The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has opened registration for the inaugural ACI Spark Summit, a new professional development event designed specifically for early- and mid-career professionals across the cleaning product supply chain.

Developed to help strengthen the industry’s future talent pipeline, ACI’s Spark Summit provides rising professionals with a stronger foundation in the business of cleaning products, a clearer view of the issues shaping the industry, and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers and senior leaders.

"The Spark Summit is different by design," says Jennifer Abril, ACI President and CEO. "It’s intentionally targeted, highly interactive, and focused on helping emerging leaders deepen their understanding of the broader industry landscape, make connections across the value chain, and gain practical insights they can carry back into their work and careers."

Where Careers Are—Not Where They’ve Been

The Spark Summit program combines practical industry insight with candid leadership perspectives and applied problem-solving. The event’s agenda includes:

  • From the CPO’s Seat: Scaling Sustainable Solutions Across the Cleaning Products Supply Chain
    Presented by Erik Roberts, Chief Purchasing Officer, Procter & Gamble, and Vice Chair of the ACI Board of Directors
  • Making Sense of Sustainability: What Non-Sustainability Professionals Need to Know
  • Extended Producer Responsibility: Regulatory and Strategic Implications
  • Climbing the Ladder: What Senior Leaders Wish They’d Known Earlier
  • Networking reception, including a Give Back opportunity
  • Closing Keynote: Lessons Learned on the Way Up


Sessions emphasize real-world application and honest dialogue—conversations that connect daily work to the broader industry landscape participants are helping to shape.

Bringing ACI to Members’ Backyards

The two-day meeting takes place June 12-11, 2026, in Cincinnati. This city marks the first stop in a three-year Spark Summit city rotation, reflecting ACI’s commitment to bringing high-value professional development closer to its member companies and their teams. 

Space is intentionally limited to preserve the small-group experience that defines the event. ACI encourages companies to share the opportunity internally with rising professionals who are ready to deepen their industry knowledge, expand their networks, and invest in their long-term career growth.

"As ACI marks its 100th anniversary this year, we're also focused on the future of this industry and the people who will help lead it," adds Abril.

Registration for the 2026 ACI Spark Summit is now open. ACI members can find registration details online. Additional details, including program information and registration access, are available here.