KHK 2024 Announcement

This will be the 15th conference on rubber technology in this series. The previous conferences were highly successful and attracted delegates from a variety of disciplines from around the world. Delegates are encouraged to register both from outside and within Germany.

Especially young scientists are very welcome to contact industrial partners, which are invited to offer new jobs.

Conference objectives

The conference highlights the latest and most important scientific concepts and advanced processing techniques in rubber, polymer science and technology. International recognized experts from academic and industrial research will present future trends in the rubber industry and knowledge on high level. The conference is an ideal platform for networking and individual knowledge exchange.

Conference topics

  • Chemistry - Reinforcement, Vulcanization, New composites, Raw materials, Aging, Analysis, TPE/TPV's
  • Physics - Friction/Traction, Lifetime, Tribology, Rheology, Smart materials
  • Processing - 3D-Printing, Mixing, Extrusion, Calandering, Injection Moulding, 2K-Systems
  • Simulation -  Modelling of materials, Product design, Prediction
  • Sustainability - Circular economy, Recycling, CO2-Footprint, Drinking water/Food contact, Emissions

KHK Secretariat

Phone: +49 511 84201-17

khk@dikautschuk.de