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Polyurethane Technology International Forum 2024

300+

Attendees

20+

Exhibitors

30+

World Class Speakers

20+

Hours Of Networking

300+

Attendees

20+

Exhibitors

30+

World Class Speakers

20+

Hours Of Networking

The Business Leaders Roundtable

The CEO Roundtable will extend invitations to 50 business leaders within the polyurethane industry for a collective discourse on the challenges and opportunities arising from the sustainable development of polyurethane. Discussions will encompass legal and regulatory frameworks concerning carbon reduction and the circular economy, industry certifications (including TFS in the chemical sector, ecobadis, ISCC quality balance, carbon labeling, etc.), and the multifaceted challenges confronting the polyurethane sector. The event aims to collectively explore innovative resolutions, exchange scholarly insights, disseminate best practices, and articulate strategic perspectives. This collaborative endeavor seeks to broaden the intellectual horizons of participants, enabling them to adeptly navigate opportunities and collectively contribute to shaping a promising future for the polyurethane industry.

Invitation

Dear Business Partners,
On behalf of Suntower Consulting Limited, the Shanghai Polyurethane Industry Association and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, we are delighted to extend a cordial invitation to you for the Polyurethane Technology International Forum 2024 (PTIF 2024), scheduled to take place in Shanghai from May 22 to 24, 2024. The theme of this year's forum is "Green, Energy-Efficient, and Sustainable". As a key player in the PU industry, we are confident that your expertise and experience will add value to its success.
The event aims to bring together global leaders, scientists, and entrepreneurs in the polyurethane industry to explore the latest research findings, technological breakthroughs, and market trends. We anticipate the participation of approximately 300 delegates from over 30 countries and regions around the world.
Our agenda will cover the following topics:
  • Polyurethane and Sustainable Development
  • Analysis of Polyurethane's Role in Reducing Fossil Resource Dependency
  • Polyurethane Applications in New Energy (Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage)
  • Green and Energy-Efficient Polyurethane Solutions for Construction
  • Emerging Applications of Advanced Polyurethane Technologies
Additionally, concurrent activities such as the "Buyers Delegation Negotiation Meeting", "University-Industry Collaboration Development Forum", "Polyurethane Frontier Technology Exhibition", and"Polyurethane Product Promotion Session" will be conducted. We are also providing 20 exhibition booths to offer more showcasing opportunities for participating companies and universities.
We believe that this forum will provide you with a valuable opportunity to interact with the most influential professionals in the industry, and create new possibilities and partnerships for your career development. Moreover, if you are interested in giving a presentation or displaying your research results at the forum, please indicate in your reply, and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Thank you for your support for the Polyurethane Technology International Forum 2024. We look forward to seeing you at the forum and exploring the future development of polyurethane technology applications with you.
The Organizing Committee of Polyurethane Technology International Forum

Highlights

Features

  • CEO Roundtable:The CEO Roundtable serves as a beneficial platform for CEOs and corporate leaders to share experiences, exchange information and insights, establish partnerships, enhance influence and reputation, and explore potential investment and collaboration opportunities. It plays a crucial role in driving the development and success of businesses.
  • Buyers Delegation Negotiation Meeting: Bridging the gap between buyers and suppliers, the Buyers Delegation Negotiation Meeting facilitates procurement cooperation, fostering win-win situations.
  • Polyurethane Frontier Technology Exhibition: Exhibitors showcase the latest products, technologies, and solutions in the Polyurethane Frontier Technology Exhibition.
  • University-Industry Collaboration Achievements Transformation Exhibition: This exhibition highlights the collaborative research and technology transfer between universities and industries. It enables the sharing of resources and knowledge, allowing industry professionals and businesses to stay informed about the latest technological trends and development directions.
  • Polyurethane Product Promotion Session: The session provides information on production technologies, application cases, new technological developments, and facilitates the sharing of experiences and best practices related to polyurethane products.
CEO Roundtable
Buyers delegation negotiation meeting
Polyurethane Frontier Technology Exhibition
University-Industry Collaboration Achievements Transformation Exhibition
Polyurethane Product Promotion Session

Areas Covered

Green Energy
Building
Energy Storage
Medical
Aerospace
3D Printing
Smart Wearables
Automotive
Packaging
Home Goods

Benefits

Why should you attend?

