In Chongqing for Carbon Black China 2010

I am in Chongqing, China this week for the Carbon Black China 2010 conference. This conference, which focuses on the current state of the Chinese carbon black and silica sectors, is held every other year. It was only in 2008 that the conference began inviting people outside the Chinese industry to attend, and I’m proud that Notch was once again invited to give a keynote address, which is entitled “Current Conditions in the Global Carbon Black Industry.” The Chinese conference is always a nice mix of a full schedule of talks combined with social activities and sightseeing. This year’s conference includes a riverboat tour of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, a folk performance in Huguang Guild Hall, and a tour of Dazu Rock Carvings, which date back to the 7th century. The speakers program begins tomorrow morning, so I will check back in at the end of the conference.