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SUMMARY:Southern Rubber Group Summer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Lake Lanier\, GA \nDetails Forthcoming \nwww.southernrubbergroup.org
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/southern-rubber-group-summer-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270809T130000
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SUMMARY:Course: Building the Rubber Compound – The Essentials
DESCRIPTION:August 9 & 10\, 2027; 1  p.m. – 5 p.m. ET both days \nCEUs: 0.8 (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. You can take it from the comfort of your home or office on any tablet\, laptop or computer. \nCourse Description: Every great rubber product starts with the right compound. This course walks through how a compound is built\, starting with the voice of the customer. You will learn the essential questions to ask about function\, environment and manufacturing\, and how the answers shape the formula. \nEach component of the formulation is covered in detail: polymers\, processing aids\, sulfur and peroxide cure systems\, accelerators and activators\, black and white fillers\, plasticizers and antidegradants. You will see what makes each ingredient unique\, how it is produced and how it affects processing and final properties. \nThe course highlights why crosslink density matters and how to measure it. It also covers how part geometry affects flow and fill\, quality control testing of polymers and fillers and supply chain risk management for formulation ingredients. Some take aways/learning objectives are: \n\nAsking the essential questions that turn customer needs into a compound design\nChoosing between sulfur and peroxide cure systems and controlling crosslink density\nUnderstanding how fillers\, plasticizers and antidegradants change processing and performance\nManaging quality and supply chain risk for formulation ingredients\n\nCategory: Compounding & Formulation; Foundations \nWho Should Attend: Rubber formulators\, product and process engineers\, quality control engineers and technicians\, lab technicians and supply chain professionals who want a solid foundation in how a rubber compound is designed. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: $795 Members / $895 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 Other Student Members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: F. Joseph Walker\, Elastomer Technologies \nAbout Joseph Walker: Joseph Walker is owner and founder of Elastomer Technologies\, a firm dedicated to training in elastomer materials and process engineering\, technical assessments and fit-for-function design reviews. Over the last 45 years\, Walker has conducted training for major organizations and universities. He has also consulted for various customers in the areas of composites\, testing\, materials and shop floor problem solving. His focus is a heightened awareness of the science behind rubber technology and improving the overall image of the rubber industry toward one of science-based decision making through increased educational outreach. Walker is also active in driving awareness of supply chain risks and threats to the US rubber industry. \nFor 24 years\, he held positions at Freudenberg-NOK and then Freudenberg Sealing Technologies\, where he retired as global technology director for materials and laboratories for Freudenberg Sealing Technologies and Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (FNST). In this position\, he was globally responsible for overseeing advanced materials technology and management of the FNST/FST laboratories. He was also the regional USMCA leader for Chemical Regulatory Compliance for FNST. \nPrior to joining Freudenberg\, Walker served as silicone rubber business team leader for Wacker Silicones Corp. There\, he was responsible for research\, development\, and sales and marketing. He was an engineering fellow for Alliant Techsystems (formerly Honeywell Defense and Marine Systems)\, where he focused on material design\, processing and application for various U.S. Department of Defense programs. Walker also held positions at Stauffer Chemical\, Phillips Petroleum and Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. He continues to conduct numerous trainings at various industry workshops\, universities and events. \nWalker was the 2012 chairman of the American Chemical Society\, Rubber Division; a member of the Rubber Industry Advisory Board for Ferris State University; a board member of the Association of Rubber Product Manufacturers; and is past chair and a board member of the Detroit Rubber Group. Additionally\, he is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers\, Society of Plastics Engineers\, Original Equipment Suppliers Association\, Automotive Industry Action Group and the Americas Tech Team of the American Chemistry Council. A graduate of Lawrence Institute of Technology\, he holds more than 20 patents and has authored and edited various chapters in textbooks and industry publications.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/course-building-the-rubber-compound-the-essentials/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270818T100000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Elastomers for Selective Gas Separation\, including Carbon Capture
DESCRIPTION:August 18\, 2027; 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\nIntroduction to selective gas removal and carbon capture and storage (CCS)\nClassifications and physico-chemical mechanisms of gas-separation membranes\nPerformance metrics of selective gas separation and the Robeson trade-off\nChemically-crosslinked elastomers for selective gas separation\nPhysically-crosslinked elastomers for selective gas separation\nPromising approaches toward selective CO2 removal from mixed gases\nChallenges of gas-separation membrane technological advances\nBreakthrough strategies involving elastomers for selective CO2 removal\nLearning Objectives:\nIdentify gases that are of primary interest for separation and the reason why\nApply physical and chemical principles to elucidate the mechanisms of molecular transport\nClassify gas-separation membranes on the basis of their operational mechanism\nDetermine the comparative performance of gas-separation membranes\nDesign chemically- and physically-crosslinked elastomers for gas separation\nExamine the technological challenges associated with designer gas-separation membranes\nDevelop high-performance elastomer membranes that are inexpensive\, scalable and effective\n\nCategory: Materials & Chemistry \nWho Should Attend: Chemists\, materials scientists and chemical engineers who want to learn more about small-molecule transport through elastomers with an emphasis on carbon capture. Some technical background is helpful. \nPrice: Free for Members / $199 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:20270927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271001
