The conference will take place in Stockholm, starting with conference dinner on the 9th of September 2025 at the Vasa Museum .
The following 2 days, 10th to 11th of September will be conference days at Södra Teatern. The conference attracts a global audience of rubber technicians, purchasers, sales representatives, and decision makers. We expect to attract delegates from the rubber industry around the world. On the 10th we will enjoy dinner and entertainment at Södra Teatern after the conference day is finished.
The conference will contain parallel sessions on three scenes.
Below is the final program. Slots might still change due to unforeseen events.
Here is a printable pdf version.
Conference Dinner, 9th of September
| Vasa Museum | |||
| 19:00-19:40 | Welcome | ||
| 19:40-20:10 | Guided Tours | ||
| 20:10-23:55 | Dinner | ||
Conference Programme Day one, 10th of September
| 08:00-08:45 | Welcome to Södra Teatern, Doors open 08:00 | ||
| Stora scen | |||
| 08:45-09:00 | Roger Sjölander, chairman SGF: Opening Speech | ||
| 09:00-09:45 | Prof. Dr Ulrich Giese: Elastomer composites with high barrier properties in hydrogen application | ||
| 09:45-10:30 | Gold sponsors; Nynas AB, Avon Protection, Alfa Laval, Trelleborg | ||
| 10:30-11:00 | Coffee Break, sponsored by Omya | ||
| Stora scen (400 seats) | Kägelbanan 1 (180 seats) | Kägelbanan 2 (70 seats) | |
| Moderated by Henrik Marits, Nynas | Moderated by Emma Söderhjelm, K.D. Feddersen Plastics | Moderated by Andreas Havsengen, Safic Alcan | |
| 11:00-11:30 | Enrico Koggel, Circular Rubber Platform: Open innovation and collaboration towards a circular rubber economy. | Anna Bondeson, RISE: Lifetime prediction of EPDM Rubber in Nuclear Power Plants | Murat Sen Prof. Dr., Hacettepe University Ankara: Optimization of Peroxide-Cured Conditions of Poly(Epichlorohydrin-co-Glycidyl Ether) (ECH-AGE) |
| 11:30-12:00 | Dr. James Robert Innes, University of Bradford: Comprehensive Characterisation of Devulcanization and Revulcanization for Rubber Recycling | Mikael S. Hedenqvist, Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Ageing of Rubbers and Diffusion-limited Oxidation | Semih Sasmaz Ph. D., Danfoss Polimer Kaucuk: Use of Rice Husk Ash as a Sustainable Filler in GECO Rubber: Investigation of Payne Effect, Physical Properties, and Oil/Fuel Resistance |
| 12:00-12:30 | Itziar Otaegi, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) & POLYMAT: University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) & POLYMAT: From scrap to strength: Boosting Recycled Plastics with Devulcanized Tire Rubber | Julia Uth , UTH GmbH (Germany): Efficient and gentle processing of rubber compounds – how continuous milling transforms rubber processing | Dennis Cigale, Solid Plant GmbH – HEMPLIZIT®: The Material Switch – for good, Hemp-based filler for rubber applications such as SBR, EPDM, and many more. |
| 12:30-13:00 | Sofia Lindström, Roxtec: Towards recyclable crosslinked elastomers and rubbers | Leon Schmidt M. Sc., Paderborn University: Findings on pinless screw design for rubber extrusion | Yusuf Güner, Standard Profil Ege R&D Center: Potential of Using Hemp Black as a Sustainable Filler in EPDM Rubber Formulation |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch | ||
| Moderated by Joonas Pekkonen, Nokian Tyres | Moderated by Linda Ehrenberg, Alfa Laval | Moderated by Martin Bellander, Traton | |
| 14:00-14:30 | Sarah Pedroni, Ph. D. Candidate, Queen Mary University of London: Investigating the Influence of Tyre Tread Composition on the Abrasion Mechanism and Environmental Impact of Wear Particles | Marjan Hemstede-van Urk, Arlanxeo: EVM for silane cured oil resistant halogen free non-corrosive cable jacket applications | Morten Normann-Fyhn, Danish Technological Institute: ReGlove- Reusable nitrile gloves for the health care sector |
