ASC 2021 Annual Convention: Call for papers

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is calling for presentations for the ASC 2021 Annual Convention & Expo to be held at Championsgate, FL (Orlando), USA from 25-27 October 2021. The guidelines and speaker agreement are available at www.ascouncil.org. Deadline to submit is 9 July 2021.

Any new technology, market intelligence or timely topics relevant to the adhesive and sealant industry will be considered. Topics include:

Market/Adhesives Development

• Building & Construction
• Electronics
• Packaging, Hygiene Market, Applications
• Waterborne Adhesives, Formula, Testing Applications
• New Test Methods for Product Performance

Key Feedstocks

• Oil, Gas, Biobased Feedstocks
• Upstream Economics
• Propylene and Ethylene Development and Outlook

End User Business Needs

• Trends & Market Dynamics in Packaging Segment
• Market Drivers and Unmet Needs in the Hygiene Market
• Market Information and What is Driving the Use of Adhesives in the DIY Market

Sustainability Approaches

• Biobased, Recycle, Materials, Methods, Processes

Market Disruptors

• Market Distruptors – New Techhnology

Regulatory

• Developing Positive Safety Culture
• Regulatory Compliance in a Virtual Workplace
• Key State Chemical Regulations
• Regulatory Priorities of the Biden Administration

New Product Introduction (Expo Exhibitors Only)

• New Product Introduction Sessions offers exhibiting companies the opportunity to present new products recently introduced with corresponding formulation and use data. Presentations should be grounded in presenters' research experience. Promotional conversations are permissible; however, products or services may not be sold at the conference venue. **There will be 6 slots available and confirmed on a first come first serve basis.

www.ascouncil.org