Sri Lanka to host Global Rubber Conference 2014 for the first time

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August 28, 2014

Sri Lanka, the world’s 6th largest exporter and the 8th largest Natural Rubber producing country will be hosting the 4th Global Rubber Conference (GRC 2014) – one of the world’s leading conferences on natural rubber from 27 to 30 October 2014 in Colombo. Better known as GRC 2014, this high calibre conference is another not-to-be-missed platform for the various industry players in the rubber industry to gather to gain further insight on the major challenges and opportunities within the industry.

Global Rubber Conference 2014 themed “Sowing the Seeds for Sustainable Future” is expected to bring together over 500 experts and delegates including government officials, rubber producers & planters, traders, importers & exporters, manufacturers of rubber products, commodity and investment analysts, rubber machinery & equipment suppliers and their supporting industries representing over 25 countries. They will converge at this event to discuss a wide spectrum of commercial and R&D developments, share experiences, get updated on the latest trend and technologies transformation at the same time strengthen friendship.

This Conference is supported by the International Rubber Research Development Board (IRRDB) and over 20 government agencies and associations globally. Presentations will be done by over 18 eminent guest speakers representing government agencies, rubber research bodies, rubber associations and commercial companies from over 10 countries on a range of topics.(KH)