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SUMMARY:2027 Global Polymer Summit & International Rubber Conference
DESCRIPTION:September 27-30\, 2027 (Expo: Sept. 28-30)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer 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) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nThe United States is this year’s host of the International Rubber Conference (IRC). The International Rubber Conference (IRC) is intended to gather the world’s scientists and engineers dealing with rubber and elastomers and to promote international exchange through presentations and discussions on research findings in this area\, from basics to applications. Joining forces with the acclaimed Global Polymer Summit (GPS) for IRC 2027 will provide an unmatched opportunity for our industry. \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2027-global-polymer-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271014T130000
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SUMMARY:Course: Thermoplastic Elastomers - From Fundamentals to Novel Applications
DESCRIPTION:October 13 & October 14; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET both days \nCEUs: 0.76 (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: With growing global concern regarding the increasing level of solid waste due to polymeric materials and interest in material recycling\, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) provide an attractive alternative to conventional elastomers. This class of materials relies on combining thermoplastic and elastomeric properties into single macromolecules\, along with physical\, rather than chemical\, crosslinking to introduce elasticity. While a wide range of TPEs is commercially available\, most TPEs rely on a block copolymer in which macromolecules consist of three or more long\, contiguous sequences of dissimilar chemical species. Due to thermodynamic incompatibility between these sequences\, these molecules self-assemble into mesoscale morphologies and form a flexible molecular network that is stabilized by rigid microdomains that serve as physical crosslinks. This course will introduce participants to different types and contemporary uses of TPEs\, in addition to the molecular design\, synthesis and characteristics of TPEs derived from block copolymers. Thermodynamic considerations regarding network formation and bridging metrics in TPEs will be addressed by experimental observations\, theoretical predictions and computer simulations. Blends of TPEs and their uses in conventional and emerging applications will be described\, as will the chemical functionalization of TPEs for specialized technologies (e.g.\, designer additives\, organic photovoltaics\, soft actuators\, separation membranes and antimicrobial materials). \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDistinguish and classify the different families of TPEs that are presently available\nIdentify commercial applications that benefit from the properties afforded by TPEs\nDifferentiate between physical and chemical crosslinking in terms of network formation\nRelate network formation to microphase separation in TPEs based on block copolymers\nDiscuss the effects of molecular characteristics on structure-property relationships\nDesign TPE-containing blends with polymers for targeted morphologies and properties\nCompare mechanical and electromechanical properties of selectively solvated TPEs\nModify TPEs either physically or chemically to introduce stimuli-responsiveness\nFunctionalize TPEs for use in environment-\, energy- and health-related applications\nChoose (un)functionalized TPEs as compatibilizing agents in biphasic polymer blends\n\nTopical Outline: \n\nDifferent classes of TPEs as physically-crosslinked elastomers\nBlock copolymers differing in molecular characteristics as TPEs\nSelf-assembly and network formation in block copolymer TPEs\nNetwork characteristics of TPEs varying in molecular characteristics\nStructure-property relationships of TPE-containing polymer blends\nSelectively-solvated TPEs as an emerging class of tunably soft materials\nViscoelasticity and network characteristics in TPE gels for targeted applications\nIntroduction to electroactive and other stimuli-responsive TPE systems\nFunctional TPEs with photoresponsive\, separation and antimicrobial properties\nNative/functional TPEs for toughening\, compatibilization and novel purposes\n\nCategory: Materials & Chemistry; Process & Manufacturing \nWho Should Attend: Researchers\, chemists\, materials scientists and engineers interested in TPE design\, block copolymers and emerging applications. Best suited to those with a technical background. \nPrice: $745 Members / $845 Non-members / Free for Undergraduate Student Members / $100 for Other Student 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 280 peer-reviewed journal papers and over 30 scholarly works as book chapters and invited monographs\, and his work has been featured on 29 journal covers and cited over 12\,000 times according to Google Scholar. Although 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 and the 2015 Society of Plastics Engineers International Award. An 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/course-thermoplastic-elastomers-from-fundamentals-to-novel-applications-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271019T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: U.S. Regulatory Compliance in the Rubber Industry
