Sustainability and Automation Top Agenda At ITEC 2022

The three-day tire manufacturing conference schedule features more than 50 technical sessions and keynote presentations from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association.

Register to attend ITEC by visiting www.itec-tireshow.com/visit/registration.

From decarbonization to next generation materials, sustainability will be a key focus for many of the technical presentations held during Rubber News’ International Tire Exhibition & Conference (ITEC) on Sept. 13-15, 2022, at the John S. Knight Center in Akron, Ohio. As the largest tire manufacturing exhibition and conference in the U.S., ITEC is a biennial event that provides professionals from all areas of the tire industry with the latest research and data related to tire manufacturing, including testing and performance.

Presentations will cover all aspects of sustainability in tire manufacturing, from the use of sustainable materials and processes to the impact of the circular economy on the industry. Additional conference topics will cover autonomous tire production, nano cellulose-based reinforcing fillers, carbon black, next generation RFID, high-speed uniformity testing, tire monitoring, trends in winter tire materials, innovations in elastomers and much more.

Keynote presentations will also have a sustainability focus. On Tuesday, Sept. 13, Ellis Jones, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will present a keynote address sharing insights into Goodyear’s sustainability journey. Anne Forristall Luke, President and CEO of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, will deliver the keynote on Wednesday, Sept. 14, discussing the industry’s economic outlook as well as a few of its most pressing sustainability priorities, including industry efforts to reduce CO2 emissions; advance sustainable and circular markets for scrap tire markets; and incorporating the use of recycled and renewable materials into new tires. Conference early bird rates are available through July 15. View the full agenda here.

Attendees can also register to join the ITEC Women’s Breakfast and Seminar on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. With the goal of helping nurture the career growth of female professionals, the session will feature Terry DeLapa, former chair of the ACS Rubber Division, who will detail her personal journey to success in a male-dominated profession and offer valuable insights into how attendees can achieve success in today’s changing workplace. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion where leaders from tire manufacturing and service companies will discuss the latest trends, their views of the workplace and how they have established their personal identity within a corporate environment. A $45 fee applies to attend this session and includes a continental breakfast.