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SUMMARY:Ohio Rubber Group Spring Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Click here for details and to register. 
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/ohio-rubber-group-spring-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Missing Falls Brewery\, 540 S. Main St.\, Akron\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Polymer Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Fridays April 24 – June 26\, 2026; 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET \nIn this webinar series\, you will hear from several instructors who will discuss ten different groups of polymers; including details such as: \n\nHistory (when\, how\, who\, why)\nChemistry breakdown (how it works\, main linkage\, viscosities\, grade options)\nKey applications (where & why it is best used\, performance advantages)\nFuture of the polymer (new material development\, enhancements in application\, growth or demise)\n\nWebinar Series Outline: \n\nApril 24 – Introduction & Natural (NR\, IR & BR)\nMay 1 – Styrene Butadiene (SBR)\nMay 8 – Butyl (IIR\, CIIR\, BIIR)\nMay 15 – Chloroprene (CR)\nMay 22 – Ethylene Propylene Diene (EPDM)\nMay 29 – Nitrile (NBR\, HNBR\, XNBR)\nJune 5 – Fluorocarbon (FKM\, FEPM\, FFKM)\nJune 12 – Acrylic (AEM\, ACM)\nJune 19 – Silicone (VMQ\, FVMQ\, LSR)\nJune 26 – Urethane (EU\, AU)\n\nSponsoring Companies: This webinar series is sponsored by multiple companies\, in coordination with Rubber Division\, ACS and may contain a message from the sponsor. Sponsors include: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory\, DENKA Corporation\, ExxonMobil\, Lion Elastomers\, Polymer Synergies\, Smithers\, Solvay Specialty Polymers and ZEON. Special thanks to Sam Porter and Charles Olsen Jr. for their participation. \nPrice: Free for Members / $599 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-series-polymer-fridays/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Case Studies in Failure Analysis
DESCRIPTION:April 23\, 2026; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: This webinar will discuss reasons items fail such as misapplication\, lack of maintenance\, manufacturing or design defects\, etc. Also to be discussed is how to apply the scientific method during failure analysis and a few real-world examples will be used to demonstrate the principles that are presented. \nPrice: Free for Members / $149 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Paul Merda\, ARDL\nPaul Merda is the Education Coordinator & Technical Advisor at ARDL. He has previous experience as a Lab Technician\, Polymer Adhesives Chemist & High School Science Teacher with 18 years in industry and 13 teaching. \nAbout ARDL: Akron Rubber Development Laboratory\, Inc. (ARDL) is an internationally recognized independent testing laboratory specializing in rubber\, plastic\, and latex materials. With over six decades of experience\, ARDL offers comprehensive services including material testing\, product development\, process optimization\, and failure analysis. Their state-of-the-art facilities and expert team provide solutions across various industries such as automotive\, aerospace\, medical\, and industrial applications. ARDL is committed to advancing innovation and ensuring quality in polymer products\, making them a trusted partner for companies seeking reliable and accurate testing services.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-case-studies-in-failure-analysis/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000
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SUMMARY:Endurica Workshop: Tire Simulation Workflows with Endurica
DESCRIPTION:April 21 – April 23\, 2026 – Online 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWorkshop Description: Learn how powerful it is to do multiple iterations simulating aspects of tire performance including self-heating\, rolling resistance\, high-speed\, durability\, ageing and oxidation. Training licenses included for all of Endurica’s software packages. \nDay 1:  \nIntro to the Endurica Toolbox \n\nCL: Infinite life analysis\nCL: Safe life analysis\nDT: Damage tolerant analysis\nMP: Multiphysics\nEIE: Road loads\n\nTire Modeling Workflow Basics \n\n2D Static analysis: Mount\, Inflate\n3D Static analysis: Symmetric Model Generation\, Symmetric Results Transfer\, Footprint\nSteady State Rolling: Driving/Braking\, Free Rolling\, Slip Angle/Lateral Force Generation\n\nDay 2: \nInfinite Life Workflow \n\nRubber’s fatigue limit\nCrack precursors in tires\nCritical Plane Analysis for multiaxial loading\nDefining Steady State Rolling\nComputing Safety Factor with Endurica CL\nViewing the Safety Factor sphere\n\nSafe Life Workflow \n\nFracture mechanics: tearing energy and fatigue crack growth\nStrain crystallization\nOutputs: Stress-strain\, crack growth\, Haigh diagrams\, Life sphere and crack orientation\, strain\, stress\, energy histories\nSteady state rolling / basic tire durability for a single loading condition\nLagrange rolling / sidewall lettering under ozone attack\n\nDay 3: \nIncremental Workflow and Damage Tolerance \n\nSpecifying a schedule of testing steps\nTracking crack development\, residual strength and residual life\nCombining transient and steady state load cases: damage during obstacle impacts\nCo-simulation and ageing\n\nMultiphysics workflows \n\nSteady state self-heating and rolling resistance\nTransient thermal analysis + thermal runaway\n Coupling structural and thermal analyses\nOxygen diffusion / reaction\n\nRoad Loads \n\nBuilding a pre-computed map of tire behavior\nAnalysis of real-time tire loading\nRainflow counting and identification of most-damaging events\n\nPrice: Members $1\,095/ Non-members $1\,195 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER.  \nInstructor: William V. Mars\, Ph.D\, P.E. \nBio: An internationally acclaimed authority in the failure mechanics of rubber and elastomers\, the founder and president of Endurica – Dr. Will Mars – is an engaging teacher and accomplished presenter. The comprehensive testing and simulation tools Endurica has developed under his direction help companies across the world to speed their product development process and compete on durability. He has received several awards for his scientific contributions and innovations including the 2025 University of Toledo MEANES (Mechanical Engineering Alumni Network of Experts and Scholars) Award\, the 2022 Herzlich Medal for outstanding impact and innovation in the tire industry\, the 2020 Tibbetts Award from the United States Small Business Administration in recognition of accomplishments in creating cutting-edge technologies\, the 2017 Rubber Division ACS Arnold Smith Special Service Award\, the 2007 Sparks Thomas award of ACS Rubber Division\, and the 1999 Henry Fuchs award of the SAE Fatigue Design & Evaluation Committee. \nDr. Mars served as the editor of the Rubber Division\, American Chemical Society journal Rubber Chemistry & Technology\, and is also the past editor of Tire Science & Technology with 60+ peer-reviewed publications and four patents. His experiences and contributions span a topic range including material characterization\, product evaluation\, constitutive modeling\, crack nucleation\, fracture mechanics\, and fatigue life prediction methods. He has over 60 peer-reviewed scientific publications and four patents in the area of elastomer durability.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/endurica-workshop-tire-simulation-workflows-with-endurica/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T090000
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SUMMARY:Course: An Introduction to Continuous Vulcanization
DESCRIPTION:April 21\, 2026; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET \nCEUs: 0.66 (To receive the CEUs\, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) \nLocation: This course is available virtually only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Overview: This course was developed for rubber industry employees who currently use Continuous Vulcanization (CV) processes and wish to expand their knowledge or those who wish to gain insights into these processes and how they can be used. \nThis course will offer an overview of the variety of commercially viable Continuous Vulcanization processes and their strengths and weaknesses. Following that\, it will take the participants into a more in-depth study of the three most common forms of CV\, Liquid Curing Media (LCM)\, better known as the Salt Bath process\, Hot Air Vulcanization (HAV) and Microwave/Hot Air Vulcanization. The emphasis will be on practical knowledge that can be utilized in production along with safety concerns that always need to be addressed. \nWe will begin by looking at the common elements to all three processes\, namely the extruder and its auxiliary components\, plus downstream equipment for cooling and pulling. The course then will look at each of the three CV processes individually\, giving useful ideas for process improvements that the participants can apply in their own manufacturing. The course will conclude with a brief look at rubber compound development for these CV processes and will conclude with a question and answer session. \nPrice: $745 Members / $845 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Richard D. Strong\, President\, Elastomeric Consulting Services LLC \nBio: Mr. Strong is currently President and CEO of Elastomeric Consulting Services.  He is a 1971 graduate of the University of Massachusetts – Dartmouth where he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and was awarded the Fred E. Busby award for outstanding work in Chemistry. \nHe has over 50 years of experience in various aspects of rubber technology and has served as Chief Technical Officer for over 30 years of his career. His background includes raw material sourcing\, compound design\, processing and testing with organic elastomers and silicone\, including cellular rubber.  He has broad expertise in process development\, documentation\, control and troubleshooting.  He also has extensive experience in the review and analysis of test data from rubber compounds. \nHis consulting business has been conducted both domestically and internationally.  It includes development and presentation of educational programs for individual companies and for professional organizations\, colleges and universities.  