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About the Presentation: One of the consequential materials industry of the 20th century is facing its most difficult challenge yet, as society expects plastics to provide the same level of comfort and convenience we are used to without harming the environment when we create and dispose of them. The talk will discuss how the industry is responding to these challenges and how innovation within and across the value chain and change in our behavior as consumers can help accomplish this goal.In addition to the speaker’s remarks, the event will include time for networking, luncheon, and Q&A. The cost to attend is $30. Parking is free for all Akron Roundtable attendees at events held at the Quaker Station throughout 2024, thanks to a generous sponsorship from UAkronPark which fosters public discourse and educational growth. Go to akronroundtable.org to learn more and make a reservation. Online reservations are available until 24 hours prior to the luncheon.
About our Speaker: Kumar Sanketh currently serves as the R&D Director of Functional Polymers product R&D within Packaging, Specialty Plastics & Hydrocarbons (PSP&H) division at Dow Inc. PSP&H is the largest division in Dow with sales of $28B serving Packaging, Infrastructure, Consumer, Transportation and Wire & Cable, markets. In this role, he manages a global team of 120 researchers working on product / formulation innovation in Polyethylene, POE Elastomers, Adhesives & High-pressure copolymers. His responsibilities include talent development, influencing business strategy and driving a robust innovation pipeline.
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Akron Roundtable, 135 S. Broadway,Akron,OH,United States
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