Smithers Rapra will host the first annual conference and exhibition on The Future of Tire Technology from 28 – 30 October 2013 at the Omni Hotel in Charlotte, NC, USA. According to the organiser, the event is designed to provide tyre OEMs, Tier 1 – 4 system and component suppliers, and materials producers with a deeper understanding of how they can balance innovation, regulatory requirements, and cost concerns with consumer perception and actions.