Fall 2015 Convention - Call for Speakers

Share Your Knowledge and Expertise

Make Our Industry a Strong Competitor in the Marketplace!

The Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC) invites you to submit a presentation proposal (abstract) for inclusion in the ASC 2015 Fall Convention program. With the Poyurethane Short Course co-located in Fall Conference, technologies and applications in the polyurethane markets will be emphasized.

Listed below are just a few of the many topic areas of interest to the industry:

Business Development

Key Feedstock Trends

n T rends

n I socyanates

n M arcellus

in Sustainable Practices n N ew Markets for Adhesives and Sealants n C rashworthy Technology n S trategic Partnering n O pen Innovation n S mall Business Interests n E nd User Insights

Market Trends

Technology n N ovel

n Strategies

for Lightweighting; Composites n Bonding New Metals n Next Generation Building Materials n End User Perspectives

Shale Updates n I norganic Fillers

Hybrid Chemistries n S urface Science n N anotechnology in Adhesive Applications n A dvances in Stress Absorbing Technology n I nnovative Designs n A nalytical Tools – New Technologies in Surfaces, and Polymer Characterization n T roubleshooting Bonding during Manufacturing n A pplication Equipment

Regulatory Affairs

NEW – Poster Session (10 posters):

n I mplications

Short abstract of 50 words or less n Polyurethanes Focus n Breakthrough Technologies

of CA “New VOC Rules” for Safer Consumer Products n N anotechnology Regulations n W ell Building Institute Activity n S NUR n T SCA Reform

Abstracts must be submitted online at www.ascouncil.org on or before Friday, July 10, 2015.

Abstract Submission Guidelines Abstracts must be in English, no more than 200 words (less than one typed page) and must include the following:

n Author Name

n Job Title

n Company Affiliation

n Contact Information

n Presentation Title

n Presentation Description (150 words or less)

n Personal Biography (50 words or less)

Poster Session - NEW

The poster session will be held on Monday, October 19 during the opening reception from 6:00-8:00pm. There will be a maximum of 10 posters present. You must submit a short abstract of 50 words or less to be considered. We also encourage you to submit an abstract for an oral presentation.

To be considered, presentation proposals (abstracts) should contain timely, applicable and relevant information on business or technical innovations and advancements, research methodology with demonstrative importance to the adhesive and sealant industry. All submissions must abide by ASC’s antitrust compliance policy and commercialism guidelines, which restrict the excessive use of trade names or material of a commercial or marketing nature. Detailed information will beavailable in the Speaker Guidelines.

If you have any questions regarding the Call for Speakers, contact Connie Howe or Malinda Armstrong at (301) 986-9700.

About ASC: The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is a North American trade association dedicated to representing the adhesive and sealant industry. The Council is comprised of 136 adhesive and sealant manufacturers, raw material and equipment suppliers, distributors and industry consultants, representing more than 75% of the U.S. industry with operations around the world.

Offering education, legislative advocacy, professional networking and business growth solutions for its members, the ASC is the center of knowledge and catalyst for industry growth on a global basis for manufacturers, suppliers and end-users.

For more information about ASC, visit www.ascouncil.org.