Global Rubber Conference 2017

Dr. Zairossani Mohd Nor, Deputy Director General, Malaysian Rubber Board

Overview of The Malaysian Rubber Board Experiment Station
 Introduce delegates the various innovations and advanced technologies used for development of clones from the Hevea Germplasm Center and Biotechnology Lab;
 Introduce delegates to latest harvesting technique and technology of low frequency and low intensity to not just increases the latex yield but to conserve bark and prolong lifespan, and address the labor shortage issue faced by smallholders and estate plantations;
 Introduce delegates to the role of technology center in ensuring rubber products meet international standards at the rubber product testing facilities; and
 Introduce delegates to the role of The International Rubber Products Exhibition Center (IRPEC) in promoting downstream sector

 Hevea Germplasm Center and Biotechnology Lab
 Field Demonstration on Latex Harvesting Technology
 Rubber Product Testing Facilities at the Technology Center
 The International Rubber Products Exhibition Center

YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Lai Kim Teng, Managing Director, Sphere Corporation, Malaysia

Overview of Crumb Rubber Processing Systems
 Introduce delegates the various innovations and technologies used for crumb rubber processing facilities
 Delegates will be briefed on the differences between Creper-Shredder and Pelletiser Systems
 Delegates will be informed on the various drying and heating technologies used in the drying stage of crumb rubber processing, and be updated on the different types of heat source – Burner; Steam; Air heating; and Thermal Oil Heating.

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The Programme

Day 1: 12 September 2017, TuesdayGRC 2017 Study-Tour Registration Begins

Pick up from the Lobby of Hotel Istana. Leave for The Sungai Buloh Rubber Research Institute Experiment Station, Selangor, Malaysia

Arrive at The Malaysian Rubber Board Experiment Station, Selangor, Malaysia

Welcome Address

Visits to Rubber Research Centers at The Experiment Station Facilities

Special Address

LUNCHEON for Guest Speakers and Delegates

Depart for Sphere Rubber Processing Machinery Plant, Klang, Malaysia

Visit to Sphere Rubber Processing Machinery Facilities

Depart for Top Glove, Klang, Malaysia

Presentation by Top Glove Visit to Top Glove R& D Centre and Glove Production Plant

Study Tour Ends; Return to Hotel Istana

Arrive at Hotel Istana

GRC 2017 Registration Begins

GRC 2017 Exhibition Opens

GRC 2017 WELCOME RECEPTION AND NETWORKING

Day 2: 13 September 2017, WednesdayGRC 2017 Registration Resumes

Exhibition Opens

Delegates Take Their Seats at Conference Ballroom

Arrival of Distinguished Guests

Arrival of Guest of Honor

OPENING CEREMONYMalaysia’s Cultural Diversity Dance

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

INAUGURAL ADDRESS AND LAUNCH OF GRC 2017 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

Presentations Ceremony of GRC-Wickham Awards 2017 and Souvenirs to Sponsors

Networking & Refreshments Break

KEYNOTE ADDRESS 1: THE WORLD BANK’S REPORT ON THE GLOBAL COMMODITY MARKETS OUTLOOK FOR 2018

Dr. John Baffes

Senior Economist, The World Bank, United States of America

KEYNOTE ADDRESS 2: POSITIONING R&D TO RESPONSE TO CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Dr. Zairossani Mohd Nor

Deputy Director General, Malaysian Rubber Board, Malaysia

SESSION 1: GLOBAL RUBBER OUTLOOK: DEMAND, SUPPLY AND PRICE FORECASTS FOR 2018Paper 1: Outlook for Global Demand and Supply of Natural Rubber

Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Bich

Secretary-General, Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries

Paper 2: Review of Trends in the Global Rubber Market

Dr. Lekshmi Nair

Head of Economics and Statistics, International Rubber Study Group

Paper 3: Natural Rubber Price Forecast for 2018

Mr. Benny Lee

Chief Market Strategist, Jupiter Securities, Malaysia

Paper 4: From the Perspective of Technical Outlook: Global Trend on Rubber Price Movements in 2018

Mr. Dar Wong

Chief Investment Officer, ALA Advisors Pte Ltd

Open Forum: Comments, Questions and Answers

Luncheon for Guest Speakers and Delegates

SESSION 2: REBOUNCING THE GLOBAL INDUSTRY THROUGH RUBBER MEGATRENDKEYNOTE ADDRESS 3: RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH OF THE AGRICULTURAL PLANTATION SECTOR: REVIVING THE SMALLHOLDER SECTOR

YBhg. Prof. Datin Paduka Dr. Fatimah Mohamed Arshad

Research Fellow, Institute of Agricultural and Food Policy Studies Universiti Putra Malaysia and Senior Fellow, Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS)

Paper 5: How Will Industry 4.0 Impact the Global Rubber Industry?

