ACI’s 3rd World Elastomer Summit will address the key issues faced by the fundamental shift of global C4 olefins and elastomer markets. It will also give an insight on the mature butadiene producing markets across the globe. The conference will focus on existing, developing and potential projects across the world. This edition will explore elastomers for not only tyre production, but specialised elastomers for automotive, medical & everyday use. The ideal opportunity for establishing new business and innovation in the rubber industry.

Key Topics

• Evaluating the Internal & External Factors Influencing the Global Industries
• Current Regulatory Guidelines Impacting Elastomer Manufacturers
• Exploring Novel Elastomer Applications
• Innovations in Materials & Additives
• E-SBR & S-SBR: New Developments on the Radar
• Trends in Transport & Automotive Industries
• Tyre Industry Focus: Market Outlook & Developments
• Bio-derived Elastomer Sustainability Developments

Speakers

Stephen Pask, Elastomer Portfolio Manager, SABIC
Herman Dikland, Head Of Speciality Elastomers, Lanxess
Gianni Girotti, Head Of Green Chemistry R&D Projects, Versalis
Malte Wohlfahrt, Leader ESBR/BR Synthetic Rubber, Trinseo Deutschland GmbH
Ger Vroomen, Senior Market Manager Automotive, Teknor Apex
Ronan Rocle, Business Development Manager, Global Bioenergies
Gerhard Karall, CEO, Startech Advanced Materials
Chris Twigg, Director, BlackBear Carbon
Patrick Ellis, Associate Consultant, Smithers Rapra
Louise Halpin, Managing Director, Chemical Inspection And Regulation Services Ltd
John Marcantonio, Group Manager Petroleum, Chemicals & Energy, Jacobs Consultancy
Ceren Öney, R&D Engineer, Arçelik
Daved Cohen, Editor, Petrochemicals, Platts
Paul Settles, Senior Research Economist, LMC International
Roberto Ribeiro, President, Townsend Solutions