2025 Thermoplastic Elastomers Conference Agenda Announced
The agenda for the upcoming Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) conference, taking place on 4 December in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been announced. The event brings together professionals from across the TPE supply chain to explore developments in materials, performance applications, market trends and technical innovations.
This year’s programme will explore material requirements for key market sectors, assess the recycling and sustainability needs of the TPE industry, and examine advances in material performance and technology.
Speakers include Pierre Furtwengler, Technical Polymer Specialist at Renault Group, Dr. Lena Funke, Lab Team Leader at BASF Polyurethanes, and Giuseppe Fiandaca, Project Manager at Masterflex Group. Additional presentations will come from experts at KRAIBURG TPE, Woco Industrietechnik, Allod Werkstoff, Avient, Schrödinger, Rheon Labs, Asahi Kasei and Hochschule Schmalkalden, University of Applied Sciences.
The event is sponsored by Asahi Kasei and ERGON. Attendees are invited to a drinks reception at the venue on the evening of 3 December, offering an informal opportunity for networking ahead of the main conference day.
Early bird registration is available until 10 October 2025. To view the full agenda and register, visit the Thermoplastic Elastomers website.
EuMBC members receive a 10% discount using code TPEEUMBC10.
Organised by Smithers, the TPE conference has over 30 years of history as a key platform for exploring advances in thermoplastic elastomer technologies.
About Smithers:
Smithers is a global leader in rubber, plastics and polymer testing, consulting services, conferences, training, publications and market reports, focused mainly on the medical, industrial, automotive and consumer industries.
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