CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
MARKET INSIGHTS
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Welcome address
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Welcome Keynote Address
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Industry Keynote Address: Environmental and health compliance in the Latin American PU industry
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Overview of developments in polyurethane chemicals markets, with special focus on the Americas markets
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Discussion: Tumultuous times - threat and uncertainty of US tariffs and the impact on the polyurethane industry. What does the future hold?
- A look at the different industries reliant on free trade in South America: automotive, appliances and footwear – the likely result of the introduction of tariffs for each of these industries
- An update on the latest situation
- How can the PU industry be ready to adapt?
Speakers
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Isocyanates, PO and polyols markets within South America
SUSTAINABILITY
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Panel discussion: Sustainability within the PU industry and different interpretations – how can the industry move forward with a unified voice?
- Biobased? Recycled material? CO2 neutrality? Post consumer recycling? Figuring out what sustainability really means and moving forward as an industry.
- How sustainability is now a must – the importance of clear communication to the consumer about PU’s green credentials and recyclability.
- Industry collaborations to achieve true sustainability
Speakers
Technical Sales
Urethane Systems, High-Performance Urethane Division UBE
First Quality Chemicals
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A sustainable future with polyurethanes-advanced recycling
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BASF’s plastics journey: sustainable solutions for polyurethanes
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Innovative solutions with key additives for high quality and sustainable flexible polyurethane foams
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Sustainable solutions: innovative polyols from end-of-life mattresses
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
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Welcome back from chairman
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Application of Artificial Intelligence for the Development of Polyurethane Molds and Injection in the Automotive Industry
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Panel discussion: Insights into AI adoption: how can artificial intelligence tackle some of the PU industries biggest challenges?
- How AI can revolutionise the PU industry by making manufacturing smarter, reducing waste, improving product quality and enhancing sustainability
- Why companies that leverage AI will gain a competitive edge through cost savings regulatory compliance and innovative products
- A look to the future
Speakers
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Polyurethane Solutions Enhanced by Dow’s AI-driven Predictive Intelligence
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Models for PU flexible foam formulation
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
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Comparative study on the aging of foams injected with HFO-1233zd[E] and other blowing agents in domestic refrigerators
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Technical Manager for the PUR/XPS blowing agent business for Latin America
Honeywell
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Insulating foam developments and trends
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HFO Stable Catalysts
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The role of isocyanate index and flame retardant in reducing CO(g) and smoke emissions of soybased rigid polyisocyanurate foams
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Novel high-performance surfactants for the appliance industry
Speaker
Senior Application Development Engineer, PU Rigids, Molded & Specialties
Momentive Performance Materials
NEW APPLICATIONS
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Welcome back from chairman
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Panel discussion: Innovation in PU production: new applications / new technology. How can PU chemistry be applied in ways we’ve not seen before?
- Advancements in PU chemistry for high-performance and niche applications.
- Adoption of nanotechnology and smart materials in PU products.
- Regional collaboration opportunities to strengthen PU market competitiveness
Participants to be announced
Speakers
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Transforming Cast PU to unleash specific properties: looking towards new industries
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Spray Transfer Mold technology for automotive applications
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Technical benefits of the transition from HCFC-141b to HFO-1233zd[E] on the performance of highflow rigid PU
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PU versatility and new developments for the mining market
Speaker
Technical Sales
Urethane Systems, High-Performance Urethane Division UBE
First Quality Chemicals
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From regulation to innovation: VOC reduction in PU mold release agents
Speakers
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Chairman’s summary
