Conference Overview
The CRC is an international and professional rubber event that has been held annually by CRIA since 2006. It has gained recognition as a premier gathering in the global rubber industry. CRC 2025 is expected to attract over 1,000 participants from more than 20 countries & regions, including government officials, rubber producers and processors, traders, manufacturers of rubber products, commodity and investment analysts, rubber/tire machinery and equipment suppliers, and rubber raw material supporters. Additionally, representatives from over 10 global rubber industry associations will also be in attendance.
Theme and Highlights
The theme of CRC 2025 is ‘Green Innovation and Smart Manufacturing: the Path to Sustainable Development of the Rubber Industry’. The event will feature a main forum, two parallel sessions, an exhibition, and concurrent activities. These sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including the latest trends in the rubber industry, technological advancements, sustainable development strategies, and market outlooks.
Conference Agenda
March 25th Registration
Participants can complete the registration process and receive conference materials.
March 26th Main Forum- Macroeconomic & Industry Analysis
March 27th Parallel Sessions
Session 1: Market Overview & Industry Hotspots
Session 2: Green Development & Innovative Applications
March 28th Concurrent Activities
Conventioneers, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers will have the opportunity to make plant tours to local manufacturers or attend networking activities, such as badminton competition and hiking.
Conference Agenda（up to March 11,2025）
Please note: Simultaneous Interpretation Service for the whole conference
March 26th, 2025
Main Forum: Macroeconomic & Industry Analysis
08:30-09:15 Opportunities and Challenges of China Rubber Industry in 2025
Xu Wenying, Chairman of China Rubber Industry Association
09:15-09:55 Green Innovation And Intelligent Manufacturing with AI for the Future
Yuan Zhongxue, Director of National Engineering Research Center for Rubber and Tire, Honorary President of Sailun Group Co., Ltd.
09:55-10:15 Review Relevant Documents of China Rubber Industry Association Council
10:15-10:35 Networking & Refreshment Break
10:35-10:50 Opening Address
Lin Wenlong, Director and General Manager of Qingdao Sentury Tire Co., Ltd.
Chen Kezheng, President of Qingdao University of Science and Technology
Lu Feng, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Futures Exchange
10:50-11:30 Keynote Address
Zhang Liqun, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, President of Xi'an Jiaotong University
11:30-12: 00 Development of China Tire Industry in 2024 and Outlook for 2025
Shen Jinrong, President of Zhongce Rubber Group Co., Ltd.
12:00-12:30 Economic Operation of China Rubber Industry in 2024 and Outlook for 2025
Lei Changchun, Deputy Chairman and Secretary General of China Rubber Industry Association
14:30-15:10 Forecast and Hotspot Analysis of China Automotive Market in 2025
Xu Haidong, Deputy Chief Engineer of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers
15:10-15:40 Overview of Global Tire Industry in 2024 and Outlook for 2025
Robert Simmons, Head of Rubber and Tire Research of GlobalData
15:40-16:20 Robust Development Strategies for Rubber Enterprises from a Financial Perspective
DAR Wong, Chief Investment Officer of ALA Advisors Pte Ltd.
16:20-16:40 Networking & Refreshment Break
16:40-17:10 Research Progress on Technologies for Rubber Vibration Damping in Rail Transit
Yang Jun, Chief Scientist of Zhuzhou Times New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
17:10-17:40 Current Status and Outlook of Tire Industry in the United States
John Y. Wu, Senior Director of Statistical Programs of U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA)
17:40-18:00 Future Forward: The Tire Industry Project - Catalyzing Global Action Today for a More Sustainable Tomorrow
Larisa Kryachkova, Executive Director of Tire Industry Project (TIP), World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
18:00-18:30 Exploring Scientific and Technological Innovation in the Rubber Industry from Key Materials, Processing Technologies, and Circular Economy
Wang Chuansheng, Director of National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Tire Equipment and Key Materials, Qingdao University of Science and Technology
March 27th, 2025
Session 1: Market Overview & Industry Hotspots
08:30-09:10 Global Commodity Outlook and Rubber Trend Forecast for 2025
Feng Jie, Chief Analyst of Commodity Research Institute, Galaxy Futures Co., Ltd. 09:10-09:40 Global Natural Rubber Industry Outlook in 2025: Opportunities and Challenges
Joseph Adelegan, Secretary-General of International Rubber Study Group (IRSG)
09:40-10:10 China Synthetic Rubber Industry: Opportunities and Challenges on Global Pattern Reshaping
Wang Yulian, Head of SCI General Synthetic Rubber Industry Chain of SCI
10:10-10:30 Overview of Rubber Futures Operation and Industrial Risk Management Cases
Wu Xing, Senior Manager of Commodity Futures Department II of Shanghai Futures Exchange
10:30-11:00 Networking & Refreshment Break
11:00-12:20 Panel Discussion: Global Natural Rubber Market Overview
Moderator:
Wang Pei, Chairman and General Manager of Qingdao Rubber & Tire America Co., Ltd.
