CONFERENCE
Call for 2023 speakers is now open!
We are currently developing the agenda for the free-to-attend Foam Expo North America conference 2023. We invite you to help shape the agenda, with input on the industry challenges opportunities and topics that are most pressing to the industry currently.
Explore the latest innovations in technical foam
Foam Expo Conference, co-located with Adhesives & Bonding Expo, will bring together high-level representatives from a cross-section of the technical foam and adhesives supply chains to encourage discussion and foster innovation. The free-to-attend conference is designed to address your key challenges and requirements such as market trends, product specifications, application development and much more. The event will focus on but not be limited to the automotive, aerospace, medical, packaging, construction, and sports & leisure industries.
New in 2022: the conference will be including topics specifically relating to Purchasing and Procurement, addressing topics such as supply chain transparency, risk mitigation, maverick spending and brand image amongst many others.
New in 2022: Solutions Innovation Stage
The brand-new Solutions Innovation Stage will showcase innovative technologies from expert suppliers and manufacturers. Benchmark your company against leading brands who will share the challenges they've faced and how to overcome them, using real-world examples.
Key speakers include
2022 Agenda at a glance
Day one
Mega Trends
Ensuring an Inclusive and Resilient Future for the Foam and Adhesives Supply Chains
Asserting Supply Chain Efficiency, Resilience and Reliability in the Wake of COVID-19
Carbon Neutrality Strategy: Taking Action Now to Ensure Meeting Customer Demand and Aligning with Regulations in the Near Future
Leveraging the Role of Adhesives and Foams in Maximising Electronic Component Assembly Efficiency
Discovering Product Requirements of the Energy Efficient and Sustainable Building Market
Supply Chain Strategy
Just-In-Case Supply Chain: Balancing Increased Inventory with Available Cashflow to Keep Customers Content
Disaster Proofing Roadmap: Managing Supply Chain Inefficiencies through Strategy Implementation and Data Interpretation
Day two
Application Development
What you Didn’t Know About Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and its role in HVAC Material Validation
“If it Can’t Handle the Heat…” Optimizing Thermal Management Solutions to Meet Increasingly Stringent Application Requirements
Keeping it Together: Ensuring Optimal Structural Material Development by Balancing Strength and Lightweighting
Bracing for Impact: Exploring Advancements in Shock Absorbent Application Development
Staying Abreast of Optimal Sound Dampening and Absorption Technologies for your Latest Application Specifications
Regulations and Sustainability
Regulatory Updates: Implementing the Environmental Protection Agencies latest guidance regarding Volatile Organic Chemical’s to Ensure Product Legality
End User Orientation Panel: How Exactly Can Bio-Based Materials Fit with Your Sustainability Strategy
Strategizing Cost Effective and Non-Disruptive Circular Economy to Align Your Products with Global Initiatives
Multi-materials Vs Mono-materials: Determining the Most Efficient Products for Circular Economy Implementation
Day three
Material Selection and Interaction
Demystifying Adhesive Selection and Surface Preparation for Optimal Results
Calibrating Product Interaction with the Consumer: Heat Exchange, Moisture Wicking, Odor Control and Hygiene
Quantifying the Comfort Factor: Aligning Product Behavior with Consumer Comfort
Process Optimization & Testing
Methods of Digitalization for the Supply Chain and Accessing Data in Real Time to Curtail Delays
Understanding the Range of Dispensing, Curing and Surface Preparation Equipment Available for End Users
Homogenizing OEM Product Testing Standards to Maximize Product Development Efficiency
Missed the 2022 Conference?
The audio and presentation files for Foam Expo, co-located with Adhesives & Bonding Expo 2022, are available to download, for free.