DESCRIPTION:October 19\, 2027; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET \nWebinar Overview: This webinar is designed for professionals who are responsible for understanding\, implementing or supporting regulatory compliance within the U.S. rubber industry. It is well suited for managers\, engineers\, chemists\, quality professionals\, EHS staff and others who need a practical working knowledge of U.S. regulations that impact rubber materials\, compounds and finished products. \nThe webinar provides a structured overview of key federal and state regulatory requirements that rubber manufacturers are expected to understand and\, where applicable\, certify compliance against. Emphasis will be placed on how these regulations apply in real manufacturing and product stewardship contexts\, including customer inquiries\, audits\, documentation and internal decision making. Both technical and nontechnical attendees will benefit from the clear explanations and practical framing of each topic. \nTopics Covered: \n\nToxic Substances Control Act TSCA\nFood contact regulations\nGlobally Harmonized System GHS\nTransportation requirements\nConflict minerals\nSARA Title III\nCalifornia Proposition 65\nState right to know laws\nPFAS\n\nCategory: Sustainability & Regulatory \n Who Should Attend: Managers\, engineers\, chemists\, quality professionals\, EHS staff and anyone who answers customer compliance questions. Both technical and non-technical attendees will benefit. \nPrice: Free for Members / $99 Non-members \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nInstructor: Denise Kotz\, Strategic Realm Consulting\, LLC \nBio: Denise Kotz is founder and principal consultant at Strategic Realm Consulting\, LLC\, a consulting company providing guidance in product regulatory and product stewardship. She is a subject matter expert (SME) on a wide range of global product regulatory requirements and product stewardship processes / management systems. She uses a risk-based approach to regulatory compliance with team collaboration\, customer focus\, and strong attention to detail. \nDenise worked for DuPont for 31 years. She started as Technical Services and Development Engineer\, supporting the Elastomers businesses. During this time\, she was active with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)\, and in 2001 received the Distinguished Service Award. She later moved into various product regulatory and product stewardship roles\, supporting all the DuPont businesses globally. In these roles\, she implemented Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals in all regions for over 10K products and streamlined global HazCom processes through risk-based approaches. Denise coordinated and streamlined the processes for product stewardship reviews for the Polymers business. She acted as SME for regulations\, such as REACH\, RoHS\, IMDS\, Conflict Minerals\, food contact\, global chemical inventories\, and customer regulatory lists\, providing daily advice to internal and external customers. \nDenise has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron. She also has a Green Belt Certification in Six Sigma. Denise is active with the Ohio Rubber Group and serves as the Executive Manager and Web Master. She also serves as Treasurer for Akron Council of Engineering and Scientific Societies (ACESS).  Denise is also a member of Rubber Division\, ACS and the Society for Chemical Hazard Communication (SCHC). \nDenise is married with two grown sons. Her hobbies include reading\, golf and bowling. She also enjoys spoiling her dog Lily and cat Linus\, both rescues.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/webinar-u-s-regulatory-compliance-in-the-rubber-industry-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280914
DTSTAMP:20261102T132643Z
CREATED:20240711T140045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T132643Z
UID:1626-1852243200-1852502399@www.rubber.org
SUMMARY:2028 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 11-13\, 2028 (Expo: Sept. 12 & 13)\nPittsburgh\, PA \n▶️2028 Floor Plan\n▶️2028 Become An Exhibitor \nThe Global Polymer 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) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2028-global-polymer-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20291001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20291005
DTSTAMP:20261019T155312Z
CREATED:20240711T140134Z
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SUMMARY:2029 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:October 1-4\, 2029 (Expo: Oct. 2-4)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer 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) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2029-global-polymer-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20310922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20310926
DTSTAMP:20261019T155250Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T155250Z
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SUMMARY:2031 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 22-25\, 2031 (Expo: Sept. 23-25)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer 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) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2031-global-polymer-summit/
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SUMMARY:2033 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 26-29\, 2033 (Expo: Sept. 27-29)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer 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) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2033-global-polymer-summit/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20350914
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SUMMARY:2035 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 10-13\, 2035 (Expo: Sept. 11-13)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer 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) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2035-global-polymer-summit/
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SUMMARY:2037 Global Polymer Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 14-17\, 2037 (Expo: Sept. 15-17)\nCleveland\, OH \nThe Global Polymer 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) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in one location. It bridges the tire and rubber industries through comprehensive technical programming\, engaging discussions and a dynamic all-in-one event. \nThis event features a renowned expo\, technical meeting\, educational symposium\, women’s session\, networking events\, student programs\, young professionals events and so much more. This summit focused on all aspects of polymer\, rubber and elastomer is one you won’t want to miss! \nLearn about the Global Polymer Summit at www.globalpolymersummit.com.
URL:https://www.rubber.org/event/2037-global-polymer-summit/
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