2024 AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024
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7:30 AM Continental Breakfast (sponsored by: BKT USA)
8:30 AM Welcome & Introductions by Clemson University
Clemson University Center for Corporate Learning | Salley Ouellette, Program Coordinator
MBA Program and Greenville ONE | Gregory Pickett, Associate Dean & Director
Clemson University President’s Office | Julio Hernandez, Community Outreach & Engagement
8:45 AM Welcome from City of Greenville | Shannon Lavrin, City Manager
SESSION I: SOUTH CAROLINA TODAY AND TOMORROW
workforce development and the tire industry
Session moderated by Dr. Mark Roth | Clemson University Research Foundation, Associate Director of Business Development
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9:15 AM Workforce & Education – Changes & Challenges Facing the Tire Industry | by Giti Tire USA
David Shelton, Director of Industry Relations
9:45 AM Workforce Centers of Excellence: How charter schools will redefine education and shape tomorrow’s workforce | by SC Public Charter School District
Chris Neeley, Superintendent &
Dexter Davis, Board of Trustees for SC Charter School District & SC NFL Alumni President
10:15 AM REFRESHMENT BREAK
10:30 AM Next Level Engagement: Captivating Your Future Workforce with Innovative Career Gaming | by SkillsGapp
Tina Zwolinski, CEO & CoFounder
11:00 AM Report from SC State Workforce Development Board | by Workforce Development Board Member -
Dr. Windsor Sherrill, Distinguished Professor of Public Health at Clemson University
11:30 AM Session 1 Panel Discussion
12:00 PM KEYNOTE LUNCHEON (sponsored by: ARLANXEO)
12:30 PM KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Let’s Roll: South Carolina, Leading the Nation’s Tire Industry From Launch to Legacy | Harry Lightsey III, SC Secretary of Commerce
SESSION II: WHAT’S AHEAD FOR TIRE MANUFACTURING?
Session moderated by David Clayton | CU-ICAR (Clemson Univ. International Center for Automotive Research), Exec Director
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1:45 PM Digital Transformation in the Tire Industry | by Rockwell Automation
Kathryn Houk, Industry Leader, Tire & Rubber
2:15 PM Next-Generation High-Performance FX sSBR for the Future Tire | by ARLANXEO
Steve Teertstra, Technical Services and Development Manager, NORAM Region
2:45 PM Sumitomo Rubber Industries Path Forward | by Sumitomo Rubber USA
David Johansen, VP, Technical
3:15 PM REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:30 PM Surface Treated Low Hysteresis Carbon Black to Improve Performance Properties of Truck Tire Tread Compounds | by Continental Carbon
Lashan De Silva, Applications Chemist
4:00 PM What is Ahead for Manufacturing? | by BorgWarner
Trent Randles, Manufacturing Engineer Manager
4:30 PM Session 2 Panel Discussion
5:00 PM Conference Adjourns for Networking Social
6:00 PM NETWORKING EVENT at ALOFT TERRACE (Sponsored by Smithers)
wednesday, April 24, 2024
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7:00 AM Hot Breakfast (Sponsored by Ringo Fire)
SESSION III: tIRE INDUSTRY REGULATORY ISSUES
Session moderated by Dr. Jim Cuttino | Yokohama Tires USA, Director of Advanced Engineering and Testing
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8:00 AM The Evolving State Regulatory Landscape: Impact on the Tire Industry | by Bridgestone
Nicole Avramovich, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs
8:30 AM Tire Regulatory Activity - The Effects on Development and Testing | by Smithers
Josh Gulliams, VP of Consultancy
9:00 AM Why "Telling Our Story" Is No Longer Good Enough | by Liberty Tire Recycling
K Stratton Kirton, VP, Government Affairs
9:30 AM How Sustainability is Changing the Tire Industry’s Regulatory Landscape | by Michelin
June Satterfield, Director, Industry Standards and Government Regulations
10:00 AM REFRESHMENT BREAK
10:15 AM ELT Tire Management Programs and Regulations | by CRM Co, LLC
Dr. Barry Takallou, President & CEO
10:45 AM Circular Solutions in the Tire Industry | by Bolder Industries
Tony Wibbeler, CEO
11:15 AM Session 3 Panel Discussion
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
11:45 AM WELCOME from US Congressman William Timmons (SC-04)
11:50 AM Rolling Giants: Mastering the Art of Moving Giant Tires
SC Port Authority | Byron Miller - Chief Commercial Officer
Michelin | James Blume & Chris Hicks
12:15 PM LUNCHEON (Sponsored by Visit Greenville)
1:30 PM Welcome by Clemson University Powers College of Business | dean wendy york
SESSION IV: FUTURE TRENDS AND INNOVATONS
Session moderated by Dr. Phebe Davis-Culler | Clemson University, Clinical Associate Professor of Accounting & Program Coordinator for the Master of Professional Accountancy Program
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1:45 PM Educating the Next Generation of Automotive Engineers | by Clemson Univ. International Center for Automotive Research
Dr. Johnell Brooks, Researcher, Human Factors Psychology
2:15 PM Tire Labeling Solutions | by UPM Raflatac
Adam Moffitt, Business Development Manager, Americas
2:45 PM REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:00 PM Driving Innovation in Emerging Markets: The Role of Social Entrepreneurship | by Mercedes-Benz
Dr. Jianan Sun, Mobility Product Manager
3:30 PM The Chain of Change Required for Breakthrough Innovation | by Blue Inc Strategies
Johannes Mutzke, Partner
4:00 PM Session 4 Panel Discussion
4:30 PM Conference Adjourns for the Day
Thursday, april 25, 2024
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7:30 AM Continental Breakfast
SESSION v: ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY
Session moderated by Dr. Matt Hersel | Clemson University, Assistant Professor, Department of Management
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8:30 AM Planning, Implementing, and Reporting Emissions to Drive Business Value | by Sustainserv
Jeff Gowdy, Director
9:00 AM The Sustainable Revolution in Retreading and its Impact on Fleets | by Tire Retread Information Bureau (TRIB)
David Stevens, Managing Director
9:30 AM Advancing Rubber Recycling, New Markets and Sustainability Solutions | by TRC/Salvadori
Genti Bardhi, Head of Business Development & Government Affairs
10:00 AM REFRESHMENT BREAK
10:15 AM Michelin REMADE Project - Tire compounding formulation and construction to allow higher incorporation of Micronized Rubber Particle (MRP) | by Michelin
Stephane Cochard, Director of Materials Research, Research Center
10:45 AM Session 5 Panel Discussion
11:20 AM Drawing for BMW Driving Experience **you must be present to win!
12:00 PM Conference Adjourns
**BMW Driving Experience Prize is for PAID ATTENDEES ONLY