He also does hands on work with production companies to achieve improvements in their compounds and production processes. Lastly\, he works with raw material suppliers to teach them how their products might be used in the rubber industry. \nIn March 2019\, his book Sponge Rubber\, An Introduction to Cellular Rubber was published by TechnoBiz as a companion reference for the course he also presents of the same name for the ACS Rubber Division and Akron Polymer Technical Services.  He has also developed and presented two other courses. An Introduction to Continuous Vulcanization\, and Rubber Extrusion Technology for these organizations. He has also developed a course on Sponge Rubber in cooperation with the University of Akron and the High Institute for Elastomer Industries to be presented in Saudi Arabia.  He has recorded a 4-segment video course on cellular rubber for Techno Biz. \nMr. Strong is married (Roberta) and resides in Northeast Ohio.  He has a daughter and a stepson and stepdaughter + 3 grandchildren. In his spare time\, he enjoys walking\, reading\, working with his wife in their flower beds/gardens and fostering senior rescue dogs.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-an-introduction-to-continuous-vulcanization/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422
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SUMMARY:Detroit Rubber Group Spring Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details Forthcoming
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/detroit-rubber-group-spring-technical-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T210000
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SUMMARY:Quebec Rubber Group Technical Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Technical Dinner \n\n\n\nApril 16 2026\, at 6:30 p.m.\nEspace 4 saison\, Orford\n\n4940 Chemin du Parc\, Orford\, Qc\, J1X 7N9\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails: https://aeq-qeg.info/
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/quebec-rubber-group-technical-dinner/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
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SUMMARY:Mexico Rubber Group Course: Rubber Testing Methods and Basic Metrology
DESCRIPTION:Course: Rubber Testing Methods and Basic Metrology \nInstructor: Soul Leonides \nRubber Chamber Facilities Location:\nHegel 153-101 Col. Polanco CP 11560\nMiguel Hidalgo\, CDMX \nMore Information:\nMiguel Bernal miguelbernals@cnih.org.mx\nJose Gazano antogua@prodigy.net.mx
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/mexico-rubber-group-course-rubber-testing-methods-and-basic-metrology/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T073000
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SUMMARY:Rubber Division\, ACS Spring Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Experience three days focused on advancing knowledge\, sharing ideas and building meaningful connections at our Spring Technical Meeting April 14-16 in Warrensville Heights\, OH. This meeting brings together technical experts\, researchers and industry professionals for in-depth discussions on today’s most relevant topics and emerging challenges. \nDETAILS & REGISTER \nTECHNICAL MEETING TOPICS \n\n3D Printing with Thermoset Elastomers\nAdvanced Information Handling in the Rubber Industry\nBiomimicry in Elastomers: Design\, Properties & Function\nThe Business of Rubber: Supply\, Sourcing & Tariffs\nContributed Talks in Rubber Science & Technology\nEnvironmental Risk: 6PPD\, Tire Wear & PFAS\nFoam Rubber: Materials\, Processes & Testing\nRubber Rollers: Materials\, Processes & Testing\nRubber Characterization\, Testing & Analysis\nSustainable Raw Materials & Processes\n\nNETWORKING & SPECIAL EVENTS \n\nSocial Meet-up\nKeynote Address\nWelcome Reception\n5K Walk/Run\nRubber Legend Luncheon
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/rubber-division-acs-spring-technical-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060749
CREATED:20260127T182942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T182942Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Optimizing Rubber Molding Process through Advanced Simulations
DESCRIPTION:April 9\, 2026; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Description: In this webinar\, attendees will learn how simulating the behavior of rubber\, silicones and LSRs during injection\, transfer and compression molding process can help understand the root cause of various molding issues like imbalances\, air\, uneven curing\, flashing\, etc. Continuous improvements in part design\, mold design and molding process are essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the ever-expanding rubber molding market. By using advanced CAE simulation technologies\, design phases can be shortened\, molding process can be predicted and molded parts can be optimized. \nObjectives & What Will Be Covered: \n\nUse of simulation of rubber materials to accurately predict flow behavior and shear-induced heating effects\nNew fully automatic BLM (Boundary Layer Mesh) technology used to create accurate mesh density in required areas\nLearn how high shear rates in thin film or pin gates and thin wall thicknesses can cause shear-induced heat which influences viscosity\, flow behavior and flow-induced premature scorch and cure effects.