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Asia Rubber Conclave

Agenda

One-day conference programme with exhibition — 25 September 2027 (Friday), Mumbai

25 September 2027

25 September 2027 (Friday)

15 sessions

09:00 – 10:00 AM
Networking

Registration, Networking Breakfast & Exhibition Open
Delegate onboarding Exhibition walkthrough (machinery, raw material suppliers, recyclers) Pre-event networking between buyers, suppliers, and partners
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Keynote

Opening Keynotes (2 × 15 mins)
Keynote 1: Asia Rubber Market Outlook • Demand–supply dynamics across Asia (Natural vs Synthetic Rubber) • Price volatility trends across key Asian markets • Role of major markets: China, India, Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam) • Regional trade flows, import-export dependencies and disruptions • Impact of geopolitical shifts and regional policies • Future outlook for Asia as a global rubber hub Keynote 2: Procurement & Supply Chain Strategies • Managing raw material risk • Supplier diversification vs long-term contracts • Inventory strategies in volatile markets • Cost optimisation without compromising quality Target Audience: Procurement heads, tyre manufacturers, traders, importers, large industrial buyers
10:30 – 11:30 AM
Panel

Panel 1: Raw Materials & Supply Chain Dynamics
Theme: Securing Rubber Supply in a Volatile Global Ecosystem • Natural vs Synthetic Rubber: long-term viability • Plantation challenges and supply constraints • Petrochemical feedstock fluctuations • Import dependency of India and localisation opportunities • Freight, logistics bottlenecks and cost impact • Risk mitigation strategies for manufacturers • ESG and traceability in sourcing Who Should Speak: Rubber producers, petrochemical companies, global traders, large buyers (tyre companies) Who Should Attend: Tyre companies, rubber processors, sourcing teams, distributors
11:30 – 12:00 PM
Break

Tea Break & Exhibition Networking

12:00 – 12:30 PM
Technical Session

Technical Session 1: Advances in Rubber Processing Technology
• Automation in mixing, extrusion and molding • Energy-efficient processing systems • Reducing wastage and improving yield • Process consistency and quality control Target: Plant heads, operations teams, mid-large manufacturers
12:30 – 01:00 PM
Technical Session

Technical Session 2: Machinery Innovations & Smart Manufacturing
• Smart factories and Industry 4.0 integration • IoT-enabled equipment and real-time monitoring • Predictive maintenance and downtime reduction • ROI analysis for machinery upgrades Target: Machinery OEMs, automation providers, CTOs
01:00 – 01:30 PM
Industry Session

Industry Session: End-User Demand & Application Trends
Theme: What Buyers Want from Rubber Manufacturers • Demand trends across tyres, automotive, industrial goods • Changing performance expectations (durability, safety, sustainability) • OEM compliance and certifications • Cost vs performance challenges Target: Automotive OEMs, industrial buyers, R&D heads, product managers
01:30 – 02:30 PM
Networking

Networking Lunch & Exhibition

02:30 – 03:30 PM
Panel

Panel 2: Processing, Sustainability & EPR
Theme: Aligning Manufacturing with Regulations and Circular Economy • EPR regulations in India and globally • Compliance challenges for manufacturers • Sustainability vs cost trade-offs • Role of brands and producers in responsibility sharing • Waste reduction strategies within plants • Carbon footprint and ESG reporting Who Should Speak: Policy experts, sustainability heads, large manufacturers, industry associations Who Should Attend: Compliance teams, sustainability leaders, brand representatives
03:30 – 04:00 PM
Technology Session

Technology Session: Pyrolysis & Waste-to-Value
• Pyrolysis technology overview • Output products (oil, carbon substitutes, gas) • Commercial viability and scalability • Environmental and regulatory considerations Target: Recyclers, investors, waste management companies
04:00 – 04:20 PM
Break

Tea Break & Exhibition Networking

04:20 – 05:20 PM
Panel

Panel 3: Recycling & Circular Rubber Economy
Theme: From Waste to Resource – Closing the Loop • Devulcanization and reclaim technologies • Integration of recycled rubber in mainstream manufacturing • Quality and performance concerns • Market acceptance challenges • Policy push and incentives • Role of startups and innovation Who Should Speak: Recycling companies, tyre manufacturers, technology providers, policymakers
05:20 – 05:50 PM
Specialty Session

Specialty Session: Additives, Chemicals & Performance Materials
Theme: Enhancing Product Performance through Material Science • Role of additives in strength, flexibility, durability • Sustainable and bio-based alternatives • Improving lifecycle performance • Cost-performance optimisation Target: Chemical companies, R&D labs, compounders
05:50 – 06:50 PM
Panel

Closing Panel: Future of the Rubber Industry
Theme: Growth, Investment & Innovation Roadmap • Future demand outlook (India vs global) • Investment opportunities in rubber and recycling • Policy and regulatory direction • Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 • Collaboration across value chain Who Should Speak: CXOs, investors, policymakers, global industry leaders
06:50 PM Onwards
Networking

Networking Dinner & Close
High-value networking Deal-making discussions Partner and sponsor interactions

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
04

Recycling & Sustainability

Tyre recyclers Pyrolysis companies Waste management firms
05

End Users

Tata Motors Mahindra Maruti Suzuki Industrial product manufacturers
06

Ecosystem

Investors Policymakers Industry associations

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