Be a thought leader at Traction Summit 2026!
In addition to our invited speakers, we're looking for dynamic presenters to speak at the conference with abstracts detailing extractables and leachables advancements, case studies, product developments and more!
If you would like to inspire discussion and development, we want to hear from you! Presenting is an ideal way to position you and your company as E&L thought leaders with a pulse on the industry.
For any questions, please reach out to Brittany Onslow at bonslow@smithers.com.
Topics of interest for 2025's event included:
• Designing for Circularity
• End of Life Considerations (improving
• Recyclability and Reusability of tires)
• Alternative Materials that are Renewable and Not Fossil-Fuel-Based
• Raw Materials Sourcing and Development
• Innovations in Manufacturing (Energy Efficiency & Waste Reduction)
• Government/Regulatory impact
• New Materials for Tires – Biobased etc
• Sustainable Materials, i.e. Sustainable Rubber
• Reduction in Tire Wear Particles
• 6PPD
• EPA Regulations and Considerations
• Low Rolling Resistance and Emission Reduction Tire Technologies
• End of Life Options for Tires – Retread, Recycling etc.
• Net Zero, is it Feasible?
• Quality, Efficiency, Cost Reduction & Performance Improvements
• Tire and Road Wear Particles
• EV Impact on Vehicle Manufacturing and Tires
• Current and Future Mobility Trends
• Material Selection and Impact on Tire Performance
• Carbon Black