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Traction Summit 2024

August 13-14, 2024
Charlotte, NC | USA

The 2024 Traction World Summit is Next Week


Traction Summit is the definitive meeting place to discuss and understand future opportunities for tires and to make the connections needed to capitalize on those prospects. With a unique blend of speakers and attendees from throughout the full tire supply chain, including the world’s leading tire manufacturers, aftermarket, and OEMs, Traction Summit is unlike any conference in the tire sector. This event is the perfect place to network with industry insiders, hear ideas and insights from different parts of the supply chain, and learn about innovations, growth opportunities, and the latest trends.                                                

2024 Agenda

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Opening Remarks
Session I: Tire Industry Insights
Session II: OEM Perspective: Sustainability & Current Mobility Trends
Session III: What’s to Come: Regulatory Trends Impacting Tire Industry
Session IV: Environmental Impact End of Life Solutions and Challenges
Networking Reception
Morning Refreshments
Opening Remarks
Session V: Tire Performance and Sustainability
Closing Remarks and End of Conference
Joshua Guilliams - Smithers

Joshua Guilliams

Vice President, Consulting Materials Science and Engineering at Smithers
Russell Shepherd - Michelin

Russell Shepherd

Director of Technical Communications at Michelin
Beverly Wright, PhD, CAP - Wavicle Data Solutions

Beverly Wright, PhD, CAP

VP-Data Science & AI at Wavicle Data Solutions
Jay Spears - Continental Tire

Jay Spears

Director of Standards and Regulation, The Americas at Continental Tire
John Baldwin, Ph.D. - Discount Tire

John Baldwin, Ph.D.

Sr. Vice President at Discount Tire
Steven Hershkowitz - Clean Transportation Washington State Department of Commerce

Steven Hershkowitz

Transportation Electrification Policy Lead Energy Policy Office at Clean Transportation Washington State Department of Commerce

2024 Sponsors

BKT
Smithers
Stackpole Engineering
Treadwell Research Park
David Johansen - Sumitomo Rubber USA

David Johansen

Vice President of Technical at Sumitomo Rubber USA
Maureen Kline - Pirelli Tire North America

Maureen Kline

Vice President Public Affairs & Sustainability at Pirelli Tire North America
Andrew Thompson - Bridgestone Americas

Andrew Thompson

Global General Manager, Strategic Sustainability at Bridgestone Americas
Brent Gruber - J.D. Power

Brent Gruber

Executive Director, Global Automotive at J.D. Power
David Howland - General Motors

David Howland

Global Leader for Tire Testing and Analytical Methods at General Motors
Jay Spears - Continental Tire

Jay Spears

Director of Standards and Regulation, The Americas at Continental Tire

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