LATEX 2024
TechnoBiz & Faculty of Science and Technology, Prince of Songkla University (PSU) are jointly organizing "LATEX 2024". This international conference addresses both the technical and business needs of the latex industry (both upstream and downstream).
PROGRAM AGENDA
DAY 1 : 30 January 2023 | TUESDAY
08:00-09:00 | Delegate & Speaker, Exhibitor Registration
09:00-09:10 | Program Introduction | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kannika Sahakaro, Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology, Prince of Songkla University - Pattani Campus
09:10-09:20 | Welcome Remarks | Vice President, Prince of Songkla University - Pattani Campus
09:20-09:30 | Group Photo
09:30-10:30 | Latex Foam & its New Applications | Dr. Boontham Nithi-Uthai, Pattani Industry (1971) Co., Ltd., Thailand
10:30-11:00 | Coffee / Tea Break
11:00-11:20 | Concentrated Latex Business in Thailand | Pongnarate Wanasuwankul, President, Thai Latex Association, Thailand
11:20-11:40 | GAP for Natural Rubber and GMP for Latex Collection Center | Dr. Preprame Tassanakul, Director of Rubber Testing Service and Certification Center, Southern Region, Rubber Industry Section, Rubber Authority of Thailand
11:40-12:00 | Current Developments in Latex Sheets and Its Applications | Raja Sellamuthu, Head of Technical & Product Development Department, Linatex Rubber Products Sdn Bhd, (Weir Minerals) Malaysia
12:00-12:20 | Role of Natural Rubber Latex Nanoparticles in Tissue Engineering | Prof. Masami Okamoto, Toyota Technological Institute, Japan
12:20-13:30 | Lunch Break
13:30-15:00 | PSU Rubber Tech Dept Visit
15:00-15:30 | Coffee/ Tea Break
15:30-15:50 | Plant-based Puncture Sealant for Tires containing Natural Rubber Latex | Dr. Angel J. Jimenez, Manager Laboratory Service, Dunlop Tech GmbH, Germany
15:50-16:10 | Heat-Sensitized Latex, Applications, and Market Opportunities | Anil Skariah, Latex Industry Consultant, Thailand
16:10-16:30 | Utilization of Natural Rubber Latex for Soil Properties Improvement | Dr. Nantina Moonprasith, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC), Thailand
16:30-18:00 | PSU Natural Trail Walk
18:00-19:30 | Networking Dinner
DAY 2: 31 January 2023 | WEDNESDAY
09:00-09:30 | Influence of Cellulose Nanofiber on Crosslinking and Performance of XNBR Latex Films | Prof. Dr. Azura Abdul Rashid, Universiti Sains Malaysia
09:30-10:00 | Natural Rubber Latex: A Natural Resource Towards Functional Materials | Assoc.Prof. Dr. Pranee Phinyocheep, Mahidol University, Thailand
10:00-10:30 | A Loss Control Effort: Understanding Defects in a Continuous Production of Latex-based Medical Gloves | Kha Chan Ng, Plastics & Rubber Institute Malaysia
10:30-11:00 | Coffee / Tea Break
11:00-11:20 | Latex Properties Selection for Dipped Goods | Chayapon Ngowprasert, RTAC - PSU, Thailand
11:20-11:40 | Industrial Gloves: Challenges and Opportunities | Dr. Upul Ratnayake, General Manager - R&D, Dipped Products Plc., Sri Lanka
11:40-12:00 | Waste to Wealth, Upcycling Gloves to Footwear | Steven Ng, Director, Geomax Rubber Innovative Products Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
12:00-12:20 | Butyl Latex for Coagulant or Straight Dipping | Dr. Sing Ling Chia, Scientist, Cariflex, Singapore
12:20-13:30 | Lunch Break
13:30-13:50 | Advancements in Medical Glove Packaging Solutions | Chester Tan, CEO, AFA Technologies Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
13:50-14:10 | Alternative Routes to Cure Modified NR Latex Films | Asst. Prof.Dr.Bencha Thongnuanchan, Prince of Songkla University - Pattani, Thailand
14:10-14:30 | Disinfectant NR Latex Films and Foams: Possibilities for Extending NR Products | Asst. Prof. Dr. Yeampon Nakaramontri, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi
14:30-14:50 | Coarse Wool Fiber Reinforced Natural Rubber Latex Composites for Sustainable Product | Dr. Seiko Jose, Mahatma Gandhi University, India (online)
14:50-15:20 | Coffee/ Tea Break
15:20-16:20 | Latex Doctor - Technical/Business Discussion with Latex Industry Specialists | Kha Chan Ng, Dr. Upul Ratnayake, Chayapon Ngowprasert
16:20-16:30 | Closing Remarks
Registration Fee & Form: Please click here
Hotel Accommodation & Transportation: Pattani is located in the Southern Region of Thailand, 1000 km distance from Bangkok. All overseas participants are required to fly to Hatyai Airport. From Hatyai airport, TechnoBiz provides transport to Pattani City. The travel time from the airport to Pattani city is approximately 2 hours. The official hotel for this conference is CS Pattani Hotel. The cost per night is 60 US$ (including breakfast). The conference venue is 2 km away from this hotel. TechnoBiz provides transport assistance for all participants. For more info on hotel booking, please send an email to Ms. Thanyathorn Chandarasetalert (thanyathorn.technobiz@gmail.com | WhatsApp: +66-89-489 0525 | Line: @technobiz)
Contact Information: Peram Prasada Rao, Conference Manager, TechnoBiz
2521//27, Lardprao Road, Khlongchaokhunsingha, Wangthonglang, Bangkok 10310 Thailand
Tel: +66-89-489 0525 / +66-81-988 6874 | E: peram.technobiz@gmail.com
Line : @technobiz | Web: www.technobiz.org