarkable statues of the Renaissance, and it includes a replica of the famous David by Michelangelo. Passing through the courtyard of the world-known Uffizi building, We show up in front of the river to admire the iconic Ponte Vecchio. We then proceed to the Loggia del Porcellino to rub the nose of the famous bronze piglet to finally reach Piazza del Duomo, the city's religious heart. Here is the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral with its imposing Dome, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Saint John Baptistery. After giving you the time to enjoy this outstanding beauty, We start our walk back to the hotel, passing through Dante’s district, where the father of the Italian language lived and one of the better-preserved medieval areas of the city center.

17:10 - 17:20

17:30 – 19:00

Minivan Departures to the Evening Reception at Palazzo Budini Gattai
If you plan to ride to the reception, minivans will be available from 17:00 to 17:15. Please meet the staff in the lobby.

Evening Reception at Palazzo Budini Gattai
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Palazzo Grifoni, now known as Budini Gattai, stands on land that originally belonged to the religious order of the Servi di Maria in Florence. This area was once part of the vast gardens and square surrounding the SS. Annunziata Church, which was later divided into plots for private development. In 1465, Antonio di Puccio Pucci acquired part of the land but only completed one house before the order reclaimed the property. In 1549, the Grifoni family took over the site, and Ugolino Grifoni, a high-ranking official under the Medici Dukes, commissioned a grand Palazzo from architect Bartolomeo Ammannati, with influences from Michelangelo’s designs and contributions from sculptor Giambologna. By 1574, much of the Palazzo was completed, though the final floor was only added in 1772. The building remained in the Grifoni family until the 19th century, after which it passed through several owners before being acquired by the Budini and Gattai families in 1889. They undertook extensive renovations, restoring the facade and redesigning the interiors with a grand staircase. Today, the Palazzo remains in the Budini Gattai family, reflecting centuries of Florentine architectural and historical evolution.

08:30 – 12:00

Registration and Information Desk at Conference Center Foyer
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08:30 – 18:30

Delegate’s Lounge at the Conference Center in Europa
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09:00 – 10:30

Speaker Session 3 in Asia/ Africa
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Moderator - Andrea Harris
Global Caprolactam Outlook - Jincy Varghese
Metals Market Update - Anna Fleming

10:30 – 10:45

Coffee Break at Conference Center Foyer
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10:45 – 12:15

Speaker Session 4 in Asia/ Africa
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Moderator - Kelli Pollock
Phosphate Outlook - Allan Pickett
Sulphur and Sulphuric Acid Supply and Demand Outlook -
Fiona Boyd and Freda Gordon

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch at Ristorante Fiesole
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