| 14:30-15:00 | Prof. Dr. Anke Blume and Dr. Pilar Bernal, University of Twente/ Elastomer Technology and Engineering: Dynamic Imine Bonds in Tire Tread Compounds: A Pathway to a Circular Economy and Reduced Waste | Susanne Nilsson, NKT Technology consulting: EPDM and silicone rubbers for cable accessories | Dr. Stefan Frosch, Technical University of Applied Sciences Wuerzburg-Schweinfurt, Germany: New advances in the processing of recycled ground rubber in virgin compounds |
| 15:00-15:30 | Vishal Patil, UPM: Towards Net Zero with UPM BioMotionTM Renewable Functional Fillers | Henrik Hillborg, NKT Västerås: Silicone rubber high voltage outdoor insulation – a key component in a reliable and robust power transmission system | Drahomír Čadek, University of Chemistry and Technology Prague: Combination of thermoplastic starch with rubbers |
| 15:30-15:50 | Coffee Break | ||
| Moderated by Prof James Busfield, Queen Mary University of London | Moderated by Matti Salo, Sigma Polymer Group OY | Moderated by Carl Cumming, Trelleborg | |
| 15:50-16:20 | Pär Nyman, Nynas: Sustainable Rubber Process Oil in Tyre and Rubber Applications | Minna Hakkarainen, Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Recyclable crosslinked elastomers enabled by disulfide exchange | Steffen Seitz M. Sc., Universität der Bundeswehr, Munchen: Investigation of diffusion of tires pyrolysis oils in nitrile butadiene rubber |
| 16:20-16:50 | Robert Stäber, Arlanxeo: Therban in EV fluids | Dr. Javier Araujo Morera, University of Twente/ Elastomer Technology and Engineering: Exploring Bio-Based Plasticizers for Technical Rubber Goods | Burcu Can Karabulut, Danfoss Polimer Kaucuk: Effect of Epoxidized Soybean Oil on the Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Silica-Reinforced Rubber Compounds |
| 16:50-17:20 | Nicola Ranieri, Syensqo: Sustainable Tecnoflon FKM solutions for automotive applications | Marianella Hernández Santana, Institute of Polymer Science and Technology, Spain: Self-healing and recycling strategies in rubber composites | Mr. Pankaj YADAV, Metravib Material testing: New methodology to determine Fatigue Crack Growth critical energies |
| 19:00- | Drink and Dinner at Södra Teatern | ||
Conference Programme Day two, 11th of September
| 08:00-08:30 | Welcome to Södra Teatern, doors open 08:00 | ||
| Stora scen (400 seats) | Kägelbanan 1 (180 seats) | Kägelbanan 2 (70 seats) | |
| Moderated by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Giese, DIK | Moderated by Roger Sjölander, Sigma Polymer Group | Moderated by Markus Nykvist, Gislaved Gummi AB | |
| 8:30-9:00 | Olivier Roumache, Silox: A new generation of ZnO based activators. A path to a low carbon footprint with new advantages. | Thomas Griggs, Queen Mary University of London: Reversible Sulphur Crosslinked Natural Rubber Elastomer Composites for Recycling | Stefan Berger, Maplan. Efficient rubber injection moulding |
| 9:00-9:30 | Christos Georgantopoulos, Omya: New Omya Functional Minerals in Rubber Compounds | David Kiroski, HF Group: Advances in Tangential Rotor Technology to Meet More Challenging Applications | Dennis Kleinschmidt, Paderborn University: Characterization of the wall slip behavior of filled rubber compounds considering the critical wall shear stress |
| 9:30-10:00 | Gökçe BAKİLER, Erenli: Investigation of Mechanical and Rheological Properties of EPDM Rubber due to Carbon Black Reduction with the Addition of “Experimental Functional Calcium Carbonate | Anil Nandakumar, Birla: Dispersion Kinetics of Carbonaceous Material During Elastomer Mixing | Sinan Deveci, Angst+Pfister: Thermal management of rubber injection molding process for multi cycle production via virtual molding simulation |
| 10:00-10:20 | Coffee Break, sponsored by Gislaved Gummi | ||
| Moderated by Dr. Matthew Thornton, Secretary-General of IRCO | Moderated by Magnus Lagerquist, Biesterfeld | Moderated by Stephen Millington, Avon Protection | |
