ChemCon is the world's leading global conference series in the field of chemical control regulation that brings together hundreds of experts of competent authorities, international organizations and institutions as well as company and scientific experts, lawyer and politicians to discuss chemical control legislation around the globe with the overall aim of harmonisation in classification, labelling and risk communication to secure high and harmonised standards for environment, health and safety for all related to handling chemical substances, preparations or products. With ChemCon Europe 2018 taking place in Budapest from November 12 – 16, we decided to catch up with some of the conference speakers and attendees before the event.