ABOUT THE CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

During the conference, Presentations and Panel Sessions will provide key insights and valuable solutions on how the rubber economy could realise a global transition towards a sustainability approach that can open doors to further development and enhance opportunities for all. The World Rubber Summit (WRS) is an unique and exclusive opportunity for the global rubber industry to discuss the current challenges that the industry is facing but also the future opportunities that might arise from the disruptive trends that are transforming the automotive industry and the extensive use of innovative solutions to improve rubber quality and productivity.

The two-day World Rubber Summit (WRS) is a unique and exclusive opportunity for global leaders to meet, share best practices and lay the foundations for future collaborations.

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Program Schedule

08:00 AM - 09:00 AM

Registration/Welcome Coffee

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Opening Ceremony – Keynote Speaker

Speakers:
MR STEFAN RITTMANN

Managing Director, Executive Vice President of Corporate Business Development, Member of the Executive Leadership team of the ARLANXEO group, ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Coffee Break

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Governmental Summit (Panel Discussion)
Private-Public Partnerships for Sustainable RubberSustainability is becoming increasingly important in shaping consumer preferences in today’s global market. The economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development stipulate and encourage public-private partnership inclusive of host of actors- government, businesses, and civil society- to promote synergies between their actions to foster sustainability in the global value chain of primary commodities. There is a call for government and business leaders to adopt responsible sourcing policies for inclusive growth, promotion of sustainable rubber, value chain competitiveness and market access.

Session Chair:

MR NICOLAS PETITSenior Commodities Adviser, UNDP Green Commodities Programme Sustainable Development Cluster

12:30 PM - 14:00 PM

Lunch

14:00 PM - 15:30 PM

A Global Approach for Long Term Sustainable Supplyor longer-term supply of any agricultural commodity, there is a need for assurance on sustaining subsistence income for small farmers and margin for SMEs operating in the supply chain. Innovation, technology transfer and cost reduction foster efficiency in production for a long-term sustainable supply. However, a good business model for farming is a key factor for keeping farmers on land successfully. New approaches for supply chain alliance and agri-business partnership through the whole rubber value chain is the way forward for a long-term market balance.

Session Chair:

SALVATORE PINIZZOTTOSecretary- General, International Rubber Study Group (IRSG)

Speakers:

MR GUNTHER LOTTMANN

Chief Executive Officer, Grupo Fortaleza Guatemala

Presenting Title: “Real” Sustainability Performance Index

MR ENRICO LUCCHESE

Marketing Manager, Versalis S.p.A

Presenting Title: The strength of know how in Synthetic Rubbers as Engine of Innovation for a Sustainable Supply Chain

MR STEFANO SAVI

Director, Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber

Presenting Title: Natural Rubber Sustainability: Together Forward