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RTA NEWS YOU CAN USE
February 10, 2022

A message for all
potential Attendees:
UPDATE on the
2022 Clemson Global Tire Conference
April 19-21, 2022
Hilton Head Sonesta Resort
Hilton Head, South Carolina
Conference Registration
Link CLICK HERE

April 19-21, 2022
Hilton Head Sonesta Resort
Sonesta Resort
130 Shipyard Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

We look forward to an early, positive reply and seeing you in April.

• Join your colleagues, meet new industry executives, and network with decision-makers by attending this one-of-a-kind conference!

• Learn about innovative developments in testing, new tech, legislative issues, supply chain and end of life from experts in their fields.

• During breaks from learning the latest trends and innovations in the global tire industry, walk out the  back door and enjoy the Carolina coast.  

About the conference

The Clemson Tire Conference is a comprehensive interdisciplinary conference designed to address developments throughout the field of tire design, research and manufacturing in all allied industries, whether directly or indirectly involved in tire making.

If you or another member of your organization is involved with tire or tire materials, this conference is for you. Take advantage of our series of professional presentations to increase your market presence and enhance your performance while enjoying beautiful Hilton Head Island.

Sonesta Resort to host the 2022 Clemson University Global Industry Tire Conference

The Clemson Tire Conference is a one-of-a-kind event where C-level leaders from across the globe can gather to collaborate, discover and address trends and developments affecting the global tire industry.  This intimate conference is constructed to help connect and inform leaders and decision-makers in the areas of design, research, manufacturing, retail and regulations.

Whether directly or indirectly involved in tire making, your organization can benefit from three days of professional presentations and networking opportunities with others in the industry.  Enjoy beautiful Hilton Head Island while making face to face connections with other leaders in the global tire industry.

Leadership

The Clemson University Global Tire Industry Conference is organized and presented by Clemson University's Center for Corporate Learning and supported by the expertise of many tire companies and auxiliary companies of the tire industry. The annual conference's expert presentations will continue to create the most successful world-class tire conference that explores topics that are very relevant to the changing economic, technical, and innovational issues of the tire industry.

For more information on other programs and executive education opportunities at Clemson University, please visit: Clemson.edu/thinkclemson

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Reward your hard-working team by bringing them with you. Walk the beaches. Stroll through scenic gardens. Choose from a variety of restaurants. Relax and renew at Arum Spa. Swim in the zero-entry lagoon pool.

Outside the resort, Hilton Head offers itself as a paradise for everyone: 24 golf courses, 50 miles of biking paths, 250 restaurants, unlimited shopping, and more.

See you on the island!

LEARN MORE
https://www.clemsontireconference.com/

CONFERENCE AGENDA CLICK HERE

DAY ONE

SESSION 1: TESTING, INVESTIGATIONS & LIABILITY
TUESDAY, April 19th | 8:00am - 12:00pm
7:00 AM    Continental Breakfast (sponsored by:  BKT USA)
8:00 AM    Welcome & Introductions
8:15 AM - 9:25 AM:  Presentations
9:25 AM    Refreshment Break
9:45 AM - 11:30 AM:  Presentations
11:30 AM    Session 1 Panel Discussion
12:00 PM    Lunch

SESSION 2: FUTURE TIRE TRENDS/REQUIREMENTS    
TUESDAY, April 19th | 1:00PM - 5:00PM
1:00 PM    Session Introduction
1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:  Presentations
3:00 PM    Refreshment Break
3:20 PM - 4:30 PM:  Presentations
4:30 PM    Session 2 Panel Discussion
5:00 PM    Conference Adjourns for Networking Social
5:45 PM    Networking Social (Sponsored by Smithers)

DAY TWO

SESSION 3: TIRE INDUSTRY OUTLOOK | INSIDE/OUTSIDE  PERSPECTIVE    
Legislative, legal and political issues
WEDNESDAY, April 20th | 8:00AM - 12:00PM
7:00 AM    Hot Breakfast
8:00 AM    Session Introductions
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM:  Presentations    
10:00 AM    Refreshment Break
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM: Presentations
11:30 AM    Session 3 Panel Discussion
12:00 PM    Keynote Luncheon (Sponsored by ARLANXEO)

SESSION 4: INNOVATIONS IN TIRE MATERIALS      
WEDNESDAY, April 20th | 1:20PM - 5:10PM
1:20 PM    Session Introduction
1:30 PM - 3:20 PM:  Presentations
3:20 PM    Refreshment Break
3:30 PM- 4:40 PM:  Presentations
4:40 PM    Session 4 Panel Discussion
5:10 PM    Conference Adjourns for the Day

DAY THREE

SESSION 5: THE TIRE'S LAST MILE DELIVERY
RECYCLING  &  SUSTAINABILITY    
THURSDAY, April 21st | 8:00AM - 12:00PM

7:00 AM    Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM    Session Introduction
8:15 AM - 10:00 AM:  Presentations
10:00 AM    Refreshment Break
10:15 AM - 11:20 AM:  Presentations
11:25 AM    Session 5 Panel Discussion & Drawing for a Set of Tires
12:00 PM    Conference Adjourns

CONTACT

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact:

Salley Ouellette | palmer4@clemson.edu

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
________________________
Salley P. Ouellette, M.Ed.
Program Manager
Clemson Center for Corporate Learning
1 North Main Street | 7th Floor
Greenville, SC. 29601
O: (864) 656-2200
C: (864) 506-5408 (text please)
email: palmer4@clemson.edu
web: www.thinkclemson.com

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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"The influence of teachers
extends beyond the classroom,
well into the future.
It is they
who shape and enrich the minds of the young,
who touch their hearts and souls.
It is they who shape a nation's future."
~ F. Sionil Jose