2015 Spring 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 Spring Convention program. All timely subject matter and topics relevant to the adhesive and sealant industry will be considered. Listed below are areas we intend to focus on for the Spring program:

Business Development/Market Trends: n H ealth

Product Declarations (HPDs) and Adhesives: What is Driving this Trend? n A Business Approach to Life Cycle Assessment n E merging Tools in LCA, HPDs and EPDs

Non Wovens Innovations: n F ormulation

Raw Material Development (Expert Analysis):

n D evelopment

in Ethylene & Propylene Trends n B utadeine Development n T rends with MDI Development

n I soprene

Medical Adhesives & PSA Technologies: n A dhesive

Drug Delivery Systems Cast and Brace Systems n A dhesive Use in Medical Wipes and Other Disposables

n B onded

Private Equity: Chemical Segment Trends

Regulatory Affairs: n A

Small Business n B est

Practice in eCommerce n S ocial Media and Leveraging Market Reach n H ow Businesses are Using Social Media

Washington Perspective on TSCA Reform for Evaluating Hazard and Risk with Chemicals and Finished Goods n C hanges with Prop 65

n T ools

End Users Focus (Electronics): n W hat

n W hat

Investors Look for in Small to Mid Size Companies n A n Overview of Trends in Private Equity and Adhesives & Sealants

Advancements in Non-Wovens Applications and Adhesive Opportunities in the Non-Wovens Market n M arket Dynamics in the Non-Wovens Marketplace (what technology will drive the future for adhesives)

n K ey

End Users Want in the Hand Held Devices & Trends with Optically Clear Adhesives n O pportunities and Challenges with Formulating Adhesives for Electronics Segment n K ey Applications and Unmet Needs from End Users in the Electronics Market Segment

Pressure Sensitive Tape Innovations: n N ew

Technologies in the PSA Marketplace n A dvancements with Films and Adhesive Technology

Abstracts must be submitted online at www.ascouncil.org on or before Friday, February 6, 2015.

Abstract Submission Guidelines Abstracts must be in English, no more than 300 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 (120 words or less)

n Personal Biography (120 words or less) 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 be available in the Speaker Guidelines.

Immediately following the deadline date the Convention Program Committee will review all abstract submissions and select those suitable for presentation at the 2015 ASC Spring Convention. You will be notified shortly thereafter of its decision.

To submit an abstract, visit ASC’s website at www.ascouncil.org/events/abstract-submission.

For additional information contact Connie Howe or Malinda Armstrong at (301) 986-9700 x106.

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 131 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.