Distruptive Technologies and New Business Models: Keystones to New Rubber Mega Trend
Thailand – the world largest producer of natural rubber has been selected as the host venue for the 12th Global Rubber Conference from 11 – 13 October 2016. Better known as GRC 2016, this high calibre conference is one of the not-to-be-missed annual gatherings for the various industry players in the rubber industry to gain further insight on the major challenges and opportunities within the industry.

Global Rubber Conference 2016 themed “Driving Transformation and Unlocking Opportunities” is expected to bring together over 500 experts and delegates including government officials, rubber producers and processors, traders, importers and exporters, manufacturers of rubber products, commodity and investment analysts, rubber machinery and equipment suppliers and their supporting industries representing over 25 countries. They will converge at this event to discuss a wide spectrum of commercial and R&D developments, rubber economy, price trend, sustainable operations, trade and investment, and share experiences, get updated on the latest trend and technological transformation at the same time strengthen friendship.

This Conference is endorsed and supported by the International Rubber Research Development Board (IRRDB), The Association for Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) and The International Study Group (IRSG) and over 20 government agencies and associations globally. Presentations will be done by over 18 eminent guest speakers representing government agencies, rubber research bodies, rubber associations and commercial companies from over 10 countries on a range of topics.

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The Programme

  • Tuesday11 Oct 2016
  • Wednesday12 Oct 2016
  • Thursday13 Oct 2016
07:30 am

Day 1: 11 October 2016, Tuesday
GRC 2016 Study-Tour Registration

08:00 am

Pick up from the Lobby of Deevana Plaza Hotel. Leave for Thaimac Ribbed Smoked Sheet Processing Plant, Krabi, Thailand

09:00 am

Arrive at the Thaimac Ribbed Smoked Sheet Processing Plant, Krabi, Thailand

09:15 am

Visit to the Thaimac Ribbed Smoked Sheet and Standard Thai Rubber Processing Facilities

10:15 am

Depart to the Krabi Agricultural Research and Development Center, Krabi, Thailand

10:30 am

Welcome Address

10:45 am

Visit the Krabi Agricultural Research and Development Center

11:45 am

Depart for Lunch

12:30 pm

LUNCHEON for Guest Speakers and Delegates

01:30 pm

Depart to the Krabi Rubber Farmers Cooperatives Federation

02:00 pm

Arrive at the Krabi Rubber Farmers Cooperatives Federation

02:15 pm

Visit to the Krabi Rubber Farmers Cooperatives Federation’s Trading Facilities

03:15 pm

Study Tour Ends; Return to Deevana Plaza Hotel

04:00 pm

Arrive at Deevana Plaza Hotel

06:00 pm

GRC 2016 Conference Registration Begins

06:00 pm

GRC 2016 Exhibition Opens

06:00 pm

GRC 2016 WELCOME RECEPTION AND NETWORKING

07:30 am

Day 2: 12 October 2016, Wednesday
GRC 2016 Registration Resumes

08:00 am

GRC 2016 Exhibition Opens

08:30 am

Delegates Take Their Seats at Conference Ballroom

08:30 am

Arrival of Distinguished Guests

08:30 am

Arrival of Guest of Honor

11:00 am

SESSION 1: GLOBAL RUBBER OUTLOOK: DEMAND, SUPPLY AND PRICE FORECASTS FOR 2017
Paper 1: Outlook for Global Demand and Supply of Natural Rubber

11:25 am

Paper 2: Global Trends in Natural Rubber and Synthetic Rubber Markets

11:50 am

Paper 3: The Outlook for Rubber Prices and the Need for Appropriate Action

12:15 pm

Paper 4: Natural Rubber Price Forecast For 2017: From the Global Financial Market and Technical Indicator Perspectives

