CALL FOR SPEAKERS

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CALL FOR SPEAKERS IS NOW OPEN!

We are currently in the process of crafting the conference agenda for the free-to-attend Adhesives & Bonding Expo, co-located with Foam Expo, taking place June 25-27, 2024 in Novi, MI. This conference showcases elite speakers discussing bonding technology across various end-user markets, including automotive, aerospace, construction, medical, electronics, appliances, and more. Participants will present business case studies highlighting how bonding technology fosters design flexibility, resolves engineering challenges and adds value to their products.

We invite you to share new session ideas and submit your talk proposals via the online form before Friday, February 23, 2024, to be considered.

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SUGGESTED TOPICS

The 2024 conference will likely include the following topics, although is not limited to them:

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MACRO-ECONOMICS

Supply chain issues, inflation, interest rates and investor confidence
Offshoring, re-shoring, near-shoring
Growth
Trade tensions impact, geopolitical and political risks
Economic implications of automation and artificial intelligence

APPLICATIONS

Construction & Building: trends, challenges, rapid technological advancements
Paper & Packaging
Automotive: trends, challenges, time to handling, non-destructive testing, surface preparation, renewable resources, the challenge of dismantling bonds, sound-proof ride, electric mobility, thermal management, thermal conductivity
Aerospace: trends and challenges, composite adhesives, requirements, desirable qualities, consequences posed by a rise in the demand for air travel, lowering weight, replacing heavy materials
Food & Packaging
Furniture and woodworking
Footwear, Textiles and Leather
Electronics

RAW MATERIALS

Material innovation and bio-based raw materials
Availability and price volatility
Alternatives to petroleum resources and new market demands

SUSTAINABILITY

Increasing demand for bio-based products and sustainable adhesives
Creating an environmentally friendly supply chain
Green innovations in the automotive industry
Free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) adhesives and sealants
Life-cycle assessment, circular economy and end-of-life disposal
Eco-friendly packaging
Challenges in producing sustainable solutions and navigating costs

EVOLVING CUSTOMER DEMANDS

Sustainability goals
Safety
High-performance and faster application
Customer-friendly
UV-activated adhesives
Elongation and flexibility
Bonding strength
Durability
Resistance to environmental factors
Adhesive bonding to new materials
Biocompatibility
Sterilisation

TALENT

Data insights into the US job market
Attracting and retaining talent
Addressing skills gap
Making the industry more appealing to younger generations through innovation and sustainability goals
Developing advanced technical skills
Connecting students and early-graduates with the industry
Diversity and inclusion

REGULATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Challenges posed by fast-moving regulatory changes
The importance of certifications in enabling the use in certain applications

LIGHTWEIGHTING

Material interaction with human skin: heat exchange, moisture wicking, odor control
Non-welding automotive assemblies
Thermal management

MANUFACTURING & PROCESSES

Additive manufacturing
Adhesive process problem/solutions
Exploring different dispensing equipment options for end-users
Improved curing process efficiency
Lamination and cutting-edge advances
Material disassembly and de-bonding
Material simulation
Processing equipment and troubleshooting

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SELECTION CRITERIA:

There are no registration fees to take up this opportunity.
Speaking slots are allocated on merit and relevance to the agenda topics.
Speaking slot timings and formats will be finalized as the program is completed, depending on the subject matter to be addressed.
Commercial presentations – such as product or company reviews – will not be accepted.

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SUBMISSIONS WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON:

Importance of topic to conference attendees.
Inclusion of an end user as either lead or co-presenter.
Objective, educational, non-commercial content.
Clearly defined benefits for attendees.
Knowledge and experience of the speaker.

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DEADLINE

The deadline for submissions is Friday, February 23, 2024. We will endeavor to review all submissions within 6-8 weeks after the deadline.

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CONFERENCE INQUIRIES

Margherita Cargasacchi
Conference Producer
[email protected]
Europe: +44 (0) 1273 916 313 (UK)
Toll free: +1 (0) 855 436 8683 (USA)