• Webinar: The Fatigue Limit of Rubber

    December 3, 2026; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET  Webinar Description: This two-hour webinar will introduce industry professionals to the concept of fatigue threshold in elastomers and how to use this material parameter to develop highly durable rubber products. A technical background is recommended. This webinar will cover: General fatigue crack growth behavior of elastomers […]

  • Webinar: Case Studies in Failure Analysis

    December 10, 2026; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET Webinar Overview: This webinar will discuss reasons items fail such as misapplication, lack of maintenance, manufacturing or design defects, etc. Also to be discussed is how to apply the scientific method during failure analysis and a few real-world examples will be used to demonstrate the principles […]

  • Webinar: Strength & Endurance in Rubber

    January 13, 2027; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET Webinar Description: This webinar is designed for industry professionals wanting an “on-ramp” to the vast subject of managing the strength and durability of elastomeric materials and products. A technical background is helpful but not required. This course will cover: What does failure really cost? Factors that limit […]

  • 2027 Global Polymer Summit

    September 27-30, 2027 Cleveland, OH The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and the International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC) into one creates an event where all the best companies and programming will be together in […]

  • 2028 Global Polymer Summit

    September 11-14, 2028 Cleveland, OH The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International […]

  • 2029 Global Polymer Summit

    October 1-4, 2029 Cleveland, OH The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International […]

  • 2031 Global Polymer Summit

    September 22-25, 2031 Cleveland, OH The Global Polymer Summit is the most valuable destination for attendees to expand their network, learn from experts and explore business opportunities. The merging of the International […]