Today at IEC 2023

Cleveland, OH – The second day at the International Elastomer Conference begins at 9AM in Cleveland, OH. Starting with the The Business of Rubber – 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.; Ballroom C; Neil Mendes, CEO of Alpine Polytech, will be the featured speaker discussing pace of transition today through 2050, impact on existing non-metallics and what opportunities/hurdles exist for new products.

The Expo itself starts at 10AM and goes through 5PM.

Expo Theater Presentations
• Career Catalyst: How to Have a Career Development Discussion with Your Boss; 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• Supply Chain Panel; 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
• Career Catalyst: Improving Communications Across Generations; 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• PFAS Regulatory Environment Panel Discussion; 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
• Young Professionals Panel; 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Headshot Station – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Today is the last chance to get a FREE professional headshot taken.

Student Symposium Posters
Students will be at their posters from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. today outside the Technical Meeting rooms 25-26 so attendees can engage with the students.

Get Involved Session – 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Outside Room 22, Exhibit Level
Ever wonder how becoming active within Rubber Division, ACS can benefit you and your company, what opportunities are available or what it takes to get involved? Attend our Get Involved session to find out.

Young Professionals Reception – 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Ballroom Level
Attendees under 40 years of age are invited to this reception. It will be an opportunity to get to know and network with other young professionals in our great industry.