GRC 2020 To Address Impact Of Global Disruptive Forces On Rubber Industry

BANGKOK, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The Global Rubber Conference (GRC 2020), to be held on Nov 12-13 via a hybrid format, both in-person attendees and remote viewers, aims address the impact of global disruptive forces in the natural rubber (NR) industry. The two-day conference, hosted by the Rubber Authority of Thailand and organised by Confexhub Group, will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, the world’s largest producer of NR. International players will participate through an online platform connected to over 25 countries worldwide. More than 300 trade delegates representing industry practitioners, government officials, and regulators in the rubber industry from countries including the United States, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and ASEAN will converge remotely at this annual event. Themed “Unlocking Opportunities in a World of Disruption”, participants will discuss pertinent issues on the current global NR situation, introduce new disruptive technologies in the rubber and rubber product industries, and also update on some advanced new applications of rubber. Among the topics that will be covered include Global Rubber Outlook: Demand, Supply and Price Forecasts for 2021, Navigating Socioeconomic Disruptions, Disruptive Technologies in Rubber Cultivation, Mitigating Environmental Disruption in the Rubber Industry, Disruptive Technology in Manufacturing, and Top 50 Disruptive Applications to Drive NR Consumption. GRC 2020 will deliberate on those relevant technologies, bringing in the right expertise to share their knowledge, and strategies to digitally transform the rubber industry. It is also a platform to exchange ideas and insights into the commercial aspects of supply and demand, and price outlook of natural and synthetic rubber. In a statement, GRC 2020 organising chairman Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz S.A. Kadir said there will be three keynote addresses, 24 paper presentations by top experts in the rubber industry covering topics under six special-focused areas, and a forum discussing the impact of megatrends on the rubber sector. “The organising committee is dedicated to tailor-make a high-profile annual rubber event to everyone engaged in the industry. “It is essential for industry players to be at this conference to gather the most current strategic information and insights into future developments and market directions of the rubber industry. “The in-depth knowledge and understanding of key areas in the industry gained at this conference could provide a competitive advantage for them,” he added. The event is expected to be graced by Thailand’s Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Chalermchai Sri-on. -- BERNAMA