Call For
Papers PU Tech 2027
Conference Schedule
Arun Kumar
Technical Committee Head
Inauguration & Welcome Address
Michel Baumgartner
Secretary General
EUROPUR: Status of the European Market, Uniting the Industry, Shaping Regulation, and Building Global Partnerships
Pavneet Mumick
Global VP, Technology & Innovation
Shaping the Future of Polyurethanes Industry Through Innovation and Sustainability
Giuseppe Librandi
President & CEO
Key role of Asia and Indian Market on Chemicals Space & Role of Coim
Gorwin Cheng
Founder
India’s Polyurethane Market in Transition: Supply-Demand Dynamics, Import Dependence and Emerging Investment Signals
Juan Pablo Dosal Pons
General Manager
Latin America market - Opportunities for Indian PU producers
Bart J. ten Brink
President
Panel: Global Polyurethanes Industry — Navigating the Next Phase of Growth, Disruption and Transformation
Christopher Metz
Vice President, Business Management; President, ISOPA
Panel: Global Polyurethanes Industry — Navigating the Next Phase of Growth, Disruption and Transformation
Chong Wang
GM International Business
Panel: Global Polyurethanes Industry — Navigating the Next Phase of Growth, Disruption and Transformation
Harneet Kochar
Chairman; Panel Moderator
Panel: Global Polyurethanes Industry — Navigating the Next Phase of Growth, Disruption and Transformation
Saurabh Sursure & Team
PhD Research Scholar
Catalyst and Glycol-Free Acidolysis of Waste Polyurethane Shoe Soles Using Itaconic Acid for Sustainable 2K Polyurethane Coatings
Ankush Salvi
Senior Manager
Sustainable Polyurethane Foam from Castor Oil-Derived Bio-Polyols
Klaus-Dieter Schön
Technical Expert
Improving Polyurethane Sustainability with Recycling Polyols and CO₂-Based Polyols
Jose Junior Naraval
Material & Technology Engineer in Foam
IKEA initiatives on Sustainability and Circularity Solutions
Lakshmi Narayanan S
Corporate EHS Manager
Comparative Life Cycle Assessment & Product Carbon Footprint of Petroleum-Polyol and Bio-Polyol-Based Flexible Mattress Foam
Vijay S. Jaret
AGM, Marketing
ReNeu: Closing the Loop with Recycled Polyurethane Technology
Sundar Saimani
Head – R&D
PET-Derived Polyester Polyol Modified with Castor Oil for High-Performance Rigid Polyurethane Foams
Shanmuganandam V
R&D Lead
PET-Derived Polyester Polyol Modified with Castor Oil for High-Performance Rigid Polyurethane Foams
Pietro Campaner
Innovation Manager
Cashew Nutshell Liquid: Efficient and Sustainable Tool for Polyurethane Foam Formulations
Jennifer Liu
Senior Marketing Manager for Construction
Empowering the Sustainable Future with Elastopir Technology
Robin Heedfeld
Technology Leader
Silicone Additives and Catalysts Innovations for High-Performance PIR Insulation Panels
D. Bernard Dhilipraj
CEO
Amidic Ester Polyols for Spray and Continuous Panel Roof Insulation Application
Mirco Rovelli
Technical Sales Engineer
PU surface coating: A sustainable alternative to conventional painting
Atsushi Makino
Marketing Manager
Kuraray Polyol for Coatings: Improving Adhesion to Difficult Substrates while Maintaining Coating Durability
Sascha Otten
Director Sales & Service
Digitalization of production processes in the Foam Industry
Priya K
Assistant Officer
Process Optimization in Polyurethane Steering Wheel Manufacturing for Improved Quality and Productivity
Danish Ahmed
Manager Technical Sales
Polyurethane Composites: Covestro Technology for Lightweight & High-Performance Applications
Vimal Pathak
Technical Service & Business Development – PU
Polyurethane Composites: Covestro Technology for Lightweight & High-Performance Applications
Stefan Hermes
Managing Director
From Market Access to Market Success – Europe Opportunity
Chang Cheng
Technical Manager of PU Material for China Automotive
Driving Future of Automotive with Advanced PU materials
Parshuram Kolekar
VP & Head of Manufacturing
Changing Automotive Polyurethane Foam Expectations in the Era of Evolving Technologies and Alternative Vehicle Energies
Dunja Hirsemann
Regional Marketing Manager
PU Haptex for synthetic leather & PU for NVH in automotive applications
Vellore Ravishanker
Application Development Manager PU
Advancing Battery Assembly Through Tailored Polyurethane Materials for Electric Mobility and Energy Storage Applications
Sabrina Fregni
EMEAI TSD Leader, Mobility & Consumer Comfort
Advancing Battery Assembly Through Tailored Polyurethane Materials for Electric Mobility and Energy Storage Applications
Herbert De Breuck
Global Technical Manager – PU
Amine-free Polymeric Antioxidant technology to address emerging PU safety, emission standards and improve product performance
Prathish H
Regional Marketing Manager
Novel Additives for Flame Lamination and Advanced Solutions for High-Quality Flexible Polyurethane Foams
Du Hui
Technical Director
The use of organometallic catalysts & functional catalysts in China’s polyurethane CASE products
Wilson Chan
Head of Business Development, TPU APAC
Driving Innovation, Sustainability, and Circular Economy Across India’s Key Industries
Surendra Kumar Pandey
Technical Sales Manager
Future-Ready Footwear: Unlocking Performance, Comfort & Sustainability with Advanced TPU Solutions
Tu Song
R&D Director for PU Adhesive
Higher water resistance, lower emission: MDI as the new generation of binder for wood-based panels
Marco Conti
Elastomer Sales & Business Development Manager
Evolution of polyurethane elastomer casting machines: from 2K to 6K systems
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We’re looking for original ideas, practical innovations, case studies, research findings, and real-world applications that contribute to the advancement of the polyurethane industry. Submissions should align with one of the conference themes and offer valuable insights for industry professionals.
Yes. If your paper is relevant to the polyurethane industry and offers valuable technical, research, sustainability, or market insights, you’re encouraged to submit it. The Technical Committee will review all abstracts based on their relevance and contribution to the conference.
Once your abstract is received, it will be reviewed by the IPUA Technical Committee. If selected, you’ll receive a confirmation by 30 September 2026, along with further instructions for preparing your final presentation.
Presenting at PU TECH 2027 is an opportunity to share your expertise with a highly engaged audience of manufacturers, technology providers, researchers, and decision-makers from the polyurethane industry. It’s a platform to showcase innovation, exchange knowledge, and contribute to industry-wide discussions.
Simply email your paper title and synopsis (abstract) to arun@ipuatc.com before 30 August 2026. If you have any questions regarding the submission process, the Technical Committee will be happy to assist you.