12:40 pm

Open Forum: Comments, Questions and Answers

12:50 pm

Luncheon for Guest Speakers and Delegates

01:40 pm

SESSION 2: RUBBER AGRONOMY PRACTICES: A WAY FORWARD FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTIVITY
Paper 5: Optimizing Smallholders Yield Through Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices

02:05 pm

Paper 6: Use of Good Agronomic Practices to Increase Farmers Income to Overcome Low Rubber Prices

02:30 pm

Paper 7: Malaysia’s Approach to Good Agronomic Practices in Plantation

02:55 pm

Paper 8: Thai GAP for Smallholders Including Soil and Nutritional Requirements for Yield Increment

03:20 pm

Open Forum: Comments, Questions and Answers

03:30 pm

Networking & Refreshments Break

03:55 pm

SESSION 3: PRICE DISCOVERY MODEL: STATUS AND REFORMS
Paper 9: A Novel Approach for Price Discovery and Single Physical Market Mechanism

04:20 pm

Paper 10: Physical Market’s Challenges and Prospects: The Kuala Lumpur Tin Market’s Experience

04:45 pm

Paper 11: Single Physical Market Mechanism: What are the Key Issues Specific to Natural Rubber?

05:10 pm

Paper 12: The TIM Regional Rubber Market Framework

05:35 pm

NATURAL RUBBER LEADERS FORUM: SINGLE GLOBAL PHYSICAL MARKET FOR THE NATURAL RUBBER INDUSTRY: REALITY OR UTOPIA

06:20 pm

End-of-Day Two

07:30 pm

GRC 2016 INDUSTRY NIGHT

08:45 am

OPENING CEREMONY
Thai Welcome Cultural Dance

08:55 am

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

09:05 am

WELCOME REMARKS

09:15 am

INAUGURAL ADDRESS AND LAUNCH OF GRC 2016 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

09:35 am

Presentation Ceremony of GRC-Wickham Awards 2016 and Souvenirs to Sponsors

09:45 am

Networking & Refreshments Break

10:10 am

KEYNOTE ADDRESS 1: THE WORLD BANK GLOBAL COMMODITY MARKETS OUTLOOK FOR 2017

08:30 am

Day 3: 13 October 2016, Thursday
GRC 2016 Exhibition Opens

08:30 am

SESSION 4: ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: IDEAS, TECHNOLOGIES AND MARKETABILITY
Paper 13: Natural Rubber as a Green Feedstock for Asphalt and Crepe Mat for Road Constructions

08:55 am

Paper 14: Indonesia's Plan and Strategy in New Rubber Products Development to Increase National Consumption of Natural Rubber

09:20 am

Paper 15: Thailand's Strategy in the Dry Rubber Product Development to Increase Demand for NR Consumption

09:45 am

Paper 16: The Vietnamese Approaches in the Development of Rubber Industrial Applications

10:10 am

Paper 17: Application of Advanced Polymer Materials for the Building and Transportation Industries

10:35 am

Paper 18: Strong Position of Natural Rubber in Solid Tire Industries

11:00 am

Open Forum: Comments, Questions and Answers

11:10 am

Networking & Refreshments Break

11:35 am

SESSION 5: THE GAME CHANGER IN TIRE INDUSTRY: INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, MATERIAL AND SUSTAINABILITY
Paper 19: Global Outlook for the Tire Industry

12:00 pm

Paper 20: China's Tire and Non-Tire Sectors Outlook and Prospects

12:25 pm

Paper 21: The Challenge of Thai Tire Going Global

12:50 pm

Open Forum: Comments, Questions and Answers

01:00 pm

Luncheon for Guest Speakers and Delegates

01:50 pm

SESSION 6: INSIGHTS OF THE FUTURE DIPPED GOODS INDUSTRY
Paper 22: Latex Concentrate Outlook and Regulatory Updates

02:15 pm

Paper 23: Innovative Processing Technologies in Meeting International Standards for Advanced Lattices

02:40 pm

Paper 24: New and Innovative Products and Eco-Friendly Advanced Lattices: Development Status and Prospects