  • The most influential annual polyurethane technology forum
  • Update you on the latest developments in the polyurethane industry and its trend
  • Help you learn about the cutting-edge PU technologies and their applications as well as best practices
  • Offer you the opportunities for market development, sales and strategic cooperation
  • Provide you with a platform for showcasing your R&D capability and increasing brand awareness

Attendees

Position breakdown

13%
CEOs
16%
Heads of Technology
11%
Heads of Marketing
19%
Heads of Sales
14%
Heads of Procurement
12%
Heads of Strategy
9%
Heads of Production
4%
Experts and Scholars
2%
Government Officials

Organization breakdown

25%
Raw material suppliers
40%
End-users
15%
Distributors
10%
Equipment manufacturers
10%
Others

Agenda

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May22nd-24th,2024
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About the Forum

Jointly organized by Suntower Consulting Limited, the Shanghai Polyurethane Industry Association and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, the Polyurethane Technology International Forum was held in Shanghai from September to ,attracting enthusiastic participation from numerous experts, scholars, and entrepreneurs within the PU industry. Throughout the event, over highly anticipated keynote presentations were delivered, along with three thought-provoking panel discussions.
The forum centered on discussions regarding the sustainable development and circular economy of polyurethane, while also focusing on the latest applications of polyurethane in areas such as smart furniture, new energy vehicles, cold chain logistics, G, aerospace, biomedicine, and eco-friendly foaming agents. The forum witnessed the participation of representatives from renowned polyurethane industry upstream and downstream enterprises, research institutions, investment and securities sectors, as well as relevant industry associations from around the world. Together, they shared insights and exchanged experiences, contributing their wisdom to the industry's development.
This three-day event concluded on a high note, providing a fresh impetus to the innovation and advancement of the polyurethane industry.

Statistics

172
companies and institutions
29%
Chairmen, global presidents, general managers accounted for 29% of all the offline attendees
284
Number of offline attendees
33
speakers
7
communication sessions
8
hours of interaction
3
The forum lasted for days

Structure of the Attendees

Positions of the attendees

Chairmen, global presidents and general managers
22%
Salespersons
25%
Researchers
19%
Engineers/technicians
20%
Purchasers
9%
Professors/students
1%
Marketers/exhibition staff/Media personnel
1%
Others
2%

Organization Breakdown

 Raw Material Suppliers
 
 End-users
 Third-party Agencies
 Research Institutes
 Equipment Manufacturers
 
 
Raw Material Suppliers
41%
End-users
29%
Research Institutes
15%
Third-party Agencies
8%
Equipment Manufacturers
7%

Reports

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Flexible PU Foams
Huntsman Polyurethane Sustainable Solutions
Sustainable Development at Wanhua Chemical
Technological Innovation, Carbon Shaping the Future - High-Quality Development of the Polyether Industry
The Flexible PU Foam Market in Europe
Adoption of Carbon Label Standards and their Role in the Sustainable Development of the Polyurethane Industry
The trend of China's polyurethane industry
The outlook for flexible slabstock PU Market in Eastern Europe
Research on the Application of CO2 Polyether in Polyurethane Flexible Foam
Application of CO2 polyols in high performance polyurethanes
Thermal Performance Modulation of Polyurethane Materials and Their Applications in the Automotive Industry
Innovative Polyurethane Flexible Foam Additives‒Enabling Eco-Friendly Sponge Solutions
Development of halogen-free flame retardants and their applications in PU
Exploration and practice of bio-based materials applications
Maysta’s green product strategy under the new standards in the European and American polyurethane industry
Application of Polyurethane Power Battery Products in New Energy Vehicles
Efficient Production and Applications of Low-Odor Specialty Amines and Organotin Compounds
Advances in Research and Applications of Shape Memory Polyurethane Composite Materials
New application of waterborne polyurethane

Guests

Michel Baumgartner
EUROPUR & EUROMOULDERS, Secretary General
Audrey Liu
Information Department Manager at PUdaily
Cui Yanjun
Shanghai Huafon Materials Technology Research Institute, Chief Scientist
Tammy Li
Marketing Strategy Director, Asia Pacific at Huntsman
Timofey Kalinin
Egida, Business development Director
Wang Xianmu
Jiangsu Maysta Chemical, Director of ADTS Center
Jason Zheng
Shanghai Huntsman Polyurethane Co., Ltd. Senior Manager of Sustainable Development, Asia-Pacific
Klaus-Dieter Schoen
Changhua Chemical Technology Co.,Ltd. Technology expert
Fan Yunhai
Anhui Chiyu New Material Technology Co., Ltd, Compression Molding Manager
Tony Jiang
Covestro (Shanghai) Investment, Global Circular Economy Manager
Michael Kember
Michael Kember, Chief Technology Officer
Wang Wusheng
Anhui University, Researcher in waterborne polyurethane
Ryan Qin
Changhua Chemical Technology Co.,Ltd. Head of the Marketing Department
Hu Guanghong
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Associate Researcher
Bai Hongwei
Shanghai Electric Group Company, Chief Engineer of Wind Turbine Blades
Li Peng
China Electronic Energy Saving Technology Association, Executive Secretary General
William Wu
Shanghai Menhover Chemical Company Limited, Technical Engineer
Zou Hua
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Professor
Eli Liu
General manager of Marketing Department at Wanhua Chemical
Ye Wen
Shanghai Research Institute of Chemical Industry, The Director of Functional Materials Division
Liu Chaofeng
Hengguangda Henghai Research Institute, Vice President

