Programme

Topics

Shaping the Future of Rubber, Bratislava 2028

1. Polymer Chemistry & Advanced Materials

• Natural, Synthetic and Bio-Based Rubbers
• Vulcanization
• Sustainable Additives
• TPE/TPV
• Reprocessable, Self-Healing and Functional Elastomers
• Smart Materials
• Aging and Stabilization

2. Physics, Structure & Characterization

• Microstructure and Reinforcement
• Rubber Composites
• Viscoelasticity and Rheology
• Tribology
• Characterization and Testing
• Adhesion and Interfaces

3. Processing, Manufacturing & Digitalization

• Mixing
• Extrusion
• Injection Moulding
• Additive Manufacturing
• Process Monitoring
• Industry 4.0
• Digital Twins
• Energy-Efficient Processing

4. Modelling, Simulation & Virtual Engineering

• Constitutive Modelling
• Multiscale Simulation
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Fatigue and Fracture
• Lifetime Prediction
• AI and Machine Learning
• Multiphysics Modelling and Simulation

5. Sustainability, Circularity & Environmental Impact

• Recycling and Devulcanization
• Circular Economy
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Decarbonization
• Emissions and Environmental Safety
• Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD)
• Sustainable Raw Materials