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Asia Rubber Conclave

Agenda

1.5-day conference programme with exhibition — 24–25 September 2027, Mumbai

Day 1

24 September 2027

15 sessions

09:00 – 10:00 AM
Networking

Registration & Exhibition
Delegate onboarding, buyer-supplier meetings, exhibition walkthrough Target Audience: All delegates
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Keynote

Asia Rubber Market Outlook
Demand-supply trends (NR vs SR), price volatility, role of China/India/SEA, trade flows, geopolitical impact, future outlook Target Audience: CXOs, traders, procurement heads Suggested Speakers: Reliance Industries, SABIC, ARLANXEO
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Keynote

Procurement & Supply Chain Strategy
Raw material risk management, supplier diversification, contract strategies, inventory planning, cost vs quality balance Target Audience: Procurement heads, buyers Suggested Speakers: IOCL, Apollo Tyres, global traders
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel

Panel 1: Raw Materials & Supply Chain Dynamics
Natural vs synthetic rubber outlook, plantation constraints, petrochemical feedstock trends, import dependency, logistics challenges, ESG sourcing, risk mitigation Target Audience: Tyre companies, sourcing teams Suggested Speakers: MRF, CEAT, JK Tyre, traders
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Technical Session

Advances in Rubber Processing
Automation in mixing/extrusion, energy-efficient systems, yield improvement, waste reduction, process consistency Target Audience: Plant heads, operations teams Suggested Speakers: HF Group, Troester, L&T
12:30 – 01:00 PM
Technical Session

Machinery & Smart Manufacturing
Industry 4.0 integration, IoT-enabled machinery, predictive maintenance, downtime reduction, ROI on upgrades Target Audience: CTOs, OEMs Suggested Speakers: Siemens, Bosch
01:00 – 01:30 PM
Industry Session

End-User Demand Trends
Demand across automotive/industrial sectors, performance expectations, OEM certifications, cost vs durability trade-offs Target Audience: OEMs, R&D heads Suggested Speakers: Tata Motors, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki
01:30 – 02:30 PM
Networking

Lunch
Informal networking, business meetings Target Audience: All delegates
02:30 – 03:30 PM
Panel

Panel 2: Sustainability, EPR & Compliance
EPR regulations (India/global), compliance challenges, sustainability vs cost, waste reduction, carbon footprint, ESG reporting Target Audience: ESG leaders, compliance teams Suggested Speakers: CPCB, Apollo Tyres, industry bodies
03:30 – 04:00 PM
Technology Session

Pyrolysis & Waste-to-Value
Technology overview, outputs (oil/carbon/gas), scalability, commercial viability, environmental norms Target Audience: Recyclers, investors Suggested Speakers: Pyrolysis firms, waste companies
04:00 – 04:20 PM
Break

Tea Break

04:20 – 05:20 PM
Panel

Panel 3: Recycling & Circular Economy
Devulcanization, reclaim rubber, integration into production, quality concerns, policy incentives, startup innovations Target Audience: Recyclers, manufacturers Suggested Speakers: Recycling firms, policymakers
05:20 – 05:50 PM
Technical Session

Additives & Performance Materials
Role of additives, durability enhancement, sustainable/bio-based chemicals, lifecycle improvement, cost-performance optimisation Target Audience: Chemical firms, R&D Suggested Speakers: Lanxess, Evonik, Cabot
05:50 – 06:00 PM
Close

Day 1 Closing Remarks
Key takeaways, Day 2 preview Target Audience: All delegates Suggested Speakers: Organizer
07:30 PM Onwards
Networking

Gala Dinner and Networking
CXO networking, deal-making Target Audience: CXOs, sponsors

Day 2

25 September 2027

9 sessions

09:00 – 10:15 AM
Networking

Morning Networking, Expo & Hi-Tea
Exhibitor visits, partner meetings Target Audience: All delegates
10:15 – 10:30 AM
Keynote

Standards & Policy Framework for Rubber Industry
Indian & global standards (BIS, ISO), EPR regulations, compliance requirements, quality benchmarks, export regulations, policy roadmap for India Target Audience: CXOs, compliance heads, policymakers, exporters Suggested Speakers: BIS, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, CPCB, industry associations
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Panel

Panel 4: Rubber Innovation & Advanced Applications
Specialty rubber use cases, EV-driven demand, high-performance materials, sector-specific innovations Target Audience: R&D heads, product teams Suggested Speakers: Apollo Tyres R&D, CEAT
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Technical Session

Emerging Materials & Specialty Rubber
Bio-based rubber, high-performance elastomers, sustainability innovations, new material research Target Audience: Engineers, scientists Suggested Speakers: Specialty chemical firms
12:00 – 12:30 PM
Technical Session

Digitalization in Rubber Manufacturing
Smart factories, AI/ML in production, real-time monitoring, data-driven efficiency, cybersecurity Target Audience: CTOs, plant heads Suggested Speakers: Siemens, ABB
12:30 – 01:30 PM
Panel

Panel 5: Investments & Industry Collaboration
Investment trends, startup ecosystem, JV opportunities, funding challenges, collaboration models Target Audience: Investors, founders, CXOs Suggested Speakers: VC/PE firms, startups
01:30 – 02:30 PM
Networking

Lunch
Informal networking Target Audience: All delegates
02:30 – 03:30 PM
Panel

Closing Panel: Future of Rubber Industry
Demand outlook, policy direction, digital transformation, sustainability roadmap, global competitiveness Target Audience: CXOs, policymakers Suggested Speakers: Global leaders, associations
03:30 PM Onwards
Networking

Hi-Tea & Close
Final networking, partner interactions Target Audience: All delegates

Delegate Profiles

Who Should Attend High-value industry segments across the rubber value chain
01

Raw Material & Petrochemical

Reliance Industries IOCL SABIC ARLANXEO
02

Tyre & Manufacturing

MRF Apollo Tyres CEAT JK Tyre
03

Machinery & Technology

HF Group Troester L&T Siemens Bosch ABB
04

Recycling & Sustainability

Pyrolysis firms Recycling companies CPCB Waste management firms
05

End Users

Tata Motors Mahindra Maruti Suzuki Industrial product manufacturers
06

Chemicals & Materials

Lanxess Evonik Cabot Specialty chemical firms
07

Ecosystem

BIS Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers Investors Industry associations

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