The Business Leaders Roundtable

The Business Leaders Roundtable serves as an open and profound platform for its participants, fostering the exchange of knowledge and cooperation within the industry. This symposium centers on critical topics including sustainable development, carbon footprints, and carbon labeling, etc. Esteemed industry leaders and prominent entrepreneurs have engaged in deep discussions on navigating the enigmatic business ecosystem to achieve sustainability. They have shared their invaluable experiences, best practices, and strategic insights, helping participants broaden their horizons, seize opportunities, and collaboratively mold the industry's future.
Topics: The implication of sustainability and circular economy on the polyurethane industry?
How do sustainability certifications and standards affect the polyurethane industry?
What collaboration opportunities and directions exist for recycling and reuse in the polyurethane industry?
Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies in the Polyurethane Industry
How should polyurethane enterprises adapt to the changing global economic landscape?

Introduction of Moderator & Guest Speakers

Moderator
Dr. John Zhang, Former Head of Global Footwear Competence Center, Bayer Material Science
Guest Speakers
Eli Liu, General manager of Marketing Department at Wanhua Chemical
Michel Baumgartner, General Secretary of Europur & Euromoulders
Tammy Li, Marketing Strategy Director, Asia Pacific at Huntsman
Ryan Qin, Head of Marketing Strategy at Changhua Chemical

Panel Discussions

Theme 1: Opportunities brought by carbon reduction policies to polyurethane businesses

Moderator
Mr. Cheng Guowen, General Manager of PUdaily
Guest Speakers
Tony Jiang, Global Circular Economy Manager, Covestro (Shanghai) Investment
Li Peng, Secretary General, China Electronic Energy Saving Technology Association
Jason Zheng, Senior Manager of Sustainable Development, Asia-Pacific Huntsman
Tian huafeng, Doctor, Professor Beijing Technology and Business University

Theme 2: Global Climate Change and Eco Friendly High-Performance Blowing Agents

Moderator
Ye Jun, Technical Manager of Household Appliance Composite Materials, Wanhua Chemical
Guest Speakers
Liu Lu, Chairman, Butian New Material Technology
Ben Lu, Sales & Marketing Manager, Honeywell
Wang Xianmu, Director of ADTS Center, Jiangsu Maysta Chemical
Daniel Dai, Asia-Pacific Technical Manager, Evonik
Xia Zhongliang, Minister, Haier Group

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Organizers

Established on July, by registering at Shanghai Municipal Administration of Social Organizations, Shanghai Polyurethane Industry Association is in the charge of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization. With more than members from across the PU value chain, the association is a voluntary non-profit organization comprised of PU-related enterprises, scientific research institutes,universities and colleges.
Located in Shanghai, the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) is an application-oriented research university focusing on engineering while emphasizing the coordinated development of multiple disciplines including engineering, science, economics, management, literature, law and art. Originated from the University of Shanghai founded in and Deutsche Medizinschule in, USST was established in through the merger of East China University of Technology (formerly Shanghai Institute of Mechanical Engineering) and Shanghai Institute of Mechanical Technology.
Since its inception in, PUdaily, a brand of Suntower Consulting Limited, has been devoted to the tracking and research of the Chinese polyurethane market, providing real-time, accurate and integrated pricing intelligence, market dynamics and research reports to customers on the global polyurethane industry value chain.
As the polyurethane industry increasingly globalizes in recent years, PUdaily has broadened its tracking scope to the markets including Southeast Asia, India, South Korea, Japan and the Middle East. It is also gradually extending its antenna to cover the geographical regions of Europe, Americas and Africa.
While real-time price tracking and exclusive news hook global customers into its platform, PUdaily has built up its brand, reputation and influence by offering unparalleled intelligence services and organizing industry events.