CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

MARKET INSIGHTS

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Welcome address
Speaker
Editor
Urethanes Technology International
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Welcome Keynote Address
Speaker
Foreign Trade Director
ANIQ National Chemical Industry Association
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Industry Keynote Address: Environmental and health compliance in the Latin American PU industry
Speaker
Marketing Commercial Branding and Transportation Division
SUMe- Sustainability for Mexico Civil Assocation
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Overview of developments in polyurethane chemicals markets, with special focus on the Americas markets
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Senior Analyst & Editor, Polyurethanes
ICIS
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Panel discussion: Tumultuous times - threat and uncertainty of US tariffs and the impact on the polyurethane industry. What does the future hold?

- A look at the different industries reliant on free trade in South America: automotive, appliances and footware – the likely result of the introduction of tariffs for each of these industries

- An update on the latest situation

- How can the PU industry be ready to adapt?

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Isocyanates, PO and polyols markets within South America
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Senior Reporter
Argus Media

SUSTAINABILITY

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Panel discussion: Sustainability within the PU industry and different interpretations – how can the industry move forward with a unified voice?

- Biobased? Recycled material? CO2 neutrality? Post consumer recycling? Figuring out what sustainability really means and moving forward as an industry.

- How sustainability is now a must – the importance of clear communication to the consumer about PU’s green credentials and recyclability.

- Industry collaborations to achieve true sustainability

Speakers
Speaker to be announced
First Quality Chemicals
Business Director for Polyurethanes in North America
BASF
Associate Researcher
CIQA
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A sustainable future with polyurethanes-advanced recycling
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Senior Marketing Manager
Dow Quimica Mexicana
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BASF’s plastics journey: sustainable solutions for polyurethanes
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Business Director for Polyurethanes in North America
BASF
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Innovative solutions with key additives for high quality and sustainable flexible polyurethane foams
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Advanced Scientist
Momentive Performance Materials
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Sustainable solutions: innovative polyols from end-of-life mattresses
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PU Scientist
Dow

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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Application of Artificial Intelligence for the Development of Polyurethane Molds and Injection in the Automotive Industry
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Director de Grupo Reingeniería y Mantenimiento
REIMANT
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Panel discussion: Insights into AI adoption: how can artificial intelligence tackle some of the PU industries biggest challenges?

- How AI can revolutionise the PU industry by making manufacturing smarter, reducing waste, improving product quality and enhancing sustainability

- Why companies that leverage AI will gain a competitive edge through cost savings regulatory compliance and innovative products

- A look to the future

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Polyurethane Solutions Enhanced by Dow’s AI-driven Predictive Intelligence
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PU Scientist
Dow
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Models for PU flexible foam formulation
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Business Development Manager
Materiales Oasis

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

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Comparative study on the aging of foams injected with HFO-1233zd[E] and other blowing agents in domestic refrigerators
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Technical Manager for the PUR/XPS blowing agent business for Latin America
Honeywell
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Insulating foam developments and trends
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Insulated Panels Application Specialist
Cannon
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HFO Stable Catalysts
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Senior Technical Manager
Huntsman Corporation
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The role of isocyanate index and flame retardant in reducing CO(g) and smoke emissions of soybased rigid polyisocyanurate foams
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Researcher
CONICET-ITPN
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Novel high-performance surfactants for the appliance industry
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Senior Application Development Engineer, PU Rigids, Molded & Specialties
Momentive Performance Materials

NEW APPLICATIONS

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Panel discussion: Innovation in PU production: new applications / new technology. How can PU chemistry be applied in ways we’ve not seen before?

- Advancements in PU chemistry for high-performance and niche applications.

- Adoption of nanotechnology and smart materials in PU products.

- Regional collaboration opportunities to strengthen PU market competitiveness Participants to be announced

Speakers
Ingeniero Químico
Productos Eiffel
Technical Development Leader, Polyurethanes
BASF
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Transforming Cast PU to unleash specific properties: looking towards new industries
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Cast PU Technical manager - North America
Covestro Elastomers
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Spray Transfer Mold technology for automotive applications
Speaker
Technical Development Leader, Polyurethanes
BASF
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Honeywell presentation, title to be announced
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The role of PU in the renewable energy revolution in S America
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Roadmap interview: a look at the way forward for the PU industry in the Americas
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Chairman’s summary
Speaker
Editor
Urethanes Technology International

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