Mr. Nikhil Vallabhan

Senior Consultant, Chemicals, Materials and Food, Frost & Sullivan APAC

Paper 6: Circular Economy Vs Linear Economy: Boon or Bane?

Mr. Vincent Aurez

Associate Expert, Institute of Circular Economy, EY Sustainable Performance, France

NATURAL RUBBER LEADERS FORUM: DOES MEGA TREND MATTERS IN REBOUNCING THE RUBBER ECONOMY?

Networking & Refreshments Break

SESSION 3: NEW MATERIALS, NEW APPLICATIONS: THE GAME CHANGER IN RUBBER INDUSTRYKEYNOTE ADDRESS 4: NEW AND ADVANCED MATERIALS FROM HEVEA BRASILIENSIS FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSUMER PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

Paper 7: New Rubber Materials for Fire Protection; the Development of Natural FR

Dr. Marina Fernando

Head of Industrial Support Unit, Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre, United Kingdom

Paper 8: Effects of Ionic Liquid on Properties of Epoxidized NR for Dry Rubber Products Development

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charoen Nakason

Vice President, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

Paper 9: The Application of Life Cycle Assessment in the Rubber Industry

Mr. Zameri Mohamed

Research Officer, Technology and Engineering Division, Malaysian Rubber Board, Malaysia

Open Forum: Comments, Questions and Answers

End-of-Day Two

GRC 2017 INDUSTRY NIGHT

Day 3: 14 September 2017, ThursdayExhibition Opens

SESSION 4: GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FROM THE LENS OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND NOVEL APPROACHESPaper 10: The Rubber DNA Blueprint: Technological Leverage for the Future

Dr. Chow Keng See

Head of Biotechnology and Proteomics Program, Malaysian Rubber Board, Malaysia

Paper 11: Hevea Genome Sequencing: A Critical Step towards Genomic Selection in High Rubber Breeding

Prof. Tang Chaorong

Professor, Rubber Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, China

Paper 12: Enabling Precision Farming & Automation with Drone Technology for Local Crops

YBhg.Dato’ Professor Makhdzir Mardan

Day 1: 12 September 2017, Tuesday
GRC 2017 Study-Tour Registration Begins

Day 2: 13 September 2017, Wednesday
GRC 2017 Registration Resumes

OPENING CEREMONY
Malaysia’s Cultural Diversity Dance

SESSION 1: GLOBAL RUBBER OUTLOOK: DEMAND, SUPPLY AND PRICE FORECASTS FOR 2018
Paper 1: Outlook for Global Demand and Supply of Natural Rubber

SESSION 2: REBOUNCING THE GLOBAL INDUSTRY THROUGH RUBBER MEGATREND
KEYNOTE ADDRESS 3: RESILIENT AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH OF THE AGRICULTURAL PLANTATION SECTOR: REVIVING THE SMALLHOLDER SECTOR

SESSION 3: NEW MATERIALS, NEW APPLICATIONS: THE GAME CHANGER IN RUBBER INDUSTRY
KEYNOTE ADDRESS 4: NEW AND ADVANCED MATERIALS FROM HEVEA BRASILIENSIS FOR ENGINEERING AND CONSUMER PRODUCT APPLICATIONS

Day 3: 14 September 2017, Thursday
Exhibition Opens

SESSION 4: GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FROM THE LENS OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND NOVEL APPROACHES
Paper 10: The Rubber DNA Blueprint: Technological Leverage for the Future

SESSION 5: REVEALING RUBBER’S APPLICATIONS IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Paper 16: China Rubber Industry 2025 Masterplan: Directions and Opportunities

SESSION 6: RUBBER’S FUTURE IN THE HEALTHCARE AND CONSUMER SECTORS
Paper 20: Rubberwood Furniture Industry Outlook