\n\nIn this webinar\, several real-life production examples will demonstrate how advanced mesh technologies can be used to better predict shear-induced material flow behavior though the transfer molding process. In addition\, how the shot size and process condition will affect flow length and vent location will be presented. \nPrice: Free for Members / $99 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Harshal Bhogesra\, Moldex3D \nBio: Harshal Bhogesra has over 9 years of combined experience in molding and customer and supplier development. He is passionate about optimizing product design\, tool development\, molding processes and quality. Harshal is currently working with rubber\, LSR\, silicone and plastic molding companies to help them eliminate their complex molding challenges like air entrapment\, filling imbalances\, knit lines\, uneven curing\, shrinkage\, etc. Through Moldex3D technology\, he has helped clients reduce engineering time and cost in various industries including defense\, automotive\, medical\, aerospace\, electronics\, consumer products\, etc. who are concerned by the trial and errors on the production floor. Outside of work\, he enjoys traveling\, interior designing\, NFL\, and adventure sports. \nAbout Moldex3D: Moldex3D is the world-leading CAE simulation platform for injection molding that enables engineers to virtually simulate flow\, curing\, cooling\, and complex material behavior in 3D. It helps identify molding defects\, optimize gate and mold design\, reduce trial-and-error and shorten development cycles. With support for plastics\, silicones\, LSR\, and elastomers\, Moldex3D bridges design and production to deliver higher quality parts faster.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-optimizing-rubber-molding-process-through-advanced-simulations-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060749
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Elastomers for Selective Gas Separation\, including Carbon Capture
DESCRIPTION:April 8\, 2026; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: This webinar is designed for researchers and technologists in both the rubber and membrane industries\, since the use of various types of elastomeric membranes to permit selective permeation of gases will be presented. Of particular interest here will be the use of such elastomeric membranes to selectively remove CO2 (carbon capture) from various industrial waste streams\, as well as from confined environments and biomedical devices. This webinar will touch on some of the following topics: \n• Introduction to selective gas removal and carbon capture and storage (CCS)\n• Classifications and physico-chemical mechanisms of gas-separation membranes\n• Performance metrics of selective gas separation and the Robeson trade-off\n• Chemically-crosslinked elastomers for selective gas separation\n• Physically-crosslinked elastomers for selective gas separation\n• Promising approaches toward selective CO2 removal from mixed gases\n• Challenges of gas-separation membrane technological advances\n• Breakthrough strategies involving elastomers for selective CO2 removal\n• Learning Objectives:\n• Identify gases that are of primary interest for separation and the reason why\n• Apply physical and chemical principles to elucidate the mechanisms of molecular transport\n• Classify gas-separation membranes on the basis of their operational mechanism\n• Determine the comparative performance of gas-separation membranes\n• Design chemically- and physically-crosslinked elastomers for gas separation\n• Examine the technological challenges associated with designer gas-separation membranes\n• Develop high-performance elastomer membranes that are inexpensive\, scalable and effective \nPrice: Free for Members / $149 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Richard J. Spontak\, North Carolina State University\nBio: Dr. Richard J. Spontak is a Distinguished Professor and Alumni Distinguished Graduate and Undergraduate Professor in the Departments of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. He received his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering (with honors/high distinction) from the Pennsylvania State University in 1983 and was later awarded the Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1988. He then pursued post-doctoral research in Materials Science & Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge (U.K.) and Condensed Matter Physics at the Institute for Energy Technology (Norway) before joining the Corporate Research Division of the Procter & Gamble Company in 1990. In 1992\, he accepted a faculty position at North Carolina State University\, where he supervises the Macromolecular Materials & Morphology Group. Since that time\, Spontak has published over 300 peer-reviewed journal papers and over 30 scholarly works as book chapters and invited monographs\, and his work has been featured on 31 journal covers and cited over 14\,000 times according to Google Scholar.