We invite researchers, industry experts, and thought leaders to submit abstracts for consideration at the Future Tire 2026 Conference around the following themes and subject areas:

 

Making Technology Pay: Strategy, Investment & ROI

• Turning innovation into measurable business performance

• Capital allocation and prioritisation of technology investments

• Lessons from successful (and unsuccessful) deployment

• Aligning R&D, operations and commercial strategy

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AI, Data & Digital Transformation

• AI in tire design, simulation and compound development

• Smart manufacturing and predictive maintenance

• Digital twins and end-to-end process optimisation

• Data integration across the value chain

• Barriers to scaling digital innovation

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 Advanced Manufacturing & Automation

• Next-generation tire production systems

• Robotics, autonomous systems and flexible manufacturing

• Productivity gains vs. capital intensity

• Workforce transformation and skills challenges

• Scaling innovation across global plants

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Materials Innovation & Performance

• Next-generation elastomers, fillers and reinforcement materials

• Bio-based, recycled and circular material solutions

• Balancing cost, performance and sustainability

• Accelerating materials development through digital tools

• Securing raw material supply in volatile markets

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Energy & Industrial Transformation

• Electrification and alternative energy strategies

• Process efficiency and heat recovery

• Decarbonisation strategies that protect margins

• Industrial competitiveness in different regions

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Sustainability as a Commercial Driver

• Moving beyond compliance to value creation

• Regulation, reporting and their business implications

• Traceability, transparency and digital product passports

• Circular economy: recycling, retreading and reuse models

• Customer demand and willingness to pay

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Supply Chain, Risk & Resilience

• Regionalisation vs globalisation strategies

• Supplier collaboration and innovation ecosystems

• Raw material risk and price volatility

• Digitalisation of supply chains

• ESG requirements across the value chain

 

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What We Are Looking For:

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• Strategic and commercial insight (not purely academic research)

• Case studies and real-world examples

• Cross-industry perspectives (automotive, chemicals, energy, digital)

• Clear link between technology and business outcomes

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Presentation Format:

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• 20-minute presentation + discussion

• Panel participation opportunities for selected speakers

• Senior-level audience: strategy, technology and operations leaders

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​Why Participate?

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• Organised by European Rubber Journal, the Future Tire Conference is recognised as a leading forum bringing together decision-makers from across the global tire value chain, with strong participation from manufacturers, suppliers and technology leaders.

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This is an opportunity to:

• Position your organisation as a technology and thought leader

• Showcase solutions with proven commercial impact

• Engage directly with senior industry stakeholders

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Submission Guidelines:

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Please submit an abstract of your paper (max 300 words) outlining the key objectives of your research, innovations, or industry insights. We encourage papers that contribute to the future of tire manufacturing, sustainability, and technology.

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Submit your abstract to  futuretire@eurorubberjournal.com

 

Deadline for submissions: 30th May 2026.

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If you would like more information, see our contact details here

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Join us at the Future Tire 2026 Conference and help shape the future of tire technology!