03:05 pm

Paper 25: The Processing of Concentrate Latex Free TMTD/ZnO

03:55 pm

Open Forum: Comments, Questions and Answers

04:05 pm

CLOSING ADDRESS

04:15 pm

CLOSING ADDRESS

04:25 pm

Networking & Refreshments Break

05:00 pm

GLOBAL RUBBER CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2016 ENDS

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Testimonials

“On behalf of the EDB, I would like to place on record my sincere appreciation to M/s Confexhub Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia for selecting Sri Lanka to host the above conference which added value and contributed immensely to the development of the rubber industry in Sri Lanka. Whilst thanking you once again for the co-operation extended to the EDB for co-organizing “Global Rubber Conference 2014”, we look forward to work closely with you in our future endeavors."

Mr. Bandula Egodage
Chairman & Chief Executive
Sri Lanka Export Development Board

“I had pleasure and satisfaction of attending GRC 2014, which was 3rd consecutive GRC that I attended. It was very well structured, in both format and content, with high-caliber and experienced speakers, which practically covered interests of all stake-holders in NR value chain. Simultaneously you involve bodies and agencies of local Governement too (of host country), that helps in highlighting opportunities existing, to the visiting delegates. Year after year, you have been raising your bar in terms of effeciently organising the Conference. Congratulations ! And with Best Wishes. "

Mr. M.K.Mehta
General Manager (Purchase)
JK Tyre, India

“On behalf of all who attended the Global Rubber Conference 2013 from our Company, I wish to thank you and all your team mates for an excellent job. From the time of registration up to the conclusion of the conference, you all made sure that all the delegates were well looked after. The programme itself was very interesting and the field tour was well planned and coordinated. We were able to gather many interesting points from the visit to Sembawa Rubber Research Centre. Please convey our sincere thanks to the staff at the Research Centre for their efforts to explain all our questions."

Ranil Fernando
Deputy General Manager – Rubber Marketing & Administration
Kelani Valley Plantations PLC, Sri Lanka

“It was a very interesting and fruitful GRC conference. Thank you for inviting me as guest speaker.
I hope I will have other opportunity to attend another GRC conference in the future.”
Serge PALU
Specialist Researcher
CIRAD, France

“Congratulations on a well conducted and well concluded event... I am sure in years to come GRC will gain stature and significance.”
Rajiv Budhraja
Director General
Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association, India

“Thank you very much for giving me a great opportunity to present the progress of the Viet Nam rubber industry at GRC 2014. I also have interesting visits to the rubber plantations and crep processing line. I am very happy to come back to Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka after 9 years from 2005. I have really benefited from other presentations and the workshop on commodities price forecast and rubber auction."

Dr. Tran Thi Thuy Hoa (Mrs)
Office Manager
Vietnam Rubber Association

“Heartiest congratulations to the entire Confexhub team for an extremely professional, timely and well structured conduct of the GRC which has become the global benchmark for interactions on NR and its related aspects."

Mr. Rajiv Budhraja
Director General
Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association

“I would like to congratulate you and your team for conducting it very well in a very professional manner. Convey my regards to your team members also.”
Y. Raghavan
General Manager
Aspinwall & Co. Ltd, India


“It was a well-organized conference with many good presentations and an informative forum of experts that provided foresight into the future of the industry. You have a team of very friendly and capable people under the able leadership of Paul and Sookmei. I enjoy very much the conference and people and the friendship.”
Prof. Dr. Ho Chee Cheong
Professor
UTAR, Malaysia

“It’s been nice meeting you during the 2013 GRC and looking forward that in the upcoming GRC our officer will again allow us to attend the very informative event. Have learned a lot during the said activity, which is very beneficial in the Philippine Rubber Industry. Thank you for all your assistance and Keep up the very good work.”
Dr. Jocelyn F. Torres
Department of Agriculture RF012, Philippines

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