Silicone Expo USA co-located with IEC in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA – Silicone Expo USA, organized by Select Global Events Ltd., will be held September 10-12 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, where it will be co-located with the International Elastomer Conference, organized by the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society.
Technical conference sessions will bring together experts and innovators to share their knowledge and insights on the latest advances in silicone technology. From cutting-edge research and development to practical applications and regulatory updates, the conference aims to enhance participants’ technical skills, enabling them to stay ahead of industry trends and solve complex challenges, according to organizers.
Keynote Speakers: Gifford Shearer of Dow will present the keynote address, “Shaping a Sustainable Future Together: Circular and Lower Carbon Footprint Silicone Solutions.” Enrico Koggel of Circular Rubber Platform will present, “Bridging the Knowledge Gap with Open Innovation to Enable Rubber Circularity.” Prashant N. Kumta of The University of Pittsburgh will present, “Evolution of Materials for High Energy Density Energy Storage and Efficient Energy Conversion Systems.”
Conference Themes: Sustainability and environmental impact; innovations in materials and applications; advancements in digital and simulation technologies; regulatory compliance and standards; global market trends and strategic insights.
Other Technical Presentations: “Navigating Regulatory Challenges: Compliance Strategies for Silicone Companies,” moderated by Toby Samples and Ana Barbur of Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Alexandra Rinehart of Shin-Etsu Silicones, and a speaker from Wacker Chemie. “U.S. FDA Food Contact Compliance Across the Supply Chain,” Rebekah Morrow, Intertek Assuris. “Silicone Virtual Molding: Perfecting Material Data for Enhanced Simulation Accuracy,” Connor Adams, Sigmasoft. “Modern Silicone Technologies and Sustainable Manufacturing,” Wing Len, SK Company Ltd. “After the Rubber Hits the Road, It Can Be a Reinforcing Filler in Silicone Elastomers,” Michael A. Brook, McMaster University.