Interview Guests:
Goh Sou Sheng, Director of Production Development, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB)
Coulibaly Edmond Fougnigué, Director General of the Ivorian Rubber and Palm Oil Board
Montchai Pinitjitsamut, Professor of Faculty of Economics, Kasetsart University
Yang Yu, Deputy Party Secretary, Director, and General Manager of China Hainan Rubber Industry Group Co., Ltd.
Dar Wong, Chief Investment Officer of ALA Advisors Pte. Ltd.
14:30-15:00 Latest Updates on EU Deforestation Regulation
Laurent Bardon, Head of the Green Transition Section, First Counsellor for Environment and Climate Actions, Delegation of the European Union to China
15:00-15:30 Supply Chain Management and Risk Control in the Rubber Industry
Fu Xin, Senior Partner of Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm (JT&N)
15:30-16:00 Outlook of Global NR Market: Opportunity and Challenge
Riska Pujiati, Economist of the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC)
16:00-16:30 Supply & Demand Status of Rubber Raw Material in 2025 and Price Outlook
Li Zhi, General Manager of Rubber Division of Shandong Longzhong Information Technology Co., Ltd.
16:30-17:00 Current Situation and Outlook of European Tire Industry
Adam McCarthy, Secretary General of European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA)
17:00-17:30 Networking & Refreshment Break
Session 2: Green Development & Innovative Applications
08:30-09:00 Latest Energy-saving and Carbon-reduction Technologies and Practices in the Rubber Industry
Philippe Oberti, Deputy General Manager and R&D Director of Qingdao Sentury Tire Co., Ltd.
Kazuyuki Higashinaka, Director of Materials and Formulation Department, Qingdao Sentury Tire Co., Ltd.
09:00-09:30 Research and Application of Odor Source Tracing and Control Technologies in the Rubber Industry
Wang Gen, Executive Director of the Key Laboratory of Odor Pollution Control, Ministry of Ecology and Environment
09:30-10:00 Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Under the Dual Carbon Goals
Lang Hongfeng, Deputy General Manager of Zhejiang Double Arrow Rubber Co., Ltd.
10:00-10:20 Technological Innovation and Sustainable Development in Synthetic Rubber
Li Lange, General Manager of the Technology Innovation Center, Shandong Chambroad Sinopoly New Material Co., Ltd.
10:20-10:40 Multiple Solutions to Enable the Transition to a Sustainable Rubber Industry Chain
Celso Magri, Global Marketing and Sustainability Director of Orion
10:40-11:00 Networking & Refreshment Break
11:00-11:30 Energy Management System in the Construction of Green Factories
Zhang Kui, Deputy Chief Engineer and Deputy Manager of Rubber Division, BlueStar Engineering Co., Ltd.
11:30-11:50 Refined Logistics Operation and Maintenance to Upgrade Tire Intelligent Manufacturing
Li Xiang, Director of Solution Planning Department of Mobile Robot Division, Lingong Intelligent Information Technology Co., Ltd.
11:50-12:20 Skeleton Materials Support the Tire Industry in its Green and Low-carbon Transition
Zhong Chongyi, Sustainability Lead North Asia of Bekaert
14:30-15:00 How Chinese Natural Rubber Ecosystem Contributes to the Sustainable Development of the Global Rubber Supply Chain
Stefano Savi, Chief Executive Officer of Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR)
15:00-15:40 Standards Propel the Development of New Form of Productivity in the Rubber Industry
Dong Wenmin, Deputy Director of Technical and Economic Committee of China Rubber Industry Association
15:40-16:00 Supercritical CO2 Multi-Stage Screw Extrusion Devulcanization Recycling Technology
Gu Zhong, Director of the Technology Center, Jiangsu Youxin Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.
16:00-16:20 Application of Intelligent Uncured Tire Storage and Intelligent Delivery Systems
Wang Kai, Director of International Business Department of Qingdao Kingerobot Co., Ltd.
16:20-16:50 New Products Development and High-Value Applications of Pyrolysis Recovered Carbon Black
Zhou Ping, General Manager of Ecostar (Qingdao) Holdings Co., Ltd.
16:50-17:30 Networking & Refreshment Break
March 28th, 2025
Concurrent Activities
Plant Tours
A. "Industry 4.0" Intelligent Factory of Doublestar Tire（Tire Manufacture）
B. The Key Laboratory of Rubber-plastics, Ministry of Education（Laboratory）+ Qingdao Branch of Chambroad Institute（Synthetic Rubber）
C. MESNAC Co., Ltd.（Rubber Machinery）
D. Qingdao Kingerobot Co., Ltd. （Intelligent Logistics and Manufacture）
Networking Activities
F. Laoshan Hiking: Enjoy the natural beauty of Laoshan while networking with fellow attendees.
Please Note: the Conference Agenda may be Subject to Change
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