• 2026 Global Polymer Summit

    Kentucky International Convention Center 221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY, United States

    Presented by IEC & ITEC Louisville, Kentucky Kentucky International Convention Center The 2026 Global Polymer Summit (GPS) is the most valuable destination for professionals across the rubber, elastomer and tire industries to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. It brings together the best companies, the brightest minds and the most influential […]

  • GPS 2026 – Educational Symposium

    Tuesday, Sept. 29 & Wednesday, Sept. 30 Take a deep dive into some valuable topics with these courses taking place during our Global Polymer Summit in Louisville, Kentucky: ► Adhesion Science & Polyurethane Adhesives ► Compounding Fluoroelastomers ► Developing a Rubber Molding Process ► Developments in Tire Materials Science & Engineering ► Essential Rubber Testing: […]

  • Webinar: Optimizing Rubber Molding Process through Advanced Simulations

    Webinar 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 […]

  • Course: Carbon Blacks Manufacturing, Properties & Applications in Rubber Compounds

    October 14, 2026; 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET CEUs: 0.38 (To receive the CEUs, attendees must attend the course live and promptly complete the survey evaluation after the course.) Location: This course is available online only. It can be taken from the comfort of your home or office – remotely from any tablet, laptop or computer. […]

  • Webinar: Basics of Polymer Testing & Processing

    October 15, 2026; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET Webinar Overview: This webinar is designed to be an introduction to the rubber industry for employees who have very little or no understanding of how rubber or plastic parts are manufactured and tested. It introduces some basic terminology used in the rubber and plastic industries. Several […]

  • Webinar: Gear Pump Technology in Rubber Applications

    Webinar: Gear Pump Technology in Rubber Applications October 20, 2026; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET Webinar Overview: This webinar focuses on the benefit of gear pump extruders for rubber processing and their specific characteristics. A gear pump, due to its volumetric transport characteristics, is predestined for applications such as precise extrusion and high-pressure operations, […]