Rubber Division

Ontario Rubber Group Spring Technical Meeting
2026-05-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Mississauga Grand Banquet & Event Center, 35 Brunel Rd., Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 3E8, Canada
Ontario Rubber Group Spring Technical Meeting
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location:
Mississauga Grand Banquet & Event Center
35 Brunel Rd.
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3E8 Canada
More Information & Register: Email Joe Khouri at theontariorubbergroup@gmail.com

Webinar: Communicating Technical Value with Confidence - Practical Skills for Rubber Industry Professionals
2026-05-05 11:00 - 12:00
May 5, 2026; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
Webinar Overview: Technical expertise only creates impact when it is clearly communicated. Strong communication skills are essential whether you are explaining data to leadership, collaborating across disciplines, presenting to customers or representing the rubber industry in professional settings.
This interactive webinar, led by communication coach Leslie Ungar, is designed specifically for scientists, engineers, technical managers and industry professionals. The focus is on translating complex technical knowledge into clear, confident and engaging communication that builds credibility and opens doors.
Participants will learn practical techniques they can immediately apply in meeting presentations, networking situations and virtual environments.
What Participants Will Learn:
• How to confidently articulate your technical role and value in concise everyday conversations
• Practical strategies for contributing meaningfully in meetings even when you are not the primary speaker
• Techniques for delivering clear impactful short presentations including technical updates and project summaries
• How to structure technical content so it resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Best practices for effective PowerPoint slides that support rather than distract from your message
• How to show up prepared and professional in virtual meetings and webinars
Why This Matters: Rubber industry professionals are often asked to explain complex materials, data and processes to diverse audiences. This webinar helps bridge the gap between technical excellence and professional influence, ensuring your expertise is understood, trusted and valued.
Session Format: This is not a passive webinar. Participants will learn through guided practice, real time observation and practical examples. The emphasis is on application not theory, so you leave with tools you can actually use the very next day.
Price: Free for Members / $99 Non-members
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Instructor: Leslie Ungar, Communications Expert & President of Electric Impulse Communications
Bio: Leslie helps individuals and corporations supercharge their ability to identify and communicate their value. As a speaker, Leslie ignites audiences to believe that they are their audience’s best solution.
Leslie can help you identify your competitive edge to improve individual and company performance. She hosts a monthly PBS TV show called Forum 360: a Hollywood producer and a Mastiff are among her favorite guests!
Sure that words can change your world, as a graduate student she wrote every Presidential hopeful about how they could improve their image as a candidate. Her undergraduate and master’s degree are both in Communication and Rhetoric. Her dad always wanted to know what rhetoric is!

Endurica Community Conference: Dimensions Of Durability
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-06
Dates: May 5-6, 2026
Location: Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS & REGISTER.
Dimensions of Durability: Elastomer Characterization, Simulation, Sustainability is the theme of Endurica’s second Community Conference planned for May 5-6, 2026 in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. Durability is not a single metric, it is a system-level challenge that spans the full rubber supply chain. Dimensions of Durability connects OEMs, component manufacturers, and raw material suppliers around the tools, data, and simulation technologies that enable longer life, lower risk, faster to market, and more sustainable products. Attendees are practitioners and decision-makers actively seeking solutions that improve durability outcomes and accelerate innovation.
Our mission is simple: to give businesses and researchers the tools they need to make data-driven decisions about elastomer performance. From automotive components to critical infrastructure, we support industries with state-of-the-art solutions that help optimize designs, reduce failure risks, and enhance product reliability.
Driven by a commitment to innovation and backed by years of research, Endurica stands as the global leader in elastomer fatigue analysis. We proudly serve clients across a range of industries, providing accurate, complete, and scalable software solutions that transform the way they approach durability challenges.

2025 Global Polymer Summit
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-11
Presented by IEC & ITEC
September 8 – September 11, 2025
Cleveland, OH
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland
The 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.
The 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!
Register before August 1st for discounted prices!
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What Can I Expect?
GPS 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:

Expo
Technical Meeting
Educational Symposium
Women’s Event
Student Programs
Young Professionals Events
Expo Theater Presentations
Receptions
5K Walk/Run
Keynote Addresses
Awards Ceremonies

Who Should Attend?
GPS 2025 is designed for professionals in the rubber, tire, elastomer and polymer industries, including:

Manufacturers
Suppliers
Distributors
Researchers
Engineers
Anyone with a professional interest in the latest innovations and trends in these sectors

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