2022 Conference Theme: New Horizons in Tire Evaluation

September 12 – 13

NEW HYBRID CONFERENCE FORMAT

In-person Conference to be held at:

The University of Akron, Jean Hower Taber Student Union Ball Room, Akron, Ohio, USA

A VIRTUAL OPTION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PRESENTERS AND ATTENDEES

The Tire Society – the scientific professional organization for the tire industry – welcomes authors and interested individuals to its 41st Annual Tire Science and Technology Meeting and Conference.

This annual conference is a forum for engineers, scientists, users, policymakers, students, and advocates to learn about innovations that will drive our industry in the years ahead. By effectively communicating our knowledge and research, we can influence practices and policies and inspire innovation at all levels.

The conference will include:

  • Technical paper presentations
  • A keynote address by an industry leader
  • A plenary lecture by a recognized technical expert
  • Live panel discussions
  • Sponsor exhibits
  • An awards banquet with a technical speaker
  • Networking and continuing education
  • Distinguished service award nomination results & presentations

Students and Young Professionals - You Are Our Future!

The Tire Science & Technology Annual Meeting and Conference provides unique opportunities to gain experience, develop leadership skills, and network with professionals who share your passion. We encourage students and young professionals to submit paper proposals. The best paper authored and presented by a full-time university student will receive a cash prize. To be eligible for the student award, the student paper manuscript must be submitted prior to the conference.

Hybrid Conference Details

While the intention of The Tire Society is to conduct an annual in-person meeting and conference presenting new developments in tire science and technology, the safety and comfort of our membership is paramount. Given the current uncertainty regarding travel and attending meetings due to COVID-19, the society is currently planning to conduct its 2022 conference using a hybrid live/virtual format.

It is hoped that most presenters and audience members will be able to attend the conference in-person. However, arrangements will be made for those presenters who are not able to attend in person to present their papers remotely. Exact details are still being worked out, but authors may be confident that they will have an opportunity to present their work even if they are unable to travel to the conference in person. 

After the conference, attendees will be able to view recorded versions of the paper presentations remotely, using a play-on-demand format, for approximately 30 days. This will allow those who’ve attended in-person the chance to revisit the presentations.

Those who register but are unable to attend the conference in person will also be able to experience the conference presentations remotely using play-on-demand.

Subject Areas for Papers

Tire Industry Trends

Regulations & Standards, Autonomous/Shared Vehicles, Next Generation Mobility, Sustainable Material Sourcing

Tire Materials

Polymers, Cords, Steel, Green & Cured Rubber, Material Characterization, Tire Lifecycle

Emerging Technologies

Smart Tires, RFID, Sensors, Tire Electronics, Non-pneumatic Tires

Tire Vehicle System

Vehicle Dynamics and Stability, Ride, Harshness, Rollover, Pull, Uniformity

Tire Performance

Durability, Rolling Resistance, F&M, Simulation, Testing, Tire Design

Tire Road Interaction

Friction, Noise, Wear, Tire Effects on Pavement

Data Science

Tire/Vehicle Performance, Materials/Lab Data, Simulation Results, Manufacturing Processes and Intelligent Factory

Virtual Design

Constitutive Models, Tire Modeling and Model Characterization, Virtual Prototyping

Submission Timeline & Format

Schedule Deadline
Abstract Submission May 30, 2022
Notification of Acceptance June 10, 2022
Presentation Material Submission August 12, 2022
Manuscript Submission* October 31, 2022

     *For Awards Eligibility

Information for Authors

More instructions for Authors, including Presentation Information, Awards Information, and Manuscript Submission Information can be found in Author Information.

AUTHOR INFORMATION

Proposal Formats

Individual Paper and Oral Presentation: Individuals or groups of authors are encouraged to submit abstract proposals for papers whose content can be conveyed in 15-20 minutes (including a question/answer period). Paper presentations will be grouped into sessions with a common topic or theme. The society will provide a moderator for each session.

Panel Presentation: Small groups of authors are encouraged to submit 2-4 distinct but thematically linked presentation proposals as part of a panel discussion. Presentations would be 15 minutes each, followed by a panel of the presenters. Panel presentations will be reviewed as a group. The Tire Society will provide a moderator for each panel presentation session.

Poster Presentation: Individuals or groups of authors are encouraged to submit proposals for interactive poster presentations in which they can to discuss their work with conference participants. Poster proposals will also be peer-reviewed.

How to Submit Abstracts for Individual Paper, Oral, and Poster Presentations

Step 1.

Prepare your Abstract. Please ensure that your Abstract is between 100 and 300 words and observes style conventions as exemplified in the Tire Science and Technology journal. Use the example abstract found here as a template for submission.

Step 2.

Email your Abstract to conference@tiresociety.org

No submissions will be accepted via regular postal mail. Please note that abstracts may be edited for publication on the Society’s web site and in the conference abstract booklet for grammar and to provide consistent style.

NOTE: Please indicate in your email if the abstract being submitted is for a student paper.

Panel Presentations

Please include these elements in your submission:

  • Title of your session –  the title should reflect the overall theme of this panel
  • Desired presentation type (Panel) – please note that selecting this option, does not guarantee that your proposal will be accepted as a panel. The Tire Society reserves the right to reorganize panels.
  • Authors (full names, degrees, affiliation)
  • Titles and abstracts of individual presentations in this panel (e.g., three brief abstracts) The entire proposal cannot exceed 500 words.