ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced a call for speakers for the 2021 Adhesive & Sealant Convention, taking place Oct. 25-27 at the Omni Orlando Resort in Championsgate, Florida. Any new technology, market intelligence or timely topics relevant to the adhesive and sealant industry will be considered. The deadline for submitting a paper is July 9, 2021.
Presentation topics include the following: market/adhesives development; building and construction; electronics; packaging, hygiene market applications; waterborne adhesives, formula, testing applications; key feedstocks; oil, gas and bio-based feedstocks; upstream economics; propylene and ethylene development and outlook; end-user business needs; trends and market dynamics in the packaging segment; market drivers and unmet needs in the hygiene market; market information and what is driving the use of adhesives in the DIY market; sustainability approaches; bio-based, recycle, materials, materials, methods, processes and market disruptors; market disruptors — novel technology, chemistries or utilization; regulatory issues; developing a positive safety culture; regulatory compliance in a virtual workplace; key state chemical regulations; regulatory priorities of the Biden Administration.