Welcoming Address:

The first World Elastomer Technology and Engineering Forum will be held in Shanghai, China on September 19-20, 2024. This forum is not only a discussion of how the elastomer industry can contribute to the circular economy in the social environment of "carbon neutrality" and "carbon peak". It is also a broader exploration to meet the growing demand for a higher quality of life in human society and promote the high-quality development of the world's elastomer industry.

The elastomer industry is the foundation of modern industry, and its environmental development is not only related to this industry, but also the key to building a "community of human destiny". Therefore, we advocate innovation, are committed to the research and development of low-energy products and technologies, and promote the transformation of the whole industrial chain from raw material procurement to production and application. At the same time, combined with AI, big data model and other technologies, explore the method of elastomer industry to open up new markets.

The theme of the forum is "Innovation Integration Collaboration". Around this theme, The forum invited the world's well-known experts, scholars and entrepreneurs in related fields to discuss a comprehensive range of seven hot topics: Elastomer genetic engineering and artificial intelligence, Design and synthesis of novel elastomer, Reinforcement, functionalization and intelligence of elastomer, Characterization & simulation of elastomer and their products, Green & low carbon development of elastomer and their products, Product digital design and advanced manufacturing Industrial development and future. And cooperation with the diversified international exhibition platform the 22nd International Exhibition on Rubber Technology  (RubberTech China 2024).

As the organizer, we firmly believe that the development of the world's elastomer industry requires the convergence of global wisdom. Let us take this event as an opportunity to share our experience with the world, demand more cooperation, and jointly build a better world.

Finally, we warmly welcome you to visit, this forum will also be more exciting because of your participation and support! I wish this forum a complete success. Welcome to all of you again and look forward to working with you to open a new green chapter in the elastomer industry!

Sincerely yours!

Chairman WETEF 2024