\nAlthough active in a diverse range of disciplines\, his primary research interests relate to the phase behavior and morphology/property development of nanostructured polymers\, polymer nanocomposites and coatings\, electron microscopy and stimuli-responsive soft materials. In recognition of his fundamental and applied research endeavors\, he is the recipient of numerous honors and awards such as the Alcoa Foundation Engineering Achievement and Distinguished Engineering Research Awards\, Alexander von Humboldt and Tewkesbury fellowships\, the North Carolina State University Alumni Outstanding Research and Global Engagement Awards\, the 2006 American Chemical Society (PMSE Division) Cooperative Research Award in Polymer Science & Engineering\, the 2007 German Society for Electron Microscopy Ernst Ruska Prize\, the 2008 American Chemical Society (Rubber Division) Chemistry of Thermoplastic Elastomers Award\, the 2011 Institute of Materials\, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) Colwyn Medal\, the 2012 Norwegian University of Science & Technology Lars Onsager Medal\, the 2015 Society of Plastics Engineers International Award\, the 2021 Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society Distinguished Alumni Award\, and the 2021 International Association of Advanced Materials Researcher of the Year Award.\nAn elected fellow of the American Physical Society\, IOM3 and the Royal Society of Chemistry\, he is or has been on the editorial advisory board of more than 20 international journals and holds editorial positions on three of them. He has been recognized as a 2007 Outstanding Scholar Alumnus and a 2012 Alumni Fellow by the Pennsylvania State University\, and he is a member of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences and the North Carolina State University Research Leadership\, Global Engagement and Outstanding Teaching Academies. Spontak is also a highly acclaimed educator and academic mentor. For his instructional effectiveness employing cooperative and active learning pedagogies in the classroom and his widespread efforts to promote interdisciplinary engineering design and undergraduate research\, he has received college- and alumni-level Outstanding Teaching Awards\, as well as the university-level Board of Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching\, the highest institutional honor bestowed by the University of North Carolina system. He has also received the 2006 International Network for Engineering Education & Research Recognition Award and the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Region Outstanding Mid-Career Teaching Award\, and he has served as a Fulbright Senior Specialist and an Erasmus Fellow. He resides in Raleigh\, North Carolina\, with his wife Josie and has two children\, Danielle and Joshua.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-elastomers-for-selective-gas-separation-including-carbon-capture/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
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SUMMARY:Los Angeles Rubber Group Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Monday April 6\, 2026\, at 10:00 AM \nOak Quarry\n7151 Sierra Ave.\nRiverside\, CA  92509 \nDetails & Register: www.tlargi.org 
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/los-angeles-rubber-group-golf-outing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060749
CREATED:20260217T141221Z
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SUMMARY:Michigan Rubber Group Technical Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Grand Rapids\, MI\nStart: 1 p.m. \nDetails: www.michiganrubbergroup.com
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/michigan-rubber-group-technical-meeting-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
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SUMMARY:2025 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:Presented by IEC & ITEC\nSeptember 8 – September 11\, 2025\nCleveland\, OH\nHuntington Convention Center of Cleveland\nThe 2025 Global Polymer Summit (GPS) is a dynamic\, all-encompassing approach to the tire\, rubber and polymer industries\, offering a comprehensive blend of technical sessions\, engaging discussions\, premier expo and valuable connections. This summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network\, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. \nThe merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) brings together top companies and programming into one exceptional event that you won’t want to miss! \nRegister before August 1st for discounted prices! \nRegister now \nLearn More \nWhat Can I Expect?\nGPS 2025 will showcase the latest products\, services and technologies from professional developers across the tire\, rubber and elastomer industries. Attendees can discover industry innovations\, connect with industry leaders and expand their professional network. The event will also feature panels and presentations tailored to the polymer industry. The summit will include: \n\nExpo\nTechnical Meeting\nEducational Symposium\nWomen’s Event\nStudent Programs\nYoung Professionals Events\nExpo Theater Presentations\nReceptions\n5K Walk/Run\nKeynote Addresses\nAwards Ceremonies\n\nWho Should Attend?\nGPS 2025 is designed for professionals in the rubber\, tire\, elastomer and polymer industries\, including: \n\nManufacturers\nSuppliers\nDistributors\nResearchers\nEngineers\nAnyone with a professional interest in the latest innovations and trends in these sectors\n\nGet the Latest GPS 2025 Updates\nFollow us on LinkedIn and X (Twitter) or sign up for email updates to stay up-to-date with the latest news about GPS 2025. \n 
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2025-global-polymer-summit/
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