Overview
We are pleased to announce the NERPG Fall Technical Meeting of 2026! The meeting will feature technical presentations, followed by a social gathering that includes a cocktail hour and dinner, providing an excellent opportunity to network with industry professionals in a casual environment.
Date and Time
Date: Thursday, November 12th, 2026
Starting Time: 2:00 PM EDT
Location
Venue: The Barn at Wright Farm
Address: 420 Main St.
City, State, Zip: Sturbridge, MA 01566
Agenda
Event Sign-In: 1:30 – 2:00 PM
Technical Meeting: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Dinner/Social: 5:30 /6:00 PM
Speakers
Dr Hans-Joachim Graf, Graf Compounder; H-JG Consulting
Topic: AI in Rubber Compounding – From Historical Data to Practical Industrial Formulations
Nicki Hershberger, Vice President, Consulting, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc.
Topic: Sustainability Options in Rubber and Plastics Compounds
Jeff Linn, Compound Solutions
Topic: Oxi Rubber, a sustainable substitute for Zinc Oxide in Rubber compounds
Joel Curneal, President, JOCO Solutions.
Topic: ASTM Testing Parameters
Followed by: A slate of student speakers presenting on topics aligned with the field, including a Q&A session
Registration
PLEASE FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION AT THE END OF THIS PAGE
NERPG Fall Technical – NON MEMBER REGISTRATION
NON-MEMBERS ONLY Registration for the Fall Technical Event (Includes Technical Event, Social Hour/Dinner, and NERPG Membership)
$85.00
NERPG Fall Technical – MEMBER REGISTRATION
MEMBER ONLY Registration for the Fall Technical Event (Includes Technical Event and Social Hour/Dinner)
$55.00
We look forward to seeing you there!