iSmithers is organising TPE 2011, the 14th international thermoplastic elastomers conference, from 8 – 9 November 2011 in Brussels, Belgium. This year's conference will aim to focus particularly on end-use applications and feature sessions on: developments for the automotive sector, TPEs with significant bio-content, developments for medical applications, and PVC replacement. The organiser is now recruiting speakers for the event. The deadline for submission of abstracts is 31 March 2011.