| 10:20-10:50 | Andrea Ravasio, Hexpol compounding: Modern rubber compounding: sustainable, smart, and efficient | Sandeep Reddy, Bareiss Prüfgerätebau GmbH: RPA ultra - Determination of the shear viscosity of rubber compounds and polymers using a new and improved RPA technology | Winton Kuprewitz, Deutsches Institut für Kautschuktechnologie e. V. Novel in-situ silica-polymer composites |
| 10:50-11:20 | Ajithkumar S Nair, Clwyd Compounders: Navigating PFAS Regulatory Restrictions and FDA Compliance Challenges in Fluoroelastomers | Yusuf Mert Baytok, Standardprofil Ege Automotive: Rheological Characterization and CFD Simulation of EPDM Rubber Processing | Aaron Matthew Duncan Ph. D., Queen Mary University of London: Fracture Mechanics approach to cavitation in elastomers |
| 11:20-11:50 | Anil Nandakumar, Birla: Life Cycle Assessments – A Key Attribute for Sustainable Material Value Chains | Berrin Degirmenci, Alpha Technologies: Revolutionizing Seals and Gaskets Testing with Rubber Process Analyzer (RPA) as an Alternative to Dynamic Mechanical Analysis | Ruwan Mudiyanselage, Clwyd Compounders: Development of Novel EPDM Compounds with Tg Below -63°C for Enhanced Performance at Extreme Low Temperature |
| 11:50-12:50 | Lunch | ||
| Moderated by Emma Söderhjelm, K.D. Feddersen Plastics Machinery | Moderated by Lars Petren, Wacker | Moderated by Henrik Marits, Nynas | |
| 12:50-13:20 | Dr. Marco Girotto, F.lli Maris S.p.A.: Rubber recycling through devulcanization | Rowan Appelman, Nouryon: Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Organic Peroxide Selection for Rubber Compounds | Thomas Ebbott, Endurica: Coupled Workflows for Thermomechanical and Oxidative Aging Analysis in Elastomers |
| 13:20-13:50 | Enrico Ambrogio, Advanced Green Rubber: DEVULPRENE® SUSTAINABLE RUBBER | Dr. Tughan Akbasak, Stephan Schmidt KG: Advanced Rubber Technology: The Impact of Werbalink EP on Processing and Performance | Ondrej Farkas, Universität der Bundeswehr, Munchen: Understanding the Ageing Effects on Natural Rubber with a Comparison of Phenomenologically and Physically Based Models |
| 13:50-14:20 | Dr. Ir. Dirk W.R. Balkanende, ERIKS Sealing & Polymer, PFAS-free materials development of low outgassing rubber for the semicon industry | Kento Watanabe, Chemicals Evaluation and Research Institute, Japan: The effect of zinc stearate on the structure and mechanical properties of carbon black filled rubber | Pilar Bernal Ortega, University of Twent: Elastomer Technology and Engineering, Heading towards a fully sustainable tire tread compound: use of bio-based resins |
| 14:20-14:40 | Coffee Break, celebrating SGF 75 years | ||
| Moderated by Alexandra Torgersen, Alexandra Torgersen AS | Moderated by Andreas Havsengen, Safic Alcan | Moderated by Linda Ehrenberg, Alfa Laval | |
| 14:40-15:10 | Dr. Christopher Kohl, Orion Engineered Carbons: Acetylene Black in Rubber Applications – Unique Characteristics compared to Furnace Blacks | Petr Zádrapa Ph. D., TB University in Zlin, Czech rep: Getting Quick Read on Rubber Thermal Degradation. | Zühra Çınar Esin, Hacettepe University Ankara: Investigation of the Miscibility of Silicone and Hydrin Rubber Blends |
| 15:10-15:40 | Patrick Nieder, Zeon: Comprehensive overview of Zetpol® HNBR | Mechteld Hoeksma, University of Twente/ Elastomer Technology and Engineering: Characterising influences on wear of tyre tread compounds | Dr. Davut AKSÜT, Hacettepe University Ankara: Investigation of The Effect of Thermal and UV Aging on Chemical and Physical Properties of Epichlorohydrin-Based Polymer |
| 15:40-16:10 | Sebastian Fritsch, Schill+Seilacher "Struktol" GmbH: Managing Polymer Filler Interactions for Better Rubber Processing and Properties | Hans Fredrik Sandberg/Jens Floberg, Seal Engineering: Bonding FFKM to rigid substrates – considerations for testing | Ilya Zelikman and Kristin Akilleson, Shimadzu: Analytical solution for Research, Development and Quality Control of Rubber Polymers and Additives, by Shimadzu. |
| Stora scen | |||
| 16:10-16:30 